“The Wolfpack has tried and tried all night but Del Vecchio wants none of it and holds out for his first career shutout with 45 saves. Part man, part machine, the rookie goalie looked like an all-star and his star is shining brightest in West Kendall tonight” – Dan Berry

This was a special moment for me because it was my first career shutout as a rookie goalie. But more importantly, I saved shot after shot in what felt like an interminable barrage headed my way. There wasn’t a highlight reel save off the tip of my glove or stick but an accumulation of good saves that left the Wolfpack frustrated as they threw everything at me, including the kitchen sink. It was from that game onwards that teams took serious note of the Platoon for the rest of the season as we showed that our glaring weakness was in fact well covered. Listening to Dan Berry say these words whilst rewatching the highlights of the game still brings chills and excitement down my spine.

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