Seahawks score four in second; drop Wildcats 5-1

SEAHAWK MEN'S ICE HOCKEY RESULTS

Salve Regina 5, Johnson & Wales 1
Providence, R.I. – Lynch Arena
Friday, January 8, 2016

Summary
Of late, the second period has been problematic for the Johnson & Wales University men's hockey team. The Wildcats gave up four goals in the second stanza to Salve Regina University on Friday as the Seahawks prevailed 5-1.

Series and Streaks
The Wildcats still lead in the series 18-11-0 but the Seahawks have won three of the last four meetings and two in a row.

Three Stars of the Game
1 – Salve Regina senior Peter Gintoli (Shelton, Conn.)
2 – Salve Regina sophomore James Malone (Beachwood, N.J.)
3 – Salve Regina freshman Blake Wojtala (Trenton, Mich.)

Key Stat of the Game
The Seahawks outshot the Wildcats 15-6 in the second period while scoring four unanswered goals.

Turning Point
The first of the Seahawks' four goals in the second period came just 19 seconds into the frame as James Malone beat goalie Joey Ballmer. Peter Gintoli notched two of his team-high three points in the second period as he scored SRU's fourth goal and assisted on another.

Quick Hits

• The Seahawks had five different players
• Wojtala made 24 saves for Salve Regina.
• Joey Balmmer made 20 stops for the Wildcats.
• Neither team could capitalize on the powerplay. The Seahawks were 0-4 and the Wildcats were 0-2.
• The Wildcats won 34 of 57 faceoffs but were outshot by the Seahawks 35-25.

Next up
Salve Regina (7-5-1, 4-2-1 ECACNE) – Saturday, January 9 vs Stonehill, 7:05 p.m.
Johnson & Wales  (5-6-3, 3-2-2 ECACNE) – Wednesday, January 13 vs Fredonia, 6:45 p.m.