WALTHAM, Mass. — It was another day of upsets in the Doherty Division of the Ed Burns Coffee Pot Tournament.
For the semifinals, No. 6 Marshfield took down No. 3 Tewksbury, 4-1, in the first game. The Rams dominated from start to finish, playing a stingy game that didn't allow Tewksbury many great scoring chances from high-danger areas.
In the second game, No. 8 Franklin continued its great run, taking down No. 5 Reading, 2-1. While the Rockets caught some momentum in the third period after senior forward Cam Fahey scored on The Michigan, Franklin's physicality and aggressiveness was just a bit too much for Reading to handle.
The Doherty championship will feature No. 6 Marshfield and No. 8 Franklin, while the Brinn championship will be between No. 4 Belmont and No. 6 Norwood.
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Both games will be played this Sunday at Warrior Ice Arena in Boston.
Carter Balducci
Franklin, 4/26/2007, RW, left shotÂ
Franklin played with lots of speed, which helped it secure the win. Balducci was one of the main drivers of play, as he used his speed to put Reading defenders on their heels. He had a strong rush in the second period when he took a defender 1-on-1, got hit, but kept a good, low center of gravity and turned out of it to stay up and get off a scoring chance. He's an intriguing '07 prospect to follow.
Tommy Carroll
Marshfield, 4/11/2005, C, right shot, 5-9/175Â
There's a reason Carroll is Marshfield's No. 1 center. Carroll scored two goals in the first period. The first came on a nice tip at the net front off a shot from senior defenseman Michael Bekerian. The second was on a 2-on-1 when junior forward Sammy Holte hit Carroll in stride for a one-timer. Carroll played a strong, 200-foot game, playing vital minutes on the penalty kill. He's a great skater who uses his skill to drive play.
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Jack Doherty
Marshfield, 2006, C, left shot, 5-8/145Â
Doherty proved important on senior Teddy Devoe's goal in the second period to give Marshfield a 3-1 lead. Doherty went hard on the forecheck, forcing Tewksbury to fumble the puck behind its own net, which led to Marshfield senior forward Cam McGettrick finding Devoe in front for the goal. Doherty played a fast game and showcased good hands. He got laid out at one point by Tewksbury junior forward Jason Lavoie for trying to dangle too much, but Doherty got right back up and responded well, continuing to play his game.
Cam Fahey
Reading, 11/8/2005, F, right shot, 6-0/175
He hit The Michigan. Does anything else need to be said? Not really, but I'll say a few thing anyway. Along with The Michigan being executed perfectly, it came at a big time and swung momentum in favor of Reading. The Rockets could never get another goal, but Fahey gave his team life when they needed it most.
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Anthony Lampasona
Franklin, 7/22/2005, LW, left shot, 5-11/165Â
Lampasona had the highest amount of skill in both games. The senior also showcased good speed, especially off the rush. There was a sequence in the second period when he entered the offensive zone and two Reading defenders bounced off him. Late in the third period, he used that speed to drive the net and hit the post on a 2-on-1. Lampasona caused fits for Reading defenders all night.
TJ Michel
Reading, 7/25/2006, D, left shot
Michel showcased a lot of mobility on Reading's blue line. He made smart, simple plays with the puck, which allowed Reading to transition up the ice well. Michel came up big when he broke up a shorthanded 2-on-1 for Franklin, putting his stick in the right spot to break up the play.
Ben Patterson
Franklin, 10/31/2005, F, right shot, 5-11/161
Patterson was a force for Franklin. He assisted on Liam Hager's goal in the first period. Later in the period while shorthanded, Patterson hustled for a loose puck behind Reading's net. He won the race for it and tucked it short side on Reading goalie Chris Hanifan. That hustle play set the tone for how Franklin played the rest of the game — hard and hungry.
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Colby Wagner
Franklin, 7/27/2005, G, catches left, 6-1/190Â
Wagner set the tone for his performance in the first moments of the game when he robbed Reading forward Ryan MacCurtain from the slot. Wagner's technique was strong, as he always got himself in position to make stops. He tracked pucks well and was calm under pressure. The one blemish was The Michigan. Not much he could've done there.
