Childhood neighbors to playoff heroes, Alex Peck-Sam Hubbard connection lifts Natick boys' hockey past Weymouth
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'You're not even thinking out there, honestly,' said Peck, who netted his 18th goal of the year. 'Pass it down low, get it right back. Once I saw it go in, it's one of the best moments ever.'
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Natick's Sam Hubbard (left) is joined by teammate Tate Cogliano to celebrate one of his two goals against Weymouth.
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Natick took leads of 1-0, 3-1, and 4-3, but each time, Weymouth had an answer – except in the final two minutes.
'With 13 seniors, being able to refocus is the most important,' said Natick coach Karl Infanger. 'We've practiced all year for the final two minutes.'
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Hubbard upped his goal total to 29, slamming home a power-play one-timer off a feed from Peck. In the third period, Hubbard scored shortside, more than willing to showcase his devastating wrist shot. Hubbard, the team's leading scorer, was also a Globe All-Scholastic on the gridiron. He proved his football prowess with a series of devastating hits.
'It's like clockwork out there,' said Peck, on playing with Hubbard. 'I know that he wants the puck on his stick, so I'm looking for him.'
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After losing to Weymouth, 5-3, on Jan. 4, the Redhawks emerged victorious in a battle of Bay State Conference division winners.
'They beat us earlier in the season, so to get that game back on them, that's awesome,' said Hubbard. 'It helps us going deeper in the tournament.'
Natick's Joe MacDonnell (6) celebrates after putting the Redhawks up 3-1.
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Natick's Brauer Malcom (31) makes a save late in the third period.
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Natick's defense puts the squeeze on Weymouth's Ryan Ferguson (center).
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Weymouth goalie Billy Lennon makes a save as Natick's Alex Peck looks for the rebound.
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