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Pats boys hockey shuts out A-B, 2-0

While the boys varsity hockey team prevailed, the girls hockey team lost 7-1 to Acton-Boxborough on January 3.

Alex Fivek fires the puck on goal. Photo by Aiden Moroney
Alex Fivek fires the puck on goal. Photo by Aiden Moroney

Acton-Carlisle boys hockey blanked Acton-Boxborough, 2-0, with Sam Griswold notching the shutout, on January 4.

Declan Daley, who scored both CCHS goals, drives toward the net. Photo by Aiden Moroney
Declan Daley, who scored both CCHS goals, drives toward the net. Photo by Aidan Moroney
Co-captain Joe Grasso (two assists) follows through on a shot. Photo by Aiden Moroney
Co-captain Joe Grasso (two assists) follows through on a shot. Photo by Aidan Moroney
Tyler Kamionek looks for options. Photo by Aiden Moroney
Tyler Kamionek looks for options. Photo by Aidan Moroney

Swarming A-B squad bests girls hockey, 7-1

By Tim Healy — Sports Contributor

Acton-Carlisle girls hockey lost to a deep and talented Acton-Boxborough squad, 7-1, on January 3 in front of a packed house at Nashoba Valley Olympia Rink, AB’s home ice.

  • Team record: Overall 0-5-0; Dual County League 0-3-0
  • Big game: Co-captain Abby Adams tallied her first goal of the season with an assist from assistant captain Ava Thomas. 
  • Unsung hero: Goaltender Whitney Mattison faced 46 shots and made some of her best saves of the season. Mattison has faced over 200 shots in her first five games, turning heads with her quick reactions and determined play. She has posted an 87.7% save percentage against some of the toughest competition the Patriots will face.
  • Up next: The Pats were to host division rival Central Catholic on January 7.

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