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Boys hockey falls to Marshfield, but topples Newton South, 5-1

The Newton South victory marked the 150th win for Coach Rian Murray.

By Max Furman ·

Acton-Carlisle winger Declan Daley carries the puck on his way to his second goal of the game against Newton South on January 21. Photo by Jennifer Kamionek
Acton-Carlisle winger Declan Daley carries the puck on his way to his second goal of the game against Newton South on January 21. Photo by Jennifer Kamionek

In the opening round of the Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament, Acton-Carlisle boys hockey battled Division 1 powerhouse Marshfield to a 1-1 tie through two periods before Marshfield broke through for the winning goal with six minutes left in the contest.

  • Team record: Overall 6-5-1; Dual County League 5-2
  • Big game: Christopher Bono scored for the Patriots on a tic-tac-toe play in which center Joe Grasso fed Declan Daley, who circled behind the Marshfield net and found Bono streaking to the front of the net for the goal.
  • Unsung heroes: Grasso played a solid two-way game, producing numerous chances at the offensive end. James Jenney helped kill off a key power play in the third period. 
  • Turning point: With the score knotted at 1-1 late in the third period, Marshfield captain Ben Berian found the net to give his team the lead. 
  • Up next: For the third time this season, the Patriots were to take on Acton-Boxborough on Wednesday. 
Patriots defenseman Fisher Tibbitt looks for an outlet pass opportunity, as goaltender Sam Griswold stays vigilant. Photo by Jennifer Kamionek
Patriots defenseman Fisher Tibbitt looks for an outlet pass opportunity, as goaltender Sam Griswold stays vigilant. Photo by Jennifer Kamionek

CCHS 5, Newton South 1

Grasso scored early in the first period, and the defense limited the number of shots on Sam Griswold’s net, enabling the Patriots to lead Dual County League rival Newton South from start to finish in the January 21 contest. The 5-1 victory marked the 150th win for Coach Rian Murray. 

  • Big game: Daley scored twice, and Grasso tallied a goal and two assists. 
  • Unsung heroes: Defenseman Fisher Tibbitt played an outstanding all-around game; Jenney contributed a series of strong defensive shifts to preserve the lead, and Silas Harmon netted his first CCHS goal in the victory. 

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