The Peabody Youth Hockey squirt spring team has won the Valley Spring League Championship, defeating the Mad Dogs, 4-2, in Sunday's finale at Hockeytown in Saugus. Peabody opened the tournament with an 8-3 win against the Jr. Patriots Friday night, then followed with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Jr. Ice Dogs Saturday morning to punch its ticket to the championship game. Members of the team and coaches are, front row, from left, Owen Green, Connor Hoffman, Charley Giarla, and Rocco Rizzo.
Second row, William Melanson, Coach Jason Melanson, Aubrey Lagace, Graham Hale, Travis Dolan, Drew Paradis, Jake Dennis, Johnny King, Niko Mino and Harrison Mason. Back row, coach Greg Dolan holding his son Matty Dolan and coach Brian Lagace.
Missing from picture, Lucas Rodrigues and coach Jason Rodrigues. (Peabody Youth Hockey)