Vargo’s 2 goals lead Colonia tri-op over E. Brunswick tri-op – Boys ice hockey recap

Brayden Vargo scored two goals to lead Colonia-Iselin Kennedy-Woodbridge to a 4-1 win over East Brunswick-Spotswood-South River in Colonia.

After a scoreless first period, Vargo got Colonia (2-0) on the board in the second period.

Gianna Stavola tied it for East Brunswick (1-1) on the power play early in the third period with assists from Marcello Ferrari and Cole Aly.

However, Colonia responded with three unanswered goals.

Vargo scored his second of the game and eventual game-winner, assisted by Justyn Losik, to make it 2-1.

Colin Hayes added another on a power play, assisted by Michael Douglas.

Patrik Kuzar sealed the win with an empty-net goal on an assist from Jakub Kuzar.

Christian Karas made 29 saves to earn the win for Woodbridge. Grady Januszkiewicz stopped 34 shots for East Brunswick.

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