New Trier Hockey Club

New Trier Green battled St. Rita to the wire on Saturday afternoon at the Edge Ice Arena but fell short by a 3-2 score.

Green started the scoring with a Bobby Acri power play goal as New Trier carried the play through much of the first period.  St. Rita struck for two goals late in the first period - the second with 8 seconds remaining - for a 2-1 lead after one, but Acri scored his second of the game midway through the second period to forge a 2-2 tie.  Late in the second period St. Rita scored the eventual game winner on a perfectly executed 2-on-1 for a 3-2 lead at intermission.

New Trier carried the play for much of the third period but was unable to find the equalizer as St. Rita was able to hold on for the 3-2 victory to advance to the state championship game.  Joe Talbot played his usual strong game in goal for Green, which held a slight advantage in shots on goal.  Congratulations to Green's 16 seniors on their superb New Trier hockey careers, and to the entire team and coaching staff on an excellent season, which included 32 victories, the HIT championship and a berth in the state semifinals.