Hockey team ends on high note
BY STEVE SHEPPARD INDEPENDENT SPORTS EDITOR

MICHAEL GALVIN/The Independent Gary Caruso (left) scored the winning goal in the Whalers' season finale.

The Whalers hockey team wound up its season with a victory on Feb. 20, shutting out Dennis-Yarmouth on the road, 2-0.

Freshman Gary Caruso put the Whalers ahead to stay, scoring a goal in the second period, and James McIntosh added an empty net goal with seconds remaining in the game. Goaltender Joe Bopp returned to action with a strong performance in net.

For first-year coach Kris Marsh, the win was a satisfying conclusion to the season, and a well-deserved victory for the team. "I wish the season was longer," he said. "The kids definitely stepped up all season long. They came out and got that win, which was a big confidence booster for the team.

"As a coach, I know what to prepare for next year, and we're all excited for

next season." I