Knoxville Rolls over Columbus, 4-1

Published on January 27, 2015 under SPHL (SPHL)
Columbus Cottonmouths News Release


The Columbus Cottonmouths had trouble finding ways to stop the Knoxville Ice Bears, which beat Cottonmouths, 4-1.

Knoxville got the win on the strength of a great game by Francis Drolet, who had two goals and one assist. Drolet scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 15:45 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Knoxville. A slashing penalty on Louis Belisle had put the Ice Bears on the power play. Eric Satim assisted on the tally. Drolet's next tally on the power play made the score 3-0 Knoxville with 1:51 left in the first period. Satim provided the assist.

Columbus was stymied by Knoxville's netminder Bryan Hince, who stopped 32 shots during the victory. Hince certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.87 entering the contest.

The Ice Bears excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Knoxville relied on a core group of players for most of its offense, as Drolet, Satim and Ryan Salvis took 11 of the team's 21 shots.

Knoxville also got points from Satim, who also had two goals and two assists to lead the team in points. More assists for Knoxville came via Robbie Donahoe, who had one and Peter Neal, who had two.

The Cottonmouths forced the Ice Bears goalie Hince to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

In addition, Columbus received assists from Andy Willigar and Nick Curry, who each chipped in one.

Knoxville incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Andrew Loewen rejected 17 shots on goal for Columbus. The Cottonmouths incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.

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