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VALENCIA - Early game in Erie...over at seven ....catch the 9:00 PM game at the Ice Connection... Why not!. A rivalry between Hampton and Pine Richland is always fun and with first place on the line in the PIHL North division, it makes it just a little more meaningful. Hampton coach Craig Clontz hope to make a statement as his club sat just a half game behing the Rams and would have to solve the tough Pine Richland defense. Ram defenseman Randy Bauer, who is probably the premier all around defenseman in high school hockey had other ideas as he blasted a long slapshot past Hampton goaltender Troiano at 8:53 to give Pine Richland a 1-0 lead. In the second period, it was Zach Malone taking a great feed from Mike Kearns and beat Troiano with a quick wrister at 6:28. At the other end, Dan Mills made a great save on Mark Persic to preserve the two goal cushion at 3:38. On to the third .... Hampton recieved an opportunity on the 5 on 3 and capitalized when Neal Klueber blasted a slapshot home to give the Hampton faithful new home and cut the lead to 2-1. It was shortlived hope as Kearns spotted Adam Foder in front who poked the puck past Troiano and the lead was now 3-1. The Rams Ryan Tessmer sealed the victory for Pine Richland with 1:56 remaining with a wrist shot through the five hole and a final score of 4-1.