New Hampshire Division 2 Boys Poll
| Rank | Team | W | L | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedford | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bow | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 | Dover | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | Spaulding | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| 5 | Windham/Pelham | 14 | 4 | 0 |
| 6 | Goffstown | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| 7 | Merrimack | 10 | 8 | 0 |
| 8 | Lebanon | 7 | 10 | 1 |
| 9 | Oyster River | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 10 | Kingswood | 7 | 11 | 0 |
* Updated 3/3/14
Regular-season perfection – if it was a goal – has been achieved. However, the past 10 weeks have been but preamble to the primary prize for Hockey Night In Boston’s Division Two New Hampshire poll leader No. 1 Bedford (18-0-0) – a third consecutive NHIAA Division Two State title.
The Bulldogs boast the division’s premier offense (101 goals) and will be well-honed for the rigors of tournament play, having encountered their toughest tests of the season in the final two weeks, including Saturday’s 3-1 decision of rival Merrimack in the finale.
No. 2 Bow (14-3-1) defeated tourney qualifier Lebanon and Somersworth/Coe-Brown in its final two games. Jake Rand (24-16-40) and Chris Fournier (17-19-36) pace the high-flying Falcons’ offense that poured in 84 regular-season goals.
No. 3 Dover (15-3-0) closed with a four-win week and rolls into tournament having won 9-of-10 in the season’s second half. Cam Crowley (23-13-36) and Kieran Lombard (10-20-30) spark a balanced attack in front of steady goalie Luc Ravenelle.
Compared to the other teams in the division, No. 4 Spaulding (14-4-0) had a quiet final week, knocking off Oyster River in its lone outing. Brent Phillips (29-14-43) is the leader of an offense that boasts 10 double-digit scorers.
No. 5 Windham/Pelham (14-4-0) closed on a positive note, winning its final four following a mid-February loss to Spaulding. Dustin Lubinger (21-14-35) and Bryce Blanchard (10-20-30) have enjoyed highly productive campaigns.
NHIAA PLAYOFF SCHEDULE
First Round
Wednesday, March 5
No. 9 Lebanon at No. 8 Oyster River, 6 p.m.
No. 10 Kingswood at No. 7 Merrimack, 6 p.m.
Quarterfinals
Saturday, March 8
Lebanon/Oyster River winner at No. 1 Bedford, 4 p.m.
Merrimack/Kingswood winner at No. 2 Dover, 4 p.m.
No. 5 Windham/Pelham at No. 4 Spaulding, 4 p.m.
No. 6 Goffstown at No. 3 Bow, 4 p.m.
