Gorham fell behind early, but scored eight straight goals to skate to an 8-1 win over Westbrook last Thursday in boys hockey action at USM in Gorham. The victory pushed the Rams to 4-0 on the young season.

Westbrook took a 1-0 lead with 2:06 to go in the first period as Tyler Rand scored, assisted by Steve McKeeman and Devan Rodrigue. But Gorham tied it just over a minute later as Sean Grandmaison converted a breakaway.

The Rams busted a tie game wide open with five goals in the second period and added two more in the third. David Gushee had two goals and four assists for Gorham.

The game was stopped for about 40 minutes with 8:57 left in the first period when Westbrook’s Dane Tupper crashed headfirst into the boards and stayed down on the ice. The ice was cleared of all the other players as paramedics were called. Tupper was put in a neck brace and lifted onto a stretcher before being wheeled off the ice.

Tupper had movement in all his extremities, but had his neck stabilized as a precautionary measure, Westbrook athletic director Todd Sampson said. Tupper was back in school on Friday.

Westbrook bounced back from the loss with a 10-1 win over Massabesic-Old Orchard Beach on Saturday to improve to 3-1.

Ian Ryan and Justin Dube:

Gorham’s Ian Ryan (18) slides the puck along the boards as Westbrook’s Justin Dube skates over to defend during last Thursday’s hockey game at USM in Gorham. Gorham won 8-1.

Staff photo by Tom Minervino

Sean Grandmaison:

Gorham’s Sean Grandmaison (14) skates in on a breakaway against Westbrook goalie Preston Peabbles during last Thursday’s hockey game at USM in Gorham. Gorham won 8-1.

Staff photo by Tom Minervino

Matt Brooks:

Westbrook’s Matt Brooks skates to the puck during last Thursday’s hockey game against Gorham at USM. Gorham won 8-1.

Staff photo by Tom Minervino

Tim Hardy:

Gorham’s Tim Hardy skates after the puck during last Thursday’s hockey game against Westbrook at USM in Gorham. Gorham won 8-1.

Staff photo by Tom Minervino