Baldwin Highlanders - 1975 & 1988 AAA

KITTANNING ~ Special Report to Pa Hockey provided by Butler Hockey Club The fans went wild as number 53, Greg Rogerson, with 2:50 left on the overtime clock found the puck at center ice, got a break away and scored, unassisted, to bring Butler its 8th win of the season. Butler started the night off with 2 quick goals in the 1st period. The first came at 13:32 when B.J. Tipton put in goal #1, with an assist from Andy Turner. Only 16 seconds later (13:16), Spencer Crouse hit the net, assisted by B.J. Tipton and Andy Turner. Seneca Valley answered back at 9:13 with its 1st goal by Peet (correct spelling) Poillon, assisted by Matt Cummings and Justin Ball. The 2nd period brought its Seneca's tying goal when at 2:31 Kevin Raynovich found the net, with assists by Rick Seibel and Justin Ball. Each team hit the locker rooms with a tie score of 2-2 Coming out in the 3rd period, Butler's Tyler Druschel was the first to score with Jared White assisting at 12:40. Only 3 1/2 minutes later (9:19) and Seneca tied the game 3-3 when Danny Nelson scored with assists from Peet Poillon and Kevin Raynovich. With the game ending in a 3-3 tie, no break was taken and the 5:00 overtime clock began ticking. Both teams had several opportunities, but goalies Bucky Holt (B) and Jeff Reed (SV) protected their nets amazingly. As luck had it, the puck slipped loose at center ice and the Butler fans held their breath as Greg Rogerson broke away from SV's 2 defenseman and planted a beautiful goal after deeking (spelling?) Seneca's goalie. Seneca Valley's goalie Jeff Reed took 38 shots on goal, saving 34. Butler's goalie Bucky Holt faced 24, stopping 21. Butler is now rated by the Pittsburgh Post Gazette as one of the top 5 teams in their division. They will meet another top 5 rated team on Monday, December 22, 2003 as they play Mt. Lebanon in Mt. Lebanon. Starting time is 7:35 p.m.