Shell leads Peters Township to shutout victory over Bethel Park
Caden Shell was superb between the pipes for Peters Township, as he did not allow a goal in a 7-0 victory over Bethel Park.
Conner Gielarowski had two goals and one assist to lead Peters Township. Gielarowski scored the first of his two goals short handed at 2:34 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Peters Township. Peters Township was on a disadvantage when Zachery Gielarowski went off the ice for holding. Steve Rex provided the assist. Gielarowski's next tally short handed made the score 6-0 Peters Township with 16:44 left in the third period. Matt Amelio picked up the assist.
Peters Township excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Peters Township's goal total was higher than its season average. Peters Township averages 3.7 goals per game.
Peters Township additionally got points from Cal Raymore, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Gielarowski, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Ross Opeka, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Peters Township also had goals scored by Jake Shopes and John Platt, who each put in one. In addition, Peters Township received assists from Josh Hilzendeger and Will Barnes, who contributed one each.
Bethel Park managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Bethel Park finished below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game. Bethel Park was held below its usual level of production. Bethel Park averages 2.8 goals per game.
Peters Township's Shell stopped 25 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Peters Township incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Nicholas Guimond made 19 saves for Bethel Park on 26 shots.
