REISTERSTOWN, Md. – First year defenseman Aidan McDowell tallied his first two career goals, both on the power play, as the Stevenson men's ice hockey team (1-1-0) picked up its first victory of the 2022-23 campaign with a 4-0 shutout over SUNY Canton (1-1-0) Saturday evening at the Reisterstown Sportsplex.
 
Stevenson opened the first frame with a strong offensive effort, taking 11 shots in the first 10 minutes of the period. Aidan McDowell put the Mustangs on the board in the first period on Stevenson's first power play opportunity. Austin Master and Aidan Graham added assists on the goal. Three minutes later, Liam McCanny gave Stevenson a two-goal lead with assists from Anthony Starzi and Master.
 
The second period saw 11 penalties, giving way to one power play opportunity for the Roos while Stevenson earned five. The Mustangs recorded 12 shots on their power play opportunites but they were all stopped by Canton goalie Filip Schlyter.
 
McDowell added his second goal of the game just 41 seconds into the third period, again on the power play to give Stevenson a 3-0 lead. Liam McCanny added an assist on the goal. With 30 seconds remaining in the game, Brendan Rylott forced a turnover to earn a breakaway chance, carrying the puck to the offensive zone and turning it to his forehand to beat the Canton goalie on his glove side.
 
Numbers and Notes

• Aidan McDowell netted his first two career goals, both on the power play.
• Ryan Kenny stopped 18 shots to pick up his first shutout of the season.
• Liam McCanny added a goal and an assist for a two-point night.
• The Mustangs totaled 54 shots, with 16 on power plays.

What's Next

• Stevenson returns to action November 4 at 7pm against Utica at Reisterstown Sportsplex in UCHC action.
• SUNY Canton will make its home debut on November 4, hosting Skidmore at 7pm.