
The prep hockey season in New England may only be a few weeks old, but coach Paddy McCarthy sure hopes that emerging victorious in last weekend’s William Barber Memorial Tournament could serve as a springboard to more success for his Canterbury squad.
The Saints surged above the .500 mark at 5-2-1 after grabbing three straight wins over the two-day tournament, including consecutive Saturday triumphs over St. Mark’s and Middlesex.
“I think it’s definitely a momentum builder for us,” McCarthy said. “We’re a program that’s been close, but needed to get over the top. I think winning these games on the road shows that we can do that.”
The Saints won the tournament in resounding fashion, beginning with Max Pitts’ 17-save shutout in last Friday’s 3-0 win over Kents Hill. Adding in the following day’s 3-1 and 4-1 victories, they ultimately outscored the three opponents by a 10-2 margin.