Yes, he is related. Dan’s son and Joe’s nephew, Nico Spallina was one of NE Select’s most productive goal scorers on Sunday. A speedy threat from behind the cage and on the wing, Spallina showed he could create his own looks, using a little shake to get his defender leaning before turning on the jets to get up the hashes. He favored a low-to-low shot, both on the run and with his feet set, and he got the ball out of his stick in a hurry. There’s a ton of top-hand speed in his release, something that really stands out when he gets in tight up the hashes or in a quick-stick opportunity. He gets the ball out deceptively quickly, often fooling goalies who expect a little more windup.