Recently, the SHS boys varsity hockey team capped off an incredible season with a 2-1 loss in the Elite Eight. Although it wasn’t the ending they had hoped for,  the Sailors finished with a record of 15-5-2, with a total of 32 points and a 0.73% win percentage. 

Some games worth noting were a 2-2 tie against the Division 1 #10 ranked Marshfield, a 6-1 playoff win over Watertown High, a 5-0 and 3-0 win against rival Hanover, and a 7-6 season-opening win against D1 Wachusett Regional High.

With a total of 90 goals scored this season, the Sailors offense was electric all year. The Sailors toiled offensively and forced turnovers every game. Senior captain Jackson Belsan added, “We ran a strong forecheck and were constantly hard on the puck to create turnovers.” Scituate played a well-structured style of play. The players and coaches spent hours crafting their structure in practice. Senior forward Will Cahill said, “The game plan and strategy in practice became second nature and showed in games.” 

The offense was led by senior captain James Sullivan, who netted 22 goals and 27 assists for 49 points. Sullivan’s quick shot and hands were dominant all year, leading to a record-breaking point record at Scituate High School.  The strong offense was the main driver of success on the ice.

In the past, SHS has been considered a penalty-heavy crew; there were complaints from parents, refs, and coaches about Scituate’s play. However, this year, the Sailors demonstrated a cleaner approach, which resulted in far fewer calls.  A player who experienced this turnaround was senior forward Will Cahill. When asked about the change, Cahill commented, “We played very smart and played together,” adding, “There were a lot of issues with penalties in the past–we stayed away from it a lot and were well disciplined.” 

A new set of captains came in and flipped the script, changing the environment and behavior from previous years. Senior captain Johnny Donahue remarked, “We had players step into leadership roles and shape a new environment in the locker room.”