Westfield goalie Matt Blascak gets into position to make a save as Minnechaug possesses the puck near the net. (Photo by Chris Putz)
WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School hockey team completed the week on a solid note, defeating Minnechaug 3-0 Friday at Amelia Park Ice Arena.
Conner Sullivan scored a pair of first-period goals for Westfield, and Mike Santinello tallied a goal in the third period. Bombers’ goalie Matt Blascak (18 saves) earned a shutout in net.
Westfield, which at 7-2-2 is just two wins away from qualifying for the Division 3 tournament, has a big week on tap with games at West Springfield (Feb. 4), and home against Agawam (Feb. 5) and Ludlow (Feb. 7).
“We’re playing better,” Westfield coach Moose Matthews said. “We’re coming around little by little.”
Matthews said one of the most impressive things from Friday’s game was his freshman line, a first for the long-time head coach.
“They really impressed; they’re working hard in practice,” Matthews said of his freshman line which included the likes of Josh Adams, Max Bengston, and Liam Whitman.
