University of St. Thomas Athletics
Gustavus Adolphus
Men's Hockey wins, alone again in first place
1/25/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Hockey
Sophomore Tyler Chestnut stopped 25 shots and recorded his third shutout of the season as the host Tommies (12-3-1 overall, 6-1 MIAC) moved back into sole possession of the conference lead with a 3-0 win over the Gusties (8-9-1, 5-4) Friday night in MIAC men's hockey play in Mendota Heights.
No. 6-ranked St. Thomas ran its home unbeaten streak to seven (6-0-1). Senior Nick Pernula had an empty-net goal and added two assists, and Andrew Panchenko and Tom Knutson had first-period goals. Nate Ryan also had two assists and ran his consecutive scoring streak to nine games.
Hamline tied St. Olaf 2-2 and fell one point behind UST in the conference race.
Gustavus went 0-for-7 on the power play. The Gusties were unable to score on a two-man advanatge for 70 seconds, and failed to convert on a breakaway chance in the second period.
Matt Lopes stopped 28 of 30 shots for the Gusties.
St. Thomas plays Saturday night at Gustavus.
Click here for box score: http://www.collegehockeystats.net/boxes/mgusstt1.j25
Freshman Rob Johnson looks to pass in Friday's game. (Elias Adams photo)
Tom Knutson (27) and Nick Pernula (9) celebrate a goal in Friday's win. (Elias Adams photo)
St. Thomas players celebrate the first goal in a 3-0 win. (Elias Adams photo)
