Jake Pierce scored three goals, and the LI Kings 12U T2 NTB – Napoli pulled away over the final two periods to beat the PAL Soundtigers 12U T2 NTB – DeMayo 8-5 on Saturday at Superior Ice Rink. The win opened the Kings’ LIAHL Tier II 12U NTB season.
The first period was an even exchange, with the teams tied 4-4 after 20 minutes. The Kings outscored the Soundtigers 2-1 in the second period to take a one-goal lead into the third. They then added two more goals in the final period, while their opponents did not score.
Pierce’s hat trick led a balanced Kings attack that featured six different goal scorers. Harrison Kent, Michael Currao, Nicholas Musacchia, Anthony Crocitto and Jason Farrell each added a goal. Pierce, Kent and Currao were each assessed two penalty minutes.
Jonathan Gnolfo led PAL with two goals. Brody Fernandes, Henry Dick and Jackson Keller scored one apiece. The Soundtigers entered the game 0-1-0-0 and fell to 0-2-0-0.
The Kings start their season at 1-0-0-0, while the Soundtigers will look for their first win of the year in their next game.
