JO Blog (Day 3, Summary): Cats Go 1-2 in Long Day of Action

The Jungle Cats played 3 totally different games in a long day of action in Southern California.

8-7 loss vs. Davis
The Cats got down early, fought back to tie it and eventually take the lead, and eventually lost on a late 5-on-6 situation. William Page was named POTG for his aggressive offensive plays.

Full Stats: Sizemore (G), Maloney (G), Going (G), Page (G, A), Savio (G), Heafner (G), Derdeyn (3A), Stipanovich (2A), Schnoring (G), Hohenberger (3 saves on 11 shots)


14-8 loss vs. San Diego Shores 'B'
The Cats suffered their first blowout defeat at the hands of a talented, fast Shores team that was able to dominate JCWP in almost every facet of the game. John Heafner was named POTG for his hat-trick effort.

Full Stats: Sizemore, Maloney, Schnoring (G each), Heafner (3G), Derdeyn (G, A), Hohenberger (5 saves on 19 shots, A)


9-5 win vs. Rockford
Finally, in the nightcap for the Cats, the team broke through with a convincing victory against fellow Midwest zone team Rockford. The Cats were again down after the first quarter, but tied it at 4 by halftime, then used a 3 minute offensive explosion in the 3rd quarter to put the game away. John Heafner & Matt Stipanovich led the team with 3 goals each, but Matt Hohenberger's play in goal -- which included 2 blocked 5M penalty shots -- earned him the POTG honors.

Full Stats: Sizemore (G, A), Maloney (G), Going (A), Page (2A), Heafner (3G), Derdeyn (A), Stipanovich (3G, A), Schnoring (G), Hohenberger (7 saves on 12 shots, A)