14 standout forwards from first round of Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament

ARLINGTON, Mass. — The first round of the Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament was almost all upsets.

The lower seeds won three of the four games in the Doherty Division, which was played at Ed Burns Arena in Arlington, Mass. Over in the Brinn, which was played at Canton Ice House, the lower seeds won half the games.

In both the Doherty and Brinn divisions, the lowest seeds won. No. 8 Franklin took down No. 1 Hingham, 6-4, in the Doherty Division, while No. 8 Walpole beat No. 1 Wellesley, 4-3.

Here's a look at the results for the Doherty Division. Click or tap here to access the scoreboard from the Brinn.

• No. 8 Franklin 6, No. 1 Hingham 4
• No. 5 Reading 2, No. 4 Canton 1
• No. 6 Marshfield 1, No. 3 Arlington 0
• No. 2 Tewksbury 3, No. 7 Winchester 0

Various forwards showed well in the Doherty Division's first round of the tournament. We'll focus another story on standout defensemen and goalies from the first round.

Let's dive in.

Tommy Carroll

Marshfield, 4/11/2005, C, right shot, 5-9/175 

When Marshfield needed a big play, Carroll answered the call. On Sammy Holte's goal, which ended up being the game-winner, it was Carroll who gained the offensive zone and used his good skating and puck protection skills to drive around the Arlington defender and to the net. Carroll was a primary play driver on Sunday for Marshfield, using his speed and good hands in transition. His most unsung play was late in the first period when he hustled to the front of his own net and prevented Arlington from scoring on a rebound.

Cam McGettrick

Marshfield, 1/4/2006, RW, right shot, 5-10/175 

McGettrick showcased great playmaking and a high hockey IQ throughout Sunday's game. He made smart, simple passes off the rush especially. His biggest play, however, came early in the third period in his own zone. Arlington senior Kevin O'Connor dangled had the puck near the blue line and dangled through three Rams to get to the front of the net. He had a teammate wide open at the far post, but McGettrick sped back and dove, blocking the pass and negating the scoring chance. It proved to be vital in a 1-0 win.

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JP Messuri

Arlington, 6/19/2008, C, left shot, 5-4/135 

It says a lot that Messuri, as a freshman and one of the smallest players on the ice at all times, centers one of Arlington's top lines. The son of head coach John Messuri, JP has nice hands and uses his frame well to protect the puck, especially in the offensive zone. As the pressure grew on Arlington late in the third period, Messuri elevated his play, helping establish long offensive zone stretches.

Cam Fahey

Reading, 11/8/2005, F, right shot, 6-0/175

Much like the Rockets, Fahey was at his best in the third period, as evidenced by his dramatic go-ahead goal. Fahey made an excellent, aggressive read in the neutral zone to easily steal the puck at the red line before breaking free into Canton’s zone. He made a nice move to reach around the goaltender and defender, but the initial bid wouldn’t go before it eventually trickled in amid Canton’s scramble to get back. 

Matthew Cooke

Tewksbury, 4/22/2006, F, right shot, 6-0/150 

Was Cooke the fastest player on the ice? No, but the senior always seemed to know where the puck was going next and what to do, optimizing his positioning to make plays. His ability to create turnovers helped extend Tewksbury's offensive zone sequences and create new ones. He drove play, too, creating chances for him and his linemates.

Tyler Bourgea

Tewksbury, 8/7/2007, F, right shot, 5-11/150 

Bourgea was the Tewksbury forward who stood out the most. His hands, especially in tight, got him to better ice and helped him gain space. He had two scoring chances that could've easily been goals had Winchester goalie Aiden Emerick not been sensational. Bourgea is also at the point on the power play. Bourgea, as an '07 sophomore, has intriguing upside.

Danny Collins

Winchester, 9/9/2005, C, left shot, 5-10/174 

While Winchester was held scoreless, Collins was the leader on offense. He drove play consistently and with the pressure on in the third period, he elevated his game. He played with a high level of speed and it didn't go away when the puck was on his stick. Collins had multiple chances, including hitting the post on a shorthanded rush. When Tewksbury made it 2-0 late in the third period, he took the center ice face-off, got the puck and rushed it into the opposing end. He won a puck battle behind the net and centered it to a teammate for a chance.

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Ben Paterson

Franklin, 10/31/2005, F, right shot, 5-11/161

Paterson was a big reason why Franklin’s top line flat-out took over against Hingham. He consistently made an impact and finished with a goal and two assists. He made a great dish to Anthony Lampasona to get Franklin on the board, and his feed on McEvoy’s second goal was in a perfect spot for a one-timer. On his goal, he burst into Hingham’s zone with a head of steam before cutting to his right into the slot and firing a quick shot back to his left to score. His ability to both create chances for others and finish them himself was especially impressive. It kept Hingham guessing whenever he had the puck. 

Travis Rugg

Hingham, 7/18/2005, F, left shot, 6-2/172

Rugg was a handful for Franklin, especially at the start of the first period when Hingham seemingly had its way with the Panthers. He was hard to contain in transition and 1-on-1 battles in the offensive zone. He and Matt McLellan combined for an excellent forecheck before Rugg found Aiden Rotondo in the slot for the game’s first goal. 

Anthony Lampasona

Franklin, 7/22/2005, F, left shot, 5-11/165

Lampasona was one of several Panthers forwards to have great games. With Franklin on the ropes, down 2-0 and in some penalty trouble, he buried Paterson’s feed on a shorthanded 2-on-1 to get on the board. His power-play goal in the third to make it 6-3 effectively put the game away. Hingham gave Lampasona too much space as he worked the top of the umbrella, and he ripped a quick shot through traffic that went in off the left post. He exuded confidence whenever he had the puck.

Colin Blake

Canton, 3/27/2006, F, right shot, 5-11/176

Blake was a threat each time he was on the ice, and he probably could have had a multi-goal game, if not for Chris Hanifan’s big game for Reading. He opened the scoring in the second when he cut to open space right in front of the crease and buried a feed in tight from Ryan Elrick. Blake had a phenomenal chance to get on the board on a first-period power play. He took a heads-up pass from Teddy Shuman, dangled around the defenseman in the slot and ripped a shot that Hanifan saved.

Dylan McEvoy 

Franklin, 2/24/2006, F, left shot, 5-9/165

McEvoy, one-third of the top line with Lampasona and Paterson, had a big day himself with a pair of goals. He put Franklin up 3-2 early in the second when he beat his defenseman for a 50-50 puck at the blue line. McEvoy gained separation into the offensive zone with a few strong strides before ripping a shot five-hole on the breakaway. On his second goal, he led the counter rush off a Hingham turnover in Franklin’s zone before protecting the puck through two defenders at the offensive blue line to get a 2-on-1. He wired a one-timer home in a give-and-go with Paterson for the eventual game-winner. 

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Liam Hansen

Reading, 4/10/2007, F, right shot, 5-11/165

Hansen was one of Reading’s most consistent skaters, finding a way to impact almost every shift. He scored on a shorthanded breakaway to tie it at one apiece for the Rockets and turn the momentum in their favor. Hansen made a great play to strip the puck from Canton defenseman Matt Anderson before he was off to the races on a 2-on-0. He kept it and scored inside the left post with a shot between the blocker and the pad. He also had a strong day at the dot, especially down the stretch. He went 2-for-2 in the defensive zone during the final minute as Reading held onto its 2-1 lead. The Rockets trust him in all situations. 

Zach Langevin

Franklin, 11/16/2005, F, left shot, 5-9/150

Langevin helped breathe life into the Panthers, pulling them back even after falling into the two-goal deficit early on. He tied it 2-2 on a breakaway in the first, easily winning a race to the puck after Hingham fumbled it at Franklin’s blue line. He cruised into the zone and wired a beautiful back-foot snap shot off the right post from the left circle. 

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