Littleton/Bromfield cruises past DSW for shot at Div. 4 state title

Gavin Werling and the Tigers had a historic night.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The Littleton/Bromfield boys hockey team rolled out one of the state's most potent attacks and a stingy defense to defeat Dover-Sherborn/Weston 5-1 in the state semifinal. Gavin Werling and Blake Hannon each scored twice for the No. 2 Tigers, who are headed to the TD Garden for the first time, set to play No. 9 St. Bernard's for either programs' first state title.

Why it matters

Littleton/Bromfield is making its first-ever appearance in the state Final Four, a historic accomplishment for the program. The team has had a dominant season, and this win over a strong Dover-Sherborn/Weston squad puts them one game away from capturing the Division 4 state championship.

The details

Littleton/Bromfield fell behind 1-0 early, but responded with five unanswered goals. Werling and Hannon each scored twice, with Werling also adding two assists to break the program's previous points record. The Tigers' defense was also stifling, with goalie Jacob Dangel making 29 saves.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
  • Littleton/Bromfield fell behind 1-0 in the first five minutes of the game.
  • Werling scored to tie the game with 5:17 left in the first period.
  • Hannon gave Littleton/Bromfield the lead just 1:26 later.
  • Werling scored a shorthanded goal 1:37 into the second period to make it 3-1.

The players

Gavin Werling

A standout player for Littleton/Bromfield who scored two goals and added two assists, breaking the program's previous points record.

Blake Hannon

Also scored two goals for Littleton/Bromfield in the win.

Kevin Lizotte

The head coach of the Littleton/Bromfield boys hockey team, who led the program to its first-ever state semifinal appearance.

Jacob Dangel

The Littleton/Bromfield goaltender who made 29 saves in the win.

Caleb Curran

The senior who scored the opening goal for Dover-Sherborn/Weston.

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What they’re saying

“It honestly means the world. Head coach Kevin Lizotte is the best coach I've ever had. And the team we've got behind us, the town we've got behind us, it's unreal.”

— Gavin Werling (lowellsun.com)

“It's a proud moment. It's a really good group of kids. … I'm so happy for them. They just, they do what it takes.”

— Kevin Lizotte, Head Coach (lowellsun.com)

What’s next

Littleton/Bromfield will play No. 9 St. Bernard's in the Division 4 state championship game at the TD Garden.

The takeaway

Littleton/Bromfield's historic run to the state championship game showcases the program's growth and the community's support for the team. The Tigers' dominant performance against a strong Dover-Sherborn/Weston squad proves they have what it takes to capture the Division 4 state title.