Hough, Morgantown blank Upper St. Clair B, 3-0
Morgantown used a sparkling performance by Jacob Hough to take down Upper St. Clair B, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Morgantown's 3-0 shutout victory.
Morgantown's penalty kill excelled, as Morgantown gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.
Morgantown was led by Sam Snider, who registered one goal. Snider scored 2:05 into the third period to make the score 1-0 Morgantown. Jacob Snider picked up the assist.
Morgantown stifled Upper St. Clair B's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Morgantown's defensive effort looked to be improved. Morgantown allows 2.7 goals per game. Morgantown got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.
Others who scored for Morgantown included Kienan Battin and Cullen Gookin, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Morgantown were Max Snider and Jacob Murphy, who each chipped in one.
Upper St. Clair B did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Upper St. Clair B averages 2.3 goals per game.
Hough recorded 29 saves for Morgantown. Morgantown incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Morgantown ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Battin was ejected from the game. Upper St. Clair B's Anthony Petito stopped 26 shots out of the 29 that he faced. Upper St. Clair B incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.
