Oratory kicked off its season with a 4-1 victory over West Orange at Essex County Codey Arena in West Orange, led by Tom Walden, who had a goal and an assist.

Oratory got on the board first with a goal in the opening period and led 2-1 at the end of the second.

Oratory put the game away with two more goals in the third period.

Will Mazzei scored for Oratory, while Hudson Saunders chipped in two assists.

Oratory goalie Tom LaFrance made 40 saves on 41 shots.

Andrew Ruffo scored for West Orange off assists from Lukas Ahmadi and Justin Anderton.

West Orange goalie Gabe Melendez made 22 saves on 26 shots.

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