1/12--The Recap

Final Score: Brick Township Dragons (8-1-2) 4, Howell Rebels (7-2-4)
Brick Dragons Team Analysis: Following a game where Brick accepted a 6-1 beatdown from the Brick Memorial Mustangs, the Dragons came out with a purpose against Howell. Brick Township scored early, and after a powerplay goal mid-way through the second period, they had the game in hand. Due to great goaltending, the Dragons coasted through the final period and took it easily, 4-1.
Howell Rebels Team Analysis: For Howell, things could not get worse on Tuesday evening. In a game where many speculated the playoff-bound Rebels would rebound well after a modest tie against freehold Township in the divisional championship, Howell simply did not show up. They were outplayed and outhustled in every phase of the hockey game, and deserved every bit of the 4-1 loss from the Dragons. The usual lively Howell crowd seemed humbled and disappointed as many left the game after two periods, a sight that is very rare in Howell. Billy Acquaviva scored the lone Rebels goal on a rebound off a shot from Ramos.
What's Next: On Thursday, the road doesn't get easier for Howell, who will travel to Toms River to face-off against the 9-0-1 Toms River South Indians. If Howell loses, they can be in a tailspin heading into postseason hockey--a road they do not want to go down.