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Martlets Fall to Scarlet Knights on the Road
A significantly short-handed Seconds Team traveled to Salisbury for its second game in two days, losing to the Knights 1-5. A penalty-strewn affair – with over 18 penalties between the two teams (seven for the Martlets and 11 for the Knights) – the game was a bit choppy and disjointed from the get-go. In truth, the Black and Gold need to do a better job of keeping their heads about them and playing good, smart hockey. Three times while on the power play the Martlets took what only can be described as "selfish" penalties that negated the man-up advantage as the team chased the lead from the opening frame. Salisbury scored first midway through the first period when the Martlets failed to clear a bouncing puck and the Knights knocked in the rebound; they stretched the lead to 2-0 on an odd-man break and a strong shot over the shoulder of Westminster keeper Jack Schroeder '22. The Martlets were able to cut the lead in half on a power play goal late in the first – Alec Paro '19 tipped a strong shot from the point by Nate Stevens '21, who collected a cross-ice pass from Wes Oltsch '20. But the Knights took advantage of another miscue late in the first to regain the two-goal lead and end the period up 1-3. The final two periods were marked by penalty after penalty, as both teams found themselves up a man or frenetically defending their own net. As has been the case, the Martlets struggled to score, though several excellent chances were created by Aidan Petrie '20 (who played a particularly strong game), Will Rizzo '21, Hunter Johnson '21, Carson Roth '19 (a whirling dervish of hard work), Paro and Newt Cutler '22. Also contributing with strong defensive efforts were Will Mazzaro '21, Wick Carter '19 and Walker Jones '20. As has been the case, the thin blue line defensive corps of Stevens, Oltsch, Alex Tonioni '22, Rex Flinn '21 and Owen Murphy '22 logged yeoman hours on Salisbury's big sheet. Goalie Schroeder had to contend with Salisbury's big, aggressive forwards throughout the game who routinely tried to take up residence inside his crease. His hands full, he did make several strong saves. In sum, a frustrating day for a team missing several key players. The Seconds will look to regain some momentum after two losses in a row on Wednesday when they host the Connecticut Chiefs on Jackson Rink.
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