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03/01/2020 11:00 PMThe Old Saybrook-Morgan co-op ice hockey team took three defeats during the last week of the regular to put its record at 8-12 entering the playoffs.
On Feb. 24, the Yellowjackets took a 5-2 home loss versus Guilford at Patsy DiLungo Ice Rink. East Haven had 2-0 lead after the first period before allowing the Indians to score five unanswered goals. Juniors Dave Amatruda and Cory Benni were the Yellowjackets’ goal scorers in the game.
Two days later, the Yellowjackets lost a 2-1 contest against Branford at Northford Ice Pavilion. Branford scored first, but East Haven quickly tied the game on a goal by Benni. The Hornets netted the go-ahead goal at the 5:29 mark of the second period and went on to get the 2-1 victory.
Then on Feb. 29, East Haven took an 8-2 defeat to Sheehan in its regular-season finale at Choate Ice Rink.
With their record of 5-2 in divisional play, the Yellowjackets have earned the No. 4 seed in the SCC/SWC Division II State Tournament. East Haven is playing top-seeded Branford in semifinal game at Bennett Rink on Thursday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. With a victory, East Haven would face the winner of No. 2 seed Hand and No. 3 North Haven in the championship game at Bennett Rink at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.
Following the conference tourney, East Haven will compete in the Division II State Tournament beginning with first-round action on Monday, March 9.
—Dan Fappiano