Winthrop advances to first boys hockey state title game since 1976

Confident in its game plan, Winthrop boys' hockey smothers top-seeded Stoneham to reach Division 4 title game - The Boston Globe

Undaunted by its underdog status, fifth-seeded Winthrop advanced to the D4 state championship game for the first time since 1976. The Vikings will face fifth-seeded Dedham (15-8-0) at TD Garden.

Winthrop advances to first boys hockey state title game since 1976

BILLERICA — Saturday’s 5-1 win over top-seeded Stoneham was nearly 50 years in the making for the Winthrop High boys hockey team. The Vikings last appearance in the state championship was in 1976. A mere 49 years later, Winthrop booked its date at TD Garden against No. 6 Dedham in the Div. 4 finals. Philip Boncore potted a pair of goals for Winthrop as Michael Holgerson, Joseph Pumphret and Nick Romano rounded out the scoring at Chelmsford Forum…

Winthrop icemen Garden-bound after Saturday’s win

BILLERICA — Saturday night action inside of the Chelmsford Forum saw top-ranked Stoneham and No. 5 Winthrop square off in the Division 4 boys hockey semifinals. The Vikings took control early en route to a 5-1 upset victory. Winthrop’s (15-6-2) next stop is the TD Garden in the state championship against No. 6 Dedham (15-8). […]