Varsity hockey vs. Pope Francis Varsity B team

Tuesday night the Eagles hosted the Pope Francis Varsity B team in the first of two games this season. The game had great energy from the opening puck drop and saw Pope score on their first shot of the game. Although the Eagles would spend much of the first period in their own zone that would be the only goal for Pope for the remainder of the game as both Eagles goalies stood tall in the net. After a few adjustments, the Eagles took control of the game using their speed and physical play to create great opportunities, however despite their efforts they could not find an answer for the strong goaltending performance from Pope's goalie through two periods. The Eagles would find the back of the net at the start of the third on a great powerplay shot from the point. With the score knotted up 1-1, the Eagles seemed to have the momentum however bouncing pucks and goalposts denied them the chance for a winner in regulation. The teams would play a 3v3 overtime for the second consecutive year. 
As overtime began the Eagles won possession and set up for a great rush however a great angle and stick check from a Pope forward created a turnover that resulted in a grade-A chance that the Eagles goalie turned aside. After another rush and turnover in Pope's end, the Eagles were on the defensive for the last time as they corralled the puck and watched as one Eagle skated through two Pope defenders and tuck the puck under the top right crossbar!  
The Eagles will turn their focus to the always competitive and fun Belmont Hill Tournament this weekend and look to continue their strong play of late.