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Brad McGovern netted the game's only goal in Haverhill's 1-0 win over Matignon. Pat Roberts assisted on the play, and Justin Boraczek posted 32 saves in the shutout.

METHUEN — It was turning into the St. Valentine’s Day shootout, but then Casey Sweeney stepped in.

“Coach wanted me to keep it simple,” said Sweeney. “I listened to what he had to say and things worked out.” Almost everything worked out for Sweeney as the sophomore took on the role of playmaker with a goal and four assists to drive Haverhill past Methuen, 6-2.

Haverhill's Brad McGovern scored twice and assisted one as the Hillies scored four times in the third period to beat Danvers 5-2.

Brad McGovern's goal with 6:30 to play pulled Haverhill even with Dracut. Moments later, Patrick Roberts scored as Haverhill scored three unanswered goals in the third period for a 4-2 win. Goalie Matt Fairburn turned aside 21 shots to help the Hillies improve to 2-1.

Haverhill saw tallies from six different scoreres in a 7-0 rout over Lowell Catholic to improved to 1-1.

The Hillies' Eddie Donovan potted a pair of goals and fellow senior Matt Marshall netted a game-high three assists.