Hanover defeats Shawsheen in boys hockey semifinals

Third-period comeback lifts Hanover past Shawsheen Tech in Division 3 state semifinal

Mar. 14, 2026 at 10:07pm

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The Shawsheen Tech boys hockey team held their own against Hanover for the first two periods of the Division 3 state semifinal at Boston College's Conte Forum on Sunday. However, Hanover rallied in the third period to defeat Shawsheen Tech and advance to the state championship game.

Why it matters

This loss ends Shawsheen Tech's season just one game shy of the state championship. The semifinal matchup between the two teams was a highly anticipated contest, as both squads had strong regular season records and playoff runs.

The details

Shawsheen Tech was able to keep pace with Hanover for the first two periods, but Hanover mounted a comeback in the third period to pull ahead and ultimately win the game. The victory sends Hanover to the Division 3 state championship game.

  • The Division 3 state semifinal game was played on Sunday, March 14, 2026 at Boston College's Conte Forum.

The players

Shawsheen Tech

The boys hockey team from Shawsheen Technical High School that reached the Division 3 state semifinals.

Hanover

The boys hockey team from Hanover High School that defeated Shawsheen Tech in the Division 3 state semifinal game.

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What’s next

Hanover will advance to the Division 3 state championship game, where they will face the winner of the other semifinal matchup.

The takeaway

Despite the semifinal loss, Shawsheen Tech's boys hockey team had a strong season and playoff run, falling just short of reaching the state championship game.