HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Senior Jackson Cantalupo scored the game-winning goal on the power play to lead the Smithtown/Hauppauge Bulls (17-1-0) to a 4-1 victory over the Kings Park/Commack Knights (13-5-0) on Monday night.
Senior Brendan Landrigan scored once in a two point outing.
Senior Aidan Halliday backstopped the Bulls to his 10th win in 11 starts.
Senior Jayson Krauthamer started his 9th game in goal for the Knights
Senior Jesse Lemza opened the scoring at 14:44 of the 1st period with his 26th goal of the season.
Senior Max Campo tied the game with his 17th goal of the season at 8:35 of the 1st period.
The Knights were assessed a five-minute major penalty for fighting in the 2nd period that led to the Bulls taking the lead.
Cantalupo scored his 20th goal of the season, a power play goal and the eventual game-winner, at 2:51 of the 2nd period.
The Bulls captain, Brendan Landrigan, extended the lead with his 15th goal of the season at 4:50 of the 3rd period.
Senior R.J. Pfister III capped the scoring with his eighth goal of the season at 3:44 of the 3rd period.
Box Score
| Team | Time | Period | Goal Scorer | Assist(s) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Park/Commack | 14:44 | 1st | (#9) Jesse Lemza (26) | (#24) Ronald Kemly (32) | Even Strength |
| Smithtown/Hauppauge | 08:35 | 1st | (#80) Max Campo (17) | (#71) Jackson Cantalupo (14) | Even Strength |
| Smithtown/Hauppauge | 02:51 | 2nd | (#71) Jackson Cantalupo (20) | (#88) Brendan Landrigan (21), (#97) David Wetzel (7) | Power Play (GWG) |
| Smithtown/Hauppauge | 04:50 | 3rd | (#88) Brendan Landrigan (15) | (#9) Aidan Landrigan (21) | Even Strength |
| Smithtown/Hauppauge | 03:44 | 3rd | (#19) Richard Pfister III (8) | Unassisted | Even Strength |
Three Stars of the Game
| Star | Player | Stat Line |
|---|---|---|
| ⭐️ | (#71) Jackson Cantalupo | 1G, GWG, 1A |
| ⭐️⭐️ | (#88) Brendan Landrigan | 1G, 1A |
| ⭐️⭐️⭐️ | (#30) Aidan Halliday | Win, 1GA |
Upcoming Schedule
The Kings Park/ Commack Knights (13-5-0) will face off against the Northport/ Huntington Tigers (7-11-0) on Monday, February 3, at 8:10 PM. In their previous matchups, the Knights won 9-0 in November and 6-3 in September. The Knights need to win out to secure a 3rd place finish.
The Smithtown/ Hauppauge Bulls (17-1-0) will face off against the West Islip Lions (4-13-1) on Sunday, February 2, at 7:50 PM . In their previous matchups, the Bulls won 12-0 in November and 9-1 in September. The Lions need a win for a chance to control their own playoff destiny.
