Ben Short was tied for the team lead in points (23) last season and is committed to Merrimack. (Zach Martin/@zach_take_picture)
In our New England boys prep hockey coaches postseason survey conducted this past spring, one of the questions was about which team would be a surprising contender next season.
The overwhelming answer from coaches, who were granted anonymity, was Winchendon.
“They have a very strong incoming class and return some talent,” one coach said.
That’s true. They do have a strong incoming class and most of their talent from last season is back. It’s also Mike Busconi’s third year in charge. Three is typically the magic number for coaches.