(photo by Jim Lindquist)
Simley made the most of its limited opportunities in a 4-1 non-conference win over the Tigers Saturday afternoon at Schmitz-Maki Arena
The visiting Spartans managed but 15 shots on net in the contest while Farmington finished with a dominating 33.
Simley scored twice in the first 6:26 of the contest on the only two shots it attempted in the opening period, the second coming on the power play.
Jack Erickson pulled the home team to within a goal late in the first on assists from Grant Hauswirth and Andrew Peterson but that would be the last time the Tigers could get the puck past Spartan netminder Luke Beaudoin (32 saves).
Farmington outshot Simley 25-13 over the final two frames. Brandon Reitberger had a hat rick for Simley.
Nick Schoening 11 saves in first start
(photo by Jim Lindquist)
The loss spoiled the varsity debut of Tiger sophomore goalie Nick Schoening who finished the contest with 11 stops.
Farmington (5-7-2; 2-2-1) will be looking to get back in the win column Tuesday, Jan. 17, when it resumes Missota Conference action against league-leading Chanhassen (10-2; 5-0). Opening face-off is 7:15 at Schmitz-Maki.
