The NEPSAC playoffs allow for three champions to be crowned. But it also provides uncommitted prospects more exposure on a bigger stage. Each game is between worthy opponents. The stakes are higher than the game before. Performing in those games means more. That all leads to championship day. On … [Read more...]
7 takeaways from St. John’s Prep’s win over Xaverian
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — It was never close. St. John's Prep proved why it earned the No. 1 seed in the Division 1 MIAA boys hockey tournament, taking down No. 4 Xaverian, 4-0, on Sunday to advance to the state championship against No. 11 Winchester. From the drop of the puck, the Eagles came out like a … [Read more...]
10 standouts, takeaways from Winchester’s OT win over Arlington Catholic
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — Luke Sardone had numerous scoring chances in Saturday's semifinal. There was the shot that hit the crossbar early in the second period. Then, the Winchester sophomore forward dinged the crossbar again late in the third period off an offensive zone entry. In between those, Sardone … [Read more...]
13 uncommitted forwards who boosted stock at NEPSAC playoffs
There are two goals of the NEPSAC boys hockey playoffs. The first is to crown three champions. Teams fight all season for spots in either the Elite 8, Large School or Small School Tournaments. Once the dances begin, squads battle to hoist a trophy on the final day of the season. This year, it was … [Read more...]
Top boys prep performers from NEPSAC playoffs
We have three new champions in boys prep hockey. Last Sunday, Kimball Union took home the Elite 8 title, while Kent snagged the Large School and Canterbury won the Small School. All three teams had various contributions throughout the lineup to get there — that's typically what it takes to … [Read more...]
7 standouts from Winchester’s upset win over Catholic Memorial
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. — No. 3 Catholic Memorial spent almost the entire second period pressing No. 11 Winchester in the offensive zone on Wednesday. The Knights controlled possession and had Winchester on the ropes. But no matter the shot, Winchester junior goalie Aiden Emerick had an answer, stopping … [Read more...]