Timmons nets hat trick, leads South Fayette to 18-3 win over Greensburg Salem
Jordan Timmons netted a hat trick to lead South Fayette over Greensburg Salem, 18-3.
Timmons got on the scoresheet 14 seconds into the first period. He then added goals at 2:57 into the first and at 15:08 into the first.South Fayette led 11-2 after the opening frame the first period and maintained a healthy margin after.
South Fayette managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. South Fayette finished below its season average of 9.0 penalty minutes per game. South Fayette's offense rang up 36 shots on Greensburg Salem's net. South Fayette surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, South Fayette averages 6.1 goals per contest. South Fayette took advantage of Greensburg Salem's penalties, tallying two goals off of three power play opportunities. South Fayette's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in five goals.
South Fayette also got points from Ian Kumar, who also grabbed one goal and two assists, Glenn Manni, who also registered two goals and four assists, Spencer Barber, who also racked up one goal and four assists, John Lipovich, who also had three goals and four assists, Brandon Poage, who also finished with two goals and three assists, Jeremy Anthos, who also grabbed one goal and two assists, and Alexander Hornick, who also registered one goal and one assist. South Fayette also got a goal from Daniel Pollock as well. In addition, South Fayette received assists from Jacob Stack, Bruce Hardman, and Steven Anton, who each chipped in one.
Greensburg Salem's offense was handcuffed by South Fayette's defensive play, and Greensburg Salem managed only 11 shots on goal during the game.
Greensburg Salem was led by Ryan Collette, who racked up two goals and one assist. Collette scored the first of his two goals at 9:19 into the first period to make the score 6-1 South Fayette. Donavin Smith picked up the assist. Collette's next tally made the score 8-2 South Fayette with 8:21 left in the first period. Jackson McNair also scored for Greensburg Salem. Other players who recorded assists for Greensburg Salem were Matthew Wagner, who had one.
Kyle Sharp took the win and made eight saves before being replaced by Hardman who made zero saves. Greensburg Salem's Hayley Zimmerman stopped 18 shots out of the 36 that he faced. Greensburg Salem incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors.
