BSHL Team Canada vs. Italy Fanano Miners – Game Recap
Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Location: Apaisago Arena, Fanano, Italy
Final Score: Italy Fanano Miners 5, BSHL Team Canada 3
Fanano Erupts as Miners Secure 5-3 Victory Over Team Canada
FANANO, ITALY – In front of a roaring crowd of thousands, the Italy Fanano Miners and BSHL Team Canada delivered a hockey showdown to remember, but it was the hometown squad that emerged victorious, skating away with a 5-3 win in a game packed with intensity, skill, and some electrifying goals.
1st Period – Trading Blows Early
The Miners wasted no time getting the home fans on their feet as Jonato Orsini buried the opening goal at 15:48, finishing a crisp feed from Baraldi to give Italy the early lead. But Team Canada responded in kind, with Ryan Vowles breaking through the Miners' defense and snapping one home past goaltender Davide Muzzarelli to tie it up at 6:49.
Both teams exchanged chances throughout the period, with Italy outshooting Canada 16-11, but the goaltenders held firm, keeping it locked at 1-1 heading into the intermission.
2nd Period – Fireworks on the Ice
The Miners came out flying in the second, reclaiming the lead at 15:15 when Matia Piccinelli found twine off a setup from Mattia Corsini. However, Canada answered back just two minutes later as Taylor Lloyd converted a beauty of a passing play from Brett Lamontange and Jason Bridgeman, tying it up at 2-2.
The back-and-forth battle continued, but the Miners struck again at 11:43 when Omar Piccinelli fired a laser past Gregory Shaw, capitalizing on a setup from his brother Matia. The Italians weren’t done yet, as Elia Barilli extended the lead to 4-2 with just over four minutes left in the frame, much to the delight of the raucous home crowd.
Canada showed resilience, with Lamontange responding at 8:48, bringing his squad back within one. But the Miners carried momentum into the third, leading 4-3.
3rd Period – Miners Lock it Down
The final frame saw both teams press hard, with Canada outshooting Italy 15-10 in an effort to mount a comeback. But Muzzarelli stood tall in net, turning aside everything thrown his way.
With Canada pushing late and the goalie pulled for an extra attacker, Italy’s Michael Pellegrini sealed the deal with an empty-net goal at 0:25, sending the hometown fans into a frenzy and putting the game out of reach at 5-3.
Final Thoughts
Despite a strong showing from Team Canada, Italy’s opportunistic scoring and stellar goaltending from Muzzarelli (30 saves, .909 SV%) proved to be the difference. Shaw was equally impressive for Canada, stopping 36 of 40 shots, but the Miners capitalized on their chances to claim the hard-fought win.
It was a game for the ages, with thousands of fans packing the stands, chanting, and celebrating a memorable night of international hockey in Fanano.
Final Stats
📊 Shots on Goal: Italy 40 - Canada 33
🏒 Power Play Opportunities: None
🥅 Goaltending:
- 🇮🇹 Davide Muzzarelli (Italy): 33 shots, 30 saves, .909 SV%
- 🇨🇦 Gregory Shaw (Canada): 40 shots, 36 saves, .900 SV%
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