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Third Period Rally Pushes STAC over Indiana (Pa.), 3-2

Third Period Rally Pushes STAC over Indiana (Pa.), 3-2

Pittston, Pa. - The St. Thomas Aquinas College Ice Hockey team tallied three third period goals to rally past Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 3-2 on Sunday in the finale of the ACHA Showcase at Revolution Ice Centre.

STAC improves to 6-4 overall on the year.

Andrew Fenninger, Nicholas Delia and Noah Barr scored a goal apiece for the Spartans, who have won back-to-back games and six of their first ten matchups.

Goalie Michael Pippo (W, 3-3) got the start between the pipes for the Spartans and was sensational, making 32 stops for the maroon and gold, including several quality chances for the Crimson Hawks in the final minutes of the game.

 

Game Summary

First Period Scoring Summary

Indiana University (Pa.) - Ryan Malacki (Silas Defibaugh) 10:38/SH.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - No Scoring.

First Period Penalty Summary

Indiana University (Pa.) - Matthew Behrik (Slashing/2:00 Minor) 4:14, Roman Dedominicis (Interference/2:00 Minor) 8:50, Clayton Blucher (Tripping/2:00 Minor) 15:36, Luke Johnson (Slashing/2:00 Minor) 18:52, Luke Johnson (Abuse of Officials/10:00 Misconduct) 18:52.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - Allen Magie (Cross-Checking/2:00 Minor) 12:38, Joey Camporeale (Tripping/2:00 Minor) 13:29.

Second Period Scoring Summary

Indiana University (Pa.) - No Scoring.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - No Scoring.

Second Period Penalty Summary

Indiana University (Pa.) - Silas Defibaugh (Slashing/2:00 Minor) 8:59, Colin Bruton (Boarding/2:00 Minor) 13:21.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - Anthony Prunty (Cross-Checking/2:00 Minor) 15:35.

Third Period Scoring Summary

Indiana University (Pa.) - Gavin Filson (Silas Defibaugh) 18:50.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - Andrew Fenninger (Nicholas Delia & Jason Desalvo) 0:27, Nicholas Delia (Andrew Fenninger) 4:10, Noah Barr (Christopher Smith) 17:59.

Third Period Penalty Summary

Indiana University (Pa.) - Clayton Blucher (High-Sticking/2:00 Minor) 9:03.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - Jason Desalvo (Boarding/2:00 Minor) 4:29, Jason Desalvo (High-Sticking/2:00 Minor) 9:03, Jesse Formica (Hooking/2:00 Minor) 18:32.

 

Goalies

Indiana University (Pa.) - Devon Dovichow (Loss, 60:00), 35 Saves.

St. Thomas Aquinas College - Michael Pippo (Win, 60:00), 32 Saves.

 

Shots on Goal 

Indiana University (Pa.) - 34

St. Thomas Aquinas College - 38

 

Up Next

St. Thomas Aquinas (6-4-0, 3-0-0 MCHC) resumes MCHC play on Saturday, November 9 against SUNY Maritime College. The Spartans and Privateers lock horns at World Ice Arena in Queens, New York with puck drop set for 10:00 p.m.