In March 1971, the Norwood High hockey team’s postseason hopes faced a major hurdle when star center Mike Martin was sidelined. Enter local legend Ernie Higgins—the renowned plumber-turned-mask-maker for NHL greats like Gerry Cheevers. By crafting a custom fiberglass shield, Higgins provided the "big lift" Martin needed to return to the ice just in time for the Eastern Mass. Hockey Tournament, cementing another unique chapter in Norwood’s storied sports history.
Norwood Shuts Out Milton 2-0 For 7th In a Row-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1965
Norwood Goalie Tom Smelstor The Norwood High School hockey team, minus the services of top scorer Capt. Blaine Maus and Richy Hebner, blanked Milton, 2-0, Saturday afternoon at the Loring … Continue reading Norwood Shuts Out Milton 2-0 For 7th In a Row-This Day in Norwood History-February 3, 1965
17 Penalties Called As Norwood Shuts Out Needham In Rough Contest-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965
Before a capacity crowd of fans who brayed heavy snows to make the trip to the Lorig rink at Framingham, Norwood High’s hockey sextet racked up their sixth straight victory … Continue reading 17 Penalties Called As Norwood Shuts Out Needham In Rough Contest-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965
Undefeated Freshman Hockey Team Shuts Out Walpole-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965
STARS of undefeated Norwood freshman team who toppled Walpole, 3-0, at Four Seasons Ice Arena last Thursday. Left to right: Jack Cronin, outstanding defenseman; Harry Pascoe, who had two assists, … Continue reading Undefeated Freshman Hockey Team Shuts Out Walpole-This Day in Norwood History-January 27, 1965
Hockey Trio-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1965
Standouts in the 8-0 bombing of Braintree last week were these three Norwood High School athletes Left to right: Tim Twomey, who played a rugged game on defense, Paul Angelo, … Continue reading Hockey Trio-This Day in Norwood History-January 6, 1965
Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
VICTORY PARADE—The Norwood High School Hockey Team clinched the Bay State League title with an impressive 3 to 1 win over Needham on Saturday night, and an impromptu victory parade … Continue reading Hockey Team Takes Bay State League Title-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Sports writer Frank Wall asked the members of the Norwood High School hockey team why they wanted to win the Bay State League crowd. Here are, their answers: CAP. JACK … Continue reading Hockey Players Tell Why They Wanted The Championship-This Day in Norwood History-February 20, 1964
Norwood Six Big Favorite Against Framingham North-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
HOCKEY STANDOUTS — Norwood Captain Jack Bayer (center) is flanked by Defenseman Tim Twomey (left) and Linemate Tom Clifford following the Norwood win over Wellesley Saturday in which the trio … Continue reading Norwood Six Big Favorite Against Framingham North-This Day in Norwood History-January 23, 1964
Don Wheeler Named Norwood Head Hockey Coach-September 14, 1962
Don Wheeler Named Norwood Head Hockey Coach-This Day In Norwood History-September 14, 1962
Champion Hockey Players Given Jackets-This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961
This Day in Norwood History-June 29, 1961-Champion Hockey Players Given Jackets