Paul Stinson has posted some great pics from the Bishop Brady game to his site.  Check them out here:

Hanover vs Bishop Brady pics

Jan 9 - Hanover 1 - Bishop Brady 0

Eight wasn't exactly the magic number at Campion Rink on Saturday night, as the Marauders survived eight (yes eight!) minor penalties and held on to defeat Bishop Brady 1-0.  With the win, Hanover evens up their NHIAA Div 1 record at 2-2-1, and Brady falls to 2-3.

Once again, Hanover goaltending was the story of the game.  Loud took his turn in net, and turned away everything Bishop Brady had to offer.  He was credited with 11 saves on the evening, but was much busier than perhaps that low number indicates.

Also outstanding was the defensive corps of McCoy, Logan, Dodge, Baker and Beaver.  Collectively, the D did an excellent job of keeping the Brady attackers away from the front of the net, and limiting their chances to the less dangerous areas of the ice.  The forwards did their part in the defensive scheme, and the Marauders were a perfect 8-0 on the penalty kill, including two short stretches of 5 on 3.

At the other end of the ice, Smith provided all the offense the Marauders would need with a slapshot from between the circles with 21 seconds remaining in the first period.  The goal came on the heels of a strong shift by Lehman and Goff, leading to a long stretch of sustained offensive zone pressure.  Eventually the puck squirted to Smith with enough time and space to load and fire the cannon, and he blasted it through the traffic and into the back of the net.  Stadheim was credited with an assist on the play.

Next up is a week of exams, and then Londonderry comes to Campion next Saturday evening.  Londonderry currently sits 1/2 game ahead of us in the Div 1 standings with a record of 3-2.  In case that's not enough motivation, the players returning from last year's team might make note of the fact that the game will be played one day shy of the anniversary of last year's game at Londonderry and subsequent "trash can at center ice" late night skating lesson.

Jan 6 - Hanover 2, St Thomas 2

A glass that certainly seemed half empty for most of the evening all of a sudden became half full for the Marauders right when it mattered most.  Jake Acker scored a power play goal with just under two minutes to play in the third period to even the score at 2 and earn a point for Hanover that they probably didn't deserve. Logan and Stadheim were credited with assists on the goal.

Through the first two periods, St Thomas carried the play, and only the continuing heroics of Ratliff in the goal kept the Marauders in the game.  The second period was particularly spectacular as Hanover managed only two shots on goal, and were frequently pinned in their own end of the rink.  Despite a 20-5 advantage in shots on goal, the Saints were only able to get one past Ratliff and the score was 1-0 heading into the second intermission.

Coach Dodds must have given a Hall of Fame speech in the locker room between periods, because the Marauders came out firing on all cylinders in the third period.  After being outshot by 15 in the first two periods, Hanover turned the tables and held a 17-6 advantage in shots for the third period.
A long stretch of sustained offensive pressure finally ended with a Smith goal, as he finished off a rebound of a shot that originated at the point with Beaver, was redirected by Stadheim, and bounced right to Smith at the back door to knock in the net.
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With just over 4 minutes to play, a St Thomas attacker managed to sneak one in past Ratliff from a sharp angle to put the Saints back up 2-1.  But, with 2:14 to play, a St Thomas penalty put the Maraduers on the man advantage and set the stage for Acker's game tying strike.

Eight minutes of bonus hockey followed.  A few good chances for both teams, and a nail biting finish with Hanover a man down for the last 1:48, and two men down for the last several seconds.  But, as he had all night, Ratliff stood tall and the final horn thankfully sounded with the score still knotted at 2.

Next up for the Marauders is another home game, Saturday night vs Bishop Brady at 6:50.  Saturday's game is sponsored by Artisan's Park in Windsor, VT.  Thanks to Terry and Katie McDonnell for their support.

Some great pics, courtesy of Paul Stinson are here:

http://hanoverhockeyphotos.phanfare.com/7118867