Hockey Roundup: Swampscott boys rally vs. Revere

Swampscott’s boys hockey team trailed going into the third period, but exploded for five goals in the third period to give it a 6-2 win over Revere, leaving the Blue only three points out of the tournament.”We’re playing good hockey,” Swampscott coach Gino Faia said. “Our defense is playing at a high level. (Ben) Wollerscheid had been playing great back there.”Keith Morgan led the offensive attack with a hat trick and one assist.”(Morgan) is our leader on and off the ice,” said Faia, “and he has been all season long.”Dan Rakoc and Justin Massey scored the Big Blue’s other goals. Massey added an assist. Wollersheid racked up three assists.Tyler Gallagher turned away 17 shots in a winning effort.Austin Prep 5, St. Mary’s 2At Burbank Arena in Reading, the Spartans’ (5-5-2) winless streak ran to five games as the Cougars scored four unanswered goals in the second and third periods to overcome a 1-0 deficit.”We’re kind of struggling a bit right now,” Spartan coach Mark Lee said. “And that’s going to happen against teams of this level.”John Baldwin had a goal and an assist and Zak Borowski added two assists for St. Mary’s. James Perkins also scored in the first period to give St. Mary’s the lead before Austin caught fire.Lynnfield 0, Wilmington 0At Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington, first place in the Cape Ann League was on the line as the Wildcats (9-1-1, 7-1-1) and Pioneers (7-2-3, 5-2-2) couldn’t find the mark on offense.Wilmington goalie Mike Cabral and Lynnfield’s Craig Cataldo were the stars as Cabral stopped 29 shots while Cataldo turned aside all 16 Wildcat shots.Matignon 7, Fenwick 1At Peabody, Mark Sparaco ensured that the Crusaders (4-3-1, 3-1-0) would not be shut out. Pat Doliber and Dale Crispin assisted on the goal.Winthrop 3, Beverly 2At Beverly, the Panthers (5-5-1) held a 3-1 lead going into the final four minutes of the game. However, Alex Hamilton and Rick Boudreau picked up two clutch goals for the Vikings. Vin Eruzione had a pair of assists.Shawsheen 5, Tech 2At Lynn, James Wall was absolutely phenomenal in net for the Tigers (3-8), turning away 60 shots. Michael Donovan and Jesse Wilkins scored Tech’s goals. Devyn Collins, Dan Spinucci, Ryan Gay and Derek Leblanc each picked up an assist.”If we play like we did (on Saturday), we will win a lot of games down the stretch,” Tech coach Tim Serino said. “I thought the kids played unbelievable, maybe the best game they ever played.”Saugus 2, Danvers 1At Danvers, Ryan McManus knocked home the game-winning goal with just over three minutes remaining in the game. Joe Vecchione scored the first goal for the Sachems (7-5-1, 6-4-1). Troy Thibodeau scored a short-handed goal for the Falcons. Paul Essery made 12 saves for Saugus.St. John’s (D) 2, St. John’s (S) 2At Shrewsbury, Dan Haugh tied the game with only 2:30 remaining. Colin Prior scored the Eagles’ (5-3-3) other goal. The Eagles outshot their namesake 45-15.In other NEC hockey action, the Lynn Jets defeated Salem, 5-0.GIRLS HOCKEYMarblehead 4, Beverly 1At Rockett Arena, Tori Snow scored a hat trick for Marblehead (6-3-1). Courtney Colantuno added the other goal, while Mo Bradley turned away 15 shots.