LW JV2 Season Ends in Semifinal Loss to BGHW Stampede

LW JV2 Season Ends in Semifinal Loss to BGHW Stampede

In a highly anticipated semifinal matchup of the North Central League, #4 LW faced off against the #2 BGHW Stampede, but ultimately fell short with a final score of 4-2. 

Ben Cygan wasted no time putting LW on the board first, scoring a power-play goal at 7:49 in the first period, with an assist from Brandon Plahm. However, momentum shifted as the Stampeded responded with three unanswered goals, leaving LW trailing 3-1 as they entered the third period.

Cygan showcased his skills once again, netting a second power-play goal at 12:08 into the third period, thanks to assists from Gavin D’Asto and Plahm. Despite this effort to close the gap, BGHW sealed their victory with an additional goal, ending the contest at 4-2 and advancing to the championship game.

With this loss, the LW JV2’s 2024-2025 season comes to a close. The team finished with a respectable overall record of 20-17-7 and outscored their opponents by a margin of 144-130. Additionally, they achieved a commendable second-place finish in the South Bend Irish Cup during the Martin Luther King Weekend.

The LW JV2 players and coaching staff reflected on the season  and are already looking forward to building on their successes in the upcoming year.