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Jake Silk scored two goals, including a stellar shot to beat the buzzer at the end of the second period, as North Andover rolled over Beverly 6-2.

North Andover and Lynnfield had matching records in hockey, they even lost to the same team (Triton). So it's no surprise the teams played to a 1-1 tie last night. Strong defense led by Ernest Guerrera and Nick Pino kept Lynnfield off the scoreboard until the final two minutes of play.

Dan Rivet was named MVP as North Andover won the Guptill Division of the Haverhill Christmas Tourney. Rivet had one goal in yesterday's 4-1 win over Masconomet and three in the two games. Ricky O'Connor scored twice yesterday and Ryan Sweeney had three assists while Daniel O'Connor and Jack Carroll logged big minutes on defense.

Trailing 1-0, Dan Rivet scored with five minutes left then netted the game winner with 33 seconds left as North Andover tripped Wilmington, 2-1, in the Haverhill Tourney. Defenseman Ernest Guerrera picked up two assists including a pin-point pass after a length of the ice rush on the winner.

Jake Silk roofed two goals and Joey Daccord posted the shutout with 21 saves as North Andover beat North Reading, 2-0.

North Andover beat Pentucket-Georgetown 5-1 in the season opener for both. The Sachems tied it early but Knights’ tri-captain Mike Cusack scored 11 seconds later. Ryan Sweeney scored twice and the other North Andover goals were by Derek Hunter (shorthanded) and Ricky O’Connor. Ian Mitchell scored for the Sachems.