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Martlets Finish Regular Season with Win
The Martlets hosted Belmont Hill for their final regular season game at Jackson Rink on Saturday afternoon. Both teams entered the game in strong form, and despite a tough loss on Friday night, the Martlets were ready to play.
The Black and Gold came out with intensity, dominating the opening minutes of the game. They broke the scoring open with a beautiful shot from Blake Burke '25. Belmont Hill responded quickly, finding the equalizer midway through the period. However, the Martlets, as they’ve done since the start of the new year, showed great resolve and stuck to their game plan. Derek Rhodes '25 netted the Martlets' second goal, giving them a 2-1 lead.
The second period was an exciting one, filled with fast-paced action and solid defensive play from both teams. Belmont Hill pinned the Martlets in their own zone for stretches, eventually finding the net to tie the game at 2 off a broken play in front of the Martlets' net. But the Black and Gold didn’t back down. Their persistence drew a penalty, and on the ensuing power play, Owen Burke '26 buried a rebound to give the Martlets a 3-2 lead heading into the final period.
Heading into the third, the Martlets knew Belmont Hill would come out strong, eager to tie the game. Belmont Hill did push hard in the opening minutes, but the Martlets’ defense held firm, limiting their opponent’s chances. As the game neared its end, the Martlets found themselves on the penalty kill with less than two minutes remaining. Belmont Hill pulled their goalie to create a 6-on-4 advantage, but the Martlet penalty killers, led by goalie Jack Fichthorn '26, blocked shot after shot. Fichthorn made several crucial saves to preserve the lead. With just 30 seconds left and still killing the penalty, Blake Burke '25 sealed the win with an empty-net goal.
Jack Fichthorn, as always, was stellar in net, turning away 34 of 35 shots. With the win, the Martlets finished their regular season with a 13-10-2 record and secured the 15th spot in the New England rankings. The Martlets will head to Governor’s Academy on Wednesday for a quarterfinal matchup in the Martin/Earl Large School Tournament.
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