Monsey, N.Y. - The St. Thomas Aquinas College Ice Hockey team closed its 2021-22 regular season schedule with a 4-2 victory over Stevens Institute of Technology on Saturday night at Sport-O-Rama Ice Rinks.
The Spartans improve to 9-7 on the season, while Stevens Tech. falls to 9-5-2. STAC remains in the hunt for a trip to the MCHC playoffs, but will need a little help from either USMMA Kings Point or Columbia University, as both teams face SUNY Farmingdale this week. A loss by Farmingdale to either team, eliminates them and allows St. Thomas Aquinas to clinch the final playoff berth.
Prior to the contest between the Spartans and Ducks, STAC honored its graduating senior class; Douglas Harrison, Carter Taylor and Shaun Benson with on-ice ceremonies, which included the athletes' families, teammates, coaches and college administrators.
Once the puck was dropped, Sean Kunz, Shaun Benson, Drew Lorenz and Douglas Harrison tallied a goal apiece, with John Rosabella (7-7) making 26 stops to preserve the victory.
Game Summary
First Period Scoring Summary
Stevens Institute of Technology - Sean Kiewe (Ryan Peretta) 10:39, Aron Dyadyuk (Shea Bontempo, Kyriakos Chatzis) 15:35/PP.
St. Thomas Aquinas College - Sean Kunz (Shaun Benson) 16:42/PP, Shaun Benson (Drew Lorenz) 19:49/PP.
First Period Penalty Summary
Stevens Institute of Technology - Devin Niccoll (Elbowing/2:00 Minor) 14:08.
St. Thomas Aquinas College - Aron Dyadyuk (Roughing/2:00 Minor) 16:13.
Second Period Scoring Summary
Stevens Institute of Technology - No Scoring.
St. Thomas Aquinas College - Drew Lorenz (Douglas Harrison, Noah Barr) 14:03.
Second Period Penalty Summary
Stevens Institute of Technology - Sean Kiewe (Holding/2:00 Minor) 11:07.
St. Thomas Aquinas College - No Penalties.
Third Period Scoring Summary
Stevens Institute of Technology - No Scoring.
St. Thomas Aquinas College - Douglas Harrison (Unassisted) 11:34.
Third Period Penalty Summary
Stevens Institute of Technology - Bench Minor - Served by Stephen Crocco (Too Many Men/2:00 Minor) 3:39, Andrew Pinto Shaw (High-Sticking/2:00 Minor) 6:47.
St. Thomas Aquinas College - Greg Drefko (Interference/2:00 Minor) 9:12.
Goalies
Stevens Institute of Technology - Nick Adams (Loss, 60:00), 58 Saves.
St. Thomas Aquinas College - John Rosabella (Win, 60:00), 24 Saves.
Shots on Goal
Stevens Institute of Technology - 26
St. Thomas Aquinas College - 62
Up Next
St. Thomas Aquinas awaits the outcomes of the two contests involving SUNY Farmingdale. Should either of those results be favorable to Spartans, the MCHC playoffs will begin on Saturday, February 19 at Dix Hills Ice Rink in Dix Hills, N.Y. Start times and opponents will be announced once the field of teams is set.