Pittsburgh Hockey: Burrell Extends Perfect Season With Late Surge

Reid Schantz and Jack Quinlan scored 32 seconds apart in the early third period to give Burrell a 3-2 victory over Deer Lakes in a PIHL Division 2 game Monday night. The final goal extended the Burrell record to 6-0, capping a night of decisive late scoring for the team.

Schantz also added a goal in the second period, while Ben Quinlan stopped 17 shots for Burrell. For Deer Lakes, which now stands at 5-3, RJ Norkus and Brayden Wilhelm found the back of the net. Austin Veri recorded two assists, and Luciano Porco made 20 saves in the loss.

Bethel Park defeated Norwin 7-2 in a Class 2A contest. Dylan Hartman contributed two goals and an assist, while Lukas Crisson added a goal and two assists. Lucas Bombich, Ezra Kozak, and Tyler Miller each registered a goal and an assist for Bethel Park (5-1). James Hill and Jackson Chess scored for Norwin, who improved to 3-4.

Central Catholic completed a comeback against Thomas Jefferson, winning 3-2 in Class 3A play. Bailey Donahue and David Ketterer scored in the final six minutes of regulation. Dominic Ventura also added a goal, and Michael Cummings recorded two assists for Central Catholic (4-4). Ryan Ellis and Mikey Burns were the scorers for Thomas Jefferson (0-6).

Montour dominated Greensburg Salem 9-1 in a Class A game. Jack Koerbel and Kayden Sikorski each recorded hat tricks, and Trey Varga added a goal and an assist for Montour (5-2). Bryce Ferace scored the lone goal for Greensburg Salem (1-7).

Other results included Central Valley beating Carrick 6-3, Fox Chapel winning 5-2 against Moon, and Neshannock defeating Wilmington 5-3. Pine-Richland won 3-2 in overtime against North Allegheny, while South Park edged West Allegheny 4-3 in a shootout. Upper St. Clair defeated Latrobe 7-2.