Athens Blanked 3-0 by Richmond in Game 1 of Richardson Semi-Final Series Sunday

Richmond – The Athens Aeros were shut out by the Richmond Royals 3-0 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the best-of-seven Richardson Semi-final series in Richmond.

The Royals outshot the Aeros 45 to 31 during the game.

Richmond leads the series 1-0. Game 2 is set for Tuesday night at Centre 76. The puck drops at 7:30 pm.

Game Summary:

1st Period:
1, Richmond, Milbury 1 (MacCoubrey), 7:15.

Penalties-Gibbons Ath (cross checking), 0:43; Hames Rch (illegal equipment), 2:00; McGarry Rch (cross checking), 3:43; Woods Rch (holding), 11:07; Hennessy (AP) Ath (holding), 12:04; Tornberg Ath (roughing), 13:48.

2nd Period:
No Scoring.

Penalties-Gibbons Ath (hooking), 0:16; Yang Rch (interference), 2:47; Blevins Ath (roughing), 8:16; Rorwick Rch (roughing), 8:16; Stretch Rch (slashing), 9:46; Dixie Ath (roughing, roughing), 14:59; Hames Rch (roughing), 14:59; Rorwick Rch (roughing), 14:59.

3rd Period:
2, Richmond, Thompson 1 (Bujold, Reinisch), 11:44 (PP). 3, Richmond, Platt 1 (St. Amand), 18:48 (EN).

Penalties-Reinisch Rch (hooking), 4:11; Blevins Ath (hooking), 9:52; Blevins Ath (high sticking), 13:57; Clarke Ath (cross checking), 14:04; Tornberg Ath (roughing, roughing), 14:47; Thompson Rch (roughing), 14:47.

Shots on Goal:
Athens 11-11-9-31. Richmond 13-10-22-45.

Power Play Opportunities:
Athens 0 / 7; Richmond 1 / 8.

Goalies:
Athens, Riff (44 shots-42 saves). Richmond, Nolan (31 shots-31 saves).