Boys Hockey
New Canaan scored four goals in the final 10 minutes to secure a 4-2 victory over Darien in a closely contested rivalry game at the Darien Ice Rink. Junior forward Rogan Lowe led the Rams with a hat trick, helping the team maintain their unbeaten record at 8-0 overall and 4-0 in FCIAC play.
Darien opened the scoring early in the second period when James Troy capitalized on a rebound. The Blue Wave held their 1-0 lead until New Canaan’s power play ignited in the third period. Lowe tied the game with 9:52 remaining, assisted by Brayden Robie and Bauer Gammill.
Darien briefly regained the lead when Jack Marisca scored off a rebound, with assists credited to Alexander Rentz and Troy. New Canaan responded quickly, leveling the score once more with a power-play goal by sophomore Jack Thompson, assisted by Bryce Lyden and Robie.
A defensive lapse by Darien proved decisive as Lowe intercepted a turnover in front of the net and scored, putting the Rams ahead with just over three minutes left. He added an empty-net goal in the final minute to secure the win.
New Canaan’s disciplined play and offensive persistence in the final period highlighted their strength as contenders. Darien, now 5-2 overall and 2-1 in conference play, showed resilience but fell short in key moments. Both teams remain strong competitors with potential for further matchups later in the season.
Boys Basketball
New Canaan fell to 4-3 after a hard-fought 66-58 loss to Fairfield Warde in an intense FCIAC boys basketball game. The Rams, known for their physicality and defensive strength, showcased their resilience against the Mustangs, who improved to 7-1.
Trailing 18-8 early, New Canaan turned the momentum late in the first half with a 16-5 run. Blue Vertin led the charge, hitting four three-pointers on his way to a 16-point performance. The Rams’ defensive adjustments, led by Simon Tchakarov and Sai Akavaramu, helped neutralize Warde’s early dominance, giving New Canaan a 36-34 lead at halftime.
The second half saw New Canaan struggle offensively against Warde’s shift to man-to-man defense. After the Mustangs opened the third quarter with a 7-0 run, the Rams were held to just seven points in the period. Tchakarov’s physical presence and contributions on defense kept the game competitive, but New Canaan couldn’t regain control.
The Rams rallied late in the fourth quarter, narrowing the deficit to four points, but were unable to complete the comeback. Despite the loss, New Canaan continues to demonstrate its competitiveness, having played close games against strong teams like Staples and Ludlowe earlier in the season.
New Canaan will look to rebound as they prepare for upcoming matchups, aiming to refine their offensive consistency while maintaining their defensive intensity, which has kept them competitive throughout the season.
Girls Hockey
The girls hockey team is on a winning streak as of January 15, with a season record of 9-1-0 so far.
