Badgers Shut Out Wildcats 6–0 Behind Zierski Hat Trick

The Allegheny Badgers 18U1 delivered a dominant performance in Pittsburgh Amateur Hockey League action, cruising to a 6–0 victory over the North Pittsburgh Wildcats 18U1 on Saturday. A relentless offensive attack and strong goaltending led the Badgers to a convincing win.

Allegheny controlled the pace from the opening face‑off, outshooting North Pittsburgh 44–4 and keeping pressure on the Wildcats all game. Goaltender Cameron Farrow was sharp in net, stopping every shot he faced to earn the shutout.

The scoring opened at 11:58 of the first period when #21 Benjamin Zierski put the Badgers ahead with an unassisted goal, his second of the season. Later in the period, #62 Anthony Bonari extended the lead with a goal assisted by #55 Luke Dieter and #80 Jonathan Holtzman.

In the second period, #4 Colby Herron added to the Badgers’ lead at 3:10, with an assist from #28 Jeremiah Faulk, giving Allegheny a 3–0 advantage.

Allegheny continued to attack in the third period. Zierski completed his hat trick with goals at 12:12 (assisted by Holtzman) and 5:13 (assist by #9 Thomas Lavelle), pushing the lead to 5–0. With 31 seconds remaining in the game, #10 Ryland Kase scored to cap the scoring, assisted by #74 Landon Vaccaro and Herron, sealing the 6–0 final.

Game Summary

Final Score: Allegheny Badgers 6, North Pittsburgh Wildcats 0
Shots on Goal: Badgers 44, Wildcats 4
Goaltending:

• Allegheny: Cameron Farrow (W, 45:00) — Shutout
• North Pittsburgh: Andrew Pompa (L, 45:00)

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Scoring by Period

1st Period:

• 11:58 — AB18U1 #21 Benjamin Zierski (unassisted)
• 09:23 — AB18U1 #62 Anthony Bonari (Luke Dieter, Jonathan Holtzman)

2nd Period:

• 03:10 — AB18U1 #4 Colby Herron (Jeremiah Faulk)

3rd Period:

• 12:12 — AB18U1 #21 Benjamin Zierski (Jonathan Holtzman)
• 05:13 — AB18U1 #21 Benjamin Zierski (Thomas Lavelle)
• 0:31 — AB18U1 #10 Ryland Kase (Landon Vaccaro, Colby Herron)

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Penalties

• 1st Period: NPW #36 Noah Joyce — Cross‑checking (2 min)
• 2nd Period: NPW #43 Logan Brown — Holding (2 min); NPW #42 Luke DiRenzo — Head Contact (2 min) + Misconduct (10 min)
• 3rd Period: No penalties

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