Deja-vu all over again for the Hanover Marauders on Saturday night at Campion Rink as they survived 8 penalties for the second game in a row and held on to defeat Londonderry. With the win, Hanover improves to 3-2-1 in the NHIAA standings, and continues their modest 3 game unbeaten streak. Thanks to Mascoma Savings Bank for generously sponsoring the game and supporting the program.
A quiet first period, in which neither team drew a penalty, was highlighted by Stadheim's goal (assists to Goff and Acker). When the Zamboni "burped" at the end of its 1st intermission tour around the ice, anyone who believes in the spirits and omens could probably predict that the 2nd period was going to be a little rougher.
Sure enough, in the second period, the Marauders seemed to get back to doing what they do best (or at least doing what they are used to) - playing shorthanded hockey. Five minor penalties were killed in the period, including a minute of 5 on 3 that included the career debut of Acker on the back line. Along the way, we also saw a couple of Hanover power plays and some extended 4 on 4 action. Mixed in for good measure were goals from Acker (assists to Stadheim and Tengdin) and Goff (assists to Stadheim and Dodge).
When the 2nd period was all over, the Marauders led 3-0 and seemed to have the game comfortably in hand. Despite all the penalties, Hanover had only allowed 7 shots in the first two periods, and Loud had comfortably turned them all away.
At 11:24 of the 3rd period, Hanover was awarded a penalty shot at just about the same time that Gronk was recovering the onsides kick in Foxboro, and both games seemed over. Stadheim's penalty shot attempt was denied, and Londonderry had a little life. Finally, the parade to the penalty box caught up with the Marauders, and on their 7th power play of the night, Londonderry finally snuck a screened shot from the point past Loud to get on the board. With 49 seconds to go, and an extra attacker on the ice, the Lancers somehow poked another puck out of Loud's grasp and into the net after an extended scrum in the crease. But, there was no third goal to come, and the final seconds ticked off with Hanover holding on for the 3-2 victory.
Next up for the Marauders is a mid-week home tilt with league leading Concord on Weds. Puck drops at 5:10, and the game is sponsored by Lake Sunapee Bank. Thanks to them and all of our sponsors for their support.
Thanks to Paul Stinson for this photo of Capt Goff celebrating his second period score with Dodge and Stadheim. Tons more great pics from Paul at:
http://albums.phanfare.com/isolated/YQ9ZwZSk/1/7124926
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