BOYS HOCKEY TOP 10

TEAM

1. Fairfield Prep (12)

Final result: Named co-champs of SCC/SWC with Notre Dam-West Haven.

Bottom Line: The Jesuits were the preseason No. 1 and, despite not playing a championship game, voters still were overwhelmingly impressed by the Jesuits this season.

2. ND-West Haven (1)

Final result: Named co-champs of SCC/SWC.

Bottom Line: Unfortunately for hockey fans and the Green Knights, Notre Dame didn’t get a third chance at Fairfield Prep and a final shot at No. 1.

3. New Canaan

8-6-1

102

Final result: def. Greenwich 3-1 in the FCIAC championship.

Bottom Line: That three-game losing streak in the middle of the season feels like it was a long time ago, doesn’t it? The Rams rallied to win the FCIAC Division I title with Jack Johnson leading the way.

4. Greenwich

10-5-0

84

Final result: lost to New Canaan 3-1 in the FCIAC championship

The Bottom Line: What a run by the Cardinals playing six games in 10 days and winning five of them to reach the FCIAC final.

5. Darien

7-4-2

74

Final Result: lost to New Canaan 2-1 (OT) in FCIAC semifinals.

The Bottom Line: It felt like the Blue Wave never really got going this year. Still, they were one goal away from playing for a conference title.

6. Fairfield co-op

8-4-1

Final Result: lost to Greenwich 3-2 (OT) in FCIAC semifinals.

The Bottom Line: The last remaining unbeaten team in Division I stumbled at the finish line, losing three straight and four of its last five.

7. NW Catholic

9-1-2

44

Final Result: def. Simsbury 7-3 in the CCC North Finals

The Bottom Line: The Kings of the North forced teams to bend the knee all season, capturing the CCC North title.

8. Xavier

8-5-1

31

Final Result: lost to Notre Dame-West Haven 6-1 in SCC/ SWC semifinals

The Bottom Line: The Falcons had a strong second half of the season but couldn’t get past Notre Dame-West Haven in the SCC/SWC Division I semifinals.

9. North Haven

7-2-0

24

Final Result: def. Cheshire 3-0 in the SCC Division II finals

The Bottom Line: North Haven missed the middle of its season due to COVID-19 protocols but when the team came back there was no stopping them. Led by Andrew Sacco in net, North Haven won its last three games to capture the SCC/SWC Division II title.

10. Ridgefield

4-9-0

18

Final Result: lost to New Canaan 2-1 in FCIAC Division I quarterfinals

The Bottom Line: The Tigers played 11 teams ranked in this poll and they never quit, playing the eventual FCIAC Division I champs in an entertaining quarterfinal game.

Dropped out: Sheehan (9), Hand (10)

First-place votes in parentheses and points tabulated on a 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 basis.

Others receiving votes: Sheehan (11-2-0) 10; Hand (4-1-0) 3; Newington co-op (11-1-1) 3; East Catholic (9-2-0) 2; West Haven (4-6-0) 2; BBD (11-2-0) 1.

The following voted: Media: Luke Devoe, CTHSHockey.org; Erik Dobratz, WTNH-8; Tim Jensen, Patch; Ben Klein, CTHSHockey.org; Greg Lederer, Cheshire Herald; Mike Madera, Elm City Newspapers; Dan Nowak, New Haven Register; Pete Paguaga, GameTimeCT; Dave Stewart, New Canaan Advertiser/Darien Times; Jim Stout, MaxPreps.com. Coaches: Shaun Gallagher, Ridgefield, Matt Sather, Fairfield Prep; Larry Viera, Notre Dame-West Haven.

Poll compiled by: Pete Paguaga