The Gateway Jr. Vikings hockey team ended their regular season on Friday, March 16 with a win over Mansfield by the score of 8-2.

The boys have qualified for the playoffs. The first period consisted of two goals for each team ending it in a 2-2 tie. In the second period the Jr. Vikings scored five goals to take the lead and dominate the game.

Scoring for the Vikings was Nick Elicier with two goals, one assisted by Kyle Fidalgo and the other assisted by Stephen Toal and Kyle Fidalgo. Stephen Toal had yet another hat trick with assists from Tyler Gallus and Brian Holmes. Kyle Fidalgo and Matt St. John each had one unassisted goal. Connor Kelly was the final goal scorer with an assist from Stephen Toal. Chase Cunningham played solid in the net.

The Jr. Vikings finished the regular season with 12 wins, 8 losses, and 3 ties. Coach Howie Ladd and assistant coach Bill Kelly are looking forward to the playoffs, expecting to see their team in the finals.

The boys play next Sunday, March 25 at 5:10 pm at the Foxboro Sports Center, 10 East Belcher Road in Foxborough for the 1st round of the playoffs.