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Desperate for points in their quest for a tournament berth, the Panthers outshot host Winthrop, 27-15, but couldn't find the back of the net in a scoreless tie at the Larsen Rink.

Beverly (7-8-2) got 15 saves in goal from sophomore goaltender C.J. Cacciatore, while senior Alex Baker, moved up from defense to forward, generated several excellent scoring chances.

The Gloucester boys hockey team came into yesterday's game against Winthrop looking to stay out of the trap in more ways than one.

Primarily, the Fishermen were looking to knock off last place Winthrop and avoid falling into the dreaded trap game. Secondly, Gloucester was hoping to solve Winthrop's trap-style defense, which is when two defenders trap an offensive player in the corner or against the boards to prevent them from moving the puck to the middle of the ice.

Goaltender Aaron Reny played what head coach Bobby Jackson called "the best game of his career" in stopping 30 shots as Marblehead downed Winthrop, 4-1.

Andrew Bates popped in two goals and added an assist as the Headers (4-6-0) snapped a two-game losing streak.

Kyle Larson made it official last night: the first line freshman left wing can not only play a regular shift for the Danvers High hockey team, but he can also be a difference maker on a nightly basis.