Junior David O'Neill buried his own rebound with 2:06 to play to seal a contest that never saw one team lead by more than one goal until senior Rui Han's empty-netter with six seconds remaining.

"It's the group's mentality," said Phillips Andover coach Paul Tortorella, a 1980 alum. "It's a matter of believing in each other and wanting to do it for each other. Everybody's got great character. When you have these very close games at somewhat larger events, it enables you to lift your game and show something, character-wise."

Tortorella fist bumped so hard after O'Neil scored that he fell over on the bench.

"There's no moment too big for him," said Tortorella. "He's a rugged player who's got a nose for the net. He wasn't going to be denied."

Tortorella dedicated the win to Mike Kuta, the school's athletic trainer, who is retiring after 42 years of service.

Senior goaltender Chase Anderson, a Marblehead resident, made 19 saves and was named the tournament MVP. Anderson has turned heads this season with his play.

Grayden Robertson-Palmer, a senior committed to Dartmouth, and Han made the All-Tournament team. Han is a technician on the ice, a tireless worker who skates impeccably. Robertson-Palmer is one of the best players in prep hockey and is listed on the NHL Central Scouting 2024-25 preliminary players to watch list. The Canadian scored the second goal for the Big Blue.