FORECASTING THE SUPER 8

Malden Catholic players and coaches celebrate with the championship trophy after defeating BC High 3-1 in a boys Div. 1A state final hockey game at TD Garden in Boston Sunday, March 18, 2012.(WINSLOW TOWNSON FOR THE BOSTON GLOBE) Winslow Townson / File for the Boston Globe

With the Super 8 field officially announced and without one clear-cut superpower among the teams, this could be the most competitive tournament in years. Let’s take a look at each team’s chances to take home the title and what players are likely to help them do so.