Despite carrying play and outshooting the Purple Eagles 32-18, the Cadets had to overcome a 2-goal deficit to salvage a tie against the Eagles in non-league play. SJC got into penalty trouble and Gonzaga took full advantage of their chances. The Cadets were led by a two-goal effort from sophomore Jesse Horachek. Sophomore defenseman Tyler Rose scored a key goal to keep the Cadets within striking distance and junior Quinn Kennedy scored the clutch game-tying goal. Despite being disappointed with the tie, the Cadets were happy to have fought back and have the SJC Booster Club match the intensity of the always formidable Gonzaga fans.
Now, SJC looks to claim victory in the National Capital Hockey Tournament ("Purple Puck"). Last year, the Cadets were missing many key contributors, but this year SJC should have a full squad that could compete for the Purple Puck championship, which would be a first for the Cadets. Please come out and support SJC hockey. The tournament schedule is below: