Lakers Embarrassed by U.S. Under-18 team

Derek A. Smith finishes weekend six points The Lakers found themselves playing catch-up to the much younger USA team Saturday night, and then failed to maintain the lead twice after they got it. A penalty filled game in which we saw less than 30 minutes of even strength hockey, showed promise for LSSU’s power play for the second night in a row. The Lakers where able to score two power play goals in the first period, the first by Nathan Ward (06:05) and the second by Colin Nicholson (07:22). The Lakers penalty kill on the other hand let in 2 goals in the first period to Erik Johnson (04:04 & 16:15) Ren Fauci scored an even strength goal 5:54 into the second period to give the Lakers their second lead of the night. The Lakers maintained the lead until Jamie McBain of Team USA scored at 13:42 of the third period. Tony Mosey tallied the game-winner 33 seconds later. Both teams finished 2-for-10 on the power play Derek A. Smith tallied two helpers in the evening with Jeff Rainville, Trent Campbell, Mark Adamek and Dan Eves all recording one each. LSSU is at home next weekend with a non-conference series against Colgate on Oct. 14-15.