Monarchs Bested In California

Fresno CA- The Mid-South Monarchs became the first team to venture into the new frontier of the FPHL as they made their way cross-country to Fresno. Their opponent was another new name in the league, as the Fresno Falcons awaited them at Selland Arena.

The first period was highlighted by the goaltenders, as both Tommy Nappier and Austyn Roudebush were perfect for their respective teams. Each goalie was called upon to make big saves, and both answered when needed.

The second period was a much different story, as Fresno erupted offensively. The first of the Falcons’ four goals came from Austin Huffnagle, who crashed the net and snuck one through. The second goal came on the power play from Trey Deloury, who doubled the Falcons’ lead to make it 2-0. Austin Albrect followed with another power-play goal, scoring unassisted. The final goal of the period came off the stick of Hugo Koch, as the Falcons and Monarchs headed to the locker rooms with Fresno leading 4-0.

Austin Huffnagle scored the only goal of the third period, finding the back of the net shorthanded to propel the Falcons to a 5-0 victory.

Tommy Nappier and Wyatt Friedlander stopped 55 of the 60 shots they faced, while their counterpart, Austyn Roudebush, stopped all 18 shots he faced to earn his first shutout of the season. The Monarchs and Falcons will be back at it tomorrow night, with the game streaming live on the Monarchs’ YouTube channel.