HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. (LISN) – Sophomore Justin Cahn had a goal and three assists to lead the Northport/Huntington Tigers (7-9-0-0) to a 6-2 victory over the Ward Melville Patriots (4-11-0-1).
Junior J.T. Caruso scored twice, including an empty-net goal.
Junior Brett Kostor backstopped the Tigers to his 4th win in his 6th start between-the-pipes.
Junior Max Blasberg made his sixth start in goal for the Patriots.
Caruso opened the scoring at 11:26 of the 1st period to make it 1-0 Tigers.
Sophomore Owen Karpoich scored his 13th goal of the season at 7:21 of the 1st period.
Cahn scored his 5th goal of the season at 10:47 of the 2nd period.
Senior Aidan Ayers scored his 12th goal of the season at 8:47 of the second stanza.
Senior Joe Buonocore scored his 3rd of the season at 3:27 of the 2nd period.
Junior Ayden Shear scored his 2nd goal of the season at 7:32 of the 3rd period.
Caruso scored buried an empty-netter, his 19th tally of the season, at 4:50 of the 3rd period.
Senior Michael Maldari scored his 1st career varsity goal at 2:56 of the 3rd period.
Box Score
| Team | Time | Period | Goal Scorer | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northport/Huntington | 11:26 | 1st | (#40) Joseph Caruso (18) | Even Strength |
| Northport/Huntington | 7:21 | 1st | (#94) Owen Karpoich (13) | Even Strength |
| Northport/Huntington | 10:47 | 2nd | (#91) Justin Cahn (5) | Short-Handed |
| Ward Melville | 8:47 | 2nd | (#6) Aidan Ayers (12) | Power Play |
| Northport/Huntington | 3:27 | 2nd | (#65) Joseph Buonocore (3) | Even Strength |
| Northport/Huntington | 7:32 | 3rd | (#77) Ayden Shear (2) | Even Strength |
| Northport/Huntington | 4:50 | 3rd | (#40) Joseph Caruso (19) | Empty Net |
| Ward Melville | 2:56 | 3rd | (#18) Michael Maldari (1) | Even Strength |
Three Stars Of The Game
| Star | Player | Stat Line |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | (#91) Justin Cahn | 1G, 3A |
| 2nd | (#40) Joseph Caruso | 2G |
| 3rd | (#31) Brett Kostor | Win, 2GA |
Upcoming Schedule
The Northport/ Huntington Tigers (8-9) take on the Smithtown/ Hauppauge Bulls (15-1) on Wednesday, January 22nd at 9:00 p.m at the Rinx South. The Tigers fell 10-1 in their first meeting against the Bulls.
The Ward Melville Patriots (3-11-0-1) take on the Kings Park/Commack Knights (12-4) on Wednesday, January 22nd at 9:20 p.m at the Rinx North. The Patriots were blanked 7-0 when they last faced the Knights.
