The LI Gulls 10U T2 TB – Souza built an early lead and held off a late push to beat the Long Beach Lightning 10U T2 TB – Florio 5-4 on Sunday at Long Beach Municipal Ice Arena. Logan Uzenski scored twice to lead the Gulls in the LIAHL Tier II 10U TB matchup.
The Gulls took control in the first period, outscoring Long Beach 3-1 to open a two-goal cushion. The teams traded two goals apiece in the second, sending the Gulls into the third period ahead 5-3. Long Beach scored the only goal of the third to pull within one, but it could not find the equalizer.
Joseph Donato, Andrew Feldchun and Leo Shi each added a goal for the Gulls. Woody Dai made 13 saves on 17 shots to earn the win. The Gulls (1-1-0-0) picked up their first victory after dropping their opener.
Ryan Johnson and Rian Yanega each scored twice for the Lightning, who opened their season at 0-1-0-0. Robert Incantalupo made 13 saves on 18 shots and took the loss. The Gulls were whistled for 8 penalty minutes to Long Beach’s 4.
The Lightning will look for their first win of the season, while the Gulls try to build on their first victory.
