Pioneers Record 2nd Straight Shutout

The Basics
Score: MNU 2 - Grace 0
Record: MNU (2-1), GC (2-3)
Location: ODAC - Olathe, Kan.

OLATHE, Kan. - The Pioneers scored 2 first-half goals to beat Grace on Saturday. Rick Hovinga found the back of the net in the 17th and 24th minutes, and the defense stood firm the rest of the way for a second straight shutout. "It's always fun to play teams you don't normally see," said head coach Kevin Wardlaw. Today's win wasn't pretty, but the guys worked hard and made the two early goals hold up. Back at it on Monday against a good OUAZ team."

Turning Point
Hovinga's goal in the 16th minute was the game winner.

Individual Leaders
Rick Hovinga had 2 goals. Mathieu Ecourtemer had 2 assists. Nicolas Theberge had an assist. And Enzo Carvalho had 8 saves.

Up Next
The next match is Monday at home vs. Ottawa-Arizona (3-1) at 1:30.