BRAINTREE, Mass. — On paper, Phillips Andover was no match for Thayer Academy. But, that’s why you play the games, as the old saying goes.
Thanks to two goals from Colin Marks and a big effort in net from Charlie Archer, Phillips Andover skated out of the brand new Thayer Sports Center with a 2-1 win over the hosts.
Phillips Andover struck first in the first period on a power play tally from Marks. His wrist shot from the high slot found its way into the top part of the net.
Northeastern commit Sasha Teleguine evened the score in the second period on a nice individual effort. He forced a turnover at his own blue line before streaking in on the Andover net. A quick juke to his backhand got the goalie down and he slid the puck into the net on his forehand.
The game-winning goal came on an odd man rush in the third period. Andrew Malatesta sent a beauty of a feed across to Marks who beat Thayer goaltender Gavin Fitzpatrick.
Phillips Andover prospects
Charlie Archer
Andover, 8/30/01, G, catches left, 6-0/175
Archer has a quick glove and made some really nice saves to keep Thayer’s attack at bay. Also impressively, he did a nice job playing the puck and assisted in the transition a few times. He’s a goaltender that academically inclined Division III schools should be coveting.
William Hughes
Andover, 1/4/04, C, right shot, 6-2/200
Hughes had the secondary assist on the first period power play goal by Marks. He has good size and skates well. He didn’t have the puck a lot when not on the man advantage, but he’s a prospect who is on a lot of teams’ radar due to his size and skating.
Andrew Malatesta
Andover, 6/14/01, RW, left shot, 5-11/180
Malatesta is a good skater and made a couple of nice plays. He has the ability to play with pace and create offense without slowing down as he did on a power move down the right wing in the second period. Malatesta assisted on the third period game-winning goal on a nice pass into the middle to Marks. He’s a repeat junior after being the best player for Arlington High School last season. I’m not suggesting he couldn’t get to Division I eventually, but he’s a player that NESCAC schools should be pursuing vigorously for the 2021-22 season.
Colin Marks
Andover, 5/2/01, LW, left shot, 5-7/160
Marks isn’t a player that necessarily stands out when going up against a Thayer team with close to 10 Division I prospects on the roster. However, he flies around the ice and finished twice. He’s another player that will likely find his way onto a NESCAC roster in the future.
Charlie Spence
Andover, 3/18/02, D, right shot, 6-0/175
Spence was the best defenseman for the Big Blue. He has decent size, above average skating, and can play with a little jam. He’s a smart defender who will absolutely be a good NESCAC defender if he chooses that route.
Phillips Andover lines
C. Marks - W. Hughes - J. Malatesta
D. Conneely - N. Royster - C. Hocevar
M. Petras - C. Dineen - M. Veneri
W. Winemaster - P. Last - J. Zheng
C. Ivancich - C. Spence
M. Skobelev - V. Malzahn
Z. Georges - R. Galasso
C. Archer
Thayer prospects
CJ Foley
Thayer, 2/11/04, D, right shot, 5-10/155
Foley is an athletic, two-way defenseman who plays with jam. He was paired with Loughnane, who has elite puck-moving capabilities. That’s not Foley’s game. He keeps things simple and skates well. Foley won’t stand out unless you’re watching closely. He plays with a little jam and is an athlete who previously played some forward. Versatility is a great attribute. I was impressed with how he played tonight and he’ll get to the point where colleges are offering him in a few years.
Joseph Kramer
Thayer, 8/8/02, RW, right shot, 5-10/160
NCAA commit: Providence
This was my first time seeing Kramer in a Thayer uniform. He had always stood out at BC High and with the Cape Cod Whalers. I came away very impressed. Kramer made a couple of nice passes, including one noteworthy one from the wall. He sees the ice well and had the puck a lot.
Declan Loughnane
Thayer, 11/22/03, D, right shot, 5-11.25/194
Loughnane was the best player on the ice for Thayer. The newcomer from BC High didn’t show any signs of not being able to adjust to the increased pace and competition of prep hockey. He’s poised, confident, and made smart decisions with the puck on his stick. Loughnane made transitions from defense to offense quickly and efficiently. His retrievals were strong and he made a couple of notable stretch passes to jumpstart the offense. He has a good shot and is getting better and better with each viewing. A sophomore, he’ll certainly be getting quite a few phone calls once January 1 comes around.
Nick Roukounakis
Thayer, 9/8/03, LW, left shot, 6-1/227
NCAA commit: Boston University
Roukounakis started off a little slow, but he made an impact in the second and third period. He delivered a couple of big hits in the second period to help change the tone of the game. Roukounakis is heavy on pucks and is able to use his size and strength to dominate below the dots. While he didn't find the score sheet, he can plant himself in front of the net and fend off defenders on puck battles.
Michael Stenberg
Thayer, 9/22/04, RW, right shot, 5-10.75/174
NCAA commit: Penn State
Stenberg makes an impact on the game even when he doesn’t find the score sheet. He had a huge hit on the right defenseman to prevent a breakout in the first period. Later, he crushed an opposing forward to rub him off the puck. Stenberg made a nice pass to Peter Kramer for a chance in the slot. He plays hard and is athletic, which are two very good attributes. His offensive instincts and not forcing plays are two parts of his game that he can work on going forward. Overall, he’s a very good winger with a potential to be a physical power forward at the next level.
Sasha Teleguine
Thayer, 9/17/02, C, left shot, 5-9.25/178
NCAA commit: Northeastern
There was not a more skilled player on the ice in the game. His second period toe-drag and attempt to go between the legs for a goal wowed the crowd. His deke and nice finish on the breakaway goal was more proof of that. Teleguine's skating is dynamic and he gets a ton of chances. I’d like to see him stop and start and skate to spots more than he does. However, his skill is and speed are undeniable.
Thayer lines
N. Roukounakis - Z. Glass - J. Kramer
P. Kramer - S. Teleguine - M. Stenberg
J. Bennett - S. Taddia - C. Monturio
C. Foley - D. Loughnane
J. Stuzynski - C. Mannion
D. Romaine
G. Fitzpatrick
