Jake Faiella Scores First Career Goal in Mayhem's 4-1 Win over Marksmen
Published on March 31, 2018 under SPHL (SPHL)
Macon Mayhem News Release
MACON, GA- Macon Mayhem defenseman Jake Faiella scored his first career professional goal and recorded his first professional assist, as the Mayhem downed the Fayetteville Marksmen 4-1 on Saturday night.
HOW IT HAPPENED
For the second straight night, the Mayhem jumped out to the first period lead over the Marksmen. John Siemer tipped a one-timer from Seth Ronsberg to collect his 18th goal of the season. Macon also scored the lone goal of the second period, as Vinny Muto scored on a point shot, assisted by defenseman Larry Smith.
Macon added a pair of goals in the third period to stretch their lead to four goals. Jake Faiella walked out from the corner and fired the puck past goaltender Ben Halford. Dakota Klecha followed that up on a three-on-two, assisted by Daniel Gentzler and Faiella, to take a 4-0 lead. Fayetteville's Tyler Palmer ruined Peter Di Salvo's shutout bid with just three seconds left in the game, as he made it a 4-1 game.
NOTABLE STATS
Peter Di Salvo started in net against his former team, and he saved 24 of the 25 shots he faced en route to his second victory in a Mayhem uniform. Di Salvo was three seconds away from his first SPHL shutout since December 8, 2015.
There were a pair of firsts in the game tonight, as Jake Faiella scored his first career professional goal in the third period. Also, defenseman Larry Smith recorded his first career professional point with his power play assist in the second period.
After connecting on one of their power play opportunities tonight, the Mayhem have scored at least one power play goal in seven of their last eight games. Over that eight-game stretch, they are 12-for 36 on the power play - a 33.3% conversion clip.
COACH KERR'S COMMENTS
"We did a great job of getting out to an early lead and staying on them throughout the game. It's too bad we came up three seconds short for Peter [Di Salvo], but we played well throughout. I think we're playing some of our best hockey of the season right now."
STARS OF THE GAME
1. Jake Faiella (first career professional goal, assist, two points)
2. John Siemer (one goal)
3. Dakota Klecha (one goal)
SEASON UPDATE
Macon Mayhem: 31-16-6 (68 points)
Fayetteville Marksmen: 11-37-6 (28 points)
BACK IN ACTION
The Mayhem are back at home on Thursday, April 5th for College Night against the second-place Pensacola Ice Flyers.
Single game tickets are on sale through the Macon Coliseum Box Office or at ticketmaster.com. For information on group tickets and ticket plans, visit www.MaconMayhem.com or call the Mayhem Front Office at (478) 803-1592.
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