Mercer Chiefs 4, Jersey Hitmen 3
The Chiefs take a series lead of 2-1 after defeating the host Jersey Hitmen by a 4-3 score in regulation on April 1. The Chiefs’ Jake Stevens scored the GWG, and he also had an assist. Gregory Diamond and Ty Tuccitto also had a goal and an assist apiece, and Cole Werthman made 44 saves on 47 shots for the Chiefs. For the Hitmen, Nick Bunch made 36 saves on 40 shots. Game 4 will take place on Wednesday at 3 p.m. EDT.
Northern Cyclones 4, Utica Jr. Comets 0
We saw our first team make a divisional championship round when the Northern Cyclones closed out a four-game series against the Utica Jr. Comets with a 4-0 victory. Paul Dalessio sealed up the shutout by stopping all 27 shots he faced. Lukas Eich’s first period goal at the 3:39 mark stood up as the GWG. The Cyclones will face South Shore in the New England Division Championship series, with the start date TBD.
South Shore Kings 7, Worcester Railers JHC 4
