BRIGHTON – There was no shortage of intensity between the Catholic Memorial and Pope Francis boys hockey teams Saturday night in their first meeting since the Knights edged the Cardinals in the Div. 1 state semifinals last year.

Not even overtime could determine a winner.

The two battled to a 2-2 tie at Warrior Ice Arena in an early matchup between perennial Div. 1 heavyweights, with Catholic Memorial (1-0-1) needing a two-goal rally to force overtime despite a heavy advantage in shots on goal.

Cardinals (1-0-1) goalie George Ramsey (36 saves) played tremendous to hold a lead heading into the third period, but the Knights took advantage of a power play early in the frame to eventually earn the tie.

Overall, it was a good result for Catholic Memorial early on in its Div. 1 state title d

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