Tewksbury's Tyler Bourgea Nears 200 Career Points

The high-scoring senior forward is considered the best player in Massachusetts.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Tyler Bourgea, a senior forward for Tewksbury Memorial High School's boys hockey team, is closing in on 200 career points, a remarkable feat for a high school player. Bourgea, who stands at 6-foot-1, has shattered the program's all-time scoring record of 146 points and is widely regarded as the best player in the state. Despite his individual success, Bourgea's main goal is to lead his team to a state championship, something the Redmen have narrowly missed out on in recent years.

Why it matters

Bourgea's impressive statistics and skill level have drawn the attention of college coaches, who are eager to recruit the talented forward. His decision to forgo junior hockey and go straight to college next season is a testament to his confidence and desire to win a state title with his high school team. Tewksbury's success on the ice has also brought a sense of pride and excitement to the local community.

The details

Bourgea, who has 94 career goals and 193 points, is the driving force behind Tewksbury's strong season. The Redmen entered the state tournament as the No. 2 seed, with their only loss coming against the top-seeded Canton team during the regular season. Bourgea's teammates, including Matt Cooke and Jeremy Insogna, have played a crucial role in his development, and the team's strong chemistry and camaraderie have been key to their success.

  • Bourgea broke the program's all-time scoring mark of 146 points earlier this season.
  • Tewksbury defeated North Attleboro 5-0 in the Division 2 round of 16 on Sunday.
  • The Redmen will face Milton in the quarterfinals on Thursday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. in Woburn.

The players

Tyler Bourgea

A 6-foot-1 senior forward for Tewksbury Memorial High School's boys hockey team, considered the best player in the state with 94 career goals and 193 points.

Derek Doherty

The longtime head coach of the Tewksbury Memorial High School boys hockey team, who has praised Bourgea as the "best player in the state."

Matt Cooke

A former teammate of Bourgea's who helped the forward develop his skills and leadership abilities.

Jeremy Insogna

Another former teammate of Bourgea's who played a key role in the forward's growth and success.

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What they’re saying

“We're in the Elite 8 now, so it'll all be tough teams from here on out. Every team we play will be a battle. We need to play our best hockey, and if we play our best hockey, we should be at the Garden.”

— Tyler Bourgea (lowellsun.com)

“Tyler's big, he's strong, and he's the best player in the state. That's the bottom line.”

— Derek Doherty, Head Coach, Tewksbury Memorial High School (lowellsun.com)

“Goal scorers and great players can keep the puck on their stick. They hardly miss, and that's Tyler. The funny thing about Tyler is that he doesn't care about personal stats or things about him. I told him that there would be college coaches in the stands today, and he said, 'I don't care, I just want to win.'”

— Derek Doherty, Head Coach, Tewksbury Memorial High School (lowellsun.com)

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