Nichols School and the Buffalo Regals U18 have never shared the ice in the history of either program...until now. In a game that lived up to all of the hype, Nichols prevailed 3-2 on an Andrew Stein slapshot with 32 seconds remaining.
It wasn't all smiled for Nichols. Just 30 seconds into the game, Tyler Gjurich scored on an Alex Sylvia rebound. The Regals put Nichols on its heels with a physical, up tempo play. With 34 seconds remaining in the first period, Jase Stahlecker scored a power play goal to send the Regals into the locker room with a 2-0 lead. The Regals outshot Nichols 15-6 for the period.
The second period was a different story. Nichols settled down and began to execute. Andrew Poturalski scored 34 seconds into the second period and gave Nichols a spark. Although the period ended with a Regals 2-1 lead, Nichols began to turn the tide by outshooting the Regals 10-4.
The third was an exciting period with the play moving from end to end. Each team had its chances, but it was Andrew Stein who tied the game at 2 when he rifled a slapshot under the crossbar. His heroics would continue with the gamewinner in the final minute. Brandon Mueller earned his 5th win of the season with 26 saves, and Mike Rotolo took the loss for the Regals making 24 saves. It was a great game for Buffalo. Two great teams battled into the final minute.
The Vikings prepare for the Lawrenceville tournament from Dec. 19-20 and the Belmont Hill Tournament Dec. 28-30.
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