Jan 5 vs Concord

Hanover gave up two third period goals in a loss to Concord on Monday night.  Kordell Lindsay had the lone marker for the Marauders, who are off to a disappointing 0-4 record in Division I play.  The boys are averaging just one goal per game this season, and despite many opportunities the top offensive line has been held without a point.

The Capitals dominated puck possession in the early going, using a strong forecheck to force turnovers and bad passes.  The Marauders got their legs late in the period, but failed to convert on their best chances when Seth Stadheim fanned on a Jin Kim's pass from behind the goal line, and Jonathan Goff was unable to get off a good shot after driving hard to the net.

The second period was filled with action, and Hanover connected first, with Will Smith feeding Lindsay in the slot for a quick one-timer. Unfortunately, Concord returned the favour thirteen seconds later on a nearly identical play.  Concord then got into penalty trouble, giving Hanover four consecutive minutes with a man up.  The second power play unit had the best chances, with Goff controlling the puck down low, and Benjamin Chaimberg feeding Alan Baker for several bullets from the point.  Concord had a man advantage of their own, but a terrific save by Mike Stinson on a breakaway kept the score tied one apiece.

The Capitals took the lead early into the final period when, coming off a man advantage, a long rebound was backhanded from the high slot over Stinson's shoulder.  Hanover looked as though they had tied the score during a subsequent power play, but the goal was waived off when the official signaled he had already blown the play dead.  With under five and half minutes to go, Peter O'Leary was upended as he tried to get into the clear, and Hanover another chance to even the match.  However, Concord was able to clear their zone and convert on a shorthanded odd man rush.  

Busy week continues, with a trip to Dover tomorrow to take on St Thomas -  6:30 at the Dover Ice Arena.