Lockport had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over Syracuse.
Frank II Vecchio was all over the ice for Lockport, as he registered two goals in the win. Vecchio found the back of the net 15:55 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Lockport and again while 19:29 into the third to make the score 5-2 Lockport.
Lockport kept Syracuse’s goalie busy throughout the game, and Kyle VanWagner made 28 saves on 33 shots.
Lockport additionally got points from Brendan McFall, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Lockport also had goals scored by Gibson Stuart and Andrew Logar, who each put in one. In addition, Lockport received assists from Justin Durkee, who had two and Kurt Villani and Dylan Jenkins, who contributed one each.
Syracuse stifled Lockport’s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Lockport was unable to stop Syracuse from sending pucks towards the net, and Syracuse eventually piled up 41 shots on goal.
Syracuse was helped by Dan Buehler, who had one goal. Buehler scored 12:15 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Lockport. Nicholas Sanborn provided the assist. Syracuse also got points from Raymond Falso, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Syracuse were Tucker Bartenslager, who had one.
Tim Schiess rejected 39 shots on goal for Lockport. Lockport incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Syracuse incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.
