Photos: Icing the Win
The Storm lived up to its name in a physical game on Friday, shutting out the Mohawks, 2 to 0, in the first Stick it to Cancer game at Union College. Each team is comprised of players from a number of high schools. The Storm is made up of students from Guilderland, Mohonasen, Scotia-Glenville, Schalmont, and Voorheesville while the Mohawks has players from Niskayuna, Schenectady, Amsterdam, and Albany schools.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Using his vision: Storm's T.J. Pierce looks to see if he can make a pass to an open teammate in the third period. Pierce scored moments later.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Quick move: Storm's Cameron Gagnon stops quickly at his blue line at the Mohawks’ Matt Trippany in the third period as players from both teams’ benches peer over to watch the action. Ryan McKone made 19 saves to pitch the shutout and win.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Working hard: Storm's Alex Bzdell tries to stuff the loose puck next to the goalie’s glove, past the Mohawks’ Phil Hans. Bzdell scored on the empty net to ice the game for the Storm.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Chip shot: Storm's Maddie LeBel, the Storm’s only female player, attempts a shot, as the puck goes past Jack Raymond’s skate, in the second period.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Curling away: Storm's Cameron Gagnon spins away from the check of the Mohawks’ Nate Dominikowski.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Drawing it back: Storm’s Charlie Mulligan takes a second-period faceoff in his defensive zone against the Niskayuna/Amsterdam/Schenectady/Albany Mohawks on Friday evening at Union College in Schenectady.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Killing time: Guilderland/Schalmont/Scotia-Glenville/Mohonasen/Voorheesville’s Charlie Mulligan pins the puck up against Mohawk’s Gabe LaPorta during the Storm’s penalty kill in the second period.