The Iroquois Varsity Chiefs had a terrific run during Christmas week, winning three out of their four games in the Cheektowaga Christmas Tournament.
Game one earned Iroquois a 3-1 victory over St. Joe’s. First star of the game was awarded to Aiden Abraszek who scored two and assisted on the third to Pat Stenzel. Goaltending by Maverick Blachowicz was solid for the Chiefs.
With great goaltending by Colton DeGrace, the Chiefs won 6-5 in their second tournament game on Christmas Eve against Depew. First star of the game was given to Joe Giambra who scored two goals and assisted on a nice pass to Ryan Marshall in the third. Giambra scored goals in the first and second periods. Other second period goals were scored by Alex Held, Spencer Jones and Aiden Abraszek. Jon Lavis, Abraszek and Stenzel each earned assists.
Williamsville lost 6-2 to the Chiefs in game three, with Iroquois goals netted by Sasha Hawkins (2), Richard Karalus Joe Giambra, Abraszek and Marshall. The first star was awarded to Sasha Hawkins. Goaltending by Blachowicz kept the Chiefs powerful against Williamsville. Assists were made by Lavis, Stenzel (2), Held, Garrett Miller, Tyler Hirsch, Pat Marrone and Karalus.
Despite strong goaltending by Blachowicz, the Chiefs succumbed on Monday morning to Starpoint with a 2-1 loss. The sole Iroquois goal was scored by Spencer Jones off a pass from Jon Lavis.
