By Transcript Staff
The Winthrop High School boys hockey team was set to begin play in the MIAA Division 4 Tournament Wednesday against Apponequet Regional at Larsen Rink.
Coach Dale Dunbar’s Vikings (11-6-2) are the No. 5 seed. Apponequet (7-11-0) is the No. 28 seed.
The Vikings entered the tournament after a hard-fought 2-2 overtime tie in their final home game of the year against Division 3 Wakefield, ranked No. 22. In that non-conference game on Wednesday, February 19th, sophomore Joe Pumphret opened the scoring in the first period, assisted by freshman Breadon Lounsbery and senior defenseman Aidan Survilas. Junior Bert Kline added another goal in the second period, assisted by junior Tomas Babine. Wakefield rallied in the third period with two unanswered goals to force overtime. Despite dominating play in the extra period, Winthrop couldn’t find the net, resulting in the tie. Senior captain and goalie Mike Donahue made several key saves throughout the game, including one in overtime.
The winner of the Winthrop-Apponequet game would play the winner of the Norwell-Abington game in the Round of 16. If Winthrop wins against Apponequet, they will host the next game on Saturday, March 1st.