Jake McCloud posted a hat-trick with an assist as well to lead Morris Knolls, No. 20 in NJ.com’s Top 20, as it defeated Morristown-Beard 8-1 at the Twin Oaks Ice Rink in Morristown.
Morris Knolls (10-4-4) jumped out to an early 4-0 lead at the end of the first period and held a 6-0 after the second period after adding two more goals. It outshot Morristown-Beard 44-22 in the game, also converting on one out of three power-play chances.
Jack Martinez also had two goals and an assist with Michael Simone scoring two goals as well. Luke Dickerson had a goal to go along with four assists with Dylan Williams, Brandon Strunck and Ryan Manz tallying an assist each. Aidan Marvin had 21 saves.
Evan Jones scored the only goal for Morristown-Beard (8-11) with Brendan Tartaglione and Jack Scordley assisting. Julian Melendez posted 36 saves in goal.
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