CONWAY — There is no three-peat. Team Gray, captained by Connor Tofflemoyer (Class of 2020), dethroned Team White, led by two-time winning captain Mackenzie Murphy (2018), to win the annual Kennett Eagles Hockey Alumni Classic Tournament on Saturday at the Ham Ice Arena.
Team Black, guided by captain Caleb McPherson (’18) reached the championship round in the three-team tournament.
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