Updated Tuesday, 09 March 2010 13:18

The Wave will go right to the source in its quest for its first state title since 1969.

The Darien High boys hockey team faces No. 1 West Haven in the first round of the CIAC DI playoffs on Wednesday.

“They’re older, we’re younger, but anything can happen in the playoffs,” said Darien coach Larry Vieira of the next opponent. “I told the kids, everybody’s 0-0 (not counting the qualifier). And a hot goalie can determine a one game series.

“And the team in general, (goalie) Will (Love) can’t do it alone.”

Led by Richard Gregory with two goals Darien doused the New Fairfield/Immaculate co-op — Immaculate a team it has never lost to before — 5-1 at home in its first qualifying match at states on Monday night.