The Iroquois Varsity hockey team won 5-2 against Jamestown on Friday night, while Sunday brought a disappointing 8-2 loss for the Chiefs who played against Orchard Park.
Battling through a game riddled with penalties by both teams, the Chiefs came through with a hard-fought victory in Jamestown. Down 1-0 early in the game, Sasha Hawkins tied it up off of an assist by Aiden Abraszek, with Ryan Marshall adding a second goal on the next shift with an assist by Patrick Marrone. The Raiders would tie it at two late in the first, but from then on, Iroquois goalie Colton DeGrace slammed the door shut, playing shutout hockey for the rest of the game. The next three Chief goals were added by Pat Stenzel (assisted by Hawkins and Jon Lavis) and Alex Held (two goals, with one assisted by Marshall). Eric Rogers, Richard Karalus, Jon Lavis and Joe Giambra played exceptionally well on defense to preserve the lead throughout the chippy game.
The Chiefs defensive line played tough throughout the game Sunday against Orchard Park. Giambra, Lavis, Karalus and Rodgers provided a strong back end for the Chiefs. Jamie Bonn and Alex Held were solid on their shifts trying hard to create scoring opportunities, while goalies Colton DeGrace and Maverick Blachowicz each made several saves during their time in net.
Great individual effort by Aiden Abraszek finally landed Iroquois on the board late in the second period with an unassisted goal. Abraszek scored a second unassisted goal in the third, leaving the Chiefs at 8-2 for the night.
The Varsity Chiefs play Sunday, December 28th at 8:15pm at Leisure Rinks and be sure to support the team in the upcoming Winter Classic on January 1st at 7:00pm at the Healthy Zone Rink in East Aurora.
(Submitted by Iroquois Varsity Hockey 12/14)
