Woburn, MA- Behind a hat trick from Tri Captain Michael Drew, the Winchester Sachems beat Middlesex League foe Wakefield 4-1 on Tuesday night at O’Brien Arena in Woburn, MA. Drew scored his first of the night 4:45 into the opening frame on a breakaway off a beautiful stretch pass from Senior defenseman Luke Mix who had two assists to open up his senior campaign. The second period was scoreless, but Wakefield had plenty of chances to score including on a five-minute major power play. Drew scored his second of the night just forty-three seconds into the 3rd period after rolling off the left hand wall on his forehand and beating goalie Justin Harding through a screen to give Winchester a 2-0 lead. Wakefield cut the lead in half after freshman Mike Locke snapped a one timer home with 10:39 left in the 3rd. Drew’s hat trick was completed after he banged home a rebound with 2:56 left in regulation. Junior defenseman, Michael Martignetti, scored an empty net goal to seal the victory for Winchester. This was the first and only meeting of the season for Winchester and Wakefield.
Three Stars of the Game:
1st Star: Michael Drew, Winchester
2nd Star: Robert DiVincenzo, Winchester
3rd Star: Luke Mix, Winchester
Neutral Zone Notes
Winchester is a deeper and more talented team than Wakefield. Michael Drew is going to be handful for opponents throughout the winter. He shoots the puck well and is highly skilled. If he can get stronger, Drew will be a good add as a Post Graduate for prep schools. Junior forward Ryan McCarthy did not show up on the scoresheet, but he had a fantastic game. He was hunting pucks and made himself known physically. Winchester goalie, Robert DiVincenzo made fourteen saves tonight. He was not overly tested, but made some good saves on the penalty kill for the Sachems. He is a goalie to watch this winter.
Wakefield will need to find some offensive touch this winter if they look to make a tournament run come March. Tommy Harrington was a stand out forward for Wakefield tonight. He was all over pucks and competed all night. Captain defenseman, Jake Reagan, is pretty talented and has a good set of feet for a big man.