Hockey: Saugus powers to win over Amesbury

Seven players scored and David Aiken posted his first career shutout as Saugus rolled past Amesbury Saturday night, 7-0, at the Haverhill Valley Forum.The Sachems (3-7-0, 4-10-0) exploded for six second-period goals to subdue the Indians (5-4-1, 8-4-2) despite being outshot, 24-16. Chris Sanderson, Mike Sarnacchiaro and Nick Straticos led the way with a goal and two assists apiece.?I?m real proud of my guys? effort. We executed our systems perfectly and when we made a mistake, ?Aikey? was there to make the big save. All around, a great team effort,” said coach Jeff Natalucci.Shawsheen 4, Lynn 1At Connery Rink, the Jets (11-4-0) were unable to solve Shawsheen keeper Ryan Barnard (37 saves). Corey Wojewodzic scored for the Jets on an assist from Ryan MacDonald. Jack Stafford had 23 saves.?We had some great chances early and their goalie stood tall. It became an uphill battle after they went ahead in the second and we weren?t able to get enough done,” said coach Joe Conlon.Swampscott 4, Rockport 1At Talbot Rink, freshman Zach Turner had 21 saves in his first varsity start as the Big Blue improved to 4-12-1. Mike Johnson had two goals, Ryan Donnelly had a goal and two assists, and Ryan Cresta contributed a goal and assist.Marblehead 4, Peabody 2At Rockett Arena, the Magicians (5-4-0, 11-5-0) scored four goals in the game?s final six and one-half minutes. Alex Delavato tied it with 4:11 to play, Dean Fader netted the game-winner with 1:35 to play and Erik Powers sealed it with an empty-netter. Tom Koopman started the comeback with 6:34 left and Harrison Young had 18 saves. Andrew Bisconti and Derek DeMild gave the Tanners (1-7-1, 4-10-2) a 2-0 lead and freshman goalie Aaron McDonnell stopped 38 shots.Beverly 3, Winthrop 1At Larsen Rink, the Panthers (9-0-0, 15-0-1) wrapped up a contentious affair that included a line brawl resulting in mandatory two-game MIAA fighting suspensions for Beverly?s Jack Morency and Winthrop?s Zach Deeb. Brendan Boyle, Ryan Santo and Jake Straw scored for Beverly. Winthrop fell to 7-3-0 (11-5-0).Danvers 3, Gloucester 2At Rockett Arena, Matt Flynn netted the game-winner for the Falcons (4-4-1, 7-9-1).Salem 5, E. Boston 0At Porazzo Rink, the Witches (7-5-2) moved to within four points of tournament qualification and are 4-1-1 in their last six games.Masconomet 2, Lynnfield 0At Haverhill Valley Forum, the Pioneers (1-6-3, 1-9-3) fell victim to Mitch Nekeroski?s shutout effort.GIRLS HOCKEYSt. Mary?s 2, Westwood 1At Canton, the Spartans (8-4-3) halted a three-game winless skid on second-period goals from Jacqueline Murphy and Samantha Callahan. Lauren Skinnion had 19 saves.Peabody 4, Cambridge 1At McVann-O?Keefe Rink, the return from a knee injury by goalie Lauren Hennessey (23 saves) bolstered the Tanners (3-10-1). Elise Murphy had two goals and assisted on scores by Kristin Hennessey and Courtney Cavanaugh.Coach Larry Minehan cited the strong play of Hannah Travers, Caroline Buckley and Kaydee Purcell and called it Peabody?s “best three-period game” of the season.Beverly/Danvers 5, Marblehead 1At Rockett Arena, Julie Nearis had a hat trick and Kristen McCarthy scored twice for Beverly/Danvers (11-2-1). Brooke Keough scored for the Magicians (6-7-2) and Aly Hopkins had 32 saves.