Jack Buss--power play goal
Bloomington Kennedy scored a power play goal with 9:45 to play and squeaked by Farmington, 2-1, Tuesday night at Bloomington Ice Gardens.
The Tigers (5-10-2) are in the midst of a season-high five game losing streak. During that stretch, the team has been shutout once and scored just one goal in each of the other four contests.
“We are trying some different players and combinations up front to spark some offense,” head coach Keith Revels said. “Still looking for an answer.”
The Eagles scored the only goal of the opening period to take a 1-0 lead to the break on David Johnson’s tally. The teams skated to a scoreless second period and Kennedy took a one-goal lead to the final frame.
Jack Buss brought Farmington even with a power play goal at 3:32 of the third. Jordan Lugowski and Grant Hauswirth earned assists on the second Buss goal of the season.
Jordan Peer’s power play goal 3:33 later proved to be the game-winner.
Victor Simones made 22 saves as the Tigers outshot Kennedy 27-24.
To begin the season, the Farmington power play was firing on all cylinders at over 30 percent. In recent weeks, that percentage has dropped nearly 10 points.
“Power play has taken a big hit lately,” Revels said. “We are going to keep fighting and trying get things back on track.”
The Tigers return to action Friday as they host Shakopee at Schmitz-Maki Arena. Puck drops at 7:15 p.m.
