Chelsea High School - Beacon Yearbook (Chelsea, MA)

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Led by Co-captains Kevin Keohane and Mike Riley and Assistant Captain Jim Resca, the Red Devil hock¬ ey team began the 1972-73 season on the right foot with a 1-1 tie against Everett. The Club was so impres¬ sive that many said that a big season was in store. The puckmen tired not to let the fans down, coming back a few games later with a 5-4 victory over North Quin¬ cy, their first of the season. Only two late goals by the losers made the game as close as it was. The next Devil win came at the expense of Everett. A strong defense was combined with a potent offense in the 4-2 victo¬ ry. These successes were short-lived, as the ranks of the team were hit with the flu, a couple of major inju¬ ries, and a rash of German measles. Playing with a somewhat weakened squad, the Devils hit the skids, losing eight straight. The team just could not put out a concentrated attack and the defense could not hold for three periods. Although disappointed, Coach Yanetti sees a brighter future for CHS hockey teams, especially next year, when a number of experienced players will return. The breaks worked against the Devils this year, and Dame Fortune smiled at their opponents. 140

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