HAUPPAUGE N.Y. (LISN) – Senior Jesse Lemza scored four goals in a seven point performance to lead Kings Park-Commack Knights (8-2) to a 9-0 victory over the Northport-Huntington Tigers (3-7).
Senior Jacob Dufresne picked up his second straight shutout victory for the Knights. Dufresne has not allowed a goal in the month of November, and has not given up a goal in seven consecutive periods.
Senior Ronny Kemly netted two goals and added three assists.
Junior Boden Rudloff made his sixth start of the year for Northport-Huntington.
Lemza scored his ninth of the season with 10:44 remaining in the 1st period. Senior Jack Salva gained the zone, blew past the defender, and made a pass to the back door for Lemza to tap it home.
Junior Connor Cocco scored his sixth of the year with 7:20 left in the opening stanza. Cocco redirected a shot by Senior Will Bozeman past Rudloff.
Senior Ronny Kemly scored his seventh of the season with 1:36 to go in the first frame. Kemly buried it from the back door off a cross ice feed from Lemza.
Lemza scored his second of the game with 1:55 remaining in the 2nd period. The knights captain dangled through the defense before going forehand-backhand.
52 seconds into the 3rd period Lemza completed the hat-trick. Kemly won the draw and moved it to the back door for Lemza to bury it in a wide open goal.
Lemza scored his fourth of the night and 12th of the season with 13:04 left in the third frame. the senior dusted off the defender in the right wing corner as he walked in along the goal line before going forehand-backhand to score five-hole.
Bozeman scored his third of the campaign, his first on the power play, with 6:22 to go in the final stanza. Lemza slid it through the defenders skates from beneath the goal line, and Bozeman buried it on the doorstep.
Salva scored his 12th of the campaign with 2:08 remaining in the 3rd period.
Kemly netted his eighth of the season with 1:05 left in regulation.
Box Score
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer | Assist(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10:44 | Kings Park Commack | Jesse Lemza (#9) | Jack Salva (#16), Ronald Kemly (#24) | GWG |
| 1st | 07:20 | Kings Park Commack | Connor Cocco (#92) | Unassisted | |
| 1st | 01:36 | Kings Park Commack | Ronald Kemly (#24) | Brian Prange (#94), Jesse Lemza (#9) | |
| 2nd | 01:55 | Kings Park Commack | Jesse Lemza (#9) | Unassisted | |
| 3rd | 14:08 | Kings Park Commack | Jesse Lemza (#9) | Ronald Kemly (#24) | |
| 3rd | 13:04 | Kings Park Commack | Jesse Lemza (#9) | Unassisted | |
| 3rd | 06:22 | Kings Park Commack | William Bozeman (#20) | Jesse Lemza (#9) | PP |
| 3rd | 02:08 | Kings Park Commack | Jack Salva (#16) | Ronald Kemly (#24) | |
| 3rd | 01:05 | Kings Park Commack | Ronald Kemly (#24) | Jesse Lemza (#9), Jack Salva (#16) |
Three Stars Of The Game
| Star | Player | Stat Line | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐️ 1st Star | Jesse Lemza | 4G, 3A | Lemza had a hand in seven of KPC’s nine goals |
| ⭐️ 2nd Star | Jacob Dufresne | SO, W | Dufresne made multiple key stops to keep the Tigers off the board |
| ⭐️ 3rd Star | Ronny Kemly | 2G, 3A | Kemly was a dominant two-way force for KPC |
Upcoming Schedule
The Northport-Huntington Tigers (3-7) take on the West Islip Lions (3-7) on Monday, November 25 at 8:10 pm. Northport-Huntington defeated West Islip 7-5 in their first meeting of the season. The game has become a must win for the Tigers as they look to snap their six game losing streak.
The Kings Park Commack Knights (8-2) are back in action after Thanksgiving break as they square off against the undefeated St. Anthony’s Friars (10-0) on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:50 pm. The Friars felled the Knights 5-2 in the first game of the season series.
