LEWISTON – Mario Villani knocked in three goals as the Lewiston Blue Devils advanced to the Eastern Maine championship game with a 6-1 semifinal victory over Brewer at the Central Maine Civic Center.

Brian Vye and Joe McGrath added a goal each for 15-6-1 Lewiston. Brian Willer notched a goal and an assist, while Adam Toutain and Matt Fillion distributed two assists.

Lewiston pulled out to a 4-1 first-period lead, then killed off two Brewer 5-on-3 power plays in the second period to prevent a comeback.

Andy Pooler scored an unassisted goal for the 12-9 Witches. Spencer Dunbar made 38 saves.