The Aurora University men's hockey team got back in the win column with a dominating 3-0 victory over Milwaukee School of Engineering on Friday night.
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Aurora University 3, Milwaukee School of Engineering 0
LOCATION: Geneva, Illinois - Fox Valley Ice Arena
RECORDS: Aurora University 12-6-6 overall and 8-5-6 NCHA; Milwaukee School of Engineering 8-10-6 overall and 3-10-6 NCHA
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Spartans killed off two MSOE power plays in the first period.
- The score was 0-0 after 20 minutes of play.
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Adam Keyes got the Spartans on the board with a goal at 10:38 in the second period. He was assisted by
Jack Jaunich. Keyes was able to stick home a loose puck.
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Jack Jaunich would add his second point of the night with a power play goal with 4:12 left in the second period.
Shawn O'Malley recorded the assist.
- The Spartans went into the locker room for the second intermission with a 2-0 lead.
- Late in the third, Spartan
Josh Boyko made a highlight sprawling save to preserve the 2-0 advantage.
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Larry Jungwirth sealed the Spartan win with an empty net goal with 1:52 left in regulation
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Josh Boyko was lights out in net for the Spartans throughout the third period to secure the 3-0 shutout victory
SPARTAN STAT LEADERS
Goals: Jack Jaunich,
Larry Jungwirth, and
Adam Keyes (1)
Assists: Jack Jaunich,
Shawn O'Malley, and
Liam Stirtzinger (1)
Saves: Josh Boyko (30)
UP NEXT
Next action for the Spartan men's hockey team comes on Saturday, February 15 when visit Milwaukee School of Engineering to wrap up the regular season. Puck drop is set for 7:00 pm in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.