Noah Hanafin poses with Carolina Hurricanes executives at the 2015 NHL draft For Norwood native Noah Hanifin, a lifelong dream is coming true. The 18-year-old defenseman was selected by the Carolina Hurricanes with the fifth overall pick in the NHL Draft on Friday, marking a major milestone in what many expect will be a standout … Continue reading Norwood’s Noah Hanifin Drafted Fifth Overall in NHL Draft-This Day In Norwood History-June 30, 2015
MSHCA Hall calls for Clifford-This Day In Norwood History-May 10, 2013
Norwood High boys hockey coach Bill Clifford (center) is presented a plaque commemorating his induction into the MSHCA Hall of Fame on Sunday in Stoneham. (wickedlocal) Last Sunday evening, in a ceremony held at Montvale Plaza in Stoneham, Norwood High boys hockey coach Bill Clifford was recognized by the Massachusetts State Hockey Coaches Association. Along … Continue reading MSHCA Hall calls for Clifford-This Day In Norwood History-May 10, 2013
Norwood Hockey Player Matt Brown Severely Injured-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 2010
Varsity hockey player Matt Brown suffered a severe injury during the team's game against Weymouth at Pilgrim Arena in Hingham. According to Coach Bill Clifford, the sophomore was attempting to retrieve the puck behind the net when he collided with players from both teams. As a result, Brown lost his balance and struck his head … Continue reading Norwood Hockey Player Matt Brown Severely Injured-This Day In Norwood History-January 23, 2010
Goalies Owe Some Saves to Higgins-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1977
Ernie Higgins, the little old mask-maker If Ernie Higgins had known the man in the iron mask, the long-suffering prisoner might have been a standout in the National Hockey League. Alexander Dumas, of course, knew nothing about ice hockey, fiberglass or frozen pucks that travel at 120 miles per hour, but Higgins is an expert. … Continue reading Goalies Owe Some Saves to Higgins-This Day In Norwood History-November 8, 1977
Martin Life of Norwood’s Party-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
MAN ALONE — St. John’s goaltender Jim Stuart is upset as Norwood players mob Mike Martin, who scored go-ahead goal in Norwood’s 3-1 Division One State championship win. (Frank O’Brien photo) Last week, after Norwood had defeated Arlington for the Eastern Mass. hockey championship, the Norwood School Committee took an optimistic look into the future. … Continue reading Martin Life of Norwood’s Party-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
1972 Norwood High School Hockey Team - State Champions Row 1: F. Baglione, D. Bayer, F. Carbone, B. Pieri, L. Parker, P. Battles, B. Lawrie, G. Walker. Row 2: Head Coach Wheeler, K. Hurley, E. King, E. McQuaid, M. Costello, P. Riley, B. Denehy, P. O’Day, Coach O’Neil. Row 3: B. Clifford, D. Reddick, A. … Continue reading Norwood Wins State Title, 3-1-This Day In Norwood History-March 21, 1972
Norwood Ends Arlington’s reign, Win Division I Title 3-2-This Day In Norwood History-March 14, 1972
COMES THE DELUGE — Arlington goalie Chuck Cremens stands dejectedly in the midst of paper fallout. Storm came after Norwood’sGreg Walker scored at the 35-second mark of the first period in 3-2 upset win for EsMass Division I title. (Frank O’Brien photo) “There was no way we were going to lose this one. You get … Continue reading Norwood Ends Arlington’s reign, Win Division I Title 3-2-This Day In Norwood History-March 14, 1972
Norwood, Arlington tip foes set up dream EsMass final-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1972
By Kevin Wall Globe Staff A tired Billy-Clifford blasted away from the top of the left faceoff circle in sudden death overtime yesterday to carry top-seeded Norwood to a 3-2 semifinal victory over Matignon in Division I of the Eastern Mass. Hockey Tournament. Arlington had gained the final a half hour earlier before 12,092 at … Continue reading Norwood, Arlington tip foes set up dream EsMass final-This Day In Norwood History-March 12, 1972
Second Line Key For Norwood in Emass Final-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 1971
The Norwood shift is on for tonight's Eastern Massachusetts Hockey Tournament 7:30 final at Boston Garden that matches the undefeated Bay State League champions against highly regarded Arlington. The reorganized second Norwood hockey showdown tonight line that was so instrumental in Saturday afternoon's semifinal victory over Catholic Memorial remains intact. The schoolboy hockey game that … Continue reading Second Line Key For Norwood in Emass Final-This Day In Norwood History-March 15, 1971
Fiberglass Shield Gives Norwood, Martin Big Lift-This Day In Norwood History-March 1, 1971
Row 1 : M. Martin, B. Clifford, J. Clifford, B. Rosata, P. Brown, P. Nolfi.Row 2: Coach Arvidson, B. Denehy, K. Hurley, J. Lawrie, B. Lawrie, B. Thornton, T. Curtis, E. King, A. Skene, Coach Wheeler.Row 3: D. Reddick, B. Sullivan, F. Carbone, B. Pieri, L. Parker, G. Donovan, M. Balerna. Norwood High center Mike … Continue reading Fiberglass Shield Gives Norwood, Martin Big Lift-This Day In Norwood History-March 1, 1971