Huge Game by Rivard Boosts Soo over Kalamazoo, 3-1
December 9, 2012 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Soo Eagles News Release
Eric Rivard was all over the ice for the Soo Eagles, as he tallied two goals and one assist in Soo's 3-1 win over the Kalamazoo Jr. K-Wings.
Rivard found the back of the net 14:41 into the third period to make the score 1-1 and again while on the power play 16:03 into the third to make the score 2-1 Soo.
Kalamazoo was stymied by the Eagles netminder Zach Nagelvoort, who stopped 31 shots during the victory. Nagelvoort certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.77 entering the contest.
Soo also got a goal from Robin Hoglund as well. In addition, Soo received assists from Cody Von Reuden, who had one and Jared VanWormer, who had two.
The Jr. K-Wings were held below their usual level of production. Kalamazoo puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game. The Jr. K-Wings forced Soo goalie Nagelvoort to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.
Kalamazoo was led by Trevor Boyd, who scored the team's only goal. Boyd scored on the power play 17:30 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Kalamazoo. A tripping penalty on Kyle Froese had put the Jr. K-Wings on the power play. Robbie Payne assisted on the tally.
The Eagles incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Marcus Due-Boje recorded 22 saves for Kalamazoo. The Jr. K-Wings incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.
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