Boys’ Hockey

Concord 6, Salem 4

Key players: Concord – Nolan Walsh (3 goals, assist), Lukas Rondiak (goal, 2 assists), Jaden Haas (goal, 2 assists), Tyler Fennelly (goal, assist), Tyler Morin (2 assists), Rowan Arndt (assist)

Highlights: Concord trailed 2-0 early in the second period, but scored three goals in the second to take the lead. Salem tied the game late in the period and retook the lead early in the third, but the Tide responded with a goal from Fennelly and two from Walsh. Concord wraps up the regular season with the No. 1 seed for the Division I postseason tournament which begins this week. Concord will have a bye until the quarterfinals on Saturday.

Coach’s quote: “It was a hard fought game back and forth. We had some great chances early, but couldn’t convert. Salem is a gritty team. We dominated the third period and came away with the win. We need to work hard this week and be ready for our quarterfinal on Saturday.” – Concord’s Dunc Walsh

Records: Concord 16-2-0; Salem 10-6-1