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Parsippany Hockey Has Tough Time vs. Madison

Varsalone scores Red Hawks' lone goal in loss.

The  ice hockey team struggled against Madison in a game played at the Mennen Arena Thursday evening, scoring only one goal in the third period and falling, 8-1.

1st 2nd 3rd FINAL Parsippany (3-5) 0 0 1 1 Madison (5-3) 4 1 3 8

IN SHORT

Parsippany was unable to keep up with the high-octane offense of the Dodgers. Madison's Erik Andersson proved to be a one-man wrecking crew, scoring five goals and adding two assists in the game. 

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The Red Hawks were unable to generate any scoring on numerous second period power plays that included one nearly two-minute, two-man advantage.  Goalie Andres Giraldo had 25 saves on 33 shots on goal. The lone Red Hawk goal came from Bryan Varsalone, assisted by Dakota Duarte.

RED HAWK OF THE GAME

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Kyle McDermott - McDermott was tough on defense. "Kyle was throwing a body on Madison. He was playing real tough tonight." - Parsippany coach Jared Wohl

COACHES TAKE

"These are games you have to build on. There is only so much you can do and you have to look at what's ahead. I just want to get these guys ready for Parsippany Hills." - Parsippany coach Jared Wohl

Up Next - Parsippany Hills at Mennen Arena on Tuesday, 12:15 p.m.

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