Central Mass. Top 10 Poll
| Rank | Team | [tooltip text="PR*" gravity="ne"]Previous Ranking[/tooltip] | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shrewsbury | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Wachusett | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | North Middlesex | 5 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Groton-Dunstable | 3 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 5 | Algonquin | 4 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 6 | Nashoba | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | Lunenburg/Ayer | 6 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | Worcester | 8 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | Grafton/BVT | 7 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Oakmont | NR | 6 | 3 | 2 |
In what could be a preview of a State D3 semifinal, No. 1 Shrewsbury edged Longmeadow, 3-2, in a meeting between the top team in Central Mass. and the top team in Western Mass. James Abbott’s goal 13:17 into the final period snapped a tie. The Colonials also got goals from Anthony and Liam Quinlivan.
No. 2 Wachusett defeated No. 4 Groton-Dunstable, 8-1. Jimmy Conway sparked the Mountaineers with a hat trick.
No. 3 North Middlesex moved up a couple of spots following its 4-2 decision over No. 6 Nashoba. Don Frederick had a goal and two assists, and Matthew Materas had a pair of helpers. Dan Kerble and Dean Anastas scored for Nashoba.
Nate Anderson scored just before time expired at the end the first period to spark No. 5 Algonquin to a 4-1 win over Westboro. Algonquin got back on track after it lost four of five games.
Noah Charron had a pair of goals to lift No. 9 Grafton to a 6-0 triumph over Northbridge. Cousins Jake Baker and Tyler Baker (who have combined for 30 points) provided power-play goals. Cam Powel recorded a 16-save shutout.
Grafton has not missed a beat despite graduating 10 seniors. Grafton’s only losses have come to D3 foes Minnechaug and Nashoba.
Sean Simpson netted the game-winner at 6:57 of the third period to lift No. 7 Lunenburg past Fitchburg.
Ben Bombard scored his second goal of the game 1:56 into the third period to lift No. 8 Worcester past Hopedale, 3-2. Matthew Mahan had a goal and an assist.
