The Crusaders Hockey team started the new year by picking up a pair of Monsignor Martin Athletic Association wins to close out Christmas break before heading to the North Country this upcoming weekend. 

On Friday, the Crusaders took down St. Francis by a score of 5-2. 

The First Star of the game was Trent Yoder '27 of Grand Island, the Second Star was Sean Whelehan '27 of North Tonawanda, and the Third Star was Will LaCivita '26 of Amherst.

Sean Whelehan scored twice, with David Barczak '26 of Orchard Park, Israel Thomann '27 of Clarence, and Carter Bridge '27 of North Tonawanda each scoring once. 

The Crusaders followed it up with a 6-2 win over St. Mary's on Saturday. 

The First Star of the game was Carter Butcher '28 of North Tonawanda, the Second Star was Jacob Wiest '27 of Orchard Park, and the Third Star was Nick Scime '26 of Amherst.

Carter Butcher scored twice, Luke Boryszak '26 of Orchard Park, Max Spencer '28 of Amherst, Carter Bridge, and Nick Scime each scored once. 

Next up, the Crusaders travel to northern New York for the Mark Tyo Tournament in Massena, where CHS will face off against Canton Friday at 5:45 p.m. and Massena Saturday at 3:40 p.m. at Massena Arena.