Syracuse 2, Squirrels 1

Posted on November 30, 2005August 24, 2020 by Ben Sumner

The Screaming Squirrels nearly doubled their opponent in shots on Tuesday, but only one went in and Syracuse skated away with a 2-1 victory.

After a scoreless first period, Syracuse got a pair of unassisted goals in the second period. The Squirrels finally got on the board while skating 4-on-4 at 10:53 of the third period when Rob Myers took a pass from Don Marks and slid it between the goaltenders legs to bring the Squirrels within one. Syracuse stopped the Squirrels during a desperate flurry in the final moments.

The Squirrels posted nine shots in the first period, and 14 in each of the next two. Drew Thiemann made 17 saves for the Squirrels, as Syracuse posted only 19 shots. Jared Genser, Desi Richelson, and Charles Wolstein missed the game. Chi Pham subbed on defense. The Squirrels had previously beaten Syracuse, 5-2, earlier in the season.

The next game is Dec. 13 at 10:05 p.m. against Southwest Airlines in the Patrick rink.

Squirrels 3, Nordiques 3

Posted on November 23, 2005August 17, 2020 by Ben Sumner

With a two-goal cushion going into the final period Tuesday, the Screaming Squirrels let their lead slip away and settled for a 3-3 tie with the Nordiques.

Rob Myers got the scoring started for the Squirrels in the first period with a quick move around the goaltender. Early in the second period, Ben Sumner found Phil Van der Vossen in front of the net, centered it through the crease and Van der Vossen hit it in for his first of the season. The Nordiques answered later in the period, but the Squirrels regained their two-goal advantage as Greg Wenograd scored with 1:28 remaining in the second.

The Nordiques scored on the power play early in the third period, the tied it with 4:30 remaining in the game. The Squirrels had several scoring opportunities in the final period but failed to capitalize.

Drew Thiemann made 17 saves in net as the Squirrels put up 22 shots. Both teams combined for 26 minutes in penalties.

Desi Richelson, Jared Genser, Adam Hughes and Brian Jackson missed the game for the Squirrels. Chi Pham subbed on defense.

The next game is Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 10:25 p.m. against Syracuse in Resor.

Baby Senatore Born

Posted on November 14, 2005August 8, 2020 by Ben Sumner

Former Squirrels winger Oriana Senatore announced the birth of her son, Antonio. She says that she’ll be fitting him for ice skates in two years, and aspires for him to be a defenseman.

Senatore played three seasons for the Squirrels, including the inaugural ice season when the Squirrels went undefeated and won the championship.

Squirrels 6, Mutineers 0

Posted on November 13, 2005August 24, 2020 by Ben Sumner

The Squirrels again made quick work of the Maryland Mutineers on Sunday, scoring two goals in the first minute of play, two more later in the period and two in the third period for a 6-0 victory. More impressive was that they held the Mutineers to only five shots in the game, tying a team record for fewest allowed.

Greg Wenograd scored three goals in the game and Jon Magi had three assists, while Drew Thiemann posted the shutout. The Mutineers held the Squirrels scoreless in the second period though the Squirrels put 16 shots on net. They finished with 33 for the game.

Rob Myers had the first goal of the game, Matt Borlik scored on the power play and Ben Sumner also scored for the Squirrels in the first period. Wenograd got the hat trick after netting two goals in the third period, including one short-handed and unassisted with 35 seconds remaining.

Don Marks, Jared Genser and Desi Richelson missed the game for the Squirrels.

The next game is Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 10:25 against the Nordiques in Resor. A practice is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18, 9:15 p.m. at Cabin John Ice Rink.