The Northern Highlands boys’ ice hockey team, which holds the No. 11 ranking in the NJ.com Top 20, achieved a commendable 8-3 victory over the No. 12 Chatham team at the Sport-A-Rama Ice Rinks in Monsey, NY. Collin Prugh demonstrated his prowess by completing a hat trick, while Brent Beswick contributed with two goals and three assists, recently achieving his 100th point milestone for Northern Highlands (3-1).
In a thrilling match for Northern Highlands, Jake Baratta also made notable contributions with a goal and three assists, and JT Gandara and Matt Gershengorn each scored a goal and provided two assists. The team’s goalkeeper, Reade Adams, warrants recognition for the victory with an impressive 30 saves during the game.
Chatham (0-2) saw a praiseworthy effort from Matt Nacinovich, who recorded a goal and two assists, alongside contributions from Danil Shlapak and Thomas White, who each scored a goal, and Luc D’Costa, who contributed with two assists. Unfortunately, their efforts were insufficient to overcome the Northern Highlands team. Chatham’s goalkeeper, Nate May, made 18 saves during the game.
This win represents Northern Highlands’ third consecutive victory after an initial season-opening loss, revealing their tenacity and skill on the ice. This recent triumph has undoubtedly lifted the team’s morale, and they are eagerly anticipating sustaining this momentum in their upcoming matches.
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Monitor Northern Highlands’ progress on their social media platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, to demonstrate your support as they continue to compete in the boys’ ice hockey season. The team’s commitment and hard work are bound to make an impact in the forthcoming games, and fans should not miss any of the action.