Monarch hockey can’t solve Valor Christian, ending its season in the 5A quarterfinals

Monarch hockey can’t solve Valor Christian, ending its season in the 5A quarterfinals

HIGHLANDS RANCH — Like it or not, Valor Christian remains the smirking face of Colorado’s high school hockey scene. On Tuesday night at South Suburban Complex, it was at the expense of Monarch — and in spite of facing the hottest goaltender in the state, Benjamin Zelio. The Coyotes goalie extended his shutout streak to 7 1/2 periods before the Eagles broke through midway through the second frame in the Class 5A state quarterfinals. In the meanti…