Led by sophomore goaltender Eric Hayden , the penalty killing unit of Senior Dillon Dolansky, Sophomore Connor Dolansky, Junior Mark McAteer, killed off a 5-3 power play advantage for Lakeland/Panas to help secure a hard fought 4-3 victory for the gritty Burke Catholic Eagles.
Playing in the consolation game of the first annual Suffern Tournament, Senior Jay Healey led the offense with two goals and an assist - including a game winning tally late in the third period. Junior Josh Koerner and Dillon Dolansky also found the net while Eric Hayden stopped 25 shots to preserve the victory.
The effort was a good response to the 5-0 loss the previous night to Suffern. The play of the third line consisting of Junior Craig Mende, Freshman Sean Matusch and Nick Musco, helped the Eagles commit to a more defensive style game that has been suspect as of late.
Eric Hayden's play in goal throughout the Tournament helped earn him a spot on the All-Tournament Team. Eric faced 70 shots on net - stopping 62.
Burke improves to 7-4 on the season.
The varsity opens the second half of the season with a game on Sunday vs Catholic school rivals Iona Prep - 8:45pm @ Ice Time.
Notes: Regular practice begins Monday Jan 4 ( Mondays 5-6//Thursdays 5:30-6:30)--Friday's game vs St.Joe's will be played @ Sportorama 8:45 pm.