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Four goals (including an OT winner): Vote for the H.S. Boys Hockey Player of the Week

chris mcdaniel, the patriot ledger
·4 min read

BC High's Drew Karlovits has been voted the High School Boys Hockey Player of the Week.

The freshman received over 10,000 votes to earn the honor. Karlovits recorded a shutout in a 1-0 win over Arlington Catholic.

And this week's candidates are...

Sam Steinman, Jr., Middleboro: Steinman scored four goals and added an assist in a 6-2 win over Nashoba Tech in a Div. 3 preliminary-round game.

More: 'He really exploded': After 7 goals in one game, Steinman closing in on Middleboro history

Middleboro's Sam Steinman handles the puck during a game against Sandwich at Gallo Ice Arena in Bourne on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.
Middleboro's Sam Steinman handles the puck during a game against Sandwich at Gallo Ice Arena in Bourne on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

James Sullivan, Sr., Scituate: Sullivan scored an overtime goal as Scituate defeated Melrose, 2-1, in a Div. 3 Round of 32 battle. That goal also made him the program's all-time leading scorer. He scored two goals in a 6-1 win over Watertown in the Sweet 16.

Scituate's James Sullivan, center, controls the puck as Hanover's Matt Reynolds, left, and Henry Phillips, right, move in during boys high school hockey action at the Hobomock Arena in Pembroke, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.
Scituate's James Sullivan, center, controls the puck as Hanover's Matt Reynolds, left, and Henry Phillips, right, move in during boys high school hockey action at the Hobomock Arena in Pembroke, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

Grady Salfity, Sr., Weymouth: Salfity (28 saves) recorded a shutout in goal as the No. 28 Wildcats stunned No. 5 Archbishop Williams, 2-0, in a Div. 1 Round of 32 game.

Weymouth goalie Grady Salfity, right, deflects the shot of Milton's Cameron McDonough, left, during boys' high school hockey at the Connell Rink in Weymouth, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. Tom Gorman/For The Patriot Ledger
Weymouth goalie Grady Salfity, right, deflects the shot of Milton's Cameron McDonough, left, during boys' high school hockey at the Connell Rink in Weymouth, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. Tom Gorman/For The Patriot Ledger

Quinn Simmons, Sr., Norwell: Simmons scored two goals in a 3-1 win over Groton-Dunstable in a Div. 4 Round of 32 battle.

Teddy Devoe + Kevin Murphy + Tommy Carroll, Marshfield: Devoe scored twice and Murphy posted a shutout in the Rams' 4-0 win over Needham in a Div. 1 Round of 32 battle. Carroll netted a winner in double overtime in a 2-1 victory over Reading in the Div. 1 Sweet 16.

Marshfield goalie Kevin Murphy makes a save on a breakaway opportunity by Pembroke’s Brendan Abban during second period action of their game against Pembroke at the Bog Ice Arena in Kingston on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.
Marshfield goalie Kevin Murphy makes a save on a breakaway opportunity by Pembroke’s Brendan Abban during second period action of their game against Pembroke at the Bog Ice Arena in Kingston on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023.

Brendan Tourgee + Ryan Elrick, Canton: Both Bulldogs scored twice in a 6-1 win over North Attleboro in a Div. 2 Round of 32 game.

Canton's Brendan Tourgee celebrates a goal during a game against Barnstable at Canton Metropolis Rink on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.
Canton's Brendan Tourgee celebrates a goal during a game against Barnstable at Canton Metropolis Rink on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023.

Mike Hussey + Brady Walsh + Chris Gillis, Duxbury: Hussey had a goal and three assists as Duxbury defeated Oliver Ames, 6-2, in a Div. 2 Round of 32 battle. Gillis had two goals and an assist in that one. Walsh had a hat trick in a 5-1 win over Malden Catholic in the Div. 2 Sweet 16.

Duxbury's Brady Walsh celebrates after scoring a goal during a game against Hingham at Pilgrim Skating Arena in Hingham on Monday, January 29, 2024.
Duxbury's Brady Walsh celebrates after scoring a goal during a game against Hingham at Pilgrim Skating Arena in Hingham on Monday, January 29, 2024.

Kyle Ready, Jr., Pembroke: Ready posted a shutout in a 3-0 win over Taunton in the Div. 3 Round of 32 and followed it up with another shutout in a 2-0 win over Grafton in the Sweet 16.

Pembroke goalie Kyle Ready is called for a slashing penalty on Whitman-Hanson's Alex Ethier during their game at the Rockland Ice Arena on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.
Pembroke goalie Kyle Ready is called for a slashing penalty on Whitman-Hanson's Alex Ethier during their game at the Rockland Ice Arena on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023.

Andrew Gaffney, Jr., Braintree: Gaffney scored a double-overtime winner in No. 24 Braintree's 3-2 upset over No. 9 Westford Academy in a Div. 1 Round of 32 game.

Braintree's Andrew Gaffney, second from left, is surrounded by Milton defenders from left, Ben Doak, Aidan Rowley and Harry Hinckle, during boys high school hockey at the Zapustas Ice Arena in Randolph, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2024.
Braintree's Andrew Gaffney, second from left, is surrounded by Milton defenders from left, Ben Doak, Aidan Rowley and Harry Hinckle, during boys high school hockey at the Zapustas Ice Arena in Randolph, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2024.

Luke Tropeano, Sr., Whitman-Hanson: Tropeano, who had four goals, netted a double-overtime winner in a victory over Algonquin in the Div. 2 Round of 32.

Whitman-Hanson's Luke Tropeano fires a shot during a game against Marshfield at The Bog in Kingston on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023.
Whitman-Hanson's Luke Tropeano fires a shot during a game against Marshfield at The Bog in Kingston on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023.

Shane Desmond, Jr., + James Erickson, Sr., Watertown/Wayland: They each notched a hat trick in a 7-4 win over No. 15 host St. Paul on Wednesday in a Division 3 first-round game in Worcester. The Warriors fell to Scituate in the next round.

ORLEANS -- 03/08/23 -- Watertown/Wayland's Shane Desmond, left, tries to block a third period play Nauset's Jake Eldredge.
ORLEANS -- 03/08/23 -- Watertown/Wayland's Shane Desmond, left, tries to block a third period play Nauset's Jake Eldredge.

Colin Glynn, Sr., Marlborough: Glynn assisted on the lone goal as the No. 17 Panthers (10-9-3) fell to No. 1 host Nauset, 2-1, in the Division 1 second round in Orleans. On Thursday, Glynn distributed four assists with a goal, contributing to all five goals for the Panthers in a 5-1 win over No. 16 Bedford in the first round.

Marlborough’s Colin Glynn (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the first goal of the game in the third period during the Daily News Cup championships with Hopkinton at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough.
Marlborough’s Colin Glynn (center) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the first goal of the game in the third period during the Daily News Cup championships with Hopkinton at the New England Sports Center in Marlborough.

Andrew Goldstein, Sr., Dover-Sherborn/Weston: The captain Goldstein saved 14 shots in a 4-1 win for fifth-seeded D-S/Weston in a 4-1 win over Dedham in the Division 4 Sweet 16. He also saved 16 shots, including a breakaway, in a 6-1 win over No. 28 Boston Latin in the Round of 32. D-S/Weston (19-4) has since advanced to the Final Four, which will be Saturday vs. top-seeded Winthrop in Bourne.

Paddy Maxwell, Jr., Wellesley: Maxwell had an assist and the game-winning goal for the Raiders in a 3-2 win over No. 17 Belmont at Boston Sports Institute in the Division 1 Round of 32. Wellesley (15-5-2) finished its season with a loss to top-seeded St. John’s Prep on Saturday.

Dylan McEvoy, Sr., Franklin: McEvoy notched a hat trick for the No. 12 Panthers (15-8) in a 7-3 win over No. 28 Weymouth in the Division 1 Sweet 16. McEvoy also scored a goal in a 3-2 win over St. Mary’s (Lynn) in the Round of 32. The Panthers will face No. 4 Xaverian (17-4-1) in the quarterfinals at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Loring Arena.

Franklin seniors Dylan McEvoy, left, and Logan Marchand hold hockey cards of their Boston Bruins namesakes, Charlie McEvoy and Brad Marchand, after practice at Pirelli Veterans Arena in Franklin on March 4, 2024.
Franklin seniors Dylan McEvoy, left, and Logan Marchand hold hockey cards of their Boston Bruins namesakes, Charlie McEvoy and Brad Marchand, after practice at Pirelli Veterans Arena in Franklin on March 4, 2024.

Shane Moriarty, Jr., Ashland: The goalie was a brick wall, backstopping the 24th-seeded Clockers in a 3-0 shutout of rival and No. 9 Medway in the Division 4 Round of 32. Moriarty then led Ashland to a 6-3 upset of No. 8 host Martha’s Vineyard in the Sweet 16. The Clockers fell to top-seeded Winthrop on Wednesday, ending their Cinderella run.

Ashland High School junior goalie Shane Moriarty smiles after the team defeated Medway, 3-0, at Pirelli Veterans Arena in Franklin for a round of 32 state tournament game, Feb. 28, 2024.
Ashland High School junior goalie Shane Moriarty smiles after the team defeated Medway, 3-0, at Pirelli Veterans Arena in Franklin for a round of 32 state tournament game, Feb. 28, 2024.

Tim O’Malley, Fr., Hudson: O’Malley had two goals, including the overtime winner, in a 3-2 victory over Seekonk in the Division 4 state tournament first round Wednesday. After a loss to top-seeded Winthrop on Saturday, the Hawks finished their season at 13-9.

Votes are unlimited. Voting closes on Thursday, March 14 at noon. Emailed votes will not be counted. Send future nominations to cmcdaniel@wickedlocal.com. Our player of the week stories are meant as a way to highlight local high school athletes in the area. Making the list is an achievement in itself. Congratulations to all our athletes.

This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: Vote for the High School Boys Hockey Player of the Week