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On May 25, 2010, Herculez Gomez punched in a goal for the U.S. men’s soccer team at Rentschler Field, a ray of light in the second half of a 4-2 loss to the Czech Republic at Rentschler Field, and it vaulted him onto the team for that year’s World Cup. Among the 36,000 in the […]

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Among the 36,000 in the stadium that day was a local kid. Patrick Agyemang, 9 years old, was watching and began to dream about being down there on the turf with the USMNT.

“Crazy,” said Gomez, now one of ESPN’s soccer analysts. “… Unbelievable story.”

Agyemang, 24, who grew up a corner kick or two from the stadium in East Hartford, will be in the lineup when the U.S. plays Turkey at Rentschler on June 7. He was called up from his MLS team, Charlotte FC, this week and added to the 27-man roster for June matches, with the Gold Cup matches to follow.

From East Hartford to a top MLS draft pick, Patrick Agyemang may have bloomed late but he’s made up for lost time

“He may not have the pedigree of some of the (forwards) in that pool, who were playing in Europe at a young age, with top set-ups and resources or recognition,” Gomez said. “But he’s got a skill set that not many in the pool have, the size of the kid, athleticism, the ability to win duels in the air, to get in behind, how much of a handful he is, his speed.

“He’s got a nose for the goal, one of those intangibles that goal-scorers must have. The ball finds you, you find the ball, that sixth sense. That’s a handful for any defender around the world.”

As the 2026 World Cup approaches, Agyemang’s story will surely become an international phenomenon, the almost unfathomable rise from East Hartford High, where he didn’t start right away, to Division III college soccer at Eastern Connecticut, then to Rhode Island, to MLS and to the USMNT, scoring three goals in his first four caps.

But when Coach Mauricio Pochettino announced his roster, it raised a few eyebrows. Many of the familiar names are not on it, including Christian Pulisic, the team’s most prominent player, who scored a memorable goal in the loss to Germany last time the U.S. team played in East Hartford. He’s dealing with injuries and fatigue from his season with AC Milan and will step back for a bit.

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“Before, you had a national team where if there were 26 on the roster, 25 were playing on European teams,” Gomez said. “Now you have 17 of 27 culled from Major League Soccer. There seems to be lot of doubt right now as to how this team has been assembled and the chips that are at the disposal for Pochettino to play.”

With the World Cup a year away, it is unusual to be auditioning younger players now, so Gomez is not sure what the objectives will be for the U.S. on June 7.

“If you hear what Pochettino has been saying, he seems to be sending a message about players wanting to be here, players trying to win their spot and not be comfortable,” Gomez said. “I’m all for that, but a year out from the World Cup, it’s not really about identifying players, it’s about solidifying the project you have, that you have been working on for quite some time.”

Pochettino does have a few players who were on the World Cup team in 2022, including goalkeeper Matt Turner, who played at Fairfield. But in revealing the roster he said he is trying to create competition and looking for energy — and where there is uncertainty there is opportunity for a dynamic player to break through.

“It’s a great opportunity for different players to challenge and to try to get a place in one year’s time for the World Cup,” Pochettino said. “That is really important for us. What we want to create in our national team is people desperate to come to perform.”

East Hartford's Patrick Agyemang will be trying to win a spot for the World Cup when USMNT plays Turkey at Rentschler Field June 7. (AP Photo/John Raoux) — East Hartford’s Patrick Agyemang will be trying to win a spot for the World Cup when USMNT plays Turkey at Rentschler Field June 7. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Agyemang, 6 feet 4, has 32 goals in 56 games for Charlotte FC, an indication of the game-changing explosiveness he can bring to the U.S, team, perhaps something no other player in the U.S. pool can add.

“If you’re a coach and (Agyemang) is not your starter,” Gomez said, “and the game calls for somebody to shake something up, somebody to make something out of nothing, somebody to be a difference maker, having a player with those intangibles can come in very handy. I think that gives him an advantage over other (candidates). … When he has played, he’s scored, and take it from a guy who used that same ability to get onto the U.S. national team for the World Cup.

“I had an opportunity in East Hartford right before the World Cup, coming on at halftime and scoring and I heard it from the coaches, ‘One of the reasons we brought you on is you have this knack of scoring goals in limited time.’”

West Hartford’s Casey D’Annolfo goes for title

Casey D’Annolfo, from Conard-West Hartford, will coach Tufts men’s lacrosse in the Division III national championship game for the second time in three years. The Jumbos (22-0) play Dickinson on Sunday at 7 p.m. at Gillette Stadium for the trophy.

D’Annolfo, who took over at his college alma mater in 2016, has a 144-18 record at Tufts.
Steve Pikiell, the former UConn basketball captain and coach at Rutgers, also has some stake in the lacrosse finals. His daughter, Liv Pikiell, is playing for the unbeaten North Carolina women’s team, which defeated Florida 20-4 in the semifinals Friday, and will play Northwestern on Sunday for the championship..

Boldly charging into Division I at warp speed, this CT school may find sailing not always smooth

Charging ahead in football

The University of New Haven, moving to Division I next season, has reworked and released its football schedule for 2025. The Chargers will play as an independent program, with a mix of Division II, III and FCS opponents, including a few of its future conference rivals from the NEC. All things considered, it’s a pretty good slate for a program in transition.

Road games include Marist, Mercyhurst, Albany, Duquesne, LIU and Sacred Heart. Home games include Saginaw Valley State, Pace, Western Connecticut and Merrimack. Duquesne, LIU and Mercyhurst are NEC opponents, Sacred Heart and Merrimack are FCS independents who play for a “Yankee Conference title.” Marist plays in the FCS Pioneer League, Albany in the CAA, Pace and Saginaw Valley are Division II, WCSU is D-III.

Geno Auriemma: Locked in and reloaded for No. 13? (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Sunday short takes

*The phrase “we don’t rebuild, we reload” has become a tired mantra and, in fact, very wishful thinking in many places. But UConn men’s and women’s basketball, with their brand and access to the transfer portal, can claim this offseason as a legit reload. Joe Lunardi projects the men as a No. 1 seed. The women, with two big gets in the portal in Kayleigh Heckel and Serah Williams, are poised for Geno Auriemma to go for the baker’s dozen.

Wethersfield's Nicole Gwynn has finished s distinguished college career. (Courant file photo) — Brad Horrigan/The Hartford Courant

Wethersfield’s Nicole Gwynn has finished s distinguished college career. (Courant file photo)

*Ran into John Gwynn, “microwave” scorer on UConn men’s 1989-90 Dream Season team, and his daughter, Nicole this week. Nicole Gwynn, who played at Wethersfield High, just finished her college career at Georgia Southern with 1,569 points, and is now hoping to play overseas. In 2023, while at Queens (N.C.) University, she scored 26 in a game vs. LSU.

*Windsor High has announced its latest class of Hall of Fame inductees during its baseball game against Tolland at Dunkin Park this week. They are: Terrance Knighton (’04), football, basketball, who played in the NFL from 2009-16; Wayne Dobrutsky (’79), football/baseball; Mairin Dudek (’98), soccer, softball; Paul Lepak (’04), soccer; Cole Ormsby (’13), football; Michael Phang (’14), soccer, track; Kelsey Jepsen (’14), swimming; Dominique Fox, coach; Neil Beaulieu, contributor. They will be inducted Nov. 1 at LaNote in East Windsor. More information will be at the Hall of Fame’s website.

*Some exciting movement for local baseball players in the pros this week. Waterford’s Mike Burrows, who finished last season with the Pirates and picked up a late-season win at Yankee Stadium, was recalled from Triple A to make his first MLB start Thursday. He allowed four runs in five innings vs. Milwaukee. … Frank Mozzicato, from Ellington and East Catholic, Royals first-round pick in 2021, was moved up to Double A Northwest Arkansas this week, a crucial step. He allowed six runs in 4 2/3 innings in his first start. … Former UConn slugger Kyler “The Warden” Fedko, with the Twins Double A affiliate in Wichita, has eight home runs already.

*Rookie of the year Steph Castle wasn’t the only UConn guy making a mark with the Spurs. Mike Noyes of Granby, a high-IQ walk-on who eventually earned a scholarship during the Kevin Ollie era, is an assistant coach/director of player development. Noyes graduated from UConn with his degree in math and actuarial science in 2017, then worked for the Grizzlies as data scientist and video coordinator. This is the type of career path that often leads to high places in the NBA.

*UNH is planning a memorial service for its legendary baseball coach, Frank “Porky” Vieira on June 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the school’s baseball field. Vieira died April 25 at age 91.

*Earlier this month, SCSU hired Joe Loth to be its new football coach. Loth was 77-45 with six postseason appearances in 12 seasons at Western Connecticut.

Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Soto, Judge, Knicks in a NY minute; Paige Bueckers’ challenge and more

Last word

Whatever it is that appears to be eating Juan Soto, the Mets need to address it forcefully and fast, as it has risen from social media banter to take on a life of its own. Two months into a 15-year, three-quarter billion dollar contract, he has not looked, or sounded like the same confident, exuberant player he was across town. If the narrative that he regrets his choice begins to harden like cement, it will be very difficult to get completely rid of it.

Originally Published: May 24, 2025 at 10:10 AM EDT

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Boys lacrosse All-Scholastics and league All-Stars – Boston Herald

BOYS LACROSSE Kevin Abair (Lincoln-Sudbury) Luke Allen (BC High) Ted Budreski (Winchester) Luis Miguel Calvo (Acton-Boxboro) Charlie Carroll (Marshfield) Jack Cooper (Andover) Will Crawford (St. John’s Prep) Ryan DeLucia (St. John’s Prep) Ben Diemer (Reading) Nick Emsing (BC High) Rex Friedholm (Lincoln-Sudbury) Cole Hogencamp (Mansfield) Nolan Jennings (Burlington) Declan Kelley (Hingham) Ben Lusby (Medfield) Brayden […]

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BOYS LACROSSE

Kevin Abair (Lincoln-Sudbury)

Luke Allen (BC High)

Ted Budreski (Winchester)

Luis Miguel Calvo (Acton-Boxboro)

Charlie Carroll (Marshfield)

Jack Cooper (Andover)

Will Crawford (St. John’s Prep)

Ryan DeLucia (St. John’s Prep)

Ben Diemer (Reading)

Nick Emsing (BC High)

Rex Friedholm (Lincoln-Sudbury)

Cole Hogencamp (Mansfield)

Nolan Jennings (Burlington)

Declan Kelley (Hingham)

Ben Lusby (Medfield)

Brayden Mattera (Walpole)

Camden McKenna (Hingham)

John Olenik (Medfield)

Brendan Peno (Nauset)

Adam Priest (Billerica)

Oliver Rice (Norwell)

Willy Robinson (Scituate)

John Rovegno (Duxbury)

Nico Smith (Mansfield)

Travis Smith (Falmouth)

Braeden Sutton (Medfield)

Kameron Tremblay (Billerica)

Jack Weissenburger (St. John’s Prep)

ALL-SCHOLASTICS

KEVIN ABAIR

LINCOLN-SUDBURY

The junior LSM and defenseman was named a USA Lacrosse All-American after collecting 76 ground balls. He also had 35 caused turnovers and netted a pair of goals as Lincoln-Sudbury reached the Div. 1 semifinal. The future commit to the U.S. Naval Academy also stars for the Warriors in football, having been named the Dual County’s League’s Defensive MVP and to the Div. 1 All-State roster.

LUKE ALLEN

BC HIGH

The senior attackman racked up 95 points for BC High in its run to another Div. 1 final, finishing as one of the school’s leading scorers. A Catholic Conference All-Star, the Union-bound Allen was an All-American who also served as a member of the Eagles’ indoor track program. He enjoys drawing as a hobby.

TED BUDRESKI

WINCHESTER

The US All-American scored 50 goals and dished out 22 assists and was named to the Middlesex League All-Conference team for a third time. The junior attackman has 168 career points. Budreski boasts a 3.8 GPA and is a Middlesex League All-Star in football. He has verbally committed to continue his lacrosse career at Georgetown.

LUIS MIGUEL CALVO

ACTON-BOXBORO

The senior registered 238 faceoff victories (a 75% winning rate), and corralled 151 ground balls while adding three goals. He was named an All-American as well as the Dual County League Most Valuable Player. A member of the National Honor Society, Calvo committed to UMass, where he will major in finance.

CHARLIE CARROLL

MARSHFIELD

After netting 92 points (55 goals, 37 assists) this year, Carroll was a USA Lacrosse All-American for a second time. The two-time Herald All-Scholastic caused 28 turnovers and corraled 73 ground balls. Carroll closes his career at Marshfield with 296 points overall (147 goals, 149 assists) in 81 total games and was a three-time Patriot League All-Star. Committed to the University of Vermont for lacrosse, Carroll was also a Patriot League All-Star in football.

JACK COOPER

ANDOVER

In his senior season, he sniped 42 goals and handed out 38 assists, while hauling in 55 ground balls and 15 caused turnovers. The All-American midfielder closes his journey with 200 career points and was a two-time Merrimack Valley Conference First Team member. Cooper tied the school record for most goals in a single game with seven. An honor roll student and a recipient of the Charles A. Gregory Award, Cooper will study business management at Stony Brook.

WILL CRAWFORD

ST. JOHN’S PREP

St. John’s Prep won a fifth-straight Div. 1 championship this past spring, and it was the junior’s third state title as a member of the Eagles. He was an All-American at season’s end. The honor roll student has verbally committed to Providence College.

RYAN DELUCIA

ST. JOHN’S PREP

The defenseman was named a USA All-American, a Catholic Conference All-Star and a member of the Catholic Conference All-Conference squad. DeLucia was also a hockey star for the Eagles, finishing as a Catholic Conference All-Star in that sport.

BEN DIEMER

READING

The senior defensemen led Reading to the Div. 2 championship game with his suffocating play. He was selected as a USA Lacrosse All-American for a second time, concluding his career with 126 caused turnovers and 185 ground balls. Diemer plays club lacrosse with the New England Twisters, and has been a star with Reading’s football program. He will play college lacrosse at Siena College.

NICK EMSING

BC HIGH

The Trinity commit scored 85 goals and added 33 assists for 118 points, giving him 232 points for his career. Emsing came up big in the Div. 1 championship bout against St. John’s Prep, scoring the tying goal in the final minute to force overtime.

REX FRIEDHOLM

LINCOLN-SUDBURY

The junior midfielder and attackman had 45 goals, and he was named a USA Lacrosse All-American. Also a hockey standout (and an All-Merrimack Valley Conference selection), Friedhom boasts a 3.94 GPA. He plays club with the Boston Kings Lacrosse and has verbally committed to Harvard.

COLE HOGENCAMP

MANSFIELD

The USA All-American racked up 138 points, sniping 84 goals and adding 54 assists in leading the Hornets to the Div. 2 semifinals. A two-time Hockomock League All-Star, the sophomore already has 249 career points (159 goals, 90 assists). He plays club with Laxachusetts, and is a member of the football program.

NOLAN JENNINGS

BURLINGTON

The senior midfielder was Middlesex League (Freedom Division) MVP for a second straight season. He finished with 37 goals to go with 47 assists, and was selected as an Eastern Mass. USA Lacrosse All-American. Jennings is Burlington’s all-time leading scorer with 237 points overall (167 goals, 70 assists). The honor roll student will attend Bentley University.

DECLAN KELLEY

HINGHAM

The senior defenseman was named an All-American and is an honor roll student and a member of the student council. A member of Hingham’s indoor track and field team, he was a Patriot League All-Star in the hurdles, the high jump and the long jump. He will play lacrosse and study economics at Denison University.

BEN LUSBY

MEDFIELD

The Tri-Valley League All-Star and Skidmore College commit closed his career with 66 points overall (44 goals, 22 assists) as a long stick midfielder. He was a key component in his team’s run to a state title in 2024. Lusby was also a member of the golf and hockey programs.

BRAYDEN MATTERA

WALPOLE

Mattera bounced between roles as an attackman and midfielder as the Timberwolves blazed to a 17-4 record. The senior was a standout with Walpole’s football squad, and plays club with Laxachusetts. Mattera has committed to Merrimack College.

CAMDEN MCKENNA

HINGHAM

Only a junior, McKenna had 63 goals while dishing out 23 assists as the Harbormen reached the Div. 2 Elite Eight. So far, McKenna has 161 career points (123 goals, 38 assists).

JOHN OLENIK

MEDFIELD

A two-time Boston Herald All-Scholastic, the senior faceoff/midfielder earned MVP honors in the Tri-Valley League. The All-American scored nine goals and added eight assists while registering an impressive 80-percent faceoff winning percentage. He will continue his lacrosse career at Syracuse University.

BRENDAN PENO

NAUSET

The long stick junior midfielder did it all, scoring 12 goals to go with 33 assists, while corralling 112 ground balls and 62 caused turnovers. He was a Cape and Islands League All-Star for the third time. Peno also owns the Nauset school records for career passing yards and touchdowns in football.

ADAM PRIEST

BILLERICA

The senior captain was named to the Merrimack Valley Conference’s First Team, and selected as a USA Lacrosse All-American. Priest also enjoyed a stellar hockey career at Billerica, and was a member of the school’s golf program. He will study business management and play lacrosse at Endicott.

OLIVER RICE

NORWELL

Rice closed his career as Norwell’s all-time leading scorer (267 points). The senior attackman was named a USA Lacrosse All-American after powering the Clippers to a Div. 4 state championship, the third state crown for Norwell in four seasons (two at Div. 3). A member of the National Music Honor Society, Rice will attend Skidmore.

WILLY ROBINSON

SCITUATE

Robinson registered 80 goals and dished out 27 assists in leading Scituate to a Div. 3 title. He’s the school’s all-time leading scorer with 407 career points. The senior buried eight goals (including the game-winner in overtime) to rally his team to a thrilling 10-9 victory over No. 4 Dracut in the quarterfinals, then finished with two goals apiece in the semifinals (an 11-9 victory over top-ranked Medfield) and the title game (a 9-4 win over No. 3 Falmouth). Robinson will continue his lacrosse career at Army (West Point).

JOHN ROVEGNO

DUXBURY

Rovegno was a Patriot League All-Star after forcing 61 caused turnovers. The senior defenseman added 70 ground balls and buried nine goals as the Dragons enjoyed a trip to the Div. 2 Round of Eight. Rovegno, a crucial piece to Duxbury’s vaunted football squad this past fall, plays club lacrosse with Laxachusetts.

NICO SMITH

MANSFIELD

A premier FOGO and midfield threat, Smith helped Mansfield enjoy one of its best seasons, as the Hornets reached the Div. 2 semifinals. He was a USA Lacrosse All-American for a second time, and selected as the Hockomock League’s Most Valuable Player. Only a junior, Smith has verbally committed to UMass (Lowell). A member of the football team, he is an honor roll student.

TRAVIS SMITH

FALMOUTH

The Cape and Islands League MVP won 85% of his faceoff attempts in 2025, helping Falmouth reach the Div. 3 title game. Smith also added 26 goals and dished out 11 assists. The junior midfielder is a member of the National Honor Society as well as the National Math Honor Society.

BRAEDEN SUTTON

MEDFIELD

The junior attackman finished with 109 points (82 goals, 27 assists). He was a USA Lacrosse All-American and a Tri-Valley League All-Star. With one year remaining, Sutton has 218 career points (158 goals, 60 assists). The junior is a member of the National Honor Society.

KAMERON TREMBLAY

BILLERICA

Tremblay was the Merrimack Valley Conference’s Player of the Year as he amassed 117 points in powering the Indians to a Div. 2 state title, finishing as the school’s leader in goals. The junior ended his career with 351 points, good for the second-most in program history. The honor roll athlete was named the Student of the Term at Billerica and plays clubs lacrosse for the Homegrown Raptors (HGR Lacrosse) in the offseason.

JACK WEISSENBURGER

ST. JOHN’S PREP

The Catholic Conference All-Star was selected as a USA Lacrosse All-American, and named a Herald All-Scholastic for the second time. The senior defenseman was a member of the National Honor Society, the Latin National Honor Society and the Spire Society. Weissenburger will attend Harvard.

LEAGUE ALL-STARS

BAY STATE CONFERENCE

Dylan Katz (Brookline); Ben Midura (Milton); Levi Gagnon, Alex Peck, Ben Vose (Natick); Matt Ledbury, Tyler Scully, Charlie Cianciolo, Reis Conway (Needham); Miles Esmonde, Dylan Leone (Newton North); Brayden Mattera, Jack Webb, Luke Weiand, Dan Morris, Sam Miles, Jack Cotter, Noah Mackenzie (Walpole); James Nolan, Henry Haddon, Cooper Monroe (Wellesley)

MVP: Alex Peck, Brayden Mattera

CAPE AND ISLANDS

ATLANTIC: Travis Smith, Jacob Porkka, Nathan Bushy, Gavin Powderly (Falmouth); Ryan Woeller, Max Dalrymple (Barnstable); Brendan Peno, Jack Peno, Logan Poulin, Joseph Berardi, Zach Coelho (Nauset); Arann Hanlon, Jeremy Jenkinson, Canton Jenkinson (Nantucket); Michael Perry (Martha’s Vineyard)

MVP: Travis Smith

LIGHTHOUSE: Tamer Khalil, Harry Michaud, Jake Giorgio, Jed Zimmerman,

Cole Strzepek (Monomoy); Taylor Richardson, Alex Morin, Finn Shortt, Griffin Mayo (St. John Paul); Charlie Blake, Colin Endres, Teddy Angiolilo (Dennis-Yarmouth); Harrison Barbieri, Tripp Germani (Cape Cod Acdemy); Eoghan McManus (Sturgis)

MVP: Tamer Khalil

CAPE ANN LEAGUE

Max White (Amesbury); Finn Wright, Will Gromko, Louis Harrington (Ipswich); Kelan Cardinal, Michael Murphy (Lynnfield); Jarrett Croft, Charlie Thurlow, Aaron Crompton (Manchester-Essex); Colin Fuller, Carter Scott, Eli Sirota, Brian Lucy, Matt Page (Newburyport); Nate Stys, Mac Cole, Aiden Napolitano (Pentucket)

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Colin Fuller, Brian Lucy, Louie Harrington

CATHOLIC CENTRAL LEAGUE

Cooper Masso, Blake Masso, Keegan Masso, Dexter Izzo, Adam Hertel, Chase Dreystadt (Bishop Feehan); Stephen Constantine, Will Conneely, David Santo, Kiercen Keene, Ryan Crane (Arlington Catholic); Andrew Lally, Jett Carbone, Colin Kelly, Will Sanders (Bishop Stang); Henri Barriere, Robbie Cibotti, Preston Fava (Archbishop Williams); Ryan Amirault, Finn Racki (St. Mary’s); Nathaniel Ricciuti, Aiden Bryne (Bishop Fenwick); Jace Cronin (Cardinal Spellman)

MVP: Stephen Constantine

COMMONWEALTH ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

Christian Melendez, Michael Camara, Chase Mercier (Greater Lowell); Gage Richard, Hugh Roark, Brody Callahan (Lowell Catholic); Ted Conti, Ryan Hill (Minuteman); Martino Carbo (Mystic Valley); Declan Farrell (Nashoba Tech); Joseph Hurley, Drew LeBlanc (Northeast); Zack Timmons, Shane O’Neil, Quinn Carbone, Josh Baker (Shawsheen); Brogan Arivella, Bodey Marcotte, Reid Archambault, Conor Walsh (Whittier)

DUAL COUNTY LEAGUE

ALL-LEAGUE: Michael Calvo, Christian Maranian, Tristan Clayton, Samuel Stein (Acton-Boxboro); Joseph Ladocsi, Quinn Garry (Weston); Ryan Campbell, Nick Burns, Jack Donovan (Westford Academy); Owen Goldstein (Cambridge); Jack Ouligian (Waltham); Alex Fivek, Sam Griswold, Eric Palmer (Concord-Carlisle)
ALL-STARS: Henry Morgan, Taylor Ladd (Concord-Carlisle); Quinn Reynolds, Ben Burgess, Finn McKeon (Westford Academy); Andrew Coffey, Nicholas Argento, Ethan Fennel (Acton-Boxboro); Clemens Summersgill, Roy Bellows (Cambridge); Jake Spector (Newton South); Felix Freeman, Dom Rivard, Nate Whitworth (Weston); Jack O’Brien, Ryan Mullin (Waltham); Jackson Malio, Andrew Scoville (Bedford); Jack Burstein, Will Ferraro (Boston Latin); Donovan Mason (Wayland)

PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: Michael Calvo, Joseph Ladocsi

GREATER BOSTON LEAGUE

Nathan Tremblett, Jeremy Morris, Josh Santos, Vincent Castro, Jeremy Morris, Cooper Su, Lucas Dyons-Goulden (Medford); Jordan Em, Ian Brown, Alex Waterman (Lynn Jets); Benjamin Rosa, Mekhi Cook, Dante Bell (Malden); Matthew Leone, Daniel-Sorto Cruz (Revere); Sheamus Foley, Timmy Jones, Zachary Gordon, Pasquale Candelino (Somerville)

MVP: Nathan Tremblett

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE

Max Eagles (Canton); Bobby Hickox (Foxboro); Flynn Baker, Sam Freedman, Drew McCarthy (Franklin); Thomas Kilroy, Hayden Schmitz, Pat Weiblen, Brodie McDonald, Mason Thompson (King Philip); Cole Hogencamp, Nico Smith, Andrew Degirolamo, Cole Gibson, Tommy Vallet (Mansfield); Jason Stokes, Henry Baldic, Dylan Burns (Milford); Luke Antonetti (North Attleboro); Thomas Hern (Oliver Ames); Zach Bernstein, Ben Goldberg (Sharon); Sean Rockwood (Stoughton); Landen Rodrigues (Taunton)

MVP: Nico Smith, Thomas Kilroy, Zach Bernstein

MAYFLOWER ATHLETIC CONFERENCE

Liam Barton (Upper Cape); Jack DeAngelis (Blue Hills); Jessop Trella (Tri-County); Brady Hofeman, Darrin Decoste, Ethan Collins, Eamon Haley, Ben Tondorf (South Shore); Quinn Thompson, Nate Tobin (Old Colony); Jack Nickerson, “Ike” John Drass (Bristol-Plymouth); Aidan Schafer (Cape Cod Tech); Tyler Davidson, Zach Pechulis, Peyton Volz (Southeastern); Jacob Cross (Westport)

MVP: Brady Hofeman

MERRIMACK VALLEY CONFERENCE

Jack Cooper, Daniel Guinee, Colin Gilbert, Declan Machold (Andover); Caden Canney, Brayden Martin, AJ Parrella, Cam Penti, Adam Priest, Kam Tremblay, Steven Gentile (Billerica); Luke Armano, Luke Faletra (Central Catholic); Owen French, Cole Tierney-Honan, Charlie Wilkie (Dracut); Jared Cripps (Methuen); Nate Carlson, Tom Farrell, Trey Kean (North Andover); Pat McGowan (Haverhill)

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Trey Kean, Kam Tremblay, Owen French

MIDDLESEX LEAGUE

ALL-CONFERENCE: Ben Diemer, Nate Mulvey, Cullen Granara, AJ DiSpena, Tomaso DeLuca (Reading); Ted Budreski, Ryan Martin, Gianni DePrimeo, Adam Rauseo (Winchester); Nolan Jennings (Burlington)

MVP: Ben Diemer, Nolan Jennings

SOUTH COAST CONFERENCE

Kenny Wisniewski, Will Levrault, Hunter Owen, Colin Mckay (Apponequet); Ryan Haden, Ty Hawkes (Bourne); Jaiden Solitro (Dighton-Rehoboth); Jarrod Frates, Cam Burke, Justin Marques (Fairhaven); Andrew Nee, Brady Reardon, Caleb Bousquet (Old Rochester); Cole Goudreau (Seekonk); Gavin Rodrigues (Somerset Berkley)

MVP: Kenny Wisniewski

SOUTHEAST CONFERENCE

Colin Carfagna, Jacob Costa, Jayson Kelleher, Shaun LaCivita, Caleb Tripp (Bridgewater-Raynham)

SOUTH SHORE LEAGUE

Matthew Grafton, Gunner Hanna, Nick Harris, Lee Spry (Abington); Shane Mulcahy, Jack Mullaly, Lincoln Pattison, Gus Greene, Noah Rafferty, Max Monahan, Michael Wildfire (Cohasset); Collin Brown, Robbie Mavilia, Austin Dewhurst (East Bridgewater); Max Lofgren (Hull); Dom Matteodo, Maxx Smith, Vinny Pinetti, Jack Balfour (Mashpee); Wyatt Goyette (Middleboro); Jake McGuirk, Oliver Rice, Joey McCarthy, Teddy Glynn, Will Lievi, Devin Blige (Norwell); Pat McGuirk, Tommy Reyno, Gavyn Biggins (Rockland); Cole Rodgers, Luke Rodgers, Lincoln Shinn, Jack O’Brien (Sandwich)

MVP: Oliver Rice, Shane Mulcahy

TRI-VALLEY LEAGUE

Liam Fitzsimons (Ashland); Brady Carroll (Bellingham); Ronan Richards, Grant Sullivan (Dover-Sherborn); Jack McElligott (Holliston); Nate Burns, Owen Champlin, Matt Lotti (Hopkinton); Ben Lusby, Tyler Zilinski, Jack Sampson , Braeden Sutton, Eddie Breslin, Johnny Olenik, John Sanderson (Medfield); Gavin Shipos (Medway); Ryan Williams, Jack Roycroft, Liam Williams, Troy Fredrickson, Kyle Harvey (Westwood)

MVP: Johnny Olenik, Troy Frederickson

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Islanders’ rookie camp a ‘full 360 moment’ for Long Island trio

Brandon Chabrier can hardly believe it, but he’s been skating at Northwell Health Ice Rink for longer than the Islanders have called it home. Chabrier was at the facility, then called Twin Rinks Ice Center, on the day it opened in 2014 as an 11-year-old. The Islanders moved operations to the rink in 2016. So, […]

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Brandon Chabrier can hardly believe it, but he’s been skating at Northwell Health Ice Rink for longer than the Islanders have called it home.

Chabrier was at the facility, then called Twin Rinks Ice Center, on the day it opened in 2014 as an 11-year-old. The Islanders moved operations to the rink in 2016.

So, naturally, it was hard for Chabrier, a Bayville native, to wipe the ear-to-ear grin off his face as he stood by his new locker in the Islanders’ swanky dressing room at the East Meadow practice facility during Monday’s first day of development camp.

Making the moment more special: Chabrier shared the ice with Ross Mitton and Marshall Warren, fellow Long Islanders and old teammates from Portledge School in Locust Valley.

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Top prospect for 2026 NHL draft Gavin McKenna reportedly committing to Penn State

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MSU listed as a betting favorite for college hockey 2026 national championship

The winners of the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes are the betting favorites to win next year’s college hockey national championship. But Michigan State is right behind the Nittany Lions. With the news that Penn State is expected to land the commitment from superstar prospect McKenna, the Nittany Lions have become the favorites at Draft Kings to […]

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The winners of the Gavin McKenna sweepstakes are the betting favorites to win next year’s college hockey national championship. But Michigan State is right behind the Nittany Lions.

With the news that Penn State is expected to land the commitment from superstar prospect McKenna, the Nittany Lions have become the favorites at Draft Kings to win the 2026 national championship. But Michigan State is right behind with Boston University as the next best odds.

Penn State is posted at +500, Michigan State and Boston University are posted at +800, Michigan is next at +900, and then Minnesota, Denver and Boston College follow that at +1200.

Per College Puck NXT, these are the first odds posted for the 2026 college hockey national championship. So it’s clear that the McKenna news has pushed the Nittany Lions to the top of the betting board. This time last week, Michigan State would have probably been the listed favorite and had they landed McKenna, they would have been the odds on favorites by a lot. Still, it’s clear the betting professionals expect a lot out of the Spartans next year and it should be another strong season on the ice for the Spartans if they live up to their potential.

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Rich Rodriguez grapples with potential WVU player exodus after NCAA ruling disrupts NIL landscape

NIL Landscape Shift Poses Challenges for WVU and Rich Rodriguez The recent House settlement has provided universities with a significant $20.5 million boost for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives. However, this financial lifeline has simultaneously introduced a host of complications, particularly for West Virginia University (WVU). As Rich Rodriguez returns to lead the […]

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NIL Landscape Shift Poses Challenges for WVU and Rich Rodriguez

The recent House settlement has provided universities with a significant $20.5 million boost for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiatives. However, this financial lifeline has simultaneously introduced a host of complications, particularly for West Virginia University (WVU). As Rich Rodriguez returns to lead the Mountaineers, the anticipated revival of a lackluster 6-7 season has yet to materialize, leaving the program at a crossroads.

Mountaineers at a Crossroads

Rich Rodriguez’s reappointment was met with optimism, as many believed he could steer the team back to prominence. However, the reality has been less favorable. The Mountaineers have struggled to find their footing, and as the season unfolds, concerns about player retention loom large. The recent NCAA ruling has further complicated matters, creating an environment ripe for uncertainty.

NIL Challenges and Player Exodus

While the influx of funds for NIL spending is encouraging, it has also sparked fears of player departures. With the changing landscape, athletes may feel more inclined to explore opportunities elsewhere, especially if they believe they can secure better deals or more favorable conditions at rival programs. This potential exodus could significantly impact the Mountaineers’ roster and overall competitiveness.

Navigating a New Era

As Rodriguez grapples with these challenges, the focus will be on how to adapt to the evolving NIL landscape. The ability to retain key players while attracting new talent will be crucial for the program’s future success. The Mountaineers must find strategies to leverage their NIL resources effectively, ensuring they remain a viable option for top recruits.

In this critical juncture, the decisions made by Rodriguez and the WVU administration will resonate throughout the program. The stakes are high, and the path forward will require a careful balance of nurturing current talent while enticing new players to join the fold.

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Help Name the NCHC Tournament Trophy

Story Links Tournament Trophy Name Suggestion Form COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Along with moving its championship tournament entirely to campus sites beginning this upcoming 2025-2026 season, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) is exploring another change for its postseason – officially naming the Conference’s […]

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Along with moving its championship tournament entirely to campus sites beginning this upcoming 2025-2026 season, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) is exploring another change for its postseason – officially naming the Conference’s tournament trophy.

The NCHC has been awarding the Julie and Spencer Penrose Memorial Cup to its regular-season champion since its inaugural 2013-14 season. And now after 12 years of play, the Conference is looking to give the trophy awarded to the NCHC Tournament champion a proper name. While the NCHC’s championship weekend has historically been called the Frozen Faceoff, the ‘Frozen Faceoff’ Trophy does not have an official name.

To help name the trophy, the NCHC is taking suggestions from fans though THIS FORM. Fans can submit names for one week through July 13. The Conference and its membership will then evaluate fan suggestions and its own ideas before deciding upon and revealing the name for the NCHC’s tournament trophy prior to the start of the season.

In addition to exploring a trophy name, the NCHC has finalized the date for its 2026 Frozen Faceoff championship game, which is now set for Saturday, March 21 at the highest remaining seed. As previously announced, the semifinals will be held the prior Saturday on March 14, 2026, with the two highest remaining seeds each hosting a single-game semifinal.

The 2026 NCHC Frozen Faceoff will get underway with best-of-three quarterfinal series on campus sites, with the top four seeds hosting the bottom four seeds. The NCHC Quarterfinals will take place a week earlier than previous years from Friday-Sunday, March 6-8. The four series winners will then be re-seeded for the semifinals. As in 2025, only the top eight finishers in the NCHC will qualify for the Frozen Faceoff Tournament.

Broadcast information for the Frozen Faceoff semifinals and championship will be announced in the coming months.

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