New Hampshire Division 1 Boys Poll
| Rank | Team | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Londonderry | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | St. Thomas Aquinas | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | Salem | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Trinity | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | Manchester Memorial | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| 6 | Manchester Central | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| 7 | Nashua North | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | Hanover | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 9 | Pinkerton | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 10 | Bishop Guertin | 2 | 6 | 1 |
Well, if you’re going to move to the top of the poll, you might as well do so with dramatic flair – which is precisely what new No. 1 Londonderry (9-2-0, 12-3-0) did when it knocked off St. Thomas Aquinas in OT last Wednesday, 7-6, to stretch its in-state winning streak to eight games (11 overall).
Down by a deuce with two minutes player, the Lancers scored twice with the goalie out and an extra attacker on to force OT. That’s when Colby Austin won it. Erik Coburn (8-24-32) and Curtis Harper (13-11-24) drive a balanced attack.
Next up? A Wednesday match with Salem, which pinned a 3-2 early-season loss on Londonderry, will be followed Saturday by a date with Pinkerton.
No. 2 St. Thomas Aquinas (9-2-1) bounced back nicely Saturday with a convincing 6-2 decision of defending State Champion Manchester Memorial. Glenn Wiswel (13-12-25), Niall Foster (7-16-23) and Ty Turgeon (10 goals) spark the offense. The Saints face Exeter Wednesday, then trek to Manchester for a Saturday rematch with Memorial.
No. 3 Salem (9-1-1, 13-1-1) took three of four available points by defeating Nashua South and skating to a 3-all deadlock with Memorial. Kyle Nagri (9 goals) is the leader of a deep and balanced offense. The outcome of Wednesday’s clash with Londonderry at The Icenter (3:50 p.m.) could re-order the standings once again.
No. 4 Trinity (8-3-0) knocked off Manchester Central for its third consecutive one-goal win, then handled Nashua South. The Pioneers can move a step closer to locking up a first-round tournament bye this week with wins against Bishop Guertin and Hanover.
No. 5 Memorial (5-3-2) moves up a spot this week by virtue of its tie against Salem. It’s not n easy week for the reigning champs as they face a solid Nashua North squad before engaging STA in next Saturday’s re-match.
No. 6 Manchester Central (6-4-0) slides a notch after losing its only game of the week to Trinity, 3-2, and looks to bounce back against Concord and Bishop Guertin.
No. 7 Nashua North (7-4-0) slid past Exeter, 2-1, in its only action of the week and has home dates with Memorial and Salem upcoming.
No. 8 Hanover (5-5-1) picked up wins against Concord and Bishop Brady and is off until Saturday’s visit to Trinity.
No. 9 Pinkerton (3-5-1) faces a three-game week – Exeter, Bishop Brady, Londonderry) – after edging Nashua South in its only game last week.
No. 10 Bishop Guertin (2-6-1) walloped Bishop Brady, 8-1, in it only game but faces Massachusetts power Malden Catholic, Trinity and Central this week.
