Freshman Shine in Blowout Win against Embry-Riddle!

Game 5: Saturday September 28th JCC vs. Embry-Riddle at Saranac Lake Civic Center

Jefferson gets set to play their second game of the weekend versus Florida school Embry-Riddle. The game was played in the Burning Leaves tournament hosted by rival school Paul Smiths at the Saranac Lake Civic Center. Freshman goalie Mason Patnode gets his first start of his career for the Cannoneers. JCC puts up a 4 goal period starting off with a powerplay goal by standout Kyle Gionet. Gionet's goal was assisted by Captain Cameron Winebar and Owen Bismarck. Two quick ones were followed shortly after by Freshman Brock Spaulding, netting his 2 first career collegiate goals! To end the frame Kellan Duffy buries for the third time this season. His goal was assisted by none other than Assistant captain Jack Mills. First period ended 4-0 with Jefferson on top.

The hockey team carries the momentum into the second scoring a quick one. Brock Spaulding scores again, to complete his first career collegiate hattrick! Assist goes to Freshman Owen Vanbrocklin. Later in the frame JCC buried two goals a minute apart from each other, goals were scored by Freshman Owen Bismarck and Nathan Van Wie. Embry-Riddle strikes on the powerplay at the end of the period. Second comes to a close at 7-1 JCC.

Embry Riddle added another one to start the third to make the game 7-2. The 'neers respond quickly and Owen Bismarck gets the puck past the goalie for his second of the game. Assists are credited to Captain Cameron Winebar and Freshman James Reynolds. Winebar then strikes again at the 6 minute mark, assists to Freshman Quinn Carey and Sophomore Samuel Stone. As if it wasn't already a day of many firsts, Freshman Jakob Amidon decides to keep the ball rolling by scoring his first of his career off of a pass from his linemate Freshman Owen Ebersol and again James Reynolds. The contest ends Jefferson Community College 10, Embry-Riddle 2.

Key Takeaways from this game were how the younger guys stepped up and dominated on the scoring side. Great performances from everyone, but ones to highlight are Freshman Goalie Mason Patnode stopping 31/33 shots in his first game, Bismarck, Spaulding, Van Wie, and Amidon all scoring their first goals. The team looks forward to the following weekend where they will face two tough opponents that are Paul Smiths and Colgate, so stay tuned.