1/18--The Preview

Wall Crimson Knights (11-1-1) at Howell Rebels (8-2-4)
Meet the Opponent: Coming off the heartbreaking Dowd Cup Championship Game loss against Howell, the Knights have come out firing in 2009-2010. With just one loss to Middletown South (who is currently ranked #19 in the state overall), Wall stands at 11-1-1, 23 points, a record that has them in first place by four points in the Shore 'B'.
Wall Crimson Knights X-Factor: 'Vinnie Stagliano'. Stagliano has been one of the premier scorers for the Knights this season for an offense that has been almost unbeatable (6.19 goals per game). Wall scored seven goals in that Dowd Cup game last February and Stagliano will have to lead the charge on Tuesday from them to repeat that in an effort to out-score Howell.
Howell Rebels X-Factor: 'Zack Peras'. in the championship game last year, Peras was pulled halfway through the second period after giving up five goals to the Knights. Coming back strongly this year, he needs to prove to Howell, Wall, and himself that he has the ability to play well enough in a big game to get the win.
The Outcome: Howell defeats Wall 5-4. In a game that is a little more controlled than the Dowd Cup Championship game, the Rebels will win in a back-and-forth game, with a late goal from Ramos finishing off the Knights.