ANGOLA, IN (January 5, 2019) – Defenseman Blake Robertson tallied three points on two goals and an assist to lead the host Trine University men's ice hockey team to a 5-0 victory over King's on Saturday afternoon in the Thunder Ice Arena.

The Thunder (6-8-1) used a three-goal second period to put the game out of reach from the Monarchs (1-15-0). Robertson recorded his first point of the game on Trine's first goal in the first period as Carmine Taffo tapped in a rebound off a shot by Robertson at 13:43. The sophomore then recorded his second goal of the weekend when he scored unassisted at 9:53 of the second period.

Trine struck again with five minutes left in the period as TJ Delaney knocked in a rebound off a shot by Chris Timm that was saved. Robertson scored his seventh goal of the year on another rebound off a shot by Jon Doyle with 2:41 remaining in the period. Alex Johanson wrapped up the scoring with his third goal of season off an assist by Doyle 1:33 into the third period.

The Thunder had a 57-21 shot advantage in the game as senior goaltender Jake Tugnutt made a career-high 52 saves. Tugnutt's previous career high was 49 saves against Elmira back in November. Christian La Croix, Jamie Lukas, and Nicholas Gullo took three shots apiece to lead the Monarchs offensively.

The Monarchs did a great job in the faceoff circle all afternoon winning 48 of 79 faceoffs. Tyler O'Mara won a team-high 17 of his 26 attempts while Luciano Bucci won 12 of his 19 attempts. Cameron Anklewich and David Sovik each won eight attempts.

King's struggled with penalties committing seven for 14 minutes but were a perfect six-for-six on the penalty kill. Trine committed four penalties for eight minutes and were a perfect three-for-three on the penalty kill.

The Monarchs will now have two weeks off before returning to United Collegiate Hockey Conference action with a home game against Elmira College to begin the second rotation. The Monarchs will host the Soaring Eagles at the Revolution Ice Centre on January 18 at 7 p.m. before traveling down I-81 the following night to take on Lebanon Valley College at HersheyPark Arena.