WASHINGTON — Hockey teams from New Milford High School and Shepaug Valley High School met at The Frederick Gunn School’s rink Wednesday, Feb. 25.
The two sides proved to be evenly matched and ended the game in a 4-4 draw.
Both teams are co-op programs, including players from multiple schools. This occurs when a school lacks enough players to form its own team, so interested athletes team up with other school players for the love of the game.
New Milford’s hockey team contains two Housatonic Valley Regional High School players: Logan Miller and Melanie Rundall.
The game with the Shepaug started fast. New Milford’s Jonathan DeRoberts scored after only 30 seconds, which was followed minutes later by a goal from Joshua Shook.
Melanie Rundall pre-game. Lans Christensen
The 2-0 lead didn’t last long as Shepaug’s Jameson McTamney and captain Gunnar Ough scored.
The goal of the day came in the second period when Ough took the puck the length of the ice and scored a high-powered slap shot.
Back and forth, both teams played very hard and traded goals. The third period ended with a 4-4 tie.
An eight-minute sudden death overtime period was added, but neither side was able to find the back of the net.
The game ended officiallywith a score of 4-4.
The result moved New Milford’s season record to 4-12-3 and Shepaug stood at 10-7-2.
