State ice hockey tournament

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Marcus Derrico looks down as he gets set for the puck drop during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 27, 2026.

A Long Beach skater carries the puck up ice during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 27, 2026.

A Long Beach skater takes a shot on goal during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 27, 2026.

Jourdan Luskoff speaks with his teammates on the Bellmore-Merrick boys ice hockey team between periods of their pool play match against St. Francis during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Chase Goldman of Bellmore-Merrick fires a shot during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Anthonymax Vitale and Jourdan Luskoff celebrate a goal scored by Vitale against St. Francis during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Evan Lenz of Bellmore-Merrick shoots the puck past a St. Francis defender during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Bellmore-Merrick’s Anthony Max Vitale skates down the ice with the puck during the state boys ice hockey tournament against St. Anthony’s at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Bellmore-Merrick’s Jordan Liskoff looks toward the net during the state boys ice hockey tournament against St. Anthony’s at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Bellmore-Merrick’s Jordan Liskoff points toward the camera after a victory over St. Anthony’s during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Bellmore-Merrick’s Anthony Max Vitale controls the puck during the state boys ice hockey tournament against St. Anthony’s at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Bellmore-Merrick’s Ryan Felsberg skates with the puck during the state boys ice hockey tournament against St. Anthony’s at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

St. Anthony’s Zack Sirel carries the puck with a Bellmore-Merrick defender trailing behind him during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Bellmore-Merrick’s Jordan Liskoff skates toward goalie Henry Lagalia after a victory over St. Anthony’s during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

St. Anthony’s Zack Sirel skates with the puck as a Bellmore-Merrick defender pressures him during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Bellmore-Merrick players gather together on the ice in celebration after a victory over St. Anthony’s during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Bellmore-Merrick’s Jordan Liskoff embraces goalie Henry Lagalia following a victory over St. Anthony’s during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

St. Anthony’s Charles Krikau skates up ice with the puck against Bellmore-Merrick during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Bellmore-Merrick’s Anthony Max Vitale skates down the ice with the puck during the state boys ice hockey tournament against St. Anthony’s at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge players celebrate together after a 3-2 victory over Long Beach during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Luke Anderson throws his hands in the air after scoring the go-ahead goal in a victory over Long Beach during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Marcus Derrico carries the puck up ice against Long Beach during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge goalie Jacob Cardonna watches as Long Beach skaters advance up ice during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Brandon Reidy prepares to shoot with the puck against Long Beach during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Brandon Reidy attempts to push past a Long Beach defender during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Robert Auerbach skates back into position against Long Beach during the state boys ice hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.

Patrick Braglia, head coach of the Bellmore-Merrick hockey team, speaks with his players on the bench during their pool play match against St. Francis during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Henry Lagalia prepares for a shot from a St. Francis player as his Bellmore-Merrick teammate Evan Lenz blocks the puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Evan Lenz of Bellmore-Merrick controls the puck in the offensive zone during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Anthonymax Vitale of Bellmore-Merrickk celebrates his goal against St. Fracis during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Jourdan Luskoff of Bellmore-Merrick advances the puck against St. Francis during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Harrison Nawrocki of Bellmore-Merrick waits for the final seconds of their pool play win against St. Francis before celebrating with his team on the ice during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Noah Carrasquillo battles a St. Francis player to clear the puck from Bellmore-Merrick’s defensive zone during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

A Long Beach skater battles for control of the puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

A Long Beach skater fires a shot on goal during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Long Beach’s Luke Pichichero (No. 26) during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

A Long Beach skater carries the puck up ice during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Long Beach players gather together on the ice to begin the second period during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Long Beach’s Cody Pichichero skates up ice with the puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Long Beach goalie Justin Mele stands in net during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

A Long Beach skater looks toward a teammate during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

A Long Beach skater controls the puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

A Long Beach skater surveys the ice while looking for an open teammate during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Marcus Derrico prepares for the puck drop during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Brett Spiers controls the puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Brett Spiers fires a shot on goal during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Marcus Derrico skates with the puck as an upstate defender pressures him along his side during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Jake Ryan swings at the puck as his stick makes contact with an opponent’s stick during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Liam McNamara skates with the puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s John Avlontis skates with the puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s John Avlontis controls the puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Liam McNamara advances with the puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Smithtown/Hauppauge’s Liam McNamara takes a shot on goal during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Dean Falcone of Smithtown/Hauppauge positions himself for the puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Marcus Derrico carries the puck up ice for Smithtown/Hauppauge during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Liam McNamara of Smithtown/Hauppauge during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Brett Spiers of Smithtown/Hauppauge during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Robert Auerback passes the puck to a Smithtown/Hauppauge teammate in the offensive zone during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Brayden Beltrani of Smithtown/Hauppauge Bulls during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Luke Anderson of Smithtown/Hauppauge during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Benjamin Caraher waits to take the ice for the St. Anthony’s Friars before their matchup against the Saugerties Mustangs at SUNY Broome Ice Center on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

Cristian Buttacavoli of the St. Anthony’s Friars carries the puck into the offensive zone against the Saugerties Mustangs during state tournament play at SUNY Broome Ice Center on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

Peter Kelly of the St. Anthony’s Friars races toward a deflected puck during the state tournament at SUNY Broome Ice Center on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

Dominic Tartaglia of the St. Anthony’s Friars passes the puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Daniel Smith of the St. Anthony’s Friars follows through on a shot during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Thomas Azzariti of the St. Anthony’s Friars carries the puck into the offensive zone during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Anthony Cutalo of the St. Anthony’s Friars lunges for a loose puck during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Anthony Sorrentino of the St. Anthony’s Friars sends a backhand pass along the boards during the state boys hockey tournament at SUNY-Broome Community College on Feb. 28, 2026.

Anthony Sorrentino of the St. Anthony’s Friars searches for a passing lane against the Saugerties Mustangs during USA Hockey state tournament play at SUNY Broome Ice Center on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.