Alan Welch, Boston University’s freshman hockey forward from Norwood, finished out the 1960-61 season with 13 goals and 15 assists in 15 games to pace the Terrier Pups to an impressive 10-4-1 record.
The 6-2, 190-pounder wound up only two points behind the Terrier Pups’ leading scorer, potential All-American Ken Ross of Kapuskasing, Ontario.
“Al led our team in assists with 15, the majority of which he- got in the second half of the season,” said freshman coach Bob Crocker “He was undoubtedly the most improved player on the squad. He’s a very strong skater and I have no’ doubt that he’ll be a big help for the varsity team next season.”
In addition to his speed on skates, Welch’s principal assets are his “hustle, desire and determination” according to Crocker.
A year’s experience on the Varsity will give him the finesse he now lacks.
Welch played his high school hockey at Norwood High.
(All articles originally published in the Norwood Messenger)
Norwood’s Second Annual “Tiot” Relay Race Raises Funds for Youth Recreation-July 12, 1976
Sponsored by the Ponderosa Lounge, the successful community fundraiser combined athletic competition with a picnic to benefit local recreational projects.
Milton Developer Plans Indoor Ice Rink for Norwood-July 12, 1972
The proposed 240-by-100-foot steel arena aims to serve youth hockey teams and the public, with an anticipated opening in November 1972.
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