NEW YORK TOPS LOCKPORT IN FINAL CONTEST (Jan. 31)
New York’s Daniel Backstrom scored 1:07 into overtime to beat Lockport, 5-4 (OT).
Dominick Sacco had one goal and four assists to lead New York. Sacco scored 3:16 into the third period to make the score 4-3 New York. Jimmy Warrick provided the assist.
New York’s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Lockport power plays. New York’s offense rang up 34 shots on Lockport’s net.
New York additionally got points from Backstrom, who also tallied two goals and one assist and Warrick, who also registered two goals and one assist. In addition, New York received assists from Eric Hewitt, who had three.
Lockport forced New York goalie Stephen Mundinger to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots.
Lockport was helped by Christopher Gasiewicz, who had two goals and one assist. Gasiewicz scored the first of his two goals at 15:11 into the second period to make the score 3-2 New York. Erick Santiago picked up the assist. Gasiewicz’s next tally made the score 3-3 with 2:24 left in the second period. Ryan Logar assisted on the tally. Lockport also got points from Logar, who also grabbed two goals and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Lockport were Josh Evoy, Kurt Villani, Frank II Vecchio, and Devin Kasperek, who each chipped in one.
Stephen Mundinger made 38 saves for New York on 42 shots. New York totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and had no power play opportunities. New York ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Sam Shaheen was ejected from the game. Sam Fitzpatrick recorded 29 saves for Lockport.
VECCHIO NETS HAT TRICK (Jan. 30)
Frank II Vecchio netted a hat trick to lead Lockport over East Coast, 6-1.
Vecchio notched his first tally 3:51 into the third period. He then added goals at 7:51 into the third and at 10:31 into the third.
Lockport’s Sal Stalteri was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 26 saves and let only one puck past him. Stalteri certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 3.95 entering the contest.
Lockport excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. East Coast was unable to stop Lockport from sending pucks towards the net, and Lockport eventually piled up 69 shots on goal.
Lockport additionally got points from Dylan Jenkins, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Lockport included Justin Andriaccio and Christopher Gasiewicz, who each put in one. In addition, Lockport received assists from Kurt Villani, who had one, Ryan Logar, who had three, and Peter Guido and Jordan Pocobello, who each chipped in two.
East Coast struggled on the penalty kill, allowing Lockport to score two power play goals on three chances.
East Coast was led by Tristan Archambault, who scored the team’s only goal. Archambault scored 18:36 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Lockport. Matt Moreschi picked up the assist.
Lockport incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. East Coast’s Aidan Critchlow stopped 63 shots out of the 69 that he faced. East Coast incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.
CAPE COD OUTLASTS EXPRESS (Jan. 29)
In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Cape Cod escaped with a 5-3 victory over Lockport.
Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Aaron Deady‘s goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.
Chuck Costello and Mike Jessman provided the spark for Cape Cod, combining for two goals and five assists. Costello finished with two goals and one assist and Jessman also notched zero goals and four assists.
Cape Cod stifled Lockport’s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Cape Cod kept Lockport’s goalie busy throughout the game, and Sam Fitzpatrick made 37 saves on 42 shots.
Cape Cod also had goals scored by Dan Moore and Maxime Dordet, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Cape Cod were Eric Szeker, who had three.
Lockport forced Cape Cod goalie Steven Schmitt to work between the pipes, taking 45 shots.
Lockport was led by Frank II Vecchio, who grabbed two goals. Vecchio scored the first of his two goals at 16:33 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Cape Cod. Dylan Jenkins assisted on the tally. Vecchio’s next tally made the score 4-3 Cape Cod with 3:23 left in the third period. Justin Andriaccio picked up the assist. Devin Kasperek also scored for Lockport. More assists for Lockport came via Gibson Stuart, who had one.
Steven Schmitt made 42 saves for Cape Cod on 45 shots. Cape Cod incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Lockport totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 0-for-4 on the power play.
LOCKPORT COMEBACK FALLS SHORT (Jan. 28)
Lockport almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but Skylands managed to pull out a 4-2 win in the end.
Skylands led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Skylands’ Tim Vant scored at 2:10 in the second period to put Skylands up 3-0.
Skylands forced Lockport goalie Sal Stalteri to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots.
Skylands was helped by Ernest Komarnitskii, who registered one goal. Komarnitskii scored 19:54 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Skylands. Matt Sinatra provided the assist. Skylands additionally got points from Cole Skelly, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Cory Decosta also scored for Skylands. More assists for Skylands came via Mike King, who had one.
Lockport was held below its usual level of production. Lockport averages 4.2 goals per game. Lockport’s offense rang up 39 shots on Skylands’ net.
Lockport was helped by Mark Friol, who racked up one goal. Friol scored on the power play 13:07 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Skylands. A hooking penalty on Alex Linquito had put Lockport on the power play. Ryan Logar picked up the assist. Lockport also got a goal from Kurt Villani as well. In addition, Lockport received assists from Jordan Pocobello, Brendan McFall, and Christopher Gasiewicz, who each chipped in one.
Mathias Yttereng recorded 37 saves for Skylands. Skylands incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Lockport’s Stalteri stopped 27 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Lockport incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.
