By: BHS Sports Staff
February 6, 2025
Even in a down season, senior night can be an emotional rollercoaster for athletes and their families, and the best way to celebrate this occasion is with a victory.
Last Thursday, the hockey team had their senior night as they faced off against the Twinsburg Tigers. The Hurricanes came in with a record of 2-15-3, while the Tigers came in winless at 0-15. In an earlier matchup this season, the Hurricanes came out with a 2-1 win, and they wanted the season sweep and a memory of a lifetime.
Before the game, the Hurricanes recognized nine seniors: Jadyn DeLuca, Aiden Starr, Blake Baker, Yahya Hattab, Nate Hernandez, Jeff Helmick, Phillip Banaszak, Collin Flanagan, and Nick Supinski.
Early on, play was physical with a couple of big hits on both sides. However, neither team could capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities as the first period would go scoreless with tensions building.
Things got more interesting in the second period with increased hits and both teams starting to rack up major penalties. The Tigers took advantage, scoring their first goal on a 4-on-3 power-play to grab the lead.
The Hurricanes answered right back on a slapshot goal by Banaszak (assisted by Gio Garst and Rocco Spiewacki) to even the score at one. This is how the period ended, deadlocked at 1-1.
With one period remaining, which team would come through in the clutch?
Similar to the first period, both teams had plenty of scoring chances, but no shots changed the tie score. That was until Garst (with a Baker assist) gave the Hurricanes the lead with his first goal of the season, midway through the final period.
Just a minute later, the Hurricanes tacked on another goal by Banaszak (Helmick assist), his second of the game, to extend the Hurricanes lead to 3-1.
Goaltender Supinski was able to hold things down in the final minutes, earning 17 saves on 18 shots, which is good for a 94 save percentage as the Hurricanes skated away with the senior night victory.
Final Score: Brooklyn 3, Twinsburg 1.
This win propelled the Hurricanes to 3-15-3 record, but more importantly, nine seniors are now able to celebrate this milestone victory for the rest of their lives.
Congratulations, seniors!
Up next, the Hurricanes will host a first round playoff game next Monday, as they take on the Cleveland Heights Tigers. Puck drop is at 5:15.
In other Winter sports, the boys basketball team (3-16) will travel tomorrow to face their CVC rival, the Fairview Warriors. Tip-off is at 7:00.
Finally, this past Saturday, the bowling team wrapped up their regular season play with a record of 5-4. They will now travel to Medina Lanes this Sunday for sectional play. The match will start at 9:00 a.m.
Go Canes!
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