The Winthrop High School boys hockey team’s hopes for a state championship ended in a 2-1 loss to Dover-Sherborn in the Division 4 state semifinals Saturday at Gallo Arena in Bourne. The two teams battled through two eight-minute, thrill-a-second overtimes…
Author: Cary Shuman
Dover Sherborn Coach Marlow Lauds Petey Silverman, Vikings
Dover-Sherborn/Weston head coach Alex Marlow knew his team had just competed in one of the most exciting hockey games in Dover Sherborn, Weston – (and Winthrop) – school history. “It’s one of the greatest hockey games I’ve ever been part…
WHS Hockey Rolls Into Elite 8: Silverman, Vikings Stay Red Hot in MIAA Tournament
Buoyed by an enthusiastic home crowd and bolstered by a solid team-wide effort, the No. 1-seeded Winthrop High boys hockey team skated to commanding victories over Tri County (9-2) and Hudson (6-1) in MIAA State Tournament home games at the…
Silverman Soars to New Heights
After a sensational 52-point regular season of 27 goals and 25 assists, Petey Silverman hasn’t let up one bit in the MIAA Tournament. “It always a good thing to start up hot,” said Silverman before taking the ice for Monday’s…
Winning Goaltender Donahue Earns an Assist
Michael Donahue has enjoyed an excellent first season as the starting goaltender for the Winthrop High boys hockey team. He was named All-Conference after posting a GAA [goal against average] under 2.00 during the Vikings’ championship season. In the second…
Believe in Boncore! Junior Three-Sport Star Nets Two Goals in Round of 16 Game
Phil Boncore has been playing his best hockey of the season. The junior forward put the “o-r-y” in victory against Hudson with his two goals in the third period. The three-sport athlete was asked about his own contribution on offense…
WHS Girls Basketball Team Wins MIAA Tournament Opener: Fleuriel, Brodin Power Vikings to Victory
The Northeastern Conference has always prepared Winthrop High girls basketball teams well for the MIAA Tournament. Just ask former Hall of Fame coach Ron Spinney, whose teams regularly pounced on opponents from other leagues. Head coach Anthony Hatzisavas felt this…
Westford Upsets Winthrop, 3–2, in Round of 32 Tournament Game: Martucci Scores Two Goals, But Ghosts Prevail Late
Winthrop High girls hockey coach Anthony “Butch” Martucci is not one to mince his words when it comes to his highly successful program. Win or lose, Martucci tells it like it is, with a lifetime of hockey-playing and coaching experience…
Benchmarks: Butch Martucci, Assisted by Chris Palmer, Earns His 200th Career Coaching Victory
Ever since Anthony “Butch” Martucci took over the Winthrop High girls hockey program 14 years ago, the successes have been non-stop. Undefeated seasons. League championships. Perennial state title contenders. Record-setting individual achievements. Prep-school, college- bound, and even professional players such…
Ferrara’s Goal Lifts Winthrop Over Peabody, 1-0
The Winthrop High girls hockey team handed Peabody its first loss of the season, 1-0, Monday at Larsen Rink at the Mike Eruzione Center. Reese Ferrara scored the game’s only goal with eight minutes left in the game. Amelia Spencer…