PHOTOS: Norwell boys hockey wins first state title with 4-3 OT win over Sandwich

Norwell's Timmy Ward jumps in the arms of Norwell's Quinn Simmons after scoring the game winning goal in the first OT period of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Austin Shea and Norwell's Quinn Simmons celebrate with their fans after their OT win over Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Norwell's Timmy Ward eludes Sandwich goalie Mitchell Norkevicius to get the game winner during the OT period of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

The Norwell boys hockey team gets fired up for their Division 4 state title game against Sandwich at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Norwell's Matt Cerruti tries to get a stick on the puck in front of Sandwich goalie Mitchell Norkevicius during third period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Charlie Booras tries to score a one timer from Norwell's Quinn Simmons during third period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Connor Vinton tries to pounce on the puck after Sandwich's Harley Ellis loses an edge during third period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Aedan Coyle battles Sandwich's Nicholas Buckland along the boards for the puck during second period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Aedan Coyle battles Sandwich's Shane Corcoran for the puck during second period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Quinn Simmons celebrates his first period goal to give Norwell the 1-0 lead in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Joey Perniola checks Sandwich's Chris Cardillo during first period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Nolan Petrucelli and senior captain Austin Shea warm up on exercise bikes before the Division 4 state title game against Sandwich at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023.

Norwell's Kevin Leary and Sandwich's Colin McIver collide during first period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

The first line goes up to center ice for the face off at the start of the Division 4 state title game against Sandwich at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell’s Timmy Ward autographs the sleeve of the letter jacket that they are retiring after their OT win over Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Sandwich's Brayden Ramsey sends Norwell's Garrett Fisher to the ice during first period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Austin Shea watches his shot slip past Sandwich goalie Mitchell Norkevicius to give Norwell the 3-2 lead in the second period of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell goalie Sean Donovan makes the save during second period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell fans cheer on the boys hockey team during the third period of the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Kevin Leary tries to get a stick on the puck during the OT period of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Austin Shea tries to corral the bouncing puck during third period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Nolan Petro celebrates his goal to give Norwell the 2-0 lead with the Norwell fans during second period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

The Norwell Clippers celebrate their first title in the program’s history after their 4-3 OT win over Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Head coach Jim Casagrande talks to the team after their win over Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Ricky Deagle and Norwell's Matt Cerruti hug after beating Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.

Norwell's Joey Perniola checks Sandwich's Brayden Ramsey into the boards during second period action of their game against Sandwich in the Division 4 state title game at the TD Garden on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Norwell won their first state title in program history with their 4-3 win over Sandwich in OT.