MASSENA — Kevin Kurz's goal at 6:04 of the third period snapped a 1-all tie and gave the Chiefs a 2-1 victory in the consolation game of the Massena Hockey Tournament Saturday.
It was the first win of the season for Saranac (1-4 overall).
Ben Polhemus put the Chiefs ahead at 7:43 of the first period when he knocked in a rebound from in front. Kevin Kurz and Jake Martindale got the assists.
Clarkstown North, however, tied it shortly after, at 9:29, when Sam Fratello tallied a short-handed goal when he picked off a pass at the blue line and went in on a breakaway.
Alex Sarazen and Steve Miller assisted on Kurz's game-winning goal. Sarazen took a shot from the side wall and Kurz, who was coming in through the slot, deflected it into the net.
Dustin Plumadore posted 24 saves in net for the Chiefs, who were outshot by a 25-17 margin.
"I'm very, very proud of the kids," said Saranac coach Trevor Cameron. "We've worked hard to execute our systems and we've done a good job so early in the season.
"Some of the kids stepped up today because of injuries. Dustin has a terrific game in goal and made some big saves. Defenseman Matt Drollette was chosen to the all-tournament team."
Saranac 2, Clarkstown North 1
Clarkstown North 1 0 0 — 1
Saranac 1 0 1 — 2
First period- 1, Sar, Polhemus ppg (K. Kurz, Martindale), 7:43. 2, CN, Fratello shg, 9:29.
Third period- 3, Sar, K. Kurz (Sarazen, Miller), 6:04.
Shots: Clarkstown North 25, Saranac 17.
Saves: Stockman, CN, 15, Plumadore, Sar, 24.
Guilderland 2
Lake Placid 1
LAKE PLACID — Josh Evans' goal midway through the second period broke a 1-all tie and gave Guilderland its non-league win over the Blue Bombers.
Ryan Ghizzoni put the visitors ahead at 11:35 of the first period and Dylan Cassidy tied it for Lake Placid at 1:14 of the second stanza, with Eddie Kane assisting.
Ghizzoni then assisted on Evans' game-winner at the 7:50 mark of the second.
The Blue Bombers (2-1 overall) held a 28-20 shot advantage, with Mike Alsante making 27 saves for Guilderland and Brady Hayes 18 stops for Lake Placid.
"We did a nice job competing today," said Lake Placid coach Keith Clark. "We created more and more scoring chances as the game went on, including the third when we held a 10-4 shot advantage.
"We played hard in the third and I was pleased. We just couldn't get a goal to tie it. Their goalie made some good saves."
Guilderland 2, Lake Placid 1
Guilderland 1 1 0 — 2
Lake Placid 0 1 0 — 1
First period- 1, G, Ghizzoni, 11:35.
Second period- 2, LP, Cassidy (E. Kane), 1:14. 3, G, Evans (Ghizzoni), 7:50.
Shots: Lake Placid 28, Guilderland 20.
Saves: Hayes, LP, 18. Alsante, G, 27.
