REISTERSTOWN, Pa. – Senior goaltender Marko Sturma notched his first-career shutout as the Stevenson men's ice hockey team (9-8 overall, 6-4 UCHC, 6-0 MAC) tallied three goals in the second period to defeat Lebanon Valley(2-11-2 overall, 1-8-1 UCHC, 0-3-1 MAC)  3-0 in MAC and UCHC play Saturday night at the Reisterstown Sportsplex.
 
The first period saw 16 shots off Stevenson sticks while the Dutchmen mustered only six in the period, however neither goalie allowed a puck to cross the goal line. Stevenson earned three power play opportunities in the opening frame, taking 10 shots in the chances but were unable to break into the scoring column.
 
The Mustangs carried their momentum into the second period, adding three goals in the middle stanza alone. Kyle Lightfoot opened the scoring just 2:13 into the period assisted by Alex Rivet and Seth Bergeron. Eric Olsen added another goal at 14:36 with assists from Evan Beers and Brendan Rylott. Just a half minute later Alex Rivet added the final tally for the Mustangs with a goal at 15:06, assisted by Kyle Lightfoot. Sturma added seven more saves in the period.
 
The final period saw 12 shots from the Mustangs while LVC added five. Each goaltender stopped each shot they faced.
 
Numbers and Notes

• Marko Sturma registered 18 saves and picked up his first-career shutout and his second victory of the season.
• Alex Rivet added a goal and an assist for his third multi-point game of the season.
• Kyle Lightfoot added a goal and an assist while putting a shot on goal in each period.
• Evan Beers added an assist and a game-high seven shots on goal.

What's Next

• Stevenson returns to action January 20 to host Chatham in UCHC play. Puck drop is set for 7pm at the Reisterstown Sportsplex.