HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (LISN) – Junior Michael DiGirolamo led Sachem (11-5) to a 4-0 shutout victory over the Kings Park/ Commack Knights (12-4).
Junior Chase Saunders scored the game-winning goal and added an assist.
Junior James Drago contributed a goal and an assist.
Senior Jayson Krauthamer made his 8th start in goal for KPC.
Saunders opened the scoring at 13:37 of the second period with his ninth goal of the season.
Drago made it 2-0 at 9:31 of the second period with his eighth goal of the season.
Junior Joe Wandling extended the lead to 3-0 at 14:17 of the third period with his seventh goal of the season.
Sophomore C.J. Pena capped the scoring at 6:22 of the third period with his seventh goal of the season.
Scoring Summary
| Team | Time | Period | Goal Scorer | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachem | 13:37 | 2nd | (#98) Chase Saunders (9) | Even Strength |
| Sachem | 9:31 | 2nd | (#7) James Drago (8) | Even Strength |
| Sachem | 14:17 | 3rd | (#96) Joe Wandling (7) | Unassisted |
| Sachem | 6:22 | 3rd | (#27) Christian Pena (7) | Even Strength |
Three Stars
| Star | Player | Stat Line |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | (#5) Michael DiGirolamo | 45:00, Shutout |
| 2nd | (#98) Chase Saunders | 1G, 1A |
| 3rd | (#7) James Drago | 1G, 1A |
Upcoming Schedule
Sachem (11-5) faces off against the West Islip Lions (3-12-1) on Monday, January 20th at 9:40 p.m. Sachem won their first meeting against WI 11-3.
The Kings Park/Commack Knights (12-4) square off against the Ward Melville Patriots (3-11-0-1) take on Wednesday, January 22nd at 9:20 p.m at the Rinx North. The Knights blanked The Patriots 7-0 earlier this season.
