Unveiling the 2020-2021 Patriot Ledger Boys Hockey All-Scholastic Team – The Patriot Ledger

COLE BERGLUND

Norwell

This 6-foot senior defenseman was co-MVP of the South Shore League. ... Had 7 goals and 9 assists in 12 games. ... Led the Clippers (8-2-2) to the SSL Cup title. ... Four-year starter. ... Three-time all-league selection. ... Captain. ...Repeat All-Scholastic. ... Said coach Jim Casagrande: "Easily the best player in the South Shore League. Heady defensemanwith the abilityto play both ends of the ice.He is like having another coach on the bench." ... Plays golf, lacrosse. ... High-honor-roll student.

BRIAN BULGER

BC High

This senior left wing from Norwell had 4 goals and 4 assists for the Eagles (5-5). ... Scored in a season-opening win over Catholic Memorial. ... Team captain. ... Two-time Catholic Conference All-Star. ... Won Super 8 crowns as a freshman and sophomore; the Eagles beat Pope Francis in the final each time -- in OT in 2018 and in 4 OTs in 2019. ... Said coach John Flaherty: "Fastest guy in our league, if not the state, who could be dangerous every time he touchedthe puck." ... Honor-roll student.

SEAN CONNOLLY

Canton

This 6-4 junior defenseman was the MVP of the Hockomock League's Davenport Division. ... Had 5 goals and 9 assists for 14 points for the Bulldogs (11-0-1). ... Said coach Brian Shuman: "After graduating five senior defensemen who backboned our unit for two years, Sean stepped up and assumed the role of our top defender and had a dominant seasonoffensively and defensively this year." ... Favorite athlete is New York Rangers forward Kevin Rooney, a Canton High grad.

EVAN CORBETT

Hingham

This 5-11 senior right wing tied for the team lead in scoring with 21 points (10 goals, 11 assists). ... Had three power-play goals, a shorthanded goal and two game-winners. ... Led Hingham (14-1) to the Patriot Cup crown. ... Patriot League All-Star. ... Plus-14 for career. ... Said coach Tony Messina: "Evan is an extremely reliable player who contributes in all areas of the ice. An excellent penalty killer and forechecker. ... Favorite athlete is Tiger Woods. ... Plans to take a PG year and play hockey.

NATE DelPRETE

Hanover

This 5-3 senior forward was the Patriot League Fisher Division MVP. ... Had 14 goals and 14 assists for 28 points for the Hawks (11-2-1), who made it to the Patriot Cup semifinals. ... Career scoring line: 52-48--100. ... Three-time league all-star. ... Led Hanover to a share of the Div. 3 state crown as a junior. ... Repeat All-Scholastic. ... Said coach Jon Abban: "Nate was a force the last four years and gave it all every shift." ... Favorite athlete is Bruins forward Brad Marchand. ... Honor-roll student.

JACK DOYLE

Weymouth

This 6-foot senior forward had 4 goals and 5 assists for the Wildcats (8-4-1). ... Bay State Conference All-Star. ... Repeat All-Scholastic. ... Did not take a penalty since midway through his sophomore season; coach Pat Kennedy called that a "testament to his discipline, leadership and dedication to playing the game the right way." ... Four-year varsity player and senior captain in three sports -- golf, hockey, baseball. ... High-honor-roll student. ... Will play Div. I baseball at Northeastern University.

BOBBY FALVEY

Hingham

This 6-2 junior defenseman had 5 goals and 12 assists for 17 points. ... Led the Harbormen (14-1) to the Patriot Cup crown. ... QB on power play which had a 41-percent success rate; stalwart on penalty kill. ... Patriot League All-Star. ... Career scoring line: 6-26--32 in 29 games. ... Said coach Tony Messina: Bobby has really developed into an all-around, impact player. He contributes in all critical situations and has become a solid leader." ... High-honor-roll student. ... Plays baseball.

RYAN FLAHERTY

BC High

This 6-1 sophomore center from Milton led the Eagles (5-5) in scoring with 14 points on 4 goals and 10 assists. ... Scored in a season-opening win over Catholic Memorial. ... Had a dominant game vs. eventual Catholic Conference champ Xaverian. ... League all-star. ... Said coach John Flaherty, his dad: "He made every player around him better with his vision, passing and playing a 200-foot game." ... His favorite athletes are his cousins, Mike and Bill Ryan, who played professionally. ... Honor-roll student.

PAUL FORBES

Hingham

This 6-1 senior center/captainwas thePatriot League Keenan Division MVP. ... Tied for the team lead in scoring with 21 points (8 goals, 13 assists). ... Had three power-play goals, two shorthanded goals and two game-winners. ... Led Hingham (14-1) to the Patriot Cup crown. ... Career scoring line: 25-31--56, plus-26. ...Repeat All-Scholastic. ... Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan. ... Plays soccer and lacrosse. ... Honor-roll student. ... Will take a PG year at Deerfield Academy.

AIDAN HEALEY

Marshfield

This 5-10 senior goaltender had a 1.91 goals-against average, a .925 save percentage and two shutouts. ... Led the Rams (9-4-2) to the Patriot Cup final. ... Made 23 saves to beat Hanover, 2-1, in the semis; made 24 saves against Hingham in a 3-0 loss (with an empty-net goal) in title game. ... Patriot League All-Star. ... Said coach Dan Connolly: "He was the backbone of our team this year." ... Plays lacrosse. ... Likes to ski. ... Will play hockey during a PG year at Vermont Academy.

COLIN HOEY

Milton

This 6-foot senior defenseman had 3 goals and 8 assists in eight games. ... Career stats: 4 goals, 16 assists for 20points in 52 games. ... Scored twice in the season finale vs. Falmouth. ... Said his best on-ice skill is his decision making. ... Said coach Chris Watson: "Heart and soul of the defensive corps for our team. Logged many minutes in all types of situations throughout his career." ... Bay State Conference All-Star in baseball. ... Will play baseball during a PG year at The Winchendon School.

THEO JACOBS

Hingham

This 6-2 senior goaltender posted standout numbers -- 1.27 goals-against average, .920 save percentage, 4 shutouts -- over 11 games. ... Led the Harbormen (14-1) to the Patriot Cup crown. ... Made 26 saves in a 3-0 shutout against Marshfield in the Patriot Cup final; coach Tony Messina called that "perhaps the best game of his career." ...Patriot League All-Star. ... Career numbers: 21-6 record, 1.19 GAA, .923 save percentage, 7 shutouts. ... Likes to play golfand ski. ... Will play junior hockey.

RYAN KANE

Weymouth

This 6-foot sophomore forward led the Wildcats (8-4-1) in goals (9), assists (11) and points (20). ... Bay State Conference All-Star. ... Said coach Pat Kennedy:"Ryan was a dangerous player for us all season with a lethal shot and quick release from anywhere on the ice.He took on a lot of responsibilities as an underclassman playing in all situations, including on the first power-play unit, 6 on 5, and eventually earning his way into a penalty killing role." ... High-honor-roll student. ... Plays baseball.

CONOR KELLY

Archbishop Williams

This 5-11 senior forward from Braintree was the Bishops' leading scorer with 10 goals and 12 assists for 22 points in 15 games. ... Led Williams (12-1-3) to a runner-up finish in the Catholic Central League Cup playoffs. ... Career scoring line: 33-31--64. ... Two-time league all-star. ... Career highlights include a hat trick vs. St. Mary's and scoring his first career goal as an eighth-grader. ...Repeat All-Scholastic. ... Honor-roll student. ... Will play hockey during a PG year at Tilton School in New Hampshire.

EAMON KELLY

Canton

This 5-10 junior forward had 8 goals and 9 assists for a team-high 17 points. ... Helped the Bulldogs (11-0-1) post their second unbeaten season in three years. ... Hockomock League All-Star. ... Said coach Brian Shuman: "Our leadingscorer, Eamon was our most consistent offensive threat this entire season. He scoredbig goals in biggames, stepping up when we needed him to." ... Favorite athlete is NHL star Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers. ... Favorite class is science.

CHRISTIAN KOYLION

Archbishop Williams

This 5-9 senior center from Plymouth had 5 goals and 7 assists for 12 points. ...Led the Bishops (12-1-3) to a runner-up finish in the Catholic Central League Cup playoffs. ... Scored in the Cup final, a 4-1 loss to St. Mary's (Lynn). ... Played on the Red Line with junior Jackson Sylvester (Carver) and seniorAidan McDonnell (Quincy); said coach Derackk Curtis: "They just work hard. I play Red a lot." ... Plays soccer. ... Enjoys boating, golfing. ... Will play Div.IIIsoccer at Mass. Maritime Academy.

NOLAN LEONARD

Braintree

This 5-8 sophomore forward had 5 goals and 6 assists for 11 points while skating on the top line for the Wamps (8-1-2). ... Bay State Conference All-Star. ... Voted co-MVP of Braintree. ... Had a standout freshman season. ... Said coach David Fasano: "Nolan has played lots of big minutes the past two years for us and scored lots of big goals. One of the top players in the area." ... Favorite athlete is Bruins forward Trent Frederic because he admires his work ethic. ... Favorite class is history.

BRADY LESLIE

Braintree

This 5-10 senior center had 5 goals and 5 assists for 10 points for the Wamps (8-1-2). ... Voted team co-MVP. ... Favorite game was a 4-2 win over Weymouth on Senior Night. ... Captain. ... Bay State Conference All-Star. ... Four-year varsity player. ... Said coach DavidFasano: "He played lots of valuable minutes throughout his varsity career, including being on the first line the past two years, scoring lots of big goals." ... Plays baseball and golf. ... Honor-roll student. ... Will study engineering in college.

TYLER LOVENDALE

Carver

This 5-10 senior forward is Carver's all-time leading scorer with 134 career points over five seasons. ... Had 10 goals and 8 assists for 18 points this season in 10 games with the Wareham/Carver co-op program. ... South Coast Conference All-Star. ... League sportsmanship award winner. ... Said coach Rich Valatkevicz: "Hard worker on and off the ice. He would do anything to help his team and teammates." ... Favorite athlete is NHL star Connor McDavid. ... Will attend Merrimack College.

EVAN McBRIEN

Scituate

This 5-10 senior forward led the Sailors in scoring for a third straight season, this time with13 goals and 13 assists for 26 points. ... Led Scituate (11-2) to the Patriot Cup semifinals. ... Favorite moment was scoring to beatMarshfield for the first time in recent memory, 2-0 in Round 2 of the Patriot Cup. ... Two-time league all-star. ... Said coach Brian Hurcombe: "His effort was unmatched and he did all of the little things necessary to help the team succeed." ... Favorite athlete is NHL star Alex Ovechkin.

AIDAN McDONNELL

BC High

This 5-11 junior right wing from Dedham led the Eagles (5-5) in goals with 7 and added 6 assists for 13 points. ... Had the lone BC High goal in a 2-1 loss to Malden Catholic in the Catholic Conference quarterfinals. ... League all-star. ... Says his favorite athlete is Bruins center Patrice Bergeron, noting, "I model my game" on his two-way style.... Plays lacrosse. ... Honor-roll student. ... Favorite class is Algebra 2. ... Volunteer coach for Dedham Youth Lacrosse. ... Wants to play college hockey.

MANNING MORRIS

Hanover

This 6-1 senior forward had 6 goals and 13 assists for 19 points for the Hawks. ... Led Hanover(11-2-1) to the Patriot Cup semifinals. ... Had 127 career points. ... Patriot League Fisher Division MVP as a junior. ... Three-time league all-star. ... Repeat All-Scholastic. ... Said coach Jon Abban: "Just a great hockey player and and even better kid. Manning is the most skilled player to come through Hanover High in many years and leaves an impressive mark." ... Plays lacrosse.

WILL NOLAN

Duxbury

This 6-foot senior forward had 22 points for the Green Dragons (6-7-2). ... Patriot League All-Star guided Duxbury to the third round of the Patriot Cup. ... Switched back to defense for a few games when the Dragons were short of players on the blue line. ... Helped Duxbury win a Division 1 state crown in 2019, beating Winchester 3-1 in the final at TD Garden. ... Two-sport captain (hockey, lacrosse). ... Favorite athlete is NHL defenseman P.K. Subban. ... Will play Div. II lacrosse at Bentley University.

KEVIN NORWOOD

Plymouth North

This 5-9 junior forward led the Blue Eagles (8-6-1) in goals (10), assists (15) and points (25). ... Patriot League All-Star. ... Team MVP. ... Career scoring line: 24-33--57 in three seasons. ... As a sophomore led North to its first league title in 35 years with 12 goals and 24 points in 20 games. ... Said coach Tim Drew: "Kevin is a player who plays at a prep school level. He stands out when you watch him on the ice and could play with any team in the Patriot League and above." ... Honor-roll student.

TROY PRATT

Scituate

This 5-10 senior defenseman had 2 goals and 6 assists for 8 points....Led Scituate (11-2) to the Patriot Cup semifinals. ... Patriot League All-Star. ... Tim Mahoney Defenseman Award winner. ... Said coach Brian Hurcombe: "Troy was a great leader and used his speed and skating ability to shut other teams' top lines down. He was very physical, and his intensity and grit was the backbone of the defense." ... Favorite class is finance/investing. ... Wants to play junior hockey and then play in college.

CAM QUIGLEY

Quincy

This 5-8 sophomore had 2 goals and 8 assists for 10 points in 11 games for the Presidents. ... Patriot League All-Star. ... Captain. ... Said coach Ted Walsh Jr.: "Cam started the season as a forward and was quickly moved back to D to stabilize our D corps. He was projected to be our best forward and was instead our best D by the end of the season. ... His game is special." ... Favorite athlete is Tom Brady. ... Favorite class is math. ... Enjoys street hockey. ... Wants to play college hockey.

NICK RECUPERO

Archbishop Williams

This 6-foot senior defenseman from Avon was the Catholic Central League MVP. ... Had 7 goals, 6 assists for 13 points. ... Led the Bishops (12-1-3) to a runner-up finish in the CCL Cup playoffs. ... QB on the power play and was a top penalty killer. ... Captain. ... Four-year varsity player had 14 career goals. ...Repeat All-Scholastic. ... Said coach Derackk Curtis: "Steady. Can move the puck. Can hit. Smart. Good leader. He's been a rock for us." ... Will play junior hockey. ... Hobbies include golfing, fishing.

ASHER WINES

North Quincy

This 6-1 senior goaltender fashioned a .925 save percentage for the Raiders (5-8-1). ... Starred in a 2-1 win over Silver Lake in Round 1 of the Patriot Cup playoffs. ...Team MVP. ... Captain. ... Two-time Patriot League All-Star. ... Five-year varsity player. ... First four-year starter in coach Matt Gibbons' 12 years behind the bench. ... Said Gibbons: "He has been the backbone for this team since his first start.In my opinion he's one of the best goalies in the league." ... Wants to study business in college.

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