1/10 – Andover: 4, Choate: 1
1/14 – Andover: 4, Tilton: 2
As the new year commenced for Boys Hockey (9-4), it opened against Choate in dominant fashion, bringing the team to a smooth win. The team re-channeled this energy on Wednesday against Tilton, allowing for victory, and extending their win streak.
Senji Kimura ’29 shared two goals from the matchup against Choate, describing the seamless defense to offense transition, and the selfless puck movement that contributed to them. He highlighted Jack O’Dell ’28 and Alex Theodore ’27 for their goals that secured their lead.
“David O’Neill, our [Co-]Captain, came in on the forecheck. He came in hard, battled for the puck out of the corner and then passed it to Alex Theodore coming down the middle of the ice. Alex Theodore pretty much had a wide open lane to the net. He came in pretty calm and then chipped it over the goalie’s shoulder and it went post in. Another one of the goals was by Jack O’Dell, which Nate Kreppner brought down on a rush. He came down the middle of the ice and then slowed it off to the side. Jack O’Dell rushed the middle of the net in the slot and Nate Kreppner found Jack’s stick in the slot, and Jack put it over the goalie’s shoulder,” said Kimura.
Beyond the team’s performance against Choate, Kimura praised Theodore for his consistent effort and smart plays throughout games. Kimura spoke on the momentum his teammate brought and his overall impact within the team.
“Alex Theodore came up big for us. He netted two and just overall played a strong game. He is a really big, physical guy. He had two goals, and he’s really starting to heat up. Coming off a three-point game against St. George’s [on Wednesday, January 7], he had another really good game. He definitely had a big impact on that 4-1 win [against Choate], just making big plays when we needed it,” said Kimura.
Following the team’s victory against Choate, a game that placed Andover among the NEPSAC’s top eight teams, Boys Hockey visited Tilton looking to keep its win streak going. It secured an intense 4-2 victory behind its defensive performance. Nate Kreppner ’27 praised goalie Edouard Lord ’26, Liam TenHarmsel ’26, and other key players for hustle and holding down the defensive side for the team.
“Lord kept us in the game all game, especially in the first period when we started out a bit slow. He was making cross crease saves that he could’ve let in, and he was really just standing strong in there. We were also getting a lot of help from people blocking shots, such as David O’Neill, who had a few clutch blocks. Another key factor in the game was that two of our defensemen were missing today, so Liam TenHarmsel had to come out there and take on a bigger role. He really proved that he could do that, and it was really impressive. He was really good on the defensive end and he was really composed with the puck, making good plays to break it out,” said Kreppner.
Having lost only one out of its last nine games, Boys Hockey will look to continue its momentum on Friday against St. Paul’s and in a Saturday rivalry matchup at Phillips Exeter Academy.
