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Phillips Academy Boys Hockey Preview

2006-07 record: 12-12-1, didn't make tourney

Returning starters (4): Andrew Cox, Sr, forward; Bobby Farnham, Sr., forward, North Andover; Steve Bury, Sr., forward; J.J. McGregor, Sr., forward

Returning lettermen: Trevor Bran, Soph., forward; Garnett Hathaway, Soph., forward; Charlie DiGiulian, Soph., forward; Ryan Heavey, Jr., defense, Andover; Bennett Carroccio, Soph., defense; Chase Potter, Jr., goalie; Glenn Stowell, Jr., goalie

Newcomers: Jack Walsh, PG, defense, North Reading; Pat Keegan, PG, defense; Luke Duprey, Soph., defense; Chris Kreider, Soph., forward; Tucker Mullin, PG, forward, Andover; Brooks Dyroff, Jr., forward

Candidates in all grades: 46

Captains: Andrew Cox, Bobby Farnham, (assistant), Steve Bury (assistant)

Returning leaders: Andrew Cox (F) 11 goals, 10 assists

Returning honorees: None

Assistants: Matt Hession; Jon Morin

Opener: Hosts Lawrence Academy today, 3:30

Odds and ends: North Andover resident and 2006 Eagle-Tribune hockey Player of the Year Bobby Farnham will play next year at Brown University. His father, Bob, is a member of the Brown Athletic Hall of Fame as a wide receiver and his cousin, Buddy Farnham, currently stars at wideout for the Brown Bears. ... Farnham scored five goals last year, his first at Phillips, while battling injuries. ... Former Andover High scoring machine Tucker Mullin (33-29|62 last year) and North Reading defender Jack Walsh (9-25|34), both Eagle-Tribune All-Stars a year ago, have impressed as postgrads. ... Andrew Cox will play at Holy Cross next year. ... Andover's Ryan Heavy returns as a defenseman.

Coach Dean Boylan (8th year, 96-73-13): "We have a very strong group of good athletes. Andrew (Cox) and Bobby (Farnham) will be our leaders. Bobby was injured last year, but he looks terrific and ready to have a super season. ... On defense, Ryan Heavey is returning and Jack (Walsh) and Pat (Keegan) are key pickups as postgrads that will help us out. Bennett (Carroccio) had a strong sophomore year and Tucker (Mullin) looks great. He has fit right in and has a great motor."