by Staff posted 05/19/2009 KINGS PARK – The alumni game brings different challenges for different people. For some, it’s a chance to show off their stuff. For others, it’s the only time they put on skates each year, and they just try to hang on for dear life (and hope there is an oxygen tank nearby). Last night's 3rd Annual Connetquot Sayville Alumni Game proved to be fun for all, exciting for the fans, and was an impressive come from behind win for Team White. Down 6-3 going into the third, they picked up five goals to come away with the 8-7 victory.
Even with the high score, both goalies were phenomenal. Chris Cardone (Team White) and Melissa Mansfield (Team Black) each made their share of fantastic saves. Team White was led by James Sweeney’s hat trick and an assist, two points apiece by Jaime Weidler, Justin Bruno, Josh Hamlett and Kevin Corey, and Danny Johnson’s game-winning goal. Team White got great defensive efforts from Tim and Rich Shea.
In a losing effort, Team Black was led by the dazzling puckhandling of Scott Ferguson (who carried his linemates), three points by Mike Mansfield, and an excellent game on defense by Pat Roth.
Please check back for photos in the next few days.
Scoring Summary:
Team Black – 3 3 1 – 7
Team White – 3 0 5 – 8
First Period:
12:35 White – Weidler (Speer)
10:08 Black – Ferguson (Unassisted)
7:18 Black – Mansfield (Unassisted)
3:30 White – Sweeney (Hamlett, Corey)
1:47 White – Bruno (Unassisted)
0:17 Black – Neumann (Mansfield)
Second Period:
11:14 Black – Roth (Fisher, Ferguson)
9:36 Black – Neckameyer (Roth)
0:13 Black – Pasquale (Fisher, Ferguson)
Third Period:
16:01 White – Edwards (Bruno)
13:12 White – Corey (Sweeney)
8:35 White – Sweeney (Unassisted)
8:20 White – Sweeney (Hamlett)
7:23 Black – Mansfield (Ketcham)
5:00 White – Johnson (Petito, Weidler)
