Defending Champs Ready for Semifinal Showdown

The quest for a repeat lives on.

Despite some tense moments on Sunday, the Burlington High School boys hockey team toppled Woburn, 3-2, at Chelmsford Forum in the North Division 1 quarterfinal.

As a result the Red Devils, seeking their second straight state title, will take on Middlesex League opponent Melrose on Thursday at 8:10 p.m. inside the same forum.

The winner of that game will take on Winchester or Waltham in the North Division 1 title game, slated for Monday, March 11, inside Tsongas Arena.

During the regular season, Melrose defeated Burlington, 2-1, and the two teams tied, 4-4. The Red Raiders earned their spot in the game by stunning top-seeded Chelmsford on the Lions' home ice.

The team that survives the gauntlet that is the final four of Division 1 hockey will earn a berth in the state championship game at TD Garden on March 17.

Are you a big fan of the Red Devils? You'll also want to see:

• Title Defense Starts Sunday for Red Devils Hockey
• Boys Basketball Coach Tom Lyons Dishes Credit to Players
• Playoff Brackets Unveiled for Red Devil Teams
• Farley Pours Home Historic Point Total for Red Devils
• Region's Teams Ranked Among State's Best
• Conley's Passion Behind the Bench Sparks Red Devils
• Sara Walsh And BHS Girls Hockey Making History
• Teams Throughout Region Crack Top 25 Lists