Darien Crushes Long Time Rival New Canaan in Ice Hockey

By Julia Clarke

This past Friday at Darien Ice Rink, Darien beat New Canaan 3-2 overtime, with amazing plays against out biggest rival- New Canaan.

Will Dickson a senior on the team scored the first goal in the second period putting us in the lead. Slowly, New Canaan scored the next two goals setting the score as 1-2. In efforts to score, Darien pulled their goalie with a minute left and Dickson again scored a five hole with a minute left, sending the game to overtime.

Junior goalie Henri Pfeifle makes a save
in the Wave's other win over New Canaan earlier
this season. (Courtesy DAF) 

Sophomore Bennet McDermott scored with three minutes left in overtime with a no look slap shot from the top of the circle, ending the game 3-2 Darien.

“The game was a blast and a much needed win. Our goalie Henry Pfeifle played awesome with a total of 25 saves. I expect a lot more wins from this team” senior player Will Culliton said.

Catch Blue Wave Ice Hockey this Monday home, against Fairfield Ludlowe.