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Stoughton High Hockey Concludes Season At Bourne Tournament

The Black Knights lost to Dennis-Yarmouth and Bourne, capping a 1-18-1 season. Goalie PJ Sheehan was named to the all-tournament team.

The ended its season at the Buzzards Bay Cup in Bourne, losing to Dennis-Yarmouth and Bourne in the two-game February vacation tournament.

After losing to Dennis-Yarmouth 8-0 on Wednesday, the Black Knights fell to host Bourne 4-0 on Thursday.

After a scoreless first period, Bourne scored three goals in the second, before adding the final goal in the third period.

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Bourne goaltender Josh Goldy stopped all 16 Stoughton shots, earning the shutout.

Stoughton goaltender P.J. Sheehan had another strong effort in net, making 31 saves. The sophomore stopped 48 shots the day before against Dennis-Yarmouth.

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Sheehan, who was named to the all-tournament team, made 79 saves in the two games, and made 687 saves in 20 games this season, stopping more than 85 percent of the shots he faced. Conversely, opposing goalies only faced 253 shots all season.

While the Stoughton finished 1-18-1 in the 20-game season, coach Dan Mark said he was proud of the effort his team displayed in the final game against Bourne.

“Great effort by the kids, especially when you consider the way the season went. I am really proud of how hard the kids played,” Mark said.

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