Success breeds success on the ice

Coaches' wives Sandy Moore, left, and Michelle Gorra share the experience as Dan Moore's New Milford High Schol ice hockey team plays Mike Gorra's Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug co-op squad, Jan. 4, 2013 at South Kent School. Photo: Norm Cummings

Mike Galinski (9) of the Spartans and Jack Laucius of the Green Wave duel for the puck as avid fans look on during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

Travis Fitch of the Spartans flicks a pass to a teammate during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

Lorenzo Stellato of the Green Wave glides up the ice during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

The Green Wave's Jack Laucius slides a pass across ice during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

A hip check from the Green Wave's Blaine McMahon (7) momentarily takes the Spartans' Sam Joanes out of the play during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

Lorenzo Stellato of the Green Wave fires a shot on goal as Spartan netminder Anthony Graziani does his best to get the angle during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

Ryan Gannon of the Spartans leads a rush against the Green Wave defense during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

A Spartan skater does his best to slow the pace of the Green Wave's Tommy Barkal during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

The Green Wave's Jack Laucius manages to retain puck possession in spite of pressure from the Spartans' Andrew Loya during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

Blaine McMahon (7) of the Green Wave and Clayton Ambler of the Spartans match strides during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

On-ice action sometimes literally meant on the ice action during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

Mike Galinski of the Spartans momentarily finds open ice during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

Ryan Kelly (6) of the Green Wave congratulates teammate Lorenzo Stellato after his goal during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

An aggressive move to the net by a Spartan skater is stopped by the Green Wave's Nick Capriglione, who proved flawless in goal during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013. Also deffending for the NMHS skaters are Noelle Capriglione (11) and Jameson Steinhardt (18). Photo: Norm Cummings

The Spartans' Aleksy Warner manages to get a step on Mason Butts of the Green Wave during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

Lorenzo Stelllato (22) of the Green Wave plans his next move as the Spartans' Greg Valentine rushes in to challenge him for the puck during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

Creature comforts aren't a high priority for loyal fans who attend New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

It was purely inadvertent contact, but it surely looks for a second like the Green Wave's Harrison O'Connell could be whistled for a cross check on an official during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

Jack Laucius of the Green Wave whips a pass to a temamate during New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings

Goaltenders Anthony Graziani, left, of the Spartans and Nick Capriglione of the Green Wave acknowledge their mutual respect after New Milford High School ice hockey's 7-0 victory over Shepaug Valley/Litchfield/Nonnewaug at South Kent School, Jan. 4, 2013 Photo: Norm Cummings