Rochester Junior Americans rides Massey to victory over Portland Jr Pirates, 5-1
Will Massey had a standout game with 26 saves, and Rochester Junior Americans beat Portland Jr Pirates 5-1.
After the loss made the series score 1-0 in the best of three series, Portland Jr Pirates faces elimination next time out.
Portland Jr Pirates' power play was ineffective against Rochester Junior Americans' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.
Rochester Junior Americans was led by Shaun Patry, who registered one goal and one assist. Patry scored 3:16 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Rochester Junior Americans. Conlan Keenan assisted on the tally.
Rochester Junior Americans excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Rochester Junior Americans kept Portland Jr Pirates' goalie busy throughout the game, and Ryan Simoneau made 37 saves on 42 shots.
Rochester Junior Americans additionally got points from Keenan, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Rochester Junior Americans included Dominic Oliver, Dylan Shapiro, and Nicholas Petrella, who each put in one. In addition, Rochester Junior Americans received assists from Taylor Dremluk, who had two and DJ Goldstein, Billy Kent, and Kevin Zugec, who each chipped in one.
Portland Jr Pirates was led by Carmine Totillo, who scored the team's only goal. Totillo scored 1:40 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Portland Jr Pirates. Christopher Lozinak picked up the assist.
Rochester Junior Americans incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Portland Jr Pirates incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.
