July 5, 2014
Dusseldorf, Germany - July 5 - The USA Men's National Team edged Germany 12-11 in an exhibition match played yesterday in Germany. Nolan McConnell (Laguna Beach, CA/Long Beach St/SET) scored four goals to lead the offense while McQuin Baron (North Tustin, CA/Mater Dei HS/United) stopped seven shots in net. Team USA is back in action today against Montenegro.
Germany and the United States started off even tied at 3-3 after the first period. In the second the United States surged ahead scoring five goals to build an 8-5 lead at halftime. In the third both teams again scored three goals leaving Team USA ahead 11-8 going to the fourth. In the final eight minutes Germany looked to rally outscoring the United States 3-1, but Team USA was able to hang on for the 12-11 victory.
Scoring
USA 12 (3, 5, 3, 1) N. McConnell 4, A. Bowen 3, B. Bonanni 2, J. Mann 1, M. Rosenthal 1, A. Obert 1
GER 11 (3, 3, 3, 3)
Saves - USA - M. Baron 7
