The winthrop youth hockey organization boasts one of the best girls programs in the state of Mass. On Sunday, March 17, (St. Patrick’s day) they once again proved this claim with their 5 state championship title. The winthrop U-14 girls hockey team beat Arlington 2-1 in a battle for the state crown. A year ago the two teams battled to the same score for the state championship only the roles were reveresed, and it was Arlington who took home the trophy.
This year it was a different story as a very small winthrop team (10 skaters, and a goalie) played five games in three days. The forwards who helped pace the scoring (23 goals in five games) were led by Julia Holmes, Emma Holmes, Mia Norris, Maddy Deeran, Sam Dimento, and Lily Tallent.
The defense which played shutdown D all tourney long, holding the opposition to only nine goals. The incredible foursome of Liv McManus, abby holmes, Fallon Hurley, and Casey Petersen battled all weekend long. Our goaltender Angie Catino was as good as you could ask for especially in the semi finals and final. She made some huge saves to ensure victory. Winthrop went 4-1 on the weekend beating Duxbury, and barnstable in the prelims, and then knocking off shrewsbury in the semi’s, before beating Arlington (who beat Winthrop in the prelim round) to secure their 5 state championship.
The win gives the winthrop youth hockey organization it’s ninth state championship in the programs storied history. The U-14 girls are coached by Anthony Martucci, David Tallent, and Mike Norris. The girls would like to thank Adrianna Rizzotto, Summer Tallent, and Annika Holgersen for their help with the team this year. Their parents for all of their love and support. They would also like to thank steve Indrisano, and the winthrop youth hockey board of directors for all of their hard work and dedication, as well as the Winthrop Police Department for the rolling rally through town, which has become an awesome tradition for teams that win a state championship.
The Winthrop Youth Hockey girls program has built a winning culture through teamwork, and a family atmosphere. “They play together, they are a unit, all of them wanting the same thing. They want to win, and they will do whatever it takes to make sure they do,†said Coach Dave tallent. “ I’d like to tell you it is all coaching, but that would be a lie. These girls are the reason, they earn everything they get. They are very impressive athletes,†said coach Anthony Martucci.
“This team much like the town of winthrop was small in size, but enormous in heart and togetherness. That is a winning combination,†said coach Mike Norris.