Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, DECEmbEr 29, 2023 New season, renewed hopes: Peabody-Saugus targets high stakes in hockey By Dom Nicastro T he Peabody-Saugus cooperative boy s hockey team has had a slow start to the season with three straight losses, but it’s looking for improvement as the calendar turns another year. Jason Marshall, a former lacrosse and hockey player for Peabody High School, leads the Tanners for the second straight year as head coach. Marshall is in his sixth year coaching high school sports between hockey and lacrosse. The team is in its second season as a cooperative program between Peabody and Saugus High Schools. What’s Marshall’s motivation this season? “Having the ability to stay involved with a sport that I grew up with and love and trying to impart that love on the next generation,” he said. “Especially rewarding to be able to give back to a program I was a part of.” Earlier this month, tryouts surpassed expectations. They went great, according to Marshall, who added that the team has demonstrated “high intensity so far and is getting better by the day.” Peabody-Saugus brought in 24 players to the team, which finished 3-17-0 last season. This year, they dropped contests to Everett’s coop team (9-6), North Reading (7-0) and St. Bernard’s (6-3). In the latter loss, Peabody-Saugus held a 3-2 edge in the middle period but let the lead slip away. Peabody junior Tyson Higgins had two goals, each assisted by Trevor Pacheco of Peabody. Peabody sophomore Brandon - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES23C0510CA In the matter of: Mckenna Sam Gagliardi CITATION ON PETITION TO CHANGE NAME A Petition to Change Name of Adult has been filed by Mckenna Sam Gagliardi of Saugus, MA requesting that the court enter a Decree changing their name to: Mckenna Jacqueline Zell. 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Sachems senior Cam Preston receives the Saugus Lions Club “Heisman Award” during the 51st Annual Saugus and Peabody Lions Club’s Football Meeting and Dinner at Prince Pizzeria. Saugus High Head Coach Steve Cummings says he decided to honor Preston with YEAR IN REVIEW | SEE PAGE 21 MBTA to Provide Free Service After 8 PM on New Year’s Eve Holiday schedules are available. B OSTON – The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced that free service on all modes will be available after 8 PM on December 31 through the end of the service day to help support safe celebrations on New Year’s Eve. Full holiday service schedule information is available at mbta.com/holidays. December 31: Increased New Year’s Eve Service: Subway: All subway lines will operate on a Sunday schedule with increased service after 3 PM. Buses and The RIDE: Buses and The RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule. Ferry: Charlestown ferry services will end at 6 PM. 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As for the strengths of this year’s team, Marshall said that “high hockey IQ” and underclassmen, when mixed with upperclassmen leadership, have the potential to do something special. What the Tanners will need, however, is to improve in the skating department and creativity in the offensive end, according to Marshall. The captains this year include: · Ryan Jones of Saugus. “He’s contagious, has positivity and a love of the game,” Marshall said. · Michael Ryan of Peabody. “He has a high motor and leads by example,” Marshall said. · Pacheco of Peabody. “He’s a vocal leader and a defensive stalwart,” Marshall said. Saugus senior defenseman Dominic Chianca is fantastic at moving the puck, according to his coach. Jake Ferraro, a senior forward out of Saugus, is a reliable penalty killer. Peabody’s Higgins is a great skater with a high offensive potential, his coach said. Zack Hartnett, a junior forward/defenseman out of Peabody, has great two-way ability. Peabody’s Barone is a forward with high offensive skill. Peabody sophomore goaltender Evan Tybinkowski has got the call in net. Marshall’s coaching department includes: · Donnie Shaw, assistant/ defensive coach · Aaron McDonald, assistant/goalie coach · Andrew Sousa, assistant coach “All three bring great knowledge of hockey that helps fill my own personal limitations in coaching,” Marshall said. What are the big team goals this winter? Peabody-Saugus is aiming for nine wins and qualifying for the tournament as well as aiming to compete for the Northeastern Conference Lynch division. “We are competing against two very solid teams in Beverly and Swampscott for the NEC Lynch division as well as the high-level teams of Danvers, Masconomet, Marblehead, Gloucester and Winthrop,” Marshall said. The new MIAA rankings bring in challenges with nonleague schedules and making sure there are good, quality teams. How is the team’s nonleague sked shaping up? “We hope to have a competitive non-league schedule that allows us to play a lot of good and close hockey games in order for us to continue to improve as a program,” Marshall said.
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