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Ice Falcons Relegate Roslyn
OYSTER BAY, N.Y. (LISN) — Zach Kasyjanski and the East Meadow Ice Falcons secured a 5-3 victory over the Roslyn Bulldogs on Sunday night, clinching a playoff spot and a promotion to Varsity Conference I for the 2025-2026 season.
Darien Viviano made 25 saves to backstop the win, while Brendan Dalton added a key insurance goal in the third period. Anthony Menechino, Brendan Russo, Maxton Shafran, and Luca Hafner each found the back of the net for the Ice Falcons.
James Birong scored twice, including a late first-period equalizer. Jacob Fischer added a goal late in the second to keep the Bulldogs within striking distance. Avery Brewer finished with 34 saves in the loss. Roslyn has been relegated to Conference II for the 2025-2026 season.
Menechino opened the scoring at 9:53 of the 1st period to put the Ice Falcons ahead 1-0. With just eight seconds left in the period, James Birong responded for the Bulldogs, finishing a breakaway to even the score at 1-1.
Russo struck at 7:18 of the 2nd period, sniping short side off a 2-on-1 rush to restore East Meadow’s lead. Just 32 seconds later, Birong redirected a shot from the point by Justin Fox to tie the game again at 2-2.
Shafran put the Ice Falcons back in front with a breakaway goal at 8:52. Hafner extended the lead to 4-2 before Fischer answered for Roslyn with 16 seconds left in the 2nd period, cutting the deficit to one.
Dalton provided insurance at 11:26 of the 3rd period, scoring on a breakaway to make it 5-3.
Box Score
Team | Time | Period | Goal Scorer | Assist(s) | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ice Falcons | 09:53 | 1st | Anthony Menechino | — | Even Strength |
Roslyn | 14:52 | 1st | James Birong | — | Even Strength |
Ice Falcons | 07:18 | 2nd | Brendan Russo | Zach Kasyjanski, Alexander Stergiou | Even Strength |
Roslyn | 07:50 | 2nd | James Birong | Justin Fox, Jordan Sirota | Even Strength |
Ice Falcons | 08:52 | 2nd | Maxton Shafran | Jack Drew, Anthony Menechino | Even Strength |
Ice Falcons | 12:28 | 2nd | Luca Hafner | Brendan Russo, Dominic Sorrentino | Even Strength |
Roslyn | 14:44 | 2nd | Jacob Fischer | Gilbert Sudaley | Power Play |
Ice Falcons | 11:26 | 3rd | Brendan Dalton | Luca Hafner | Even Strength |
Goaltending Stats
Team | Goalie | SA | Saves | GA | Sv% | MIN | GAA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ice Falcons | Darien Viviano | 28 | 25 | 3 | .892 | 45 | 3.00 |
Roslyn | Avery Brewer | 39 | 34 | 5 | .871 | 45 | 5.00 |
Three Stars of the Game
Star | Player | Stat Line |
---|---|---|
1st | Zach Kasyjanski | 1 Assist |
2nd | Darien Viviano | 25 saves on 28 shots (.892 SV%) |
3rd | Brendan Dalton | 1 Goal |
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