Three Islip Middle School eighth graders – Liam Becker, Landon Musumeci and Laytin Veith – proved to be key components of the East Islip Chiefs freshman ice hockey team. In an electrifying semifinal game against Smithtown-Hauppauge on March 13, East Islip came back from a 2-4 deficit to score four unanswered goals to secure the victory. Veith scored the game-winning goal with an assist from Becker, while Musumeci continued to be a major contributor as one of the team’s leading goal scorers. The Chiefs then moved on to the championship round against the Sachem Warriors, losing 8-4 and 6-5 in two hard-fought games on March 15 and 16 at The Rinx in Hauppauge.

Date Added: 3/21/2024