Bishop McCort holds on for 4-3 win against Kiski Area
Kiski Area tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Bishop McCort held on for a 4-3 victory.
A goal by Tristan Mock put Bishop McCort up 4-2 in the third period, but Kiski Area pulled to within one on James Ayres's tally 9:12 into the third period.
With two goals and four assists between them, Mock and Mitchell Vena teamed up to power Bishop McCort's offense. Mock racked up one goal and two assists and Vena also notched one goal and two assists.
Bishop McCort excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Kiski Area was unable to stop Bishop McCort from sending pucks towards the net, and Bishop McCort eventually piled up 41 shots on goal.
Bishop McCort additionally got points from Cole Berkebile, who also registered one goal and one assist and Vena, who also finished with one goal and two assists. Connor Bunn also scored for Bishop McCort. In addition, Bishop McCort received assists from Ty-Rique Rozier and Nathan Knecht, who contributed one each.
Kiski Area forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up nine minors and one major for 53 minutes in penalty time. Kiski Area surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. Kiski Area stifled Bishop McCort's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Kiski Area was held below its usual level of production. Kiski Area averages 6.2 goals per game.
Kiski Area also got a goal from Nicholas Wallace as well. Other players who recorded assists for Kiski Area were Brandon Stephens, who had one.
John Bradley rejected 24 shots on goal for Bishop McCort. Bishop McCort incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Alexander Ferraro recorded 37 saves for Kiski Area. For Kiski Area, Nicholas Hurley was ejected from the game.
