Page 16 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 19, 2024 Everett/Revere/Malden Co-Op Hockey Team’s half-season review: tough battles, promising horizons By Dom Nicastro T he Everett/Revere/Malden High Schools cooperative boys’ hockey team fi nished the fi rst half of the season, 4-6. Losing record, yes. But still just one game off the pace in terms of qualifying for the state tournament in March. Everett has 20 games and needs 20 points, or 12 points in its fi nal 10 games. So not a bad fi rst half in that sense, considering the injuries and illnesses on the squad and the youth throughout the lineup. Craig Richards, head coach of the cooperative team that includes players from Everett, Malden, Revere and Mystic Valley high schools, has been impressed with the team’s ability to compete when they are at full strength. Their success is often contingent on their physicality. Now if those illnesses would just go away. “It seems to be only getting worse, to be honest,” Richards said. “I want to say we’ve had a minimum of one guy out just about every day with some sort of illness. We’ve had everything from conjunctivitis to stomach bugs to upper respiratory. I mean, it’s just been crazy.” What’s not crazy is when the team puts things together. And that was showcased in the team’s 8-7 win over Nashoba on the road Jan. 10. EverLEGAL NOTICE City of Everett PLANNING BOARD 484 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 Freshman Tommy Cronin reaches for the puck in recent action against Medford. ett was clicking on all cylinders on off ense and showed the cohesion for which it’s capable. Granted, Richards would have liked to see a better eff ort on the defensive end, but the victory was huge nonetheless – and should serve as a motivator for the second half of the season. “Nashoba Tech is a ranked LEGAL NOTICE EVERETT PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Public Hearing on an application by 376 3rd Street, LLC Property located at: 376-378 Third Street Site Plan Review & Inclusionary Zoning In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L Chapter 40A and with Sections 19 and 32 of the Everett Zoning Ordinance, the Everett Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on Monday, February 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Speaker George Keverian Hearing Room, Everett City Hall, Room 37, to consider the above-listed application for Site Plan Review and Special Permit for Inclusionary Zoning. 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All persons interested in or wishing to be heard on the applications may attend and participate in the hearing by attending the hearing in Room 37 in Everett City Hall. The Agenda for the meeting will be posted in accordance with the Open Meeting Law under Planning Board at: http://www.cityofeverett.com/AgendaCenter. Questions and comments can be directed in advance of the public hearing to Matt Lattanzi of the Department of Planning & Development at Matt.Lattanzi@ci.everett.ma.us or 617-394-2230. Frederick Cafasso Chairman January 19, 26, 2024 team,” Richards said. “And we took them 8-7 in overtime which was a huge win. It was a big upset and then the next day we come back and a couple guys are out, and you see what happens (8-1 loss to Stoneham). Depth is key in high school sports, and if you don’t have that depth, it’s very tough to compete.” Richards appreciates the team’s physical style of play, especially during its significant win over Nashoba; he desires to see more of this. He notes the importance of being physical, not allowing opponents to set up their game, and maintaining focus. The coach identifies several off ensive players who have been instrumental in the team’s performance, including senior forward Jake Simpson of Malden, who has shown versatility by playing both defense and forward eff ectively. Other notable contributors contributing to the scoreboard include senior forward Lucas Deguire of Mystic Valley, sophomore forward Frankie Annunziata of Revere and sophomore forward Michael Brandano of Mystic Valley. Defensively, the team has Senior co - Capt. Jake Simpson carries the puck up ice in recent action against Medford. been led by senior defenseman Jackie Summers of Malden and freshman defenseman Tommy Cronin of Malden. Freshman goalie Ray Blauvelt of Everett is gaining experience and has showed promise. “He’s had his great games, and he’s had his not-so-great games,” Richards said. “But you know, overall he’s defi nitely given us what we expected if not a little bit more.” Ultimately, the team comprises a mix of seniors and younger players, including freshmen and sophomores, who are making significant contributions. However, the coach is mindful of the challenge they will face next year with the departure of many seniors. HOCKEY | SEE PAGE 19
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