Thoubboron leads Bay State Breakers to shutout victory over Syracuse Stars
John Thoubboron was superb between the pipes for Bay State Breakers, as he did not allow a goal in a 1-0 victory over Syracuse Stars.
After the loss made the series score 1-0 in the best of three series, Syracuse Stars faces elimination next time out.
Robert Sigurdsson's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 4:24 in the third period. Hunter Brody provided the assist.
Bay State Breakers was led by Sigurdsson, who racked up one goal.
Bay State Breakers stifled Syracuse Stars' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Bay State Breakers kept Syracuse Stars' goalie busy throughout the game, and Mark Specia made 34 saves on 35 shots.
Other players who recorded assists for Bay State Breakers were Timothy Perron, who had one.
Bay State Breakers was unable to stop Syracuse Stars from sending pucks towards the net, and Syracuse Stars eventually piled up 34 shots on goal. Syracuse Stars did not rack up many penalties in the contest, registering only one minor for two minutes in penalty time.
John Thoubboron made 34 saves for Bay State Breakers on 34 shots. Bay State Breakers incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Syracuse Stars registered zero goals on three power play opportunities.