Littleton/Bromfield Boys Hockey Team Cruises to Div. 4 State Semifinals

Second-seeded Tigers score four goals in first eight minutes to defeat Martha's Vineyard 6-1 and advance to the state semifinals.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Littleton/Bromfield co-op boys hockey team, led by their high-powered first line, dominated their Division 4 quarterfinal matchup against Martha's Vineyard, scoring four goals in the first eight minutes en route to a 6-1 victory. The win pushes the 22-1-0 Tigers to the state semifinals, where they will face off against No. 3 seed Dover-Sherborn.

Why it matters

Littleton/Bromfield has been one of the most prolific scoring teams in Division 4 this season, netting 140 goals heading into the quarterfinal game. Their offensive firepower and stifling defense have made them a top contender for the state championship, which would be the program's first.

The details

The Tigers' first line of seniors Gavin Werling, Connor Glew, and sophomore Blake Hannon combined for five of the team's six goals and five assists. Hannon and Glew scored 2:11 apart to give Littleton/Bromfield a 2-0 lead, before Andrew Archer and Hannon added two more in a 53-second span. Werling, who had a goal and four assists, now has 125 career points. Goalie Jacob Dangel was also stellar, making 27 saves, including 13 in the second period.

  • The Tigers scored four goals in the first eight minutes of the game.
  • Hannon and Glew scored 2:11 apart to give Littleton/Bromfield a 2-0 lead.
  • Archer and Hannon added two more goals in a 53-second span.
  • Werling scored a goal and had four assists, giving him 53 points on the season and 125 in his career.
  • The Tigers will face No. 3 seed Dover-Sherborn in the state semifinals on Saturday or Sunday.

The players

Gavin Werling

A senior forward for the Littleton/Bromfield co-op boys hockey team who had a goal and four assists in the quarterfinal win, giving him 53 points on the season and 125 in his career.

Connor Glew

A senior forward for the Littleton/Bromfield co-op boys hockey team who scored two goals in the quarterfinal win.

Blake Hannon

A sophomore forward for the Littleton/Bromfield co-op boys hockey team who scored two goals in the quarterfinal win.

Jacob Dangel

The goalie for the Littleton/Bromfield co-op boys hockey team who made 27 saves, including 13 in the second period, in the quarterfinal win.

Kevin Lizotte

The head coach of the Littleton/Bromfield co-op boys hockey team.

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What they’re saying

“Coming out and scoring four goals in the first and we never looked back. We got a little sloppy in the defensive zone to start, but we fixed that.”

— Gavin Werling, Senior forward (lowellsun.com)

“We have a family down in that locker room. We've got a team and we've got a whole town behind us so we're playing for them all.”

— Gavin Werling, Senior forward (lowellsun.com)

“You've got some skilled players but they are also intelligent hockey players and they are hard-working hockey players. Put that combination together and you're going to have success.”

— Kevin Lizotte, Head coach (lowellsun.com)

What’s next

The Tigers will face No. 3 seed Dover-Sherborn in the Division 4 state semifinals on Saturday or Sunday.

The takeaway

Littleton/Bromfield's high-powered offense and stifling defense have made them a top contender for the Division 4 state championship, which would be the program's first. Their dominant quarterfinal win over Martha's Vineyard showcases their ability to overwhelm opponents with their skilled, intelligent, and hard-working players.