Article: Mount Carmel downs Loyola for title in OT

Goalie Chris Ruzas stopped 38 shots to carry Mount Carmel for three periods and Mario Dicaro scored the game-winning goal in overtime to defeat Loyola 2-1 for the Amateur Hockey Association of Illinois Class AAA state championship Sunday before a crowd of 5,147 at the Stadium.

Ruzas (2.10 goals-against average) was named MVP for his performance that included two saves in the slot at the end of regulation. The victory gave six-time Catholic League champion Mount Carmel (33-6-1) its fifth title since 1979 and fourth in five years.

Metro League champion Loyola (34-10-5) outskated and outshot Mount Carmel 39-18 and goalie Brian Meehan was impressive.

Loyola, which beat Mount Carmel 3-1 ...

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