St. Thomas Aquinas Boys Hockey Defeats Seacoast Rival Spaulding

Four different players scored goals as the Saints won 4-1 in a Division II matchup.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

The St. Thomas Aquinas boys hockey team defeated Seacoast rival Spaulding 4-1 on Saturday at Dover Ice Arena. AJ Kozlowski, Josh Kupka, Cam Aceto, and Finn Perry each scored a goal for the Saints, who improved to 13-4 on the season. Spaulding's lone goal came from Tyler Jean, assisted by Drew Tremblay. St. Thomas Aquinas goalie Gavin Brayne made 24 saves, while Spaulding's Cash Mayo had 24 saves.

Why it matters

This was an important Division II matchup between two Seacoast rivals, with St. Thomas Aquinas solidifying its position in the standings with the victory. The Saints have been one of the top teams in Division II this season, while Spaulding has also had a strong campaign.

The details

In the game, four different St. Thomas Aquinas players found the back of the net - AJ Kozlowski, Josh Kupka, Cam Aceto, and Finn Perry. Kupka also added two assists, while Perry, Cam Picard, and Mike Flood each had one assist. Spaulding's lone goal came from Tyler Jean, assisted by Drew Tremblay.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Dover Ice Arena.

The players

St. Thomas Aquinas

A high school boys hockey team that competes in Division II.

Spaulding

A high school boys hockey team that competes in Division II and is a rival of St. Thomas Aquinas.

Gavin Brayne

The goaltender for the St. Thomas Aquinas boys hockey team, who made 24 saves in the game.

Cash Mayo

The goaltender for the Spaulding boys hockey team, who made 24 saves in the game.

Tyler Jean

A player for the Spaulding boys hockey team who scored their lone goal in the game, assisted by Drew Tremblay.

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The takeaway

This victory for St. Thomas Aquinas over their Seacoast rival Spaulding demonstrates the strength of the Saints' boys hockey program this season. With four different players scoring goals, it was a well-rounded team effort that allowed them to secure the important Division II win.