West Essex-Caldwell defeated MoHoHa 5-3 in the Essex Holiday Tournament at Essex County Codey Arena in West Orange.
Cale White led the way for West Essex (4-3) with two goals and an assist. White scored on the power play in the third period to put West Essex up 4-2 and added an even-strength goal later in the period to seal the victory.
After a scoreless first period, West Essex jumped out to a 2-0 lead on goals by Joe Weber and Luca Ortizzo. MoHoHa (4-5) battled back to tie it up at two heading into the third, thanks to Landolfi’s first two goals.
West Essex took control in the third period with power play goals by Silas Levy and White to go up 4-2. Landolfi completed his hat trick to bring MoHoHa within one, but White’s second goal of the game put it out of reach.
Dario Gallucci made 18 saves on 21 shots to earn the win in net for West Essex.
Merrick Ferriera stopped 35 of 40 shots for Mount Olive.
West Essex outshot Mount Olive 40-21.
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