Massachusetts High School Hockey: Recent Standout Performances
The Massachusetts high school hockey scene has seen a flurry of activity recently, with several players delivering standout performances across various divisions. As of today, , teams are continuing to compete with intensity as they build towards the postseason.
In Division 4 boys hockey, Winthrop emerged victorious in the 2025 championship, defeating Dedham with a score of 3-0. The MIAA Division 4 bracket was headlined by Stoneham, who earned the No. 1 seed after a 14-6-0 regular season. Hanover secured the No. 2 seed with a 12-4-4 record, while Dover-Sherborn (11-8-2) and Littleton (17-3-0) rounded out the top four as the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds, respectively. The championship game was held on , at TD Garden.
Several players have recently made significant contributions to their teams. James Nelson, Brendan Gazda and Brayden Carlson each scored in North Reading’s 4-1 win over Pentucket. Andrew Archer proved to be the hero for Littleton/Bromfield, scoring the overtime winner in a 2-1 victory against Lunenburg, with Theodore Mitrano also finding the back of the net. Wilmington secured a 4-3 win over Stoneham for the second time this season, thanks to two goals each from Isaac Tavares and Colin Allard.
Mike D’Ambrosio scored the lone goal for Winthrop in a 1-1 tie against Danvers. Gavin O’Leary had a standout performance for Monomoy/Mashpee, notching a hat trick in their 5-1 win over Old Rochester, with Luke Raftery and Max Cronen also contributing goals. Cam Long (2 goals), Nolan McDonald, Jaxon Hoey, and Evan Shea each scored for Norwell in their 5-2 win against Cohasset/Hull.
Abington’s Sam McDonald had a remarkable game, scoring three goals and adding two assists in a 5-2 win over E/W Bridgewater. Derek O’Neill, Sean Duggan, and LJ Cleary also scored for Abington. Hudson defeated John Paul II 4-1, with Toby Edie scoring a hat trick and Tommy Chamberlain adding a goal. Jordan Sousa contributed with two assists.
Dover-Sherborn/Weston earned a 4-0 win over Norton, fueled by four third-period goals from Tommy Lamb (2 goals), Max Patenaude, and Jameson Murphy. St. Bernard’s had a strong showing against Monty Tech, led by Matt Sylvia (1 goal, 5 assists), Will Canada (3 goals), and Evan Walker (2 goals, 1 assist). Medway defeated Bellingham 6-2, with Jason Drake scoring four goals and Silas Mandeville adding a pair.
Looking ahead, the competition is expected to remain fierce as teams vie for playoff positioning. Catholic Memorial recently regained the top spot in the Globe Top 20 boys’ hockey rankings, a position they last held on January 1. On , Catholic Memorial defeated BC High 4-1, with junior forward Dan Antonellis delivering a standout performance, scoring one goal and adding two assists.
The hockey season continues to provide exciting moments and showcase the talent within Massachusetts high school programs.
