Huge game by Ayres boosts Kiski Area over Wheeling Catholic, 6-2
Behind a great game by James Ayres, who had two goals and two assists, Kiski Area defeated Wheeling Catholic, 6-2.
Ayres scored at 14 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Kiski Area and again while 16:14 into the second to make the score 6-0 Kiski Area.Kiski Area excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.
Nicholas Wallace also scored for Kiski Area. More assists for Kiski Area came via Mike Eisaman, Nico Dongiovanni, and Nicholas Hurley, who each chipped in one and Evan Cooper and Brandon Stephens, who contributed two each.
Wheeling Catholic stifled Kiski Area's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Wheeling Catholic could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Wheeling Catholic averages 6.5 goals per game. Wheeling Catholic could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.
Alexander Ferraro made 26 saves for Kiski Area on 28 shots. Kiski Area incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Gus Heath recorded 20 saves for Wheeling Catholic.
