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Norton Lancers Have Solid Debut in Highly Competitive Tri Valley League
Looking to Build on 2015-16 Season
For the first two years of the Norton varsity ice hockey programs’ existence they competed as an independent member of the MIAA. After qualifying for the postseason in the 2014-15 season Norton joined the Tri Valley League (TVL) in 2015-16. The Lancers then proved pre-season predictions of a winless, last place finish wrong by posting a league record of 3-9-1 which was good enough for seventh place in the nine team TVL. Norton was 5-12-3 overall on the season.
In 2015-16, the Lancers offense was led by three forwards that achieved double digit point totals. The team’s leading scorers were junior Jake Palin with 15 points (7 goals, 8 assists) and MVP senior co-captain and forward Bobby Trudeau with 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists). Freshman Brendan Heayden was third (4 goals, 6 assists). Trudeau was a Taunton Daily Gazette First Team All-Star while Palin was named to their Second Team. Both players as well as Heayden received Sun Chronicle All-Star Honorable Mention. Trudeau is continuing his hockey career as a member of the Rensselear Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Club Team.
Other notable contributions came from junior forward Jack Loranger (6 goals, 3 assists) and the defense anchored by junior Cam Trudeau (6 assists), and senior co-captain, JFK and Hobey Baker award winner Matt Loranger (2 goals, 2 assists). Trudeau was a Taunton Daily Gazette Second Team All-Star and all three players were named Honorable Mention Sun Chronicle All-Stars.
A trio of multi-talented Lancer sophomores contributed as both skaters and goalies. Clint Gallagher spent time playing forward and defense (4 goals, 4 assists) while also maintaining an 88.5% save percentage in three appearances as a goalie. Triton DosReis chipped in as a skater (1 goal, 1 assist) and maintained an 86.8% save percentage in goal while Tony Cerce (1 assist) led the team in net with a 91.7% save percentage and 2.47 goals against average. All three shared the prestigious Horizon Lancer Award given by the Norton Hockey Organization each season for enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to the program.
Norton has a strong core of players returning this season and a solid incoming class of freshmen. The team is optimistic about improving upon last season, making a run at a winning record and qualifying for the state tournament.
Looking to Build on 2015-16 Season
For the first two years of the Norton varsity ice hockey programs’ existence they competed as an independent member of the MIAA. After qualifying for the postseason in the 2014-15 season Norton joined the Tri Valley League (TVL) in 2015-16. The Lancers then proved pre-season predictions of a winless, last place finish wrong by posting a league record of 3-9-1 which was good enough for seventh place in the nine team TVL. Norton was 5-12-3 overall on the season.
In 2015-16, the Lancers offense was led by three forwards that achieved double digit point totals. The team’s leading scorers were junior Jake Palin with 15 points (7 goals, 8 assists) and MVP senior co-captain and forward Bobby Trudeau with 13 points (6 goals, 7 assists). Freshman Brendan Heayden was third (4 goals, 6 assists). Trudeau was a Taunton Daily Gazette First Team All-Star while Palin was named to their Second Team. Both players as well as Heayden received Sun Chronicle All-Star Honorable Mention. Trudeau is continuing his hockey career as a member of the Rensselear Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Club Team.
Other notable contributions came from junior forward Jack Loranger (6 goals, 3 assists) and the defense anchored by junior Cam Trudeau (6 assists), and senior co-captain, JFK and Hobey Baker award winner Matt Loranger (2 goals, 2 assists). Trudeau was a Taunton Daily Gazette Second Team All-Star and all three players were named Honorable Mention Sun Chronicle All-Stars.
A trio of multi-talented Lancer sophomores contributed as both skaters and goalies. Clint Gallagher spent time playing forward and defense (4 goals, 4 assists) while also maintaining an 88.5% save percentage in three appearances as a goalie. Triton DosReis chipped in as a skater (1 goal, 1 assist) and maintained an 86.8% save percentage in goal while Tony Cerce (1 assist) led the team in net with a 91.7% save percentage and 2.47 goals against average. All three shared the prestigious Horizon Lancer Award given by the Norton Hockey Organization each season for enthusiasm, commitment and dedication to the program.
Norton has a strong core of players returning this season and a solid incoming class of freshmen. The team is optimistic about improving upon last season, making a run at a winning record and qualifying for the state tournament.
2015-16 Season and New Era in the Tri Valley League Begin!
Senior Co-Captains Bobby Trudeau and Matt Loranger will lead the Lancers returning players and incoming freshmen as they build off their first ever MIAA State Tournament berth in the 2014-15 season (click here for link to season summary) in just the second year of the program's existence. In this, our third season, new groundbreaking moments are sure to be on the horizon. Norton welcomes a new coach and sheds their MIAA “Independent” status to take their place in the Tri Valley League (TVL) where the rest of the school’s athletic programs compete. Head Coach Eric Grasso takes the reins as Norton makes their transition into the TVL which is one of the most competitive high school leagues in Massachusetts. Coach Grasso brings experience from his high school playing days at Mount Saint Charles Academy (RI), as an assistant coach at both the Attleboro and Walpole boy’s high school programs and most recently as the varsity head coach of the Westwood High School girl’s ice hockey team. The TVL brings some of the top MIAA Division 2 and Division 3 programs in the Commonwealth including 2011-12 Div. 3 EMass Champion & 2012-13 Div. 3 South Sectional Champion Medway (now a Div. 2 program), 2013-14 Div. 2 State Finalist Medfield and 2014-15 Div. 2 State Champion Westwood along with strong Div. 3 programs Ashland, Bellingham, Dover-Sherborn, Holliston and Hopkinton. Our Lancers are looking forward to the challenge! Catch all the action at home and away by downloading the schedule below to your electronic device. Simply double-click anywhere on the schedule below to import the games.
Senior Co-Captains Bobby Trudeau and Matt Loranger will lead the Lancers returning players and incoming freshmen as they build off their first ever MIAA State Tournament berth in the 2014-15 season (click here for link to season summary) in just the second year of the program's existence. In this, our third season, new groundbreaking moments are sure to be on the horizon. Norton welcomes a new coach and sheds their MIAA “Independent” status to take their place in the Tri Valley League (TVL) where the rest of the school’s athletic programs compete. Head Coach Eric Grasso takes the reins as Norton makes their transition into the TVL which is one of the most competitive high school leagues in Massachusetts. Coach Grasso brings experience from his high school playing days at Mount Saint Charles Academy (RI), as an assistant coach at both the Attleboro and Walpole boy’s high school programs and most recently as the varsity head coach of the Westwood High School girl’s ice hockey team. The TVL brings some of the top MIAA Division 2 and Division 3 programs in the Commonwealth including 2011-12 Div. 3 EMass Champion & 2012-13 Div. 3 South Sectional Champion Medway (now a Div. 2 program), 2013-14 Div. 2 State Finalist Medfield and 2014-15 Div. 2 State Champion Westwood along with strong Div. 3 programs Ashland, Bellingham, Dover-Sherborn, Holliston and Hopkinton. Our Lancers are looking forward to the challenge! Catch all the action at home and away by downloading the schedule below to your electronic device. Simply double-click anywhere on the schedule below to import the games.
2014-15 Season: Vision Accomplished!
In just the second season of our varsity program, the team built on their inaugural season of first time achievements finishing the regular season with an 8-7-4 record and advancing to the MIAA high school tournament for the first time in program history! Rallying around their "20/20 Vision" goal of obtaining the 20 points required to qualify for the playoffs, the 2014-15 season also marked the first time Norton finished the regular season with a winning record. Both results were great achievements for our players and coaches.
For more details on the exciting 2014-15 season, check out the "Print Media" tab for stories and game summaries and the "2014-15 Season" tab for a brief season summary and a slideshow of pictures. The "Print Media" tab also contains additional coverage of our inaugural 2013-14 campaign including select game summaries and articles that appeared in local newspapers regarding the establishment of Norton's first ever MIAA high school team. The "Video Media" page has videos regarding the establishment of the team and full game broadcasts from both the Jr. High and High School teams courtesy of the Lancers Sports Network. The "2013-14 NHS Season" tab contains a brief season summary, links to events, websites and a rolling presentation of photos. Our "2015-16 Teams" tab will be updated soon to include team pictures of both the High School and Middle School teams as well as game action photos and links to the Middle School game schedules. Thank you to our sponsors as well as the team parents and community for your continued support of high school hockey in Norton!
In just the second season of our varsity program, the team built on their inaugural season of first time achievements finishing the regular season with an 8-7-4 record and advancing to the MIAA high school tournament for the first time in program history! Rallying around their "20/20 Vision" goal of obtaining the 20 points required to qualify for the playoffs, the 2014-15 season also marked the first time Norton finished the regular season with a winning record. Both results were great achievements for our players and coaches.
For more details on the exciting 2014-15 season, check out the "Print Media" tab for stories and game summaries and the "2014-15 Season" tab for a brief season summary and a slideshow of pictures. The "Print Media" tab also contains additional coverage of our inaugural 2013-14 campaign including select game summaries and articles that appeared in local newspapers regarding the establishment of Norton's first ever MIAA high school team. The "Video Media" page has videos regarding the establishment of the team and full game broadcasts from both the Jr. High and High School teams courtesy of the Lancers Sports Network. The "2013-14 NHS Season" tab contains a brief season summary, links to events, websites and a rolling presentation of photos. Our "2015-16 Teams" tab will be updated soon to include team pictures of both the High School and Middle School teams as well as game action photos and links to the Middle School game schedules. Thank you to our sponsors as well as the team parents and community for your continued support of high school hockey in Norton!
