Members of the Los Angeles Police Department’s club ice hockey team celebrated in Long Island, New York, on Saturday after their 3-1 win against the New York City Police Department’s club team in their inaugural matchup.
Both teams are comprised of active and retired sworn officers from the namesake departments and surrounding agencies.
Saturday’s game marked the first-ever ice hockey game between the LAPD and the NYPD and served as a fundraiser benefiting With Arms Wide Open — a charity support group for NYPD families raising children with special needs.
After a scoreless first period, Santino Ragone with LaGuardia Airport Police scored the first goal of the game, assisted by Will Cullen of NYPD’s 52nd Precinct serving the Bronx, with just under one minute left in the second period.
LAPD answered back in the third period scoring three goals for the win.
Officer Basil Reynolds was assisted by Deputy Matthew Odom with 12:22 left in the third period to tie the match.
LAPD took the lead with a go-ahead goal by LAPD’s Michael Maillet assisted by Deputy Ian Acuna with 4:49 left in the third period.
Officer Carlos Martinez scored LAPD’s third goal with just seconds left in the game to secure the win.
LAPD’s next matches are currently scheduled as part of the Code 3 Cup in Santa Clarita in January 2027.