As we begin to take stock of all we are thankful for, the JEC JV Thunder Hockey team went on the road to play the defending MYHSAL JV champions, the SAR sting, and while there were still 3 days till thanksgiving itself, the JV thunder found plenty to be thankful for.

In what could be seen as the first big test of the season, the JV Thunder never trailed in the game. Opening the scoring early was All Star Sophomore  Elisha Schmutter, and while SAR managed to tie it up a few minutes later, it was Sophomore surprise Shmuel Weinberger who managed to score again for the JV Thunder giving them a lead which they would carry into the second period.

The second period brought a tight defensive game that showcased outstanding, and timely, goaltending by Sophomore Alec Seidman, which, when paired with solid puck movement, and the strong  defense play of  Sophomore tandem  Netanel Kramer and Yitzy Hershkowitz, allowed the JV thunder to kill off a SAR power play, and keep the score close. Perhaps the only defensive flaw of the period, occurred midway through the period, when SAR managed to score from the point tying the game at 2.  

With the score tied after two, it was clear that the final 12 minutes would decide the game and the JV thunder wasted little time taking back the previously squandered lead. With 3 more goals by Elisha Schmutter, including a last minute penalty shot goal, and a late period tally by Freshman Sammy Simcha, the JV thunder managed to close the game out with authority. Honorable mention should be given to Sophomore Aryeh Marcus who together with all-around solid play, picked up 3 timely helpers.