PILLA AND RUPPRECHT POWER LIONS PAST PITT GREENSBURG AT PEGULA 13-5

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Once a year the Lions get the opportunity and extreme privilege to play at Pegula Arena. This year the Lions would face off against Pitt Greensburg. PSU would take advantage early and never look back from sound outstanding performances from Mike Pilla and Mitch Rupprecht. Both Mike and Mitch would chip in four goals. Pilla would also add an assist and Rupprecht two helpers. Also scoring for the Lions was Jeff Hagan (also 3 assists), Nick Tamburi (also 2 assists), Sean Dolan (2 assists), Alex Cassidy (also 1 assist), and Nico Gricco (also 5 assists). Also chipping in helpers for the Lions were Captain Mike Ludwig two assists, Mike Lassik two assists, Danny Wilson, two assists, and Dom Bova. This was a complete team effort from start to finish. Earning his third win of the season, Ryan Cornelius turned away seven of twelve shots. Pilla would earn the teams MVP belt. The win would improve the Lions to 17-4-1 with one game remaining against division rival Cal U.