Wilmington Upends Top Seeded Lynnfield

LHS coach declined to call 2-1 loss an upset for #1 seeded hockey team.

The Lynnfield High School hockey team saw its playoff bid come up short this year with a 2-1 loss Friday to Wilmington. Lynnfield head coach Vin Mirasolo’s team was the higher seed entering MIAA Division 2 North tournament play on Friday, but the Pioneer coach wouldn’t go as far to classify the result as an upset. “We feel that this Wilmington team is as good as any team in the bracket, as good as any team in the division,” said Mirasolo. For Wilmington head coach Steve Scanlon, there was just one plotline in Friday night's North Division 2 boys hockey quarterfinal game in Stoneham – freshman goaltender Drew Foley. “Drew was the story tonight,” said Scanlon. “He just continues to keep us in everything. We make mistakes and he’s there to …

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LHS Hockey Called 'Top Of The Line'

Boston.com has a feature this week on the LHS hockey team, which is heading toward the playoffs with a 13-3-1 record.

Support The LHS Hockey Team Monday Night At Ninety-Nine

Click here and print out your voucher to enjoy a night out while supporting the hockey team.

The following announcement and attached PDF voucher were provided by Lynnfield High School Hockey: The Lynnfield High School Hockey Team will be holding its annual fundraiser at the 99 Restaurant on Salem St., Lynnfield on Monday,  November 7th from 5 to 10 p.m.  Join us at this time for dinner and 15% of your bill will go towards the LHS Hockey Team (Voucher must be presented).  We will also have raffles and great silent auction items. Thank you for your support!

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Pioneers Score Upset With 3-1 Victory Over Clippers

John Festa's hat trick proves to be the difference in toppling Cape Ann League leading Newburyport

This David and Goliath matchup was decided with a hat trick rather than a slingshot. John Festa’s three goals proved to be the difference as the heavily favored Newburyport Clippers fell to the Lynnfield Pioneers on Saturday in Peabody, 3-1. Festa Sets The Stage Festa’s first strike came unassisted just four minutes into the game, giving the Pioneers an early lead that held firm until junior Roy Cameron’s pass between the faceoff circles to sophomore Nathan Hickman left the Clippers an opportunity to tie up the score with 9:45 left in the third. But the Pioneers would strike back quickly, narrowly missing a goal off the post from senior Kelly Matthew less than a minute later, setting the stage for Festa’s second score of the day halfway …

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