Conard Climbs to Top of CCC South with Shutout of Rocky Hill
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Conard players celebrate their win. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
The Conard boys hockey team defeated the Rocky Hill Co-op 3-0 Wednesday night in West Hartford in their last home game of the regular season.
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Locked in and leaning over the boards, the Red Wolves bench watches every second unfold.. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
By Savannah Cote. Photos by Scott Sulkazi
Conard boys hockey (12-7-0) moved into first place in the CCC South with a commanding 3-0 win over the Rocky Hill Terriers Co-op (15-3-1), powered by a complete team effort and a flawless night in net from Chase Emery.
The Red Wolves wasted no time setting the tone. Just 13 seconds into the opening period, Gavin Mangini struck off a setup from Dylan Smith, instantly energizing the bench and giving Conard a 1-0 edge before many fans had even settled into their seats.
Conard and Terriers player trying to find the puck. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
Despite steady pressure throughout the first period and into the second, that lone goal stood for much of the game. Conard maintained possession, controlled the neutral zone, and relied on Emery’s steady presence between the pipes to keep the Terriers off the board. Emery finished with 23 saves, turning away every challenge to preserve the shutout.
Dylan Smith is trying to get an offensive drive going. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
The insurance marker finally came late in the second period. With 3:28 remaining, Torin McGoldrick capitalized on a power play opportunity, burying an unassisted goal to extend the lead to 2-0.
Clinging to that advantage deep into the third, Conard continued to play structured, disciplined hockey. Bradan Gainey provided the dagger, ripping home another unassisted goal to seal the 3-0 victory and secure sole possession of the top spot in the CCC South.
Bradan Gainey is trying to find an opening. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
With timely scoring, strong special teams execution, and elite goaltending, Conard delivered a statement win at exactly the right time in the season.
Conard has won nine of its last 10 games and now has had twho shutouts in a row. The Red Wolves will close out the regular season against Glastonbury (6-13) on Saturday afternoon at Trinity College before moving on to postseason play.
Dylan Smith is retrieving the puck in front of goalie Chase Emery. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
Conard and the Terriers are fighting for possession. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
Andrew Nigro is fighting a Terriers player for possession. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
Conard players celebrate a goal. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
Conard players are looking at the scoreboard. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
Torin McGoldrick is attempting to score. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
Ken Roche is attempting to score. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
Andrew Nigro is fighting a Terriers player for possession. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
Conard players celebrate a goal. Conard vs. Rocky Hill boys hockey. Feb. 25, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi
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