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Shutout Win Advances TR Hockey in Handchen Cup

Quarterfinal win in photos

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Captain Brady Verdon (left) celebrates teammate John Schmitt's goal- on which he assisted- that put his team up 2-0 on Middletown South yesterday at Winding River Skating Center. Photo by Allison Goodwin.

Feb. 6, 2025- Toms River Hockey entered the Handchen Cup postseason tournament on a rare two-game skid, but they left little doubt that they deserved their well-earned no. 2 seed, beating Middletown South in the quarterfinal round, 5-0.

Nate Danyo scored a pair of goals and assisted on another, and David Gawalis was — according to NJ.com's recap of the game — "perfect between the pipes," stopping all 28 shots he faced.

TR Hockey advances to face Howell-Matawan in a semifinal matchup Feb. 10. Photos below from yesterday's big win are courtesy of Allison Goodwin.

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TR fans were out in full force.
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Senior forward Nico Giannetti checks a Middletown South player into the boards.
Nate Danyo awaits the puck drop on the faceoff

Nate Danyo awaits the puck drop on the faceoff.
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Gawalis minds the net as his teammates swarm on defense.
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Senior forward Matt Butch
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Liam Magovern handles the puck.
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It's all smiles as TR Hockey advances to the semifinals.