Rosemount Irish Lose Sloppy Game To Eastview

The Irish varsity team faced off against the Eastview Lightning at the Rosemount Community Center with a grisly record, and ended with a worse one at 2-11 in the South Suburban Conference thus far. 

From start to finish, both the Irish boys and Eastview kept the pressure on and the checks coming; which made for an entertaining game, but a sometimes sloppy one.  

The Irish were off to a good start with seven shots on goal to Eastview’s five and a goal from No. 9 Justin Hummelgard.  The check-heavy first period had Irish goalie Hank Fairchild shutting down fast offense from Eastview’s Bryce Gustafson and Nick Cerrato.  

The second period, however, didn’t go well for for Rosemont.  After a quick goal 22 seconds into the second period by Eastview’s Jake McGlocklin, the Irish had to fight to keep the lead.  No. 8 Andy Gustafson hit the back of the net to give

Rosemount some breathing room, but that was the last high-point for the team.  
A tripping call on Connor Langfield gave Eastview a power play.  And some 30 seconds later, the Lightning’s Alex Pavlo capitalized on the error for a goal.  A minute later, Gustafson sank another one -- ending the second period 4-2 Eastview. 

The third period didn’t go well either, the irish started with a penalty in the first minute of play.  And with 7:22 left, the Irish sent six men on the ice and were then called for high sticking.  

Eastview kept the pressure on and Kevin Wobschall hit the net again with 1:45 left in the game.  

Eastview coach Drey Bradley said that the momentum of the first goal helped carry the team to the win.  The Lightning still aren’t faring much better than the Irish, they’re standing at 5-8-1 in the South Suburban conference.  

The Rosemount Irish varsity team plays again Thursday versus Bloomington Jefferson at home.