MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. – After a two-goal first period, the Army West Point hockey team overpowered host Robert Morris, 2-1, on Saturday night.
ARMY HIGHLIGHTS AND GAME NOTES
The Black Knights improved to 3-2-1 overall and 3-1-0 in Atlantic Hockey contests.
The plebes powered the Black Knights in the night’s victory with both goals coming from the rookie class.
Zach Evancho and Brendan Soucie notched Army’s two goals on the night which were clocked 58 seconds apart.
Captain Ryan Nick and assistant captain Tyler Pham were awarded assists on Evancho’s goal, while Trevor Fidler and Evancho had the assists for goal number two.
In goal, Parker Gahagen faced 36 shots and had a .972 saves percentage.
The Black Knights shine in the second period and are now 3-0 when leading after the second. It is the first victory for the Cadets in black uniforms and third in Atlantic Hockey contest.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Army had an exciting opportunity on the power play with 7:11 left in the first period when Clint Carlisle was denied by the pipe for the second night in a row.
After 10 minutes of play in the second period, the Evancho tapped the puck in with some help from a miscommunication between the Robert Morris defense and goaltender.
Then exactly 58 seconds later, the Cadets struck again when Soucie put home a backdoor pass from Fidler and Evancho.
Robert Morris cut Army’s lead to one with a goal at the 17:32 mark of the same period.
The Black Knights were forced on the penalty kill for 4:14 after a game misconduct was charged to the Black Knights in the third.
Gahagen once again proved to be a force between the pipes as the Colonials maintained the puck for a majority of the final minutes of play. The firstie denied five-straight shots before the final whistle was blown to maintain the Black Knights lead and to prevent overtime.
UP NEXT
Army returns home Nov. 4-5 to host service academy rival Air Force. Friday night’s game will begin at 7:05 p.m., while Saturday’s is pushed back to 8:05 p.m. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.GoArmyWestPoint.com/tickets, in person at the Army West Point Ticket Office at Gate 3 of Michie Stadium or by calling 1-877-TIX-ARMY.
