JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s all the time a fantastic matchup each time the Jacksonville Lizard Kings and South Carolina Stingrays face off. Tonight was nothing wanting simply that because the Stingrays visited downtown Jacksonville to tackle the Lizard Kings. Jacksonville appeared sharp offensively, which is a large enchancment from final evening’s sport. This could ultimately result in a Lizard King objective as Logan Cockerill banged in a protracted slap-shot arrange on a wonderful faceoff. Matt Vernon would get the nod at goalie for Jacksonville tonight which implies one other masterclass of defending was anticipated.
Vernon began robust however would quit a objective to South Carolina. South Carolina would get a major alternative to attain on a Energy Play after Olivier Nadeau was known as for Goalkeeper Interference. Kyle Kupka would get the most effective of Vernon as he sharply slipped the puck simply behind Vernon. The sport would stay locked at 1-1 as each groups locked in defensively, keen to bend however by no means break and the primary interval got here to an finish.
The Lizard Kings had been out for blood early within the second interval. Proper from the get-go, Jacksonville pressured their approach into Stingray territory. The strain was an excessive amount of for South Carolina as Olivier Nadeau was in a position to faucet in a slapshot move from Chris Grando, making the rating 2-1 Lizard Kings. Jacksonville wasn’t carried out both as Noah Laaouan was in a position to rating on one more lengthy slapshot to place the Lizard Kings up two targets. It must also come as no shock that Matt Vernon was excellent in entrance of the objective this era.
South Carolina did their greatest to place him on his heels, however Vernon was not shaken. Each scoring setup from The Stingrays was thwarted by a formidable Lizard King defensive onslaught led by Goalie Matt Vernon. South Carolina could be shut up on this second interval and the Lizard Kings would escape on high 3-1.
Jacksonville pressed on the gasoline pedal throughout the third interval. The Lizard King’s offense discovered an intense increase as they shifted into excessive gear. Jacksonville would pile on one other two targets throughout the last interval. Ryan Calisti scored the primary of the interval as he was arrange by Logan Cockerill and Davis Koch. Cockerill would additionally rating his second objective of the evening and put the Lizard Kings up 5-1.
The frustration lastly set in for the Stingrays who failed to attain after the primary interval. A number of fights would break, and a number of Stingrays would discover themselves within the field. Matt Vernon completed the match properly serving to his Lizard King protection shut out the Stingrays throughout the ultimate two intervals of play. Jacksonville would finish Lizard King’s weekend with one other win over the South Carolina Stingrays 5-1.
Lizard Kings weekend ends as Jacksonville comes away with a formidable win over the South Carolina Stingrays. The Jacksonville Lizard Kings will hit the street to tackle the Orlando Photo voltaic Bears on Tuesday, January 14th. Jacksonville has now gained three video games in a row and can look to maintain this weekend’s momentum with them to the Kia Middle in Orlando.
With Jacksonville Icemen launch (Written by Jasen Mata)
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