Santiago, Chile - October 31 - It's his Pan American Games debut, but
Ryder Dodd seems right at home as he led the USA Men's National Team in scoring for the second straight day in a 28-9 victory over Puerto Rico. After dropping six goals in the opener, the high school senior connected for seven in today's win. It was part of a balanced diet on offense that saw every field player find the cage including five from
Max Irving.
Adrian Weinberg and
Drew Holland once again split time in cage recording five saves. Team USA closes out group play tomorrow against Brazil at 2pm et/11am pt. Live streaming is expected to air at
PanAmSportsChannel.org. Live stats can be accessed by
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Team USA surged out to a 4-0 lead in the first quarter before Puerto Rico broke through with a score. At the end of a high-scoring period, the United States went in front 8-3. In the second quarter the USA defense held Puerto Rico to just one goal as they build a 14-4 edge going into halftime. Irving opened the scoring in the third quarter and
Johnny Hooper finished as Team USA added six more goals to go ahead 20-7. In the final period Dodd took over, connecting for four goals to help close out the match for Team USA at 28-9.
The United States went 6/9 on power plays and 1/2 on penalties while Puerto Rico went 3/10 on power plays and 1/1 on penalties.
Scoring -
Scoresheet
USA 28 (8, 6, 6, 8) R. Dodd 7, M. Irving 5, A. Bowen 4, J. Hooper 3, B. Hallock 2, Q. Woodhead 2, A. Obert 1, H. Daube 1, L. Cupido 1, D. Woodhead 1, C. Dodd 1
PUR 9 (3, 1, 3, 2) J. Loubriel 3, D. Zayas 2, I. Solanos 1, F. Zayas 1, G. Robles 1, A. Rosado 1
Saves - USA - D. Holland 3, A. Weinberg 2 - PUR - J. Fradera 2
6x5 - USA - 6/9 - PUR - 3/10
Penalties - USA - 1/2 - PUR - 1/1
