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Ryan Pappalardo showed why he's one of the top players in New Hampshire as he pumped in two goals and added an assist as Salem defeated Windham 4-1 in the first round of the Division 1 hockey tournament. Ryan Allard added a goal and two assists as the Blue Devils (11-1) advanced to Saturday when they will host Pinkerton at 4 p.m.

Despite a goal each for Steve Ingram and Ryan O'Sullivan, Andover fell to Chelmsford 3-2 in the MVC Cup Division 2 title game. 

Owen Kneeland scored an outstanding shorthanded goal to cut Methuen's deficit to just one goal in the third, and defenseman Cam Hutchings tallied his first varsity goal to tie the game and send it to overtime. But the Rangers ended up falling in overtime to Billerica, 5-4.

Hunter Drouin scored twice and Pinkerton defeated Londonderry 5-2 as the Astros gained a split from the two-day matchup with their archrivals.

Coach Bill Blackwell has dubbed A.J. Harb, Cam Hutchings, Josh Perkins and Danny Field "The Big Blue Wall." Lowell found out why as they dominated for Methuen in a 3-1 win. Colby Scott scored twice.

SALEM – Just as it has been for much of the season, nothing came easy for the Salem boys Saturday afternoon. But just as they had in their first five games, the Blue Devils once again skated away a winner.

Ryan Allard scored both goals in the first period to keep Salem unbeaten (5-0) with a 2-0 win at Hanover.

Sean Ryan scored twice as Central Catholic came out of a 1-1 first period deadlock to whip Haverhill, 7-1.

Ryan Pappalardo scored twice and Spencer Deane made 34 saves as Salem trounced Londonderry late Saturday night.

Tim Berube scored twice as North Andover won its second straight, 3-1 over Billerica.