Jeffrey Hammond scored two goals, including the game winner with 2:08 left in the third period proved to be the game winner as St. Joseph’s Prep downed St. Augustine Prep on Monday at Holly dell Ice Arena.
John Lynch and Patrick Sweeney also scored for St. Joseph’s Prep (14-3-2).
Kai Ackerman scored twice for the Hermits.
The Hawks built a 3-0 lead on first-period goals from Lynch, Sweeney, and Hammond.
Ackerman scored with 2:21 left in the middle period to get St. Augustine Prep on the scoreboard, then added his second goal with 11:55 left in the third period.
Hammond’s second goal have his team a two-goal advantage before Enzo Fanelli scored for the Hermits to make it a one-goal game with 1:48 left in the final period. got the win in goal, making 32 saves.
Ajay White earned the win in goal with 32 saves.
St. Joseph’s Prep 3 0 1—4
St. Augustine Prep 0 1 2—3
First-period goals: John Lynch (SJP) from Joe Samango, 6:45; Patrick Seeeney (SJP) from Dante Passio and Samango, 12:28; Jeffrey Hammond (SJP) from Eric Seo and Lynch, 12:49
Second-period goal: Kai Ackerman (SAP) from Enzo Fanelli and Dale Curtis,14:39
Third-period goals: Ackerman (SAP) from Curtis and Fanelli, 5:05; Hammond (SJP) from Tristan Winata and Matthew Giuliani, 14:52; Fanelli (SAP)) from Ty Simonet and Robert Romarino, 15:12.
Shots: St. Joseph’s Prep 18, St. Augustine Prep 35