The best on the ice continue to be crowned as we bring you two more action packed championship hockey matchups. 

Chatham 2 Randolph 1 (OT) | Mennen Cup Final

Matt Nacinavich scored from a sharp angle with 8:09 left in the overtime giving Chatham its first Mennen Cup since 1981.  The Cougars took a 1-0 lead in the final minute of the second period on a Ronan Curry goal.  Randolph scored in the opening minute of the third period with a Jack Rueff tally setting the stage for the drama of overtime hockey.

JSZ’s Rich Chrampanis has the highlights and post-game reaction from Mennen Arena:

Jersey Sports Zone’s coverage of Chatham is brought to you by Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Princeton 3 Hopewell Valley 2 (OT) | Mercer County Tournament Final

(2) Princeton (14-6-1) claimed their first Mercer County Tournament Title since 2020 following a 3-2 overtime win against (4) Hopewell Valley (13-10-1). Charles Ross and Dylan Yasher exchanged goals early on to tie the game at 1-1 after the first period. Following a score from TT Zhao in the second, Hopewell Valley tied the game at 2-2 midway through the third period on a Liam Yeoman goal to send the Final to overtime. Ethan Garlock  would then bring home the hardware for Princeton on a golden goal midway through OT.

JSZ’s Nery Rodriguez has the highlights from Mercer County Park:

Thank you to Princeton Orthopaedic Associates for sponsoring both our Hopewell Valley and Princeton coverage.