Penn State Harrisburg delivered a commanding 6-2 victory over Delaware at Gold Ice Arena on Friday night, flipping the script from their early-season meeting where the Blue Hens prevailed 3-1. The Nittany Lions’ offensive onslaught was too much for Delaware to handle, despite a valiant effort from their top scorers in this ECHC regular season clash.
Delaware’s offensive stars showed up when needed, with Ryan Anatra and Michael Gibbons each finding the back of the net twice to account for all four goals. Anatra, who entered the game with just 3 goals in 9 games, doubled his season total with the pair of tallies. Gibbons continued his strong campaign, adding to his team-leading 6 goals in 11 games entering the contest. Zachary Solomon provided the playmaking touch with two assists, extending his solid season production.
The real story, however, was Delaware goaltender Gavin Schornstein, who faced a relentless barrage from Penn State Harrisburg. Schornstein was peppered with 78 shots, making 66 saves in a heroic effort that kept the game from becoming an even more lopsided affair. His .846 save percentage tells the tale of a goaltender under siege, facing nearly four shots per minute throughout the contest.
With the loss, Delaware falls to 10-9 overall while Penn State Harrisburg improves to 10-10, evening their record as both teams continue their push through the ECHC regular season. The Nittany Lions’ offensive explosion serves notice that they’re finding their rhythm at the right time, while Delaware will need to regroup defensively despite the strong individual performances from their top line.