While the Catholic Conference and private schools have recently had both the Pete Frates Winter Classic and Catholic Conference showcase of late, it's time for the public schools to get the spotlight. On Sunday, Jan. 29, the 2023 Ed Burns Classic, also known as the Coffee Pot, begins as 16 public schools battle it out....
While the Catholic Conference and private schools have recently had both the Pete Frates Winter Classic and Catholic Conference showcase of late, it's time for the public schools to get the spotlight.
On Sunday, Jan. 29, the 2023 Ed Burns Classic, also known as the Coffee Pot, begins as 16 public schools battle it out. The semifinals were played Feb. 5 and the final will be on Feb. 12.
The 16 teams are separated into two divisions: the Brinn Division and the Doherty Division.
Last year's Ed Burns Classic championship game was an actual classic. Marshfield and Hingham ended regulation in a 5-5 tie. In overtime, Marshfield scored to win the title.
Let's dive into the schedule, which will be regularly updated as games happen:
Sunday, Feb. 12
John A. Ryan Arena (Watertown, Mass.)Â
- Doherty championship game: Arlington 1, Hingham 0 (OT)
- Brinn championship game: Tewksbury 6, Winchester 1
Canton Ice HouseÂ
- Walpole 3, Framingham 1
- Marshfield 2, Canton 0
- Braintree 4, Reading 2
- Weymouth 2, Natick 0
Veterans Memorial Skating Rink (Waltham, Mass.)Â
Ed Burns Arena (Arlington, Mass.)Â
Sunday, Feb. 5
Doherty Division
- Arlington 3, Belmont 2 (OT) (SEMIFINAL)
- Hingham 2, Reading 1 (2OT) (SEMIFINAL)
- Canton 3, Wellesley 0
- Marshfield 3, Braintree 0
Brinn DivisionÂ
- Walpole 5, Burlington 1
- Winchester 3, Natick 0 (SEMIFINAL)
- Framingham 3, Waltham 2 (OT)
- Tewksbury 6, Weymouth 3 (SEMIFINAL)
Doherty Division
*Games played at Ed Burns Arena in Arlington, Mass.Â
- Jan. 29: No. 1 Hingham 3, No. 8 Canton 1
- Jan. 29: No. 2 Arlington 3, No. 7 Braintree, 2 (OT)
- Jan. 29: No. 6 Belmont 2, No. 3 Marshfield 0
- Jan. 29: No. 5 Reading 4, No. 4 Wellesley 1
Brinn Division
*Games played at William L. Chase Arena in Natick, Mass.Â
- Jan. 29: No. 1 Tewksbury 3, No. 8 Burlington 1
- Jan. 29: No. 7 Natick 1, No. 2 Waltham 0 (OT)
- Jan. 29: No. 6 Winchester 3, No. 3 Walpole 2 (OT)
- Jan. 29: No. 5 Weymouth 4, No. 4 Framingham 2
STANDOUTS FROM ROUND 1: Doherty Division | Brinn Division
