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.