10th Annual Military Appreciation Night
 
No. 14 Stevenson 7, Lebanon Valley 3
 
LVC Starters
Takacsi-Nagy (LW), Galvez (C), Hepler (RW), Romel (D), Balodis (D), Richardson (G)
 
Stevenson Starters
Brenza (LW), Ripley (C), Lyden (RW), Cappucci (D), Murray (D), Kenny (G)
 
How It Happened
HERSHEY, Pa. – No. 14 Stevenson netted five goals in the third period to pull away from and defeat Lebanon Valley 7-3 on Friday night on the Flying Dutchmen's 10th annual Military Appreciation Night. LVC fell to 3-11-1, 1-6-1 UCHC, 0-3 MAC, while the Mustangs improved to 11-3, 8-1 UCHC, 2-1 MAC.
 
With the visiting Mustangs ahead 2-1 heading into the third period, the Dutchmen came roaring back, beginning with Danny Galvez' power-play goal just 42 seconds into the third from Cole Hepler and Tyler Romel. Then, LVC drew another penalty and took advantage when Justin Hall ripped a shot past Stevenson's goalie from Zach Balodis and Ziki Mroz, giving the Dutchmen a huge 3-2 lead against the country's No. 14 team.
 
From there, LVC was called for a two-minute penalty, allowing Stevenson's potent offense a man-advantage. The Mustangs took advantage and scored a power-play goal to even the game at 3-3 6:39 into the final stanza. Less than three minutes later, Stevenson went ahead with a goal from Ryan Patrick to make it a 4-3 game. Then, less than 30 seconds later, the Dutchmen took a five-minute major penalty, allowing the visitors to go on the power play for five minutes of action.
 
The Mustangs scored more power-play goals to go up 6-3, and added one more score at the 14:42 mark of the third and went on to win 7-3. In the opening period, Stevenson was the first to light the lamp when Patrick scored a short-handed goal, but with just over four minutes left in the first, Brad Viola's wristshot found the back of the net from Romel to even the game at 1-1 going into second-period action.
 
Inside the Numbers
 - Danny Galvez finished with one goal on two shots and won 10-of-18 faceoffs.
 - Justin Hall had a goal and a team-high six shots on goal.
 - Brad Viola registered a goal and five shots on goal.
 - Tyler Romel recorded a pair of assists and a block.
 - Aidan Richardson was dealt the loss after making 28 saves in net.
 - LVC held the edge in faceoff wins at 41-35.
 
LVC Hosts 10th Annual Military Appreciation Night
This evening, the Dutchmen hosted their 10th annual Military Appreciation Night. LVC wore unique sweaters for tonight's game only and auctioned them off to benefit the Keystone Wounded Warriors and LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve, both of which are dedicated to aiding veterans and their families in the state of Pennsylvania. LVC has raised more than $125,000 for the cause since the school's first Military Appreciation Night was held over 10 years ago.
 
Who's Next?
LVC returns to action tomorrow, Jan. 18, when the Dutchmen welcome Chatham University to Hersheypark Arena for a 7 p.m. game.
 
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