WEEKEND HOCKEY: Blue Streaks down to 7-4-3 with two losses at Suffern tournament

January 20, 2013 Story and photos by Eli Fisher

The SSHS hockey team (7-4-3) traveled to Monsey, N.Y. over the weekend to participate in a tournament against Suffern (12-1-0) and Pelham (11-2-1), both of Section I. Both were losses for Saratoga, with scores of 4-0 and 6-3, respectively. The Blue Streaks were already ranked below both of the Hudson Valley teams but suffered from injuries of several players. They tied in both first periods, showing a possible reversal of their trend of slow starts.

Shenendehowa, who also particapted in the tournament, saw losses to both Section I teams as well.

Friday (vs. Suffern)
Box score (with Suffern stats)
Box score (with Saratoga stats)
Saturday (vs. Pelham)
Box score (with Saratoga stats)

Ian Frey, a defenseman for Saratoga, carries the puck in Suffern's end during the second period of the Blue Streak's game against the Section I team. The game remained scoreless until Suffern scored two quick goals at the end of the period.
Ian Frey, a defenseman for Saratoga, carries the puck in Suffern’s end during the second period of the Blue Streak’s game against the Section I team. The game remained scoreless until Suffern scored two quick goals at the end of the period.
Saratoga forward Josh Dagle '16, center, is on the ice during the first period of the Saturday game aginst Pelham.
Saratoga forward Josh Dagle ’16, center, is on the ice during the first period of the Saturday game aginst Pelham.
Pelham players Hogan Peters '15, center, and WIll Cullen '14, right, celebrate after Cullen scored a second period goal to bring the Pelicans' lead to 5-2. A Blue Streak goal soon after would change this to 5-3 to close the period on Saturday.
Pelham players Hogan Peters ’15, center, and WIll Cullen ’14, right, celebrate after Cullen scored a second period goal to bring the Pelicans’ lead to 5-2. A Blue Streak goal soon after (below) would change this to 5-3 to close the period on Saturday.
The Blue Streaks celebrate after scoring a late second period goal against Pelham to bring the score to 5-3 with Pelham winning.
The Blue Streaks celebrate after scoring a late second period goal against Pelham to bring the score to 5-3 with Pelham winning.
Saratoga defenseman Isaac Fisher '14 checks Pelham forward Will Donovan '14 (far right) during Saturday's game.
Saratoga defenseman Isaac Fisher ’14 checks Pelham forward Will Donovan ’14 (far right) during Saturday’s game.

Saratoga defenseman Austin Patterson '16 fights for the puck with Pelham forward Andrew Dzenis '14.
Saratoga defenseman Austin Patterson ’16 fights for the puck with Pelham forward Andrew Dzenis ’14.

Saratoga goaltender Danny Hobbs '16 makes a save during the third period of Saturday's game against Pelham. The Blue Streaks lost 6-3.
Saratoga goaltender Danny Hobbs ’16 makes a save during the third period of Saturday’s game against Pelham. The Blue Streaks lost 6-3.

Pelican forward Will Cullen '14 skates down the ice during  the second period of Saturday's game against the blue streaks
Pelican forward Will Cullen ’14 skates down the ice during the second period of Saturday’s game against the blue streaks

Saratoga forward Zach Guzi skates trailed by Pelham defenseman Hugh McNulty '14.
Saratoga forward Zach Guzi skates trailed by Pelham defenseman Hugh McNulty ’14.

Saratoga defenseman Nick Conchieri '14 after a save during the second period of Saturday's game against Pelham.
Saratoga defenseman Nick Conchieri ’14 after a save during the second period of Saturday’s game against Pelham.

Saratoga defenseman Isaac Fisher '14, front, awaits Pelham defenseman Timmy Reilly '16.
Saratoga defenseman Isaac Fisher ’14, front, awaits Pelham defenseman Timmy Reilly ’16.

Saratoga defenseman Isaac Fisher '14 skates alongside Pelham forward Colin Raffio '14 during Saturday's game.
Saratoga defenseman Isaac Fisher ’14 skates alongside Pelham forward Colin Raffio ’14 during Saturday’s game.

Saratoga defenseman Brendan Coffey '16 makes a pass up the ice during the game against Pelham.
Saratoga defenseman Brendan Coffey ’16 makes a pass up the ice during the first period of the game against Pelham.

Saratoga's JT Rafferty '15 breaks away with the puck during the first period of the game against Suffern on Friday, followed by Suffern defenseman Nick Vecchione '16.
Saratoga’s JT Rafferty ’15 breaks away with the puck during the first period of the game against Suffern on Friday, followed by Suffern defenseman Nick Vecchione ’16.
Ian Frey, a defenseman for Saratoga, carries the puck in Suffern's end during the second period of the Blue Streak's game against the Section I team. The game remained scoreless until Suffern scored two quick goals at the end of the period.
Ian Frey, a defenseman for Saratoga, carries the puck in Suffern’s end during the second period of the Blue Streak’s game against the Section I team. The game remained scoreless until Suffern scored two quick goals at the end of the period.

Saratoga's Josh Dagle 16 and Suffern's Patrick Callinan '14 reach for the puck during their game Friday.
Saratoga’s Josh Dagle 16 and Suffern’s Patrick Callinan ’14 reach for the puck during their game Friday.
Suffern's CJ Greco '16 fights for the puck with Saratoga's Jack Rittenhouse '15.
Suffern’s CJ Greco ’16 fights for the puck with Saratoga’s Jack Rittenhouse ’15.
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Saratoga's Elliott Hungerford '16, left, makes a pass during Friday's game against Suffern.
Saratoga’s Elliott Hungerford ’16, left, makes a pass during Friday’s game against Suffern.

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