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Hanowski Nets 2 In NCAA Debut

Jesse Marshall | Penguin Prospects

Oct 5, 12:55 AM | Hype this story!

Coming off of 110 points in 25 games last year, Ben Hanowski had set the bar high for himself heading into St. Cloud’s program as one of the most highly touted prospects in the nation.

Hanowski, a true sniper with a golden touch, set his NCAA career off with a bang tonight as he netted two power-play goals in a 4-3 win over Lethbridge University.

With a great, crisp release, pinpoint accuracy, and extremely sharp puckhandling skills, Hanowski adds a sniper element that the Penguins prospect pool has not seen in some time.

The biggest question mark coming into this game was Hanowski’s ability to play against bigger and better competition. Hanowski dominated against players his size and age, but had limited time playing against collegiate level talent.

Those questions were answered 2:29 into the first period tonight when Hanowski notched a power-play goal to give St. Cloud a 1-0 lead.

Hanowski scored another power-play goal at 1:10 of the third period to give St. Cloud a 3-2 lead.

SCSU conducted a post-game interview with Hanowski that can be found below.

Stay tuned to Faceoff-Factor for more information on Hanowski and all other Penguin prospects.