After a scoreless first period, the Vikings couldn't have gotten off to a better start in the second. Winthrop scored just 10 seconds into the frame, when Silverman slipped a pass across to a waiting Hain for the one-timer goal to make it 1-0. After Parker scored an unassisted goal about 10 minutes later, Winthrop took a 2-0 lead into the final period.
The Vikings added a goal from Silverman on a great feed from Hayes midway through the third period to go up by three goals, but Cambridge continued to fight and rattled off two quick ones of its own. Still, Winthrop was able to steady the ship and seal the win when Parker Hain scooped up a loose puck in the defensive zone and sent it all the way down the ice for an empty-net goal.
Winthrop (5-4-0) plays on the road at Somerville Wednesday (5:30).
BOYS HOCKEY
St. John's Prep 5, Andover 0
The Eagles picked up their second win in as many days and their ninth victory in a row after knocking off the Golden Warriors in a non-league game at Essex Sports Center.
Pierce Blaeser was the top scorer on the day for the Eagles, scoring two goals. Lynnfield natives Will Van Sicklin and Tommy Sarni each scored one goal in the win, with Sarni's coming as his team-leading 10th of the season. Ben McGilvray also scored one goal, while Cole Blaeser and Theo Vetere each had one assist.
St. John's Prep (10-1-0) hosts Xaverian Wednesday (6:40).
BOYS BASKETBALL
Marblehead 67, Essex Tech 62
Despite taking an 11-point lead into the halftime break, the Magicians were forced to hold on late to pick up the non-conference win.
Kipp Schauder led the way for Marblehead with 28 points.
Marblehead (5-4) plays on the road at Belmont Wednesday night (7:15).
