The Amity Spartans Hockey team took to the ice in Milford against Staples on Wednesday, Dec. 15 for the first game of the season.
Period 1
Staples took a quick lead just 3:30 in to the first period with Tyler DiMaio #19 making an unassisted goal.
But the Spartans would have none of that, less than 3 minutes later, Amity’s Captain Joe Carangelo #13 tied the game, assisted by fellow seniors Dom Harris #27 and Kyle Hummel #18.
Period 2
Staples failed to score in the second period, but Amity broke the tie when sophomore Josh Hackett #4 shot one in, assisted by #17 David Brown with 3:52 left on the clock.
Period 3
Just 1:15 into the third period Hummel, assist by Carangelo pulled the Spartans even further ahead.
Near the halfway point with 8:30 on the clock, Cam Delvecchio #11 scored on an assist from Brown bringing the score to 4-1.
With 5:36 remaining in the game Harris, assisted by Carangelo, shot in the fifth and final goal.
Amity wins 5-1
All Photos Courtesy of Eric Hackett.
Observation: Staples players spent plenty of time in the penalty box with seven penalties to four against Amity.
Staples player #7 Jason W. accrued three of them himself, including a fight in the second period that earned him a game disqualification.
This is a reminder to athletes from all schools in all sports that good sportsmanship goes a long way. Bad behavior doesn’t hurt just one player, it affects the entire team.
Next up for the Spartans: A matchup with Westhill-Stamford, Away at the Terry Conners – Stamford Ice Rink on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m.