Winthrop High School head hockey coach Dale Dunbar led the 2023-24 Vikings to one of the greatest seasons in the program’s history. The Vikings were hoping to bring the town its first state hockey championship since the famed 1975-76 WHS…
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MIAA Final Four: Vikings Lose to Dover Sherborn, 2–1 in a Shootout
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…
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…
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…
Viking Hockey Notebook: John Hayes Was in the House
It brought back great Winthrop sports memories to see John Hayes at Larsen Rink at the Mike Eruzione Center Saturday cheering on his nephew, senior hockey captain Billy Hayes, in the Vikings’ 6-1 win over Hudson. John Hayes is simply…
WHS Sports Roundup
WHS Gymnasts Do Well at Conference Meet; Gobiel Is Coach of Year The Winthrop High gymnastics team turned in some superb performances at the recent Northeastern Conference meet that was held at the Beverly Y. The format provides for each…
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…