Connecticut High School Ice Hockey - New Milford tipped by Branford
January 5, 2013: Branford, CT 06405 The Branford Hornets (Branford, CT) ice hockey the visiting New Milford Green Wave (New Milford, CT), 3-1 in Saturday's non-league battle.
The Hornets now hold a 3-3 record. They play next when they travel to Masuk for a non-league battle on Wednesday, January 9. Branford will play a Panthers team coming off a 4-3 league win over Barlow (Redding, CT). The Panthers record now stands at 3-1.
The Green Wave (3-1) will now prepare for their battle against Newtown (Newtown, CT). The Nighthawks come into the South-West - DII battle with a 2-2 record. In their last battle, Newtown by East Catholic (Manchester, CT), 2-1, in a non-league battle.
Game Summary
Branford defeated NewMilford 3 to 1 scoring a late empty net goal to ice the win
All 3 of Branford's goals, one in each period were scored by Tyler Criscuolo
New Milford made a game of it with 5 minutes left on Tommy Niscos first high school goal off a pretty passing play from Logan Doud and Harrison O'Connell
Branford outshot New Milford 45 to 21
New Milford's Matt DePalma played a very strong game with 42 saves including several from point blank range.
