The Nantucket Arena buzzed with excitement last night as the Stingrays swarmed the Militia, emerging victorious in a thrilling 4-1 showdown. Despite a valiant early goal from Marten Gronvall for the Militia, the Stingrays sting proved too much to bear, unleashing a four-goal barrage that ultimately sank the Militia’s hopes.
Albert Lager, the game's first star, was a one-man wrecking crew for the Stingrays, netting a brace and assisting on another. His teammate, Kurt Palmqvist, also notched a goal and an assist, showcasing their lethal chemistry on the ice. B.J. Keogan, with a goal and an assist of his own, added more sting to the onslaught.
The Militia fought back, but penalties proved their undoing. Ed Zandbeek and Luca Connelley found themselves in the box early in the second period, opening the door for the Stingrays' power play to strike twice. Albert Lager capitalized one of those opportunities, burying the puck past a beleaguered Leon Campaner in the Militia net.
Jensen Pettersson stood tall in the Stingrays net, turning away 30 of 31 shots, while Campaner faced a barrage of 42 shots, stopping 38. Both goalies deserved recognition for their valiant efforts.
The Stingrays' relentless offensive pressure proved too much for the Militia, despite their early lead. Coach Julian Weiss will need to address the team's penalty discipline and offensive struggles if they hope to turn things around in their next matchup.
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