The Hawks and Patriots shared the center circle as one for a pregame moment of silence, reflecting on the Feb. 16 incident that left three dead and three critically wounded.
Hendricken eventually won 2-1, a thriller fueled by a common purpose. Goalie Michael Bessette made 38 saves, while defenseman Ethan Sykora added tape to his stick to raise awareness for the Shoulder Check program, emphasizing that mental health support is vital to prevent such tragedies.