2012 Pittsburgh Interregional Concludes

Mount Pleasant, PA - Eighteen teams descended on rural Mount Pleasant, PA for the 2012 ECRHA/NCRHA interregional and the action was outstanding. Teams from three regions competed, including the ECRHA, MCRHL and GPCIHL.

 

Lindenwood was the big winner on the weekend in Division I, becoming the only team to walk out of the event without suffering a loss. The closest Lindenwood came to a blemish was against national power Michigan State. Michigan State found themselves trailin 5-2 before staging a three goal rally to tie the game at five with three minutes to play. It was Matt Saxton though who found the net for Lindenwood, sending the Lions home with a 6-5 victory.

 

The biggest shock of the weekend was severe underdog Brockport handing previously unbeaten (3-0-0) Ohio State to a 3-2 defeat. Brockport was dominated for the duration of the game, getting outshot 44-13, including a 20-4 margin in the third period. However, Patrick Keyes continues to prove that he is one of the best goalies in the country, turning aside 42 shots to earn the victory. 

 

For a full breakdown on games, check out the results here.

The following players were recognized for their outstanding play during the featured game portion of the schedule and were named the Mission Hockey Player of the Game.

11am: Joshua Holmes, Lindenwood University (B), 2 goals and 2 assists in a 9-4 victory over West Chester B.

12pm: Ryan Kish, Michigan State University, 4 goals in a 6-5 loss against Lindenwood.

2pm: Zach Back, University of Connecticut, 30 save shutout in a 4-0 victory over Hofstra.

3pm: Richard Kobylski, Michigan State University (B), 2 goals, including the GWG with 40 seconds left in a 6-5 win over West Chester B

4pm: Adam Aitken, Lindenwood University, 3 goals in a 12-5 victory over Towson.

5pm: Jason Stross, Michigan State University, 18 save shutout in a 7-0 victory over Hofstra.