NEWARK, NJ – After a tough three-game road trip, the Highlanders men's hockey team were looking to go into the Thanksgiving break in Conference action with a win.

Unfortunately, the Scranton Royals spoiled that wish with a commanding 11-2 win at the RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House. NJIT's overall record is at 6-9 and their Colonial States record is at 3-7.

Scranton took control of the contest in the 1^st period with the 1^st three goals (2 on the power play) in a more three and a quarter span. But, senior Michael Barrera scored his 1^st goal of the season on the power play to cut the deficit to two goals. The Royals would take a 3-1 lead into the 1^st intermission.

Scranton continue to dominate as they reeled off four straight goals in the second to take an insurmountable 7-1 lead. Michael Crincoli was able to get the Highlanders a second power play goal late in the period. The Royals had a 5-goal lead after two periods of play.

Scranton poured it on in the 3^rd period scoring another 4 goal period to get a very decisive 9-goal victory. The 11 goals were the most goals the Highlanders allowed all season and the 9-goal defeat is tied for the most in a loss. Martin Paro made 24 saves and Matthew Altomare made 16 saves in relief after replacing Paro midway in the 2^nd period.
Goals: Barrera, Crincoli

Assists: Crincoli, Hoer (2), Lyle
Saves: Paro – 24 saves    Altomare – 16 saves
SOG: Scranton – 50       NJIT – 30
PP: Scranton – 4/10       NJIT – 2/5
PK: Scranton – 3/5         NJIT – 6/10

The Highlanders will play the Rider University Broncs at Lawrenceville tonight at 8:30. NJIT's next home games will be the 30^th vs. Millersville and December 1^st vs. West Chester. Both games will start at 8:30.

Courtesy NJIT Club Ice Hockey