Sammy Zapotoka scored four goals and added an assist to lead Johnson-Dayton-Roselle Park to a 6-3 victory over East Brunswick-Spotswood-South River at ProSkate Arena in Monmouth Junction.
East Brunswick (1-6) jumped out to an early 2-1 lead in the first period with goals from James Garfinkle and Marcello Ferrari, both assisted by Joseph Hayes. But Zapotoka scored twice in the second period, including the go-ahead goal, to put Johnson up 3-2 heading into the third.
Logan Paskewich added a goal early in the third period to extend Johnson’s lead to 4-2. Joseph Hayes scored a power play goal for East Brunswick to cut the deficit to 4-3, but Zapotoka responded with two more goals to seal the 6-3 win for Johnson (3-2-1).
In addition to Zapotoka’s five-point performance, Paskewich finished with a goal and an assist, and Jack Kalikas chipped in two assists for Johnson. Michael Neshimka also scored on the power play.
Hayes led the way for East Brunswick with a goal and two assists. Garfinkle and Ferrari each added a goal.
Riley Cwikla made 19 saves on 22 shots to earn the win in net for Johnson.
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