The win ends the Revolution's four game losing streak.
"We were in desperate need of a team effort in this game," said EHL Head Coach James Laux, "and everyone on this team played a competitive 60 minutes of hockey. Moving forward, we just need to keep working hard as a team."
The Revolution offense was powered by Nick Patullo and Ryan Marker on the power play and Kyle Jennings and James Wallace at even strength. Goaltender Jacob Caffrey earned the win in net with 28 saves."It feels really good to get back in the winning zone," said Caffrey. "The penalty shot in the last game against the Rockets was a killer, but everyone played great from top to bottom to get even."
Jennings first goal of the season was scored from a shot 100 feet away at center ice at 8:43 of the first period.
"It feels good to get the puck on net and get my first of the year," said Jennings. "When I shot it from the red line, my intent was to get the offense going. I couldn't believe it myself when I saw the puck hit off the goalie's glove and go past him."
The Revolution pick up the victory despite having five key roster players out due to injury. Ken Tencza, Remington Woods, Chris Connor, Nick Schaefer, and Dennis Maier are still day-to-day with their respected injuries.
"Once back," said Coach Laux, "we need to use the return of these guys as a bonus and not as a crutch for a reason to lose. Right now, we are focused on helping these guys recover and get back on the ice."
Scoring for the Rockets were Troy Conzo and Nolan Aibel. Goaltender Randy Gorda received the loss in net, stopping 43 of 47 shots.
The Revolution improve to 4-12-1 and trail the division-leading Rockets by 11 points. Their next game will be on Sunday November 10th on the road against the Philadelphia Junior Flyers at 11:00 AM. Fans can stream the game live on FastHockey.com.
"We need to carve out our identity approaching our next game against the Junior Flyers," said Coach Laux. "The season series is tied at one game apiece, both decided by one goal, and we know it is going to be a tight game. The team needs to just show up and be ready to play."
The Philadelphia Revolution are a United States Tier-III junior hockey organization stationed in Warminster, Pennsylvania. The team sports squads in the Eastern Hockey League, the United States Premier Hockey League, the Eastern Junior Elite Prospects League, and the Metropolitan Junior Hockey League. For more information about the Revolution, visit www.PhiladelphiaRevolution.net. Like Philadelphia Revolution Ice Hockey on Facebook and follow them on Twitter @RevsJrHockey for team scores and news.
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