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Sachem Defeats Middle Country
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Senior Anthony Pergolizzi scored the game winning goal to lead Sachem (14-5-0) to a dominant 9-0 win over the Middle Country Cougars (1-17-1) on Monday night.
Senior Dom Oppedisano scored four goals for Sachem.
Junior Cameron Kalberer tallied one goal and two assists in the win.
Junior Michael Digirolamo earned the shutout victory in net for Sachem.
Junior Andrew Martens made his 10th start of the season before being replaced by Junior Kenny Bridgeford Jr. halfway through the 2nd period.
Pergolizzi opened the scoring at 9:05 of the 1st period.
Junior James Drago extended the lead to 2-0 with his 11th goal of the season at 7:45 of the 1st period.
Oppedisano scored his 13th goal of the season at 5:50 of the 1st period to give Sachem a 3-0 lead.
Kalberer found the back of the net at 13:12 of the 2nd period with his 16th goal of the season.
Junior Kevin Lysohir made it 5-0 with his 23rd goal of the season at 7:01 of the 2nd period.
Oppedisano scored his second goal of the game at 2:34 of the 2nd period, his 14th of the season.
Oppedisano completed the hat trick with his 15th goal of the season at 11:16 of the 3rd period.
Sophomore C.J. Pena added his 11th goal of the season at 5:56 of the 3rd period.
Oppedisano capped the scoring with his 16th goal of the season at 4:50 of the 3rd period.
Box Score
Team | Time | Period | Goal Scorer | Assist(s) | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sachem | 09:05 | 1st | (#71) Anthony Pergolizzi (2) | Unassisted | Even Strength |
Sachem | 07:45 | 1st | (#7) James Drago (11) | (#96) Joseph Wandling (13), (#4) Matthew Lengyel Jr (3) | Even Strength |
Sachem | 05:50 | 1st | (#10) Dominick Oppedisano (13) | (#17) Cameron Kalberer (17), (#36) Kevin Lysohir (13) | Even Strength |
Sachem | 13:12 | 2nd | (#17) Cameron Kalberer (16) | (#28) Justin Horrmann (5) | Even Strength |
Sachem | 07:01 | 2nd | (#36) Kevin Lysohir (23) | (#96) Joseph Wandling (14), (#7) James Drago (16) | Even Strength |
Sachem | 02:34 | 2nd | (#10) Dominick Oppedisano (14) | Unassisted | Even Strength |
Sachem | 11:16 | 3rd | (#10) Dominick Oppedisano (15) | (#27) Christian Pena (6) | Even Strength |
Sachem | 05:56 | 3rd | (#27) Christian Pena (11) | (#17) Cameron Kalberer (18) | Even Strength |
Sachem | 04:50 | 3rd | (#10) Dominick Oppedisano (16) | Unassisted | Even Strength |
Three Stars of the Game
Star | Player | Stat Line |
---|---|---|
1st | (#71) Anthony Pergolizzi | GWG |
2nd | (#10) Dominick Oppedisano | 4G |
3rd | (#17) Cameron Kalberer | 1G, 1A |
Upcoming Schedule
The Middle Country Cougars (1-17-1) will face off against the Ward Melville Patriots (4-15-0) on Sunday, February 10, at 9:40 PM. The Cougars will be looking to play spoiler and deny the Patriots a playoff spot with a strong performance. In their previous meetings, Ward Melville won 5-0 in September and 8-4 in December.
Sachem (14-5-0) will face off against the East Islip Chiefs (9-10-0) on Wednesday, February 5, at 9:20 PM. In their previous matchups, Sachem won 7-1 in September and 5-4 in December.
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