Bay State Conference Boys Hockey: Top offenses and defenses as of Jan. 6

Four weeks into the season, Bay State Conference boys hockey is beginning to sort itself out.

Six teams are at .500 or better but none remain undefeated.

Aside from just the standings, where the teams have really begun to differentiate themselves is in goal differential. Some are hanging around due to stellar defenses while others are overpowering teams on offense.

The following are the Bay State Conference boys hockey teams listed by the top offenses, defenses, and goal differential.

Goals Per Game

1. Weymouth – 5.10
2. Newton North – 4.00
3. Framingham – 3.43
4. Needham – 2.33
5. Milton – 2.20
6. Walpole – 2.20
7. Wellesley – 2.17
8. Natick – 2.13
9. Braintree – 1.40
10. Brookline – 1.00

Goals Allowed Per Game

1. Milton – 1.40
2. Walpole – 1.60
3. Weymouth – 1.70
4. Brookline – 2.00
5. Natick – 2.63
6. Wellesley – 2.67
7. Framingham – 2.86
8. Braintree – 3.00
9. Needham – 3.00
10. Newton North – 3.43

Season Goal Differential

1. Weymouth +20
2. Newton North +4
3. Milton +4
4. Framingham +4
5. Walpole +3
6. Wellesley -3
7. Needham -4
8. Natick -4
9. Brookline -6
10. Braintree -13