Box Score SIOUX CENTER, Iowa – The Indiana Tech American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA) Division 1 Ice Hockey team recorded its first win streak in program history by defeating host Dordt College 6-0 Thursday night. Once again, the power play was potent and the team got another explosive second period for the win after a 12-day layoff from beating No. 14 Oakland University.
Goaltender
Zach Larson became the first Tech netminder to record a shutout by turning aside 17 shots.
Vaughn Clouston and
Jarrett Pfeiffer each had a pair of markers to extend their personal scoring streaks and seal the win for the Warriors.
Connor Roche had the lone first-period goal which proved to be the game winner, while
Chad Cobb added a late goal in the final minute of play to round out the Tech goals.
The Orange and Black have consistently done two things this season- produced power-play goals and out-scored their opponents in the second period. Tonight was no exception. Tech scored a pair of early second-period goals in a span of 1:48 and netted three total second-period goals, while the power play went 3-for-6 on the night (50 percent) with two of those coming in the middle frame.
Steve Klisz added a pair of assists on the last two Tech goals- both on the power play.
Kyle Cobb,
Kyle Koop,
Michael Cruse,
Jake Henrikson and
Anthony Passarelli all added assists on the night.
Clouston extended his goal-scoring streak to three games, while Pfeiffer and Henrikson extended their point streaks also to three games. Clouston has become the team's hottest player; registering six points in the last three games that include four goals.
The offensive had its first 50-plus shot performance (53) of the season, while the defense aided Larson in the shutout bid by thwarting six Defender power plays including a 5-on-3.
The Division 1 team hopes to extend its win streak to three with its next matchup against Iowa State University Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Ames, Iowa.