| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Manchester Memorial | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Salem freshman Jake Pappalardo cut the deficit to one with his goal early in the third, but despite late pressure the No. 10 Blue Devils could not tie the game and fell to No. 2 Manchester Memorial 3-2 in the Division 1 quarterfinals.
"The kids really battled and did not give up," said Blue Devils coach Mark McGinn. "We had a breakaway that was robbed and a late barrage of shots. But their goalie was just great."
Papalardo, who entered the game with eight goals on the season, potted his first score in the second and chipped in the other minutes into the third.
"Jake really stepped up," said McGinn. "He plays on a line of freshmen who have been improving all season. Everyone stepped it up and we are finally back to playing Salem hockey.
Goals: S — Jake Pappalardo 2
Assists: S — Kyle Svenson, Jacob Burns, Connor Lyons
Saves: S — A.J. Soucy 25; MM — 17
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