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HAUPPAUGE N.Y. (LISN) — Senior Brian Prange scored once in a four point performance to lift the Kings Park-Commack Knights (7-1) to a 7-0 victory over the Ward Melville Patriots (2-6).
It was the Knights second consecutive shutout victory. KPC has not allowed a goal in over 115 minutes.
Junior Ryan Flynn finished with four helpers for Kings Park-Commack.
Senior Jacob Dufresne recorded his first career SCHSHL shutout in his third win through four starts for KPC.
Senior Luke Tannenbaum started his sixth game of the season for Ward Melville.
Senior Jack Salva scored the eventual game winner for KPC with 4:18 remaining in the 1st period. Salva sniped short side high after his wrap around attempt was stopped by Tannenbaum.
Senior Jesse Lemza, the KPC captain, scored 52 seconds into the 2nd period to make it 2-0. Lemza won a battle in the slot and rifled a shot across his body as he spun away from a defender.
Lemza scored his eighth of the season with 5:21 remaining in the second stanza.
Prange scored his fourth of the season with 2:06 left in the 2nd period.
Senior Ryan Furst made it 5-0 with 1:14 left in the second frame.
Furst scored his fifth of the season with 10:31 in the final frame.
Senior John Coyle scored his fifth of the season with 5:11 left in the 3rd period.
Official Box Score
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer(s) | Assist(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 04:18 | Kings Park Commack | Jack Salva (#16) | Jesse Lemza (#9), Ryan Angello (#26) | GWG |
| 2nd | 14:08 | Kings Park Commack | Jesse Lemza (#9) | Unassisted | PP |
| 2nd | 05:21 | Kings Park Commack | Jesse Lemza (#9) | Ronald Kemly (#24), Jack Salva (#16) | |
| 2nd | 02:06 | Kings Park Commack | Brian Prange (#94) | Ryan Flynn (#39), Gregory Galgano (#27) | |
| 2nd | 01:14 | Kings Park Commack | Ryan Furst (#3) | Ryan Flynn (#39), Brian Prange (#94) | |
| 3rd | 10:31 | Kings Park Commack | Ryan Furst (#3) | Brian Prange (#94), Ryan Flynn (#39) | |
| 3rd | 05:11 | Kings Park Commack | John Coyle (#66) | Ryan Flynn (#39), Brian Prange (#94) |
Three Stars Of The Game
| Star | Player | Stat Line | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐️ 1st Star | Brian Prange | Goal, Three Assists | Dominant four point performance for KPC |
| ⭐️ 2nd Star | Ryan Flynn | Four Assists | Went apple picking as the Knights ran up the score |
| ⭐️ 3rd Star | Jacob Dufresne | Shutout Victory | Stellar performance in first career shutout |
Upcoming Schedule
The Kings Park-Commack Knights (7-1) square off against the Smithtown-Hauppauge Bulls (7-1) on Monday November 11 at 9:40 p.m.
The Ward Melville Patriots (2-6) take on the West Islip Lions (2-6) in a game with major playoff ramifications on Sunday November 17 at 7:50 p.m.
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