Paul VI edged out a hard-fought 5-4 overtime victory against Pope John at Virtua-Flyers SkateZone in Voorhees.
Jason Bloor scored the game-winning goal for Paul VI (6-0) in overtime, assisted by Nick Aversa and Matt Capalbo. Aversa led the offensive charge for Paul VI with a goal and two assists.
After a low-scoring first period where Pope John (1-1) took a 1-0 lead, Paul VI stormed back in the second with three unanswered goals to go up 3-1. However, Pope John rallied to tie it up at 4-4 by the end of regulation, forcing the extra period.
Paul VI’s Luciano Lisanti made 45 saves on 49 shots.
Pope John’s Cameron Guerra had two goals and an assist. Marcell Buki also contributed a goal and an assist.
Anthony Conetta made 23 saves in net for Pope John.
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