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Phil Stacey
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Executive Sports Editor, @salemnews. Coverage of North Shore high schools, colleges & Boston Bruins. Inspiration, move me brightly.
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    Phil Stacey
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    Dec 9, 2019
    God bless you, Peter. What you've done to make this world a better place and more aware will never, ever be forgotten by those of us who loved you. Without a doubt, you are the strongest and bravest man many of us will ever know. Rest in peace, my friend.
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    Phil Stacey
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    Apr 15, 2018
    .@RedSox reliever Joe Kelly in the house ... gets a HUGE ovation from the TD Garden crowd after his beanbrawl video vs. Yankees the other day is shown on Jumbotron. Because of course that just happened
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    Phil Stacey
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    Jul 10, 2023
    Extremely saddened to report that our beloved and longtime sports correspondent, Jean DePlacido, passed away Sunday. Jean was a North Shore sports icon for 40+ years, someone that everyone knew, loved, & respected. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and many friends.
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    Phil Stacey
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    Oct 13, 2020
    BREAKING: Meghan Duggan of Danvers, 33, who captained the U.S. Women's ice hockey team to a gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics, has officially announced her retirement. A power forward, 'Megs' will go down as one of the greatest American players in her sport of all time.
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    Phil Stacey
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    Mar 13, 2017
    .@PeteFrates3 diagnosed with ALS 5 years ago today. Think about how much this amazing man + his blessed family have changed the world since.
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    Phil Stacey
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    Mar 2, 2023
    David Pastrnak: signed through 2030-31 Charlie McAvoy: signed through 2029-30 Hampus Lindholm: signed through 2029-30 Pavel Zacha: signed through 2026-27 Brandon Carlo: signed through 2026-27 Charlie Coyle: signed through 2025-26
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    Phil Stacey
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    Jul 4, 2025
    It doesn't matter what uniform you wear, what team you coach or what school you root for -- at its core it's one big North Shore hockey family united by a love of the game and the respect for those involved in it. Our prayers and deepest sympathies go out to the Dailey Family.💔
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    Phil Stacey
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    Sep 15, 2021
    Ben Goodhue always - always - called me 'Mr. Stacey', never Phil. He was old school that way. A favorite memory: at the 2012 Beverly High football Super Bowl title banquet, the team's linemen lovingly chided him, their line coach, for his tough but effective ways. RIP, my friend.
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    Phil Stacey
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    Mar 12, 2020
    He didn’t do this to be seen or congratulated, but @SJP_Hockey captain Jack Gilligan quietly gathered up sticks left outside the locker room by frustrated teammates following their season-ending OT loss & calmly brought them into the room. You can’t teach excellent character.
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    Phil Stacey
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    Oct 29, 2020
    The best thing about hockey community, from Pee-Wees to the pros, is that it's one giant family. That's what makes it so hard to lose someone like Travis Roy. He inspired millions with his speeches, including one of my (non-hockey playing) sons. RIP to a true legend of the sport.
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    Phil Stacey
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    Dec 17, 2019
    Absolute best thing I heard from a family friend tonight during the Celebration of Life for @PeteFrates3 at St. John’s Prep: “ALS is known as Lou Gehrig’s disease; I hope it will eventually be known as Pete Frates’ cure.” @TeamFrateTrain @stjohnsprep
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    Phil Stacey
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    Sep 16, 2023
    Covered my first high school football game (Westwood at Ipswich) on September 15, 1990. That means today marks the start of my 34th year at The Salem News. Thousands of games covered, stories written and great people I’ve met along this wonderful journey. Thanks to you all.
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    Phil Stacey
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    May 31, 2023
    After 42 distinguished seasons, the legendary Billy O'Neill is stepping down as head coach of the Salem State men's hockey team. O'Neill's teams went 626-436-76 during his tenure, with two Frozen Four appearances. He is one of just 2 hockey coaches in Div. 3 with 600 career wins.
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    Phil Stacey
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    Nov 28, 2019
    It’s my 30th straight Thanksgiving Day working for The Salem News, and by my count it’s 46 Thanksgiving games I’ve attended since my first one in 1971. Thankful to have a job that I love and to be able to chronicle these players and teams for future generations to enjoy.