Passaic Tech blanks Ramapo – Big North Silver Cup, quarters – Boys ice hockey recap

Third-seeded Passaic Tech secured a 2-0 victory over sixth-seeded Ramsey in the quarterfinal round of the Big North Silver Cup at the Ice Vault in Wayne

Nick Stillianessis stopped all 24 shots he faced to record the shutout for Passaic Tech (8-12-1). This is the first shutout of the season for Passaic Tech.

Sebastian Rusin led the offensive effort for Passaic Tech, with a goal and an assist.

Zach Soder scored the go-ahead goal at 12:54 of the second period, assisted by Rusin and Kaden Avella, to break the scoreless tie.

Ramsey (6-14) outshot Passaic Tech 24-19. Goalie Matthew Cook made 18 saves for Ramsey.

Passaic Tech will face Paramus in the semifinal round on Wednesday. Paramus toppled Paramus Catholic 6-1 in its quarterfinal round matchup.

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