Dover-Sherborn/Weston fell behind 1-0 in the first period against Hanover in the Div. 4 boys hockey state championship. They knew they had to improve to have a chance to win.
The Raiders scored five consecutive goals to win 5-1, earning their first state title. Head coach Alex Marlow said the strong response showed the team's desire to win.
Marlow said, “It’s all them,” Marlow said. “They did everything, they bought into everything we did. They come ready to work and they are fun. We consider all of us as friends.
The Hawks started strongly and scored 1-0 with a shot from Cam Scott after a pass from Joe Galvin. Goldstein, the Raiders' goalie, was disappointed he didn't stop the shot.
Goldstein, a senior, wasn't pleased with the goal, feeling he could have saved it.
Goldstein admitted, “It was a bit of a soft goal I let in,” Goldstein said. “My brothers had my back today. I’m so proud of them and proud of what they did. We always have each other’s backs.”
In the second period, the Raiders quickly responded by creating good chances, leading to a goal by Max Niit that tied the score.
The Raiders continued to play well and took the lead for the first time late in the period when Hunter Hourihan scored a goal after an awkward bounce.
“I was just trying to get a shot on net,” Hourihan said. “I just saw it fall off the goalies head and go in.”
Sixteen seconds later, Christos Rogaris scored a goal, extending the lead.
In the final period, Niit and Max Patenaude increased the lead to 5-1 with quick goals, securing the championship for the Raiders.
“It’s so special,” Raiders captain Sawyer Garzone said. “It’s a four-year process. We did pretty well but nothing like this. Now, to come through To make it all the way here is awesome.”
Goldstein said the victory in his final game for the Raiders fulfilled a childhood dream.
“You dream about this as a little kid,” Goldstein said. “I’ve dreamed about this these last four years. There’s not much else to be said. It’s everything.”
