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Rivet’s Hat Trick Moves Mustangs Past Alvernia

READING, PA – The Stevenson men's ice hockey team set a program record with 10 goals, including a hat trick from sophomore Alex Rivet, as the Mustangs defeated Alvernia 10-1 Saturday night at the Body Zone. With the win, Stevenson improves to 3-3-0 overall and 2-2-0 in UCHC play while Alvernia falls to 3-2-1 overall and 2-2-0 in UCHC play.
 
Anthony Starzi deposited the game's first goal just three minutes into the game with assists from Liam McCanney and Austin Master. The Mustangs continued their offensive pressure by taking 23 shots to Alvernia's 12 in the first period.
 
Stevenson carried its offensive pressure to the second period, earning five goals in the middle frame alone. Seth Bergeron notched his first career goal at 4:20. Just 22 seconds later, Graeme McCrory earned a goal to put Stevenson up 3-0. Malcolm Palmer added a power play goal at the 8:00 minute mark.
 
Alex Rivet continued Stevenson's flurry of goals at 9:15 while Austin Master moved Stevenson's lead to 6-0 at 15:08. The Mustangs took 18 shots in the second period while Alvernia took 15.
 
The Mustangs carried their momentum to the third period as Zach Egber found the back of the net to give Stevenson a 7-0 lead. Jack Karlsson netted his first career goal at 6:00. Marko Sturma entered in goal to relieve Ryan Kenny for the remainder of the game. One minute later Alex Rivet picked up his second goal of the game for a 9-0 lead. Alvernia netted a goal at 8:16 from Peter Falivena. Rivet added his hat trick goal on the Power Play at 15:38.
 
Numbers and Notes
  • Alex Rivet recorded his fist-career hat trick.
  • Jack Karlsson and Seth Bergeron each netted their first career goals.
  • Eight different skaters recorded goals for Stevenson.
  • 14 different skaters recorded points for the Mustangs.
  • 9 skaters tallied multiple points with Seth Bergeron, Malcolm Palmer and Alex Rivet each recording three.
  • Ryan Kenny stopped all 17 shots he faced.
  • The Mustangs recorded a program record 10 goals.
What's Next
  • Stevenson returns to action on November 18 to face Manhattanville at 7pm.
  • Alvernia will host Nazareth next on November 18 at 7pm.