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VIDEO: Warriors Move on to Semifinals of Blackhawk Cup
Marc Pagano and Sam Rogers scored two goals each to propel Deerfield past Carmel in the quarterfinals of the AHAI Blackhawk Cup.
The Deerfield hockey team is picking the perfect time to play its best hockey.
After going 10-18-3 in the regular season, the Warriors are now 7-0-1 in post season play after topping Carmel 7-4 Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Blackhawk Cup State Tournament (White Varsity Division).
"You always hope a team's going to peak at the right time and that's what they've done," Deerfield Head Coach Chuck Rinaldo said. "They've always had it in them. They've always had the opportunity to play well and win the big games. It's just a matter of doing at the right time."
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Marc Pagano and Sam Rogers led the way for the Warriors, each scoring two goals. Henri Beaudoin also had a goal and two assists, while John Kerstein chipped in a goal and assist. Mike Wiggemansen also scored for .
In the loss, Carmel had goals from Donald Hull, Matthew Abel, Joseph Salvi, and Andrew Stolzer.
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The Warriors won their first game in the state tournament. They're also 6-0-1 in the Metro North (Founders Cup) Conference tournament. They will take on Loyola for the conference title this Sunday. Deerfield also moves on to the Blackhawk Cup (White Varsity Division) semifinals to play Oak Park-River Forest next Sunday.
For a complete recap of the Warriors win over Carmel, click on the video link above.
