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We want you to choose who the top boys ice hockey players were at each position this winter. Vote in the polls below for each position. Think we left someone out? Let us know by writing the players name in the other text area in the poll.

Locals take a look at injuries in youth sports

On average, 18 million youths each year will suffer some sort of injury related to athletics. Of those, roughly 3.5 million will be sustained by kids under the age of 15 years old.

That was the topic of discussion at a lecture on kids and sports injuries held at Merrimack College. The was sponsored by Eagle Tribune Publishing's RallyNorth.net, as well as Merrimack College and the Northeast Rehab Health Network.

Power Rankings, February 22, 2008

1.St. John's Prep (12-5-3): Seven straight wins to close out the regular season locked up not only a Super 8 berth for the Eagles, but potentially a No. 2 or 3 seed (thus, they avoid a potential showdown with Catholic Memorial until at least the semifinals). Will be almost two weeks between their last regular season game and first postseason contest, however.
Last Week: 1

Power Players, February 19, 2008

A.J. Parker, Peabody: Junior left wing led Tanners to its seventh straight Carlin Cup championship on Monday afternoon, scoring a hat trick in an 8-1 blitzing of Bishop Fenwick.

Power Rankings, February 15, 2008

1.St. John's Prep (10-5-3): Now virtually assured of a spot in the Super 8 tournament, the Eagles will look to finish up their regular season on a roll. Special teams have been particularly strong as of late.
Last Week: 1

Power Players, February 12, 2008

Troy Thibodeau, Danvers: Junior centerman scored a career-high four goals in Falcons' 7-1 thrashing of Lynn, earning them their 20th straight trip to the postseason.

Power Rankings, February 8, 2008

1.St. John's Prep (8-5-3): With a Super 8 tournament berth within their sights, the Prep beat a pair of previously once-beaten teams this past week on the road, tipping Catholic Conference foe Malden Catholic, 2-1, before hammering Greater Boston League front-runner Waltham, 7-2. Playing their best hockey of the season right now.
Last Week: 2

Power Players, February 5, 2008

Stan Goodwin, Salem: A backup goalie for the Witches, the sophomore came in late in second period and shut out the Lynn Jets for the game's final 19 minutes, earning the victory in his team's 2-1 upset win.

Power Rankings, February 1, 2008

1.Gloucester (10-1-2): Fishermen responded to their first loss of the season with an impressive win over Danvers, but followed that up with a lackluster tie in Winthrop. The return of star forward Josh Salah from injury this weekend will help buoy the team's spirits.
Last week: 1

Power Players, January 29, 2008

Danny Haugh, St. John's Prep: Senior winger assisted on a pair of first period goals to help the Eagles completed a two-game series sweep of the defending Super 8 champions from B.C. High Saturday with a 3-2 win.

Power Rankings, January 25, 2008

1.Gloucester (9-1-1): A painful loss, their first of the season, to Peabody at home notwithstanding, the Fishermen have had a week off to lick their wounds and should come out with fire in their eyes with their arch rivals from Danvers visit The Tank Saturday night.
Last week: 1

Power Players, January 22, 2008

Pat O'Kane, Danvers: Senior co-captain had a big week for the Falcons, allowing just six goals in three games in leading to two wins. One of those was a sublime 36-save performance in his team's 3-2 upset victory at Danvers.

Power Rankings, January 17, 2008

1.Gloucester (9-0-1): Fishermen roll into the top spot for the first time this year on the strength of nine straight victories, a potent offense and a stingy defense. Huge showdown this Saturday with speedy Peabody coming to town.
Last week: 2

With his dad healthy, Ferrante enjoying big season

Rockport boys hockey captain Chris Ferrante Jr. came off the ice after his team's 1-1 tie against Minuteman last Wednesday in a very positive mood.

He may have been a bit disappointed in the outcome of the game, but the senior has had a very upbeat attitude this season, and for good reason.

Power Players, January 15, 2008

Kyle Pettoruto, St. John's Prep: Senior goaltender made a combined 65 saves in two games, including 43 against Catholic Memorial and 22 in a 3-1 upset at B.C. High.

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Power Rankings, January 11, 2008

1.St. John's Prep (5-2-1): Huge win on the road against previously undefeated (and defending Super 8 state champion) B.C. High was a huge confidence boost for Eagles as they head into Catholic Memorial this Saturday.
Last week: 1

North Andover's Sifferlen a scoring machine

North Andover's Ryan Sifferlen stands out like a sore thumb on the ice.

Maybe it's his impressive speed. Maybe it's his uncanny ability to score both around the net and from outside of the crease.

Power Players, January 8, 2007

Christian Cowles, St. John's Prep: First line senior has scored his team's last five goals over a two-game period, including a hat trick in a 3-2 triumph over Central Catholic.

Power Rankings, January 4, 2008

1.St. John's Prep (4-1-1): Four straight wins have the Eagles back on track; beginning Catholic Conference play this weekend against Xaverian begins the "real" season to see just how good they are.
Last week: 2

Power Players, January 2, 2008

Kyle Pettoruto, St. John's Prep: Senior goaltender shone in both of his starts last week, posting consecutive shutouts as the Eagles blanked Essex Junction of Vermont and St. John's of Shrewsbury. Pettoruto stopped 47 shots combined in the two wins.

Prepare for a season-long battle in NEC Large

This time, it's not just coach-speak.

It's true when you hear that the Northeastern Conference Large may be as balanced as it's ever been this season. That's right; the most balanced it's ever been.

Power Rankings, December 21, 2007

1.Central Catholic (3-0-0): Raiders have picked up where they left off after last year's Super 8 season; won season-opening Rice Tourney at UVM.

2.St. John's Prep (0-1-0): Stumbled out of the gate with loss at Hingham; a sweep of two games in Vermont this season is the revenge Eagles will be looking for.

Power Players, December 18, 2007

Matt Rodgers, Peabody Soph. LW: Sophomore had four goals in his first three games, including four in an opening night win over Salem.

Pat O'Kane, Danvers Sr. G: Stopped 30 shots, many of the acrobatic variety, to help Falcons preserve a 3-3 opening night tie with Swampscott.

North Shore Hockey Preview

Tryouts have been held. Varsity uniforms have been handed out.

Line combinations are being finalized, schedules are being scrutinized, and puck followers are gearing up for their favorite time of the year.

Ice Hockey is here

Schedules are now available for the majority of high school ice hockey and basketball teams for the 2007-2008 winter season. Over the next couple of weeks, stories previewing what the winter holds for each team, rosters, and team and individual player photographs will begin to appear on RallyNorth. If your team has a schedule or roster that we do not have yet, please e-mail it to rallynorth @eagletribune.com.

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