Tomahawks Get Tricked, Fall to Generals
October 26, 2019 - North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Johnstown Tomahawks News Release
JOHNSTOWN, Penn. - The Johnstown Tomahawks fell to the Northeast Generals on Saturday, 3-1.
The game remained scoreless until halfway through the 2nd period, when Trevor Smith put the Generals on the board. Northeast later increased their lead to three after goals from Ethan Destefani and Joseph Mancuso.
Spencer DenBeste scored his 3rd goal of the series with 6 seconds left in the game, denying the Generals a shutout victory.
The Tomahawks remain 3rd place in the NAHL East Division, trailing the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights by one point. Johnstown and Northeast will face off again on Sunday, giving them a chance to gain ground on Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, who will play the final NAHL game this month on October 30th.
Scoring Breakdown:
1st Period Recap
No scoring
2nd Period Recap
12:21 Northeast goal scored by Trevor Smith, unassisted.
3rd Period Recap
10:35 Northeast goal scored by Ethan Destefani, unassisted.
18:54 Northeast power play goal scored by Joseph Mancuso, assisted by Ricky Boysen.
19:54 Johnstown power play goal scored by Spencer DenBeste, unassisted.
Final Shots on Goal count: Johnstown (26) | Northeast Generals (23)
Three Stars of the Game:
1 - Joey Stanizzi, Northeast
2 - Trevor Smith, Northeast
3 - Alex Tracy, Johnstown
Looking Ahead:
The Tomahawks wrap up their home series on Sunday, October 27th with one of hockey's most unique promotions - the Undies Sunday Toss, benefiting the Women's Help Center. Fans are encouraged to bring new, sealed packages of underwear to the game. When the Tomahawks score their first goal of the game, throw your undies onto the ice!
Tickets are available in-person at the 1ST SUMMIT ARENA Box Office and online at www.1stSummitArena.com/go/Tomahawks.
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