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The Saugus/Lynnfield Youth Hockey North Shore Stars PeeWee 2 team captured the Valley Hockey League Championship, finishing off an impressive season with a strong 3–1 victory over Biddeford, Maine in the title game.
Comprised of 19 sixth- and seventh-grade players from Saugus and Lynnfield, the Stars established themselves as one of the league’s top teams early in the season. The team held first place for the majority of the year and concluded the regular season with an outstanding 18-4-3 record.
In the championship matchup, the Stars delivered a complete team effort. Goals were scored by Declan Follis, Matthew Silipigni, and Ty Anderson to secure the decisive win.
The championship roster includes Ty Anderson, Aiden Brown, Luigi DiGregorio, Benson Doherty, Joseph Fabrizo, Declan Follis, Peter Formica, Omar Limem, Zayd Limem, Cameron Loberg, Ryan Mannetta, Nico Materazzo, Cameron Nunn, Jacob Puglisi, Declan Roach, Jace Roy, Derek Santoro, Matthew Silipigni, and Mikey Zaccaria.
The team was led by head coach Carl Loberg and assistant coaches Gerry Fabrizio, Derek Santoro, and Ricky Mestone, all of whom are from Saugus.
Head coach Carl Loberg reflected on the team’s journey and growth throughout the season.
“I am so incredibly proud of this team. To understand how far they’ve come, you have to remember where we started.
Not long ago, this group felt the genuine heartbreak of a tough loss. It’s a feeling that can either break a team or build one. These kids chose the latter. They took that disappointment, turned it into fuel, and did the hard work necessary to move on. They learned that the sting of losing is temporary, but the lessons learned in those moments—resilience, grit, and the refusal to give up—are what eventually made them champions.
Each and every one of these kids made an impact in their own way, whether it showed up on the scoreboard or in the little moments that define a season. The growth, effort, and teamwork this group displayed from start to finish was truly special to watch.
They supported one another, battled through challenges, and never stopped competing—and in the end, they earned the right to call themselves champions. That title is a reflection of their hard work, dedication, and belief in each other all season long.
More importantly, they represented what it means to be a team—with heart, resilience, and respect for the game. I couldn’t be prouder of the players they are becoming both on and off the ice.”
Matt Serino, Saugus Public Schools Athletic Director, also praised the team’s accomplishment, stating, “Congratulations to our 6th & 7th grade hockey players on winning the Valley League Championship! This is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to your hard work, teamwork, and dedication. We are proud of all you’ve achieved and look forward to watching you continue that success in years to come wearing the Saugus High School Hockey jersey.”
The Valley Hockey League championship marks a significant achievement for the program and reflects the players’ dedication and teamwork throughout the season.
