UPPER VALLEY HOCKEY LEAGUE

In the first game of the 2017/2018 season we have the defending champs Tuck taking on the Gamblers.  Tuck comes into this match up with a lot of new players since most of their team graduated last year. The Gamblers come into tonight with a few additions in hopes to get them deeper in the post season. This game should be a good match up as both teams will be ready to go, look for Tuck to take this one 3-2. 

In the first game of the night we had the defending champs Tuck hosting the Gamblers.  Tuck showed up with a very light bench but that didn't slow them down as the Gamblers were trying to figure out some team chemistry.  Tuck would score the game’s only goal in the first period when Gillian Apps put a quick snap shot past Tucker Garrity-Hanchett with 4:21 remaining in the period. 

In the second period the Gamblers picked up their play but it would be Tuck's Dan Gregg that would put Tuck up 2-0 at the 6:00 minute mark.  The Gamblers would fight back into the game when Christian Machelski hit Will Meyer with a break away pass, Tuck's Farr would make the first save but Meyer would put the rebound past him to make the score 2-1 with 3:02 remaining in the period.  Tuck would keep the pressure on the Gamblers and extend their lead to two goals again on a goal from Mark Piana with 2:02 remaining.   With the quick goal the Gamblers would get frustrated and take two penalties before the period was over to give Tuck a 5 on 3 power play heading into the third period. 

In the third Tuck would not score on the 5 on 3 power play however the Gamblers found themselves in the box right after they killed it off and this time they weren't as lucky as Mark Piana would score his second of the night to make the score 4-1 with 11:20 remaining.  The Gamblers wouldn’t' give up after going down by three goals as they would draw two power plays but they couldn't capitalize on the chances. Tuck would go on to winning  the game by the score of 4-1.