Marlborough – Hudson High School (HHS), the current Division 3 state champions, hosted Groton-Dunstable Regional High School (GD) Dec. 22 at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough. GD, the current Division 3A state champions, have moved into Division 3 this year.
GD's Derek March scored the first goal at the 5:11 mark (with assists from Nathan Rabbitt and Michael Cole) but HHS's Rocco Malloy tied it just 39 seconds later (5:40 mark) with assists from Jeff Hamelin and John Dutney.? Both teams each added a goal for 2-2 score at the end of the first period.
In the second period HHS's Tyler Cassidy (assisted by Mike Tomasetti) had the only goal, giving Hudson the lead, 3-2.
In the third, GD's Connor Maguire exploded for two, with C.J. Kenny assisting on both goals. ?Brad Zadrozny added an empty net goal as GD took the win 5-2. (Photos/Chris Wraight)