| Stat Comparison |
| Category |
HC |
RIT |
| Goals |
4 |
0 |
| Shots |
36 |
29 |
| Power Play |
1-5 |
0-3 |
| Penalty Mins |
6-12 |
4-16 |
| Faceoff % |
54% |
46% |
| Saves |
29 |
32 |
| Box Score |
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Holy Cross men's hockey team downed RIT, 4-0, on Friday night at the Hart Center behind a 29-save shutout effort from Paul Berrafato.
The Crusaders (11-9-7, 10-5-6 AHC) scored five minutes into the game and kept the lead. In the second period, Holy Cross scored a power play goal midway through and ended the period with another goal.
The Crusaders insured the win over the Tigers (9-13-2, 8-9-1 AHC) with a third period goal and a solid defensive effort.
HOW IT HAPPENED
1-0 HC (1st, 5:31, EV): With a flurry in front, Scott Pooley collected a loose puck and shot across the crease. Kevin Darrar collected the puck from below the goal line and fed T.J. Moore in the slot. Moore powered a shot past RIT's Ian Andriano.
2-0 HC (2nd, 10:14, PP): After cycling the puck in the corner, Michael Laffin sent a pass to T.J. Moore on the half-wall. Moore passed across the zone to Danny Lopez on the point, who then shot through traffic and beat Andriano.
3-0 HC (2nd, 18:11, EV): In the neutral zone, the Crusaders regrouped and Tommy Muratore rushed the puck to send in a shot. Muratore's shot deflected off of a RIT defender's skate and right to the stick of a trailing Michael Laffin. The junior forward fired a shot to the top left corner from the hash marks.
4-0 HC (3rd, 14:55, EV): In a broken play in the neutral zone, T.J. Moore fed Peter Crinella, who then sent Kevin Darrar on a breakaway. While being chased down by two RIT defenders, Darrar shot top-shelf past Andriano.
TALKING POINTS
- T.J. Moore recorded his first three-point game and third multi-point game of the season.
- Danny Lopez scored his third power play goal of the season.
- Lopez also recorded his fifth goal in his last five games.
- With two assists, Scott Pooley hit the 30-point mark on the season.
- Paul Berrafato's fourth shutout ties the single season record.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Holy Cross outshot RIT, 36-29
- Paul Berrafato made 29 saves for his fourth shutout and tenth of his career.
- The Crusaders blocked 18 shots, led by Dalton Skelly, with three.
- Holy Cross won 454% of faceoffs.
UP NEXT
Holy Cross finishes the series with RIT at the Hart Center on Jan. 27. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
