Super 8

2008

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Your one stop for all the latest news, updates, and analysis from the Super 8 tournament.
Seedings
Click a link below to read more about the teams selected to play in the Super 8 tournament.
reading 3, malden catholic 0
Public display of affection (Globe Staff / Jim Davis)

Public display of affection

Reading capped a dominating run through the Super 8 tournament with a 3-0 triumph over Malden Catholic in Sunday's championship game.
Line's drive propelled Rockets

Line's drive propelled Rockets

Reading became the first public school to win the Super 8 thanks in large part to its elite senior line of center Michael Lozzi, right wing Pat Kiley, and left wing Rob Toczylowski.

Crossover semifinals

Lancers takes a final step
malden catholic 3, catholic memorial 2

Lancers takes a final step

Freshman forward Mike Vecchione ended a stalemate in the third period, spinning and firing in a shot from the slot with 2:37 remaining to lift MC to its first Super 8 final.
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Reading 5, Xaverian 2

Entering public domain

For a program with many exciting chapters in its history, Reading hasn't had many recently. With a win over Xaverian, the Rockets have a chance to make Super 8 history.

Third round

Collins lifts CM in OT
Catholic Memorial 3, BC High 2 (OT)

Collins lifts CM in OT

Longtime rivals BC High and Catholic Memorial, who have owned the Super 8 since its inception, came together for an elimination game in group play.

Second round

Malden Catholic, BC High prevail
round 2 roundup

MC, BC High prevail

Malden Catholic finally stopped Hingham, and ended the Harbormen's Super 8 title dreams in the process. BC High set up an elimination game with rival CM.
Reading Rockets have blast against CM
Reading 5, Catholic Memorial 2

Rockets have blast against CM

It's safe to say Reading was underrated by the Super 8 selection committee. The fifth-seeded Rockets proved as much on the ice by toppling top-seeded Catholic Memorial.
Xaverian rallies, outguns St. John's
Xaverian 7, St. John's Prep 4

Xaverian rallies, outguns SJP

Xaverian gave up two early goals to rival St. John's Prep, but the Hawks rallied over the final two periods to defeat the Eagles for the third time this season.

First round

Strong on pluck, Lancers pepper Prep in opener
Malden Catholic 4, St. John's Prep 2

Lancers pepper Prep in opener

Kyle Pettoruto may want to invest in new goalie equipment. The St. John's Prep senior was peppered with 45 shots as his third-seeded Eagles were upset by Malden Catholic.
Hawks are early risers
Xaverian 3, Hingham 1

Hawks are early risers

If Hingham fans thought the second-ranked Harbormen could roll over Xaverian, their seventh-seeded opponent, they were quickly proven wrong.
Rockets launch bid with style
Reading 2, BC High 1

Rockets launch bid with style

Its record and goal differential (129-24) gaudy, the talented Reading hockey team blazed through its 18-game Middlesex League schedule with a mission.
Waltham makes Knights sweat
Catholic Memorial 2, Waltham 0

Waltham makes Knights sweat

Steve Hopkins put on a show last night as he held off the most powerful team in the state. Through two periods, he gave eighth-seeded Waltham a glimmer of hope.

Play-in games

Hopkins, Hawks Ghost busters
waltham 1, westford academy 0 (shootout)

Hopkins, Hawks Ghost busters

John Maguire's first comment was an understatement. His next indisputable. "Great high school hockey game," he said. "I think we have one of the best goalies in the state."
These Hawks advance, too
xaverian 3, needham 0

These Hawks advance, too

It was a clash of styles. Needham was physical at the start. But Xaverian was patient, moved the puck sensibly, defended well, and left with a tidy win.

Seedings meeting

Catholic Conference gives its all
choosing the top 10

Catholic Conference gives its all

A year after the Catholic Conference became the first league to send four teams to the Super 8, all five squads in the league were named to this year's tournament.

2007 recap

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super 8 final > bc high 6, weymouth 1

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For every vision of the Super 8 trophy that danced in the heads of Weymouth players, there was something completely different going on in the minds of BC High's competitors.
super 8 championship
March 16 - Boston Garden

Reading 3, MC 0

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