The LI Enforcers 12U Gold – Calderone Jr. scored three unanswered goals in the third period to overcome a two-goal deficit and beat the Arrows 12U Gold – McGuirk 5-4 on Saturday at Newbridge Arena. Thomas Macleish scored twice for the Enforcers in the LIAHL regular-season opener for both teams.
The teams traded goals in the first period and were tied 1-1 after 20 minutes. The Arrows took control in the second, outscoring the Enforcers 3-1 to carry a 4-2 lead into the final period.
The Enforcers responded with a 3-0 third period to complete the comeback. Michael Tufariello, Joseph Turilli and Phillip Vecchione each added a goal to go with Macleish’s two.
James Ambriano led the Arrows with two goals, and Lukas Aykaz and Gavin Johnston each scored once. The Enforcers open the season at 1-0-0-0, while the Arrows start at 0-1-0-0.
Both teams will look to build on their opening night as the 12U Gold season continues.
