Hockey / MIHL Teams Claim 6 Regional Titles

MIHL Teams Claim 6 Regional Titles

Date:  Source: Michigan Interscholastic Hockey League old

Six teams from the MIHL advanced in the MIHL state tournament after clinching Regional Championships.

In Division I, Catholic Central defeated MIHL rival Orchard Lake St. Mary’s 5 – 2.  St. Mary’s eliminated MIHL member Brother Rice 4 - 3 in the earlier round of Regional play.  Catholic Central advances to the QuarterFinal round against Plymouth at Yost Arena on Wednesday.

Also in Division I, U of D Jesuit skated past Troy 7 – 0 .  Seniors Tommy Apap and Lorenzo Bongiovanni each had 1 goal and 2 assists in the winning effort.  The Cubs will face Lake Orion in the QuarterFinal round on Wednesday at the St. Clair Shores Arena.

 

2014 Division 1 Boys Ice Hockey Tournament Bracket

 

In Division II, it took Trenton two overtime periods to defeat defending Division II Champion Livonia Stevenson 3 - 2.  Senior Mitchell Galea scored at 5:29 of the 2nd OT to clinch the victory for Trenton.  Previously, Trenton defeated MIHL member Wyandotte 6 – 0.  Trenton will face Ann Arbor Pioneer on Tuesday at Yost Arena in the QuarterFinal round.

Port Huron Northern downed Essexville Garber 3 – 1.  Junior Brendan Shagena led the Huskies with 1 goal and 1 assist and Joey Zappa scored the game winner.  The Huskies advance to the QuarterFinak round to face MIHL member DeLaSalle  on Tuesday at the Macomb Arena. DeLaSalle nipped Romeo 3 – 2 in their Regional final championship game.

 

2014 Division 2 Boys Ice Hockey Tournament Bracket

 

In Division III action, Cranbrook kept its championship hopes alive with a 3 – 0 win over rival University Liggett.  Junior Austin Alger led the Cranes with 2  and 1 assist while senior Christopher Brown added 1 goal and 2 assists.  Cranbrook will face Farmington in the QuarterFinal round on Wednesday.

 

2014 Division 3 Boys Ice Hockey Tournament Bracket