01/04/2010
After taking a 2-0 lead into the third period , Burke Catholic surrendered 5 goals to absorb a disappointing 5-3 loss to Catholic School rival Iona Prep. Resident sharp shooters Jay Healey and Josh Koerner, along with Sophomore defenseman Connor Dolansky, provided the offense which came up to little to late.
With the Eagles sporting a 2-0 advantage , the Gaels came out flying to start the third period. The swarming Gail offense was too much for the young defensive corps of Eagles as the 2-0 advantage quickly evaporated to a 3-2 deficit. Connor Dolansky and the Eagles responded with a power play goal yet a late game penalty call against Burke snuffed out any hopes of an Eagle rally.
Penalties hurt the Eagles in this contest; Iona scored three power play goals including the game winner.
Despite the setback, the Eagles once again proved they can play with a D1 team . Late goal decisions on the losing end have become the common thread for the season, yet the Eagles have been very competitive.
The Eagles will have to maintain their effort for three periods and be more disciplined to return to the State Final Four.
Notes: Friday's Varsity game is away 8:45 pm at Sport-o-Rama …..JV will play Warwick on the Friday practice slot.
