ASTON, Pa. – The Neumann University Men's Hockey team defeated Wilkes University on Saturday afternoon in a Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) match-up by a final score of 4-2.
 
Neumann got off to a good defensive start as they traded scoring chances throughout the first period. Late in the period, the Knights went on the power play and were able to take full advantage. Max Donohoe ripped a one-timer home for his fifth goal of the season. Cameron Hatziioannou and Lucas Culhane earned helpers as they took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission.
 
Just under two minutes into the second, Donohoe pushed a pass to Zack Smith who made a slick move into the offensive zone and stuffed in his eighth goal of the season to double the Knights advantage. With just over 10 minutes left in the period, Wilkes got on the board with a power play goal. They then tied the game on an even strength goal at the 17:15 mark.
 
Both teams had their opportunities to take the lead but were held scoreless until late in the third period. With 2:17 remaining in regulation, Tony Andrews wristed a shot on goal that snuck behind the Wilkes goalie and sat in the crease. PJ Demitrio found the loose puck and knocked it in for his fourth of the season. Tyler Inlow sealed the game with an empty net goal for his fifth goal of the season with 15 seconds left.
 
Donohoe, in addition to his two point game put up four shots. Matt Dimaline also had four shots while Demitrio, Andrews, and Dustin Patterson each had three. Judd Katz led defensively with four blocked shots. Logan Gorbitz made 32 saves in goal for the win.
 
Neumann (9-5-2, 6-4-2 MAC) will be back in action on Friday when they host Misericordia University in their first-ever meeting. Puck drop from the IceWorks Skating Complex is scheduled for 7:00 PM.