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Trailing by two entering the third period, Pingree got three third period goals to tie visiting New Hampton Prep Saturday, 3-3.

The Highlanders (10-9-3) got goals nine seconds apart from Beverly's Ben McLaughlin and Byfield's Matt Spurling.

Freshman Bobby Adam flipped a backhand into the net with 28 seconds left in overtime to lift the Highlanders (9-6-2). Ben Bradley turned aside 42 shots to keep Pingree in it, while Ben McLaughlin scored twice in the second period to knot the game 3-3.

Imagine for a second the local hockey scene if the following scenario played out:

1. User fees were out completely.

2. Hockey was a sport no more expensive than field hockey.

3. There were no private schools like Pingree, Governor's Academy, St. John's Prep, etc. to draw away a number of players.

Last year's record: 14-14-3

Coach: Buddy Taft (25th year)

Key returnees: Matt Spurling, Sr. D; Ben McLaughlin, Sr. LW; Matt MacDonald, Jr. C; Tom Smith, Sr. RW; Ben Bradley, Sr. G; Adam Rimmer, Jr. D; Mike Lamothe, Jr. D;

The Pingree boys hockey team got off to a slow start in their season opener against North Yarmouth last night, falling behind 1-0 in the first two minutes and allowing three power play chances in the opening frame.