Second-seeded Staples-Weston-Shelton co-op fell 4-0 today to No. 4 Watertown-Pomperaug in the Division III championship game in New Haven.
The Staples boys hockey team (16-7), making its third championship game appearance in program history, was seeking its first state title since 1981.
It was 2-0 Watertown at the end of the first period. Watertown goalie Trevor St. Onge made 31 saves, the key to the game.
Staples had advanced to the championship with a 6-1 victory over No. 3 Windsor-East Granby-Avon in the semifinals Tuesday night.
Watertown-Pomperaug (15-7) appeared in the finals for the first time after dispatching No. 8 Northwest Catholic 5-0 in the second semifinal game Tuesday night.
