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98s Skate Past Rochester Monarchs

Saturday, February 18, 2012, 7:40PM

The Vipers playing without the services of Evan Daddario who suffered a broken hand in the Kings game, shuffled their deck and put in a solid effort in a 5-1 win over the Rochester Monarchs. The Monarchs would get on the board first to make it 1-0, but less than a minute later Kyle Hentosh (2-1-3) would tip in a shot from Noah Maercklein (2-1-3) to tie the score. The Vipers would then go on to score the next 4 goals. Kyle Hentosh would then tip home a blast from Christian Kukas for the 2-1 lead and Maerckleins first from Kyle Lynch (1-2-3) and Dante Maribito (0-3-3) would stretch the lead to 3-1. Lynch fro Henny and Maribito and Maercklein from JT Chamberlain and Aaron Dollin would close out the scoring in this one. Aaron McDonnell was solid between the pipes for the Vipers in this one, who got strong efforts on the blueline from Patrick McCarthy and Christian Kukas. Alex Delvento who moved up front also played well

98s Edged By Kings

Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2:44AM

The Vipers opened defense of their EHF Invitational Championship with a strong effort but came up just short dropping a 4-3 decision to the talented Kings. Both teams exchanged a couple of scoring chances in the exciting first period but the score would stand at 0-0 after both goalies came up with some key stops for their team. The Vipers finally broke through on the PP with 6 minutes left in the second period as JT Chamberlain one-timed home the rebound of a nice shot by Steven Tettoni, Patrick McCarthy also picking up a helper on the play, and that is how the second period would end. It took the Kings exactly one minute to flex their muscle and tie the score at 1. A minute and a half later Kyle Lynch(0-2-2) would jump on a Kings turnover at their blueline who would push the puck to Dante Maribito who would push the puck to Kyle Hentosh (1-1-2) and they would go on a 2v0, Henny would slide it back over to Maribito who would bury the go ahead goal to go up 2-1. Just 17 seconds later the Kings would charge back and tie the game at 2. A little over a minute later the Kings would grab their first lead at 3-2, but just 26 seconds later Christian Kukas would take a pass from Lynchy and take a blast from the point that Kyle Hentosh would do a good job of redirecting past the helpless Kings goaler. The Kings would then strike back for good 2 minutes later with the game winner coming on the power play. The Vipers would get what appeared to be the equalizer again but the official blew the whistle before the puck crawled over the line. SO if you are keeping track at home thats 6 goals in 6 minutes between both teams to start the exciting third period between these 2 evenly matched teams. The Vipers are back at it tomorrow afternoon against the Rochester Monarchs.

99Elites v Cyclones, 6-3 / U16 MERRYMAN - TIER 1

Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:44PM

The Vipers returned back to Hudson, NH less than 24 hours later to take on the Cyclones in the regular season finale. The Vipers were victim of “road legs” and were quickly down 2-0. The Vipers found some rhythm in the second period with Conor Crovo getting the Vipers on the board. The team went on to score 5 unanswered goals pulling away. Michael Gillis added two goals with Iannuzzi, Tibbets and Scaromozzino added scores. All five defenseman were very effective in the second and third period to secure the win.

98 Elites Close Out Regular Season With Win, 7-0 / U15 TIER 1 - SPLIT

Sunday, February 12, 2012, 2:42PM

The 98's finished the NEHL Regular Season by beating the well coached Worcester Crusaders at home by the score of 7-0. The Vipers finished a solid 24-2-2 earning 50 out of a possible 56 points within the league, a great accomplishment for the team. The Vipers jumped out to a 3-0 first period lead against the scrappy Crusaders on a goal by Evan Daddario (2-1-3) as he raced down the right wall and fired a shot that beat the Worcester goalie 5-hole, Steven Tettoni and Noah Maercklein (1-2-3) would pick up the assists. Dom Cappadonna would then score on a screen shot from the point with Patcrick McCarthy and Kyle Hentosh (0-3-3) adding the helpers and with just 40 seconds left in the first JT Chamberlain (2-0-2)�would stretch the lead to 3. Noah Maercklein would get the �only goal in the second period on the Power play as his shot from the point found the back of the net, Lynchy and Henny picked up the helpers. Lynchy from Henny, Evan and JT's second of the game would round out the scoring in this one. Christian Kukas, Braden Haley, Ross Wahl and Brendan White would all add single helpers. Aaron McDonnell would pick up the shutout going the distance between the pipes. The 98s will look to defend their EHF Invitational Championship next weekend when they travel to Marlboro.

99Elites v Cyclones, 8-4 / U16 MERRYMAN - TIER 1

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 2:46PM

In the first game of a weekend series, the Vipers came storming out and built a three – zero lead with goals by Tyler Hughey, Sal Costanzo and PJ Iannuzzi. The Cyclones fought back during the middle stanza to make this game much closer than the score showed. Costanzo chipped in two more for a hat trick while Michael Gillis, Rob Tibbets and Greg McGunigle also scored.