Hall defeated Newington 6-4 at Veterans Memorial Rink in West Hartford on Wednesday night.

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Charlie Ganey on offense. Hall vs. Newington boys hockey. Jan. 21, 2026. Photo credit: Savannah Cote

By Savannah Cote. Photos by Savannah Cote and Scott Sulkazi

The Hall Titans earned a 6-4 victory over Newington Co-Op on Wednesday night at Veterans Memorial Ice Rink, using timely scoring and late insurance goals to secure the win in a back-and-forth matchup.

Hall opened the scoring at 13:15 of the first period when Charlie Ganey struck it in, assisted by Connor McHugh, setting the tone early. Newington answered at 8:57, with a goal scored by Jack Guilmartin tying the game and keeping pressure on through the remainder of the opening frame.

Titans are celebrating a goal. Hall vs. Newington boys hockey. Jan. 21, 2026. Photo credit: Savannah Cote

The Titans took control in the second period, scoring twice in a span of less than two minutes. Hall struck at 10:51 with a goal scored by McHugh, assisted by Benjamin Putnam, then added another goal at 9:05 to build momentum and extend the lead scored by Charles DeBassio. Newington responded late in the period with a goal scored by Alex Masi at 2:22, cutting into the deficit and keeping the game within reach heading into the third.

Hall widened the gap early in the third period with goals at 8:42 from McHugh, assisted by DeBassio, and 6:56 from Ganey, assisted by McHugh and Putnam, creating separation.

Titans are celebrating a goal. Hall vs. Newington boys hockey. Jan. 21, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi

Newington countered at 6:16 from Billy Ryan, but Hall answered once more at 3:58 with a goal from DeBassio to reestablish control. Newington added a late goal at 1:09 from Jimmy Slavin, but the Titans closed out the game to secure the 6-4 final.

Goaltender Matthew Bonner anchored Hall defensively, finishing with 20 saves, while the Titans’ defense delivered key breakups throughout the night to limit second-chance opportunities.

Matthew Bonner is making a save. Hall vs. Newington boys hockey. Jan. 21, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi

Hall’s ability to capitalize in key moments and respond quickly to Newington pushes proved decisive in a high-scoring, physical contest.

The 5-1-2 Titans have a long stretch of home games ahead, starting with E.O. Smith/Tolland on Saturday afternoon and the Terriers on Monday.

Hall strategizing. Hall vs. Newington boys hockey. Jan. 21, 2026. Photo credit: Savannah Cote

Charlie Ganey is celebrating a goal. Hall vs. Newington boys hockey. Jan. 21, 2026. Photo credit: Savannah Cote

Titans bench looking on. Hall vs. Newington boys hockey. Jan. 21, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi

Matthew Bonner on alert. Hall vs. Newington boys hockey. Jan. 21, 2026. Photo credit: Scott Sulkazi

Titans bench watches the action. Hall vs. Newington boys hockey. Jan. 21, 2026. Photo credit: Savannah Cote

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