MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Panthers (2-2 overall) held off Huntingdon on Thursday evening using a strong third quarter to secure the 12-11 victory.
 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
Senior Colin O'Brien was efficient offensively for Hanover with a team-high four goals on five shots. He added one caused turnover.
 
Freshman Jack Deweese added three goals on a team-high 12 shots, seven of which landed on frame.
 
Sophomore Dean Henderson tallied two goals.
 
Senior Matthew Hillard got the win in frame recording 19 saves on 26 shots faced.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Panthers ripped two quick goals as O'Brien and junior Gabe Hetrick propelled them in front 2-0 at the 7:20 mark.
 
However, Huntingdon responded netting five straight goals to steal what seemed like all the momentum.
 
Deweese halted the surge as he found the back of the net at 7:40 and 4:43 in the second frame. The Panthers played from behind for much of the second half when a four goal outburst, capped by a sophomore Kasey Hospelhorn strike tied the game 9-9.
 
Hanover secured the victory with high quality fourth quarter play. O'Brien completed the hat trick with 3:58 remaining as he was able to help kill the Huntingdon man-up opportunity. Henderson provided the game-winning blow as time expired off an assist by Deweese.