Power Pack: RI High School Boys' Hockey: January 24th
Jack Andrade, GoLocalProv Sports Reporter
Power Pack: RI High School Boys' Hockey: January 24th
You'll notice not much has changed in terms of rankings in this week's Power Pack. Why? Well, none of the Top 10 teams in last week's rankings lost an RIIL game in the past week, so it's hard to drop anyone out of the Top 10 after a perfromace like that. This upcoming week features a loaded slate of games (in part due to weather postponements) and should do a better job of shaking up the Top 10. The sneaky huge game of the week? Next Wednesday night a pair of Division 2 North rivals go head to head (possibly with both still undefeated on the season). A look forward to that game and much more inside this week's updated Power Pack.
Power Pack: RI High School Boys' Hockey: January 24th
Prout
Division Record: 6-3 (Division 2 Central)
Overall Record: 7-4-1
Prout routed Johnston/North Providence Co-op 12-2 last weekend and hold onto the final spot in this week's Top 10. Up next for the Crusaders is Pilgrim this Friday night, with North Smithfield looming next weekend.
Last Week: #10
PCD/Wheeler/SRA Co-op
Division Record: 7-3-1 (Division 2 North)
Overall Record: 7-3-1
No one was as busy as PCD/Wheeler/SRA Co-op last weekend. With wins over Pilgrim and Portsmouth and a tie vs. a very good North Kingstown team sandwiched in between, it was a successful weekend for the Co-op. The compete level will pick up this weekend, however, when PCD/Wheeler/SRA takes on Cumberland Friday night in a big Division 2 North matchup.
Last Week: #9
North Smithfield
Division Record: 5-2 (Division 2 North)
Overall Record: 6-3
North Smithfield knocked off Mt. Hope 7-0 last Monday, solidifying their place as the 3rd best team in a loaded Division 2 North right now. This weekend will see North Smithfield tested by Johnston/North Providence Co-op and Middletown on Saturday and Sunday respectively.
Last Week: #8
Smithfield
Divison Record: 4-4 (Division 1 Eccleston)
Overall Record: 6-4
Smithfield knocked off Burrillville last weekend, but now the Sentinels must prepare for as tough a weekend as their is in RIIL hockey. Friday night they host Hendricken, and Saturday night they travel to Adelard Arena to take on Mount St. Charles.
Last Week: #7
Cranston Co-op
Divison Record: 5-4 (Division 1 Eccleston)
Overall Record: 6-5
Cranston Co-op bested Coventry 5-0 last Friday, and now get set for a Friday night tilt with Burrillville before a rematch with the Oakers on Saturday night. Cranston Co-op remains on top of Divison 1 Eccleston, but Smithfield is hot on their heels.
Last Week: #6
Cumberland
Division Record: 7-0 (Division 2 North)
Overall Record: 8-0
Cumberland knocked off Mt. Hope last weekend and now faces a brutal 3 game (in 3 days!) stretch this weeekend. The Clippers will take on PCD/Wheeler/SRA Co-op on Friday night, Toll Gate on Saturday, and Portsmouth on Sunday. I hope the Cumberland teachers didn't assign too much homework over the weekend.
Last Week: #5
Lincoln
Division Record: 10-0 (Division 2 North)
Overall Record: 10-0
An impressive 4-1 win over North Kingstown on Monday inches the Lions closer to the Top 3 than many will give them credit for, but they've been that good this year in Division 2. South Kingstown awaits Lincoln this Saturday night, but the game everyone is looking forward to is next Wednesday's clash between Division 2 unbeatens and bitter rivals Cumberland and Lincoln at Adelard Arena.
Last Week: #4
La Salle
Divison Record: 3-3-1 (Division 1 Cimini)
Overall Record: 5-6-1
La Salle had a challenge on their hands last weekend, but managed to escape with a 1-0 victory over Barrington. The Rams hold onto a top 3 spot for now, but the gap between them and the teams ahead of them is getting wider. La Salle takes on Coventry Friday night in what should be a statement win.
Last Week: #3
Mount St. Charles
Divison Record: 8-1 (Division 1 Cimini)
Overall Record: 10-5
Mount St. Charles routed Coventry 11-0 last Friday, but the Mounties lost 5-2 to Cathedral High School (in Springfield, MA) in nonleague play. There's still no doubt they're the #2 team in Rhode Island right now, and this weekend the Mounties will face Barrington and Smithfield in Division 1 action.
Last Week: #2
Hendricken
Divison Record: 5-0-1 (Division 1 Cimini)
Overall Record: 8-2-1
Hendricken lost 6-4 to Notre Dame Prep (MA) last Monday, but the Hawks are still unbeaten in RIIL play and the clear #1 in the Power Pack. This weekend the Hawks will square off against Smithfield on Friday and Barrington on Saturday.
Last Week: #1
