JSZ hits the ice for a pair of great hockey games on Tuesday. Delbarton impresses on the road in a Gordon Conference clash with defending state champ St. Augustine, plus Middletown North and West Essex battle into overtime to deliver an early game of the year candidate. Check back as the highlights are posted throughout the night!

Delbarton 7 St. Augustine 1

The Green Wave erupted for seven goals in the final two periods to score their first win of the year in a dominant effort against the defending state champion Hermits. Jack Gerne provided the spark with two goals and an assist in the second period on his way to a hat trick in the victory. Jack Ross added a goal and two assists for Delbarton (1-0-1). Ayden Whitehurst scored the lone goal in the loss for St. Augustine (2-2).

JSZ’s James Mooney has the highlights from the Hollydell Ice Arena:

Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Delbarton is made possible by JAG Physical Therapy.

Middletown North 4 West Morris Central 3 (OT)

Caden Kirk scored a 4 on 3 power play goal in overtime as the Lions pull out the win in a game that had major late game dramatics.  West Essex pulled the goalie in the final minute allowing Tyler Hill to tie the game 3-3 in overtime with just 33 seconds left in regulation.  The Wolfpack (4-2) would get a penalty in OT resulting in the Lions man advantage.  West Morris’ Ben Barnhill nearly had a shorthanded goal but Lions goalie John Gato made a sprawling pad save to keep the puck out of the net.  Moments later, Kirk delivered the game winner for the 3-2 Lions.

JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has all the highlights from a thrilling game in Middletown:

Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Middletown North is made possible by Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.