PAWTUCKET, R.I.—Johnson & Wales netted the game-winning goal on the power play with just 11 seconds remaining and added an empty-netter seven seconds later to secure a 3-1 victory over visiting Buffalo State tonight in a non-conference game.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Johnson & Wales – 3, Buffalo State – 1
LOCATION: Lynch Arena – Pawtucket, R.I.
RECORDS: Johnson & Wales (7-6-3), Buffalo State (6-5-4)
HOW IT HAPPENED
Johnson & Wales opened the scoring with just four seconds remaining in the first period and held the one-goal advantage until midway through the final frame.
Ryan Salkeld (Virginia Beach, VA/Churchland) finally got the Bengals on the scoreboard at 11:33 of the third period with his sixth of the season with an assists from Zachary Stein (Enfield, CT/National Sports Academy).
The Wildcats capitalized on a late Bengals’ penalty, however, and netted a power-play goal with just 11 seconds remaining.
Johnson & Wales sealed the victory with an empty-net goal off the ensuing faceoff.
Mike DeLaVergne (Pawling, NY/Pawling) finished with 28 stops between the pipes for Buffalo State, as the Wildcats finished with a 31-25 edge in shots.
The Bengals were 0 for 2 on the power play, while Johnson & Wales capitalized on its only opportunity.
FOR THE FOES
Connor Bates scored twice, and Brett Kangas scored the game-winner.
Joey Ballmer made 24 saves in goal.
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will visit Daniel Webster tomorrow for a 3:10 p.m. faceoff.
