Whittaker's goals lift Team OMHA Black to 3-1 victory over Team OMHA White
Richard Whittaker had two goals to lead Team OMHA Black to a 3-1 victory over Team OMHA White.
Whittaker's tallies came at 18:47 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Team OMHA Black and on the power play 16:50 into the third to make the score 3-1 Team OMHA Black.Team OMHA White's power play was ineffective against Team OMHA Black's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.
Team OMHA Black's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on nine Team OMHA White power plays. Team OMHA Black kept Team OMHA White's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jacob Ingham made 34 saves on 37 shots.
Team OMHA Black also got points from Hunter Holmes, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Team OMHA Black received assists from Carter Robertson, Justin MacPherson, Mason Snell, and Rhys Forhan, who contributed one each.
Team OMHA White was held below its usual level of production. Team OMHA White puts an average of 4.4 pucks into the net per game. Team OMHA White could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.
Team OMHA White was led by Aidan Dudas, who scored the team's only goal. Dudas scored 5:34 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Dennis Busby provided the assist.
Tanner Sheppard made 14 saves before being replaced by Blair Coffin, who took the win and made 15 saves. Team OMHA Black incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with 10 minors.
