The Wilmington hockey team’s season came to an end with a 5-1 loss at the hands of top seeded Bishop Canevin in the PIHL Division 2 semi-finals at Robert Morris University Island Sports Center Thursday evening.
Wilmington (#5 seed) earned the right to face the Crusaders in the semis with an upset win over 4-seeded a Carrick team last week [VIEW BOX SCORE].
Bishop Canevin got on the scoreboard first with a goal in the opening moments of the first period, but the Hounds responded with the tying tally on a goal by Andrew Cartwright (Union) assisted by Tyler Girman (New Castle).
The two teams went to the 2nd period with a 1-1 tie before the Crusaders scored one short-handed goal and one power play goal to take a 3-1 lead into the 3rd period.
Despite a desperate effort from the Hounds they were unable to overcome the deficit and fell by a final score of 5-1.
The Hounds finish the season with their best record in the program’s history at 12-6-2. Seniors that played in their final game include: Goalies: Dom Serafino (Wilmington) and Bo Leslie (Mohawk). Skaters: Girman, Ayden Leslie (Mohawk), Logan Popovich (Wilmington), Drake Tomak (Ellwood City), Cody Williams (Ellwood City) and Josh Work (New Castle).
Bishop Canevin will face Neshannock in the PIHL Finals as the #3 seeded Lancers advanced Thursday with a 4-3 victory over Ringgold. The PIHL Division 2 Championship is slated to take place Tuesday, March 22nd at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry Township.
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