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WOBURN | Despite the result Sunday evening, Andover's players were still quick to skate onto the ice and congratulate their goalie, Nick Drew, on his outstanding performance.

"Nicky played incredible," said Andover captain John Hyslip. "He kept us in this game and kept us in this season. He was amazing."

WOBURN | Andover captain John Hyslip did his best to look on the bright side.

"I think we played great tonight," said the senior, holding back his emotion. "Both teams played great and I am very proud of this team. The young kids stepped up and we played together."

Andover missed a chance to capture its first Merrimack Valley Conference/Dual County League Division 1 title, losing to Westford Academy 2-0 last night.

"Tonight is very disappointing," said Andover coach Mario Martiniello. "We have had a great season, but to lose like this with the league and Super 8 on the line, its hard to feel good about."

There was no celebration in the locker rooms last night. "There was a lot of emotion on both sides," said Andover coach Mario Martiniello. "Both teams had a goal they wanted to accomplish. There were a couple breakdowns and both teams took a few tough penalties."

Andover center John Hyslip met the milestone in style.

"It was on the power play," he said. "We walked it out of the corner and I snuck it five-hole. I thought I was still one point off."

That goal during the Golden Warriors' 4-0 win over Wakefield last Wednesday gave Hyslip 100 for his career. He became the second player in as many years to reach the century mark, after Tucker Mullin a year ago.

John Hyslip had a goal and an assist, reaching 100 points for his career and leading Andover to a 4-0 victory over Wakefield. Paul Russell added two goals and Nick Drew made 15 saves for the winners.

After scoring only two goals a year ago, Central Catholic defenseman and 2007 Eagle-Tribune All-Star Mark Brien spent much of the offseason working on his shot.

Yesterday, it paid off in a big way.

Andover's George Flanagan had no trouble remembering his favorite all-time holiday.

"One year the skating rink in our back yard was finally ready on Christmas Day," he said. "We had Christmas dinner at our house and we just skated all day. I don't think we ever even came in the house the whole day."

Cam Smith had a hat trick to lead Andover to a 7-2 win over Methuen. John Hyslip had four assists and George Flanagan and Kevin Drew each had two assists for the Golden Warriors. Methuen goalie Pat O'Leary had 33 saves.

Andover juniors George Flanagan and Cam Smith scored two goals each as the Golden Warriors dominated Haverhill 6-0 last night at the Valley Forum in front of an animated crowd of students and parents.