2024 HockomockSports Boys Hockey Awards

Franklin senior Ben Paterson has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Boys Hockey Player of the Year after a second consecutive stellar season for the Panthers. Paterson was also voted as the Hockomock League MVP for the second consecutive season.

Paterson had a strong sophomore year in 2022, earning HockomockSports.com All-Underclassmen Team honors, and then over the past two seasons has emerged as one of the most dangerous forwards the league has seen in recent history. During the 2023-2024 season, Paterson took his game to a new level.

Franklin has one of the toughest schedules in the state, loading up its non-league schedule with a who’s who of top teams in Massachusetts. Despite going against some of the best defenses and goalies in the state, Paterson found a way to produce game after game. During the season, he led the Hockomock League in scoring with 56 points, including a league-best 28 goals along with 28 assists, which was second most in the Hock.

“Opposing defenses had to constantly make sure they were keeping tabs on Ben every single shift, and even with that extra attention, he still found a way to be one of the top scorers in the state,” said HockomockSports Editor Ryan Lanigan. “Not only was he one of the most dangerous goal scorers, he made others around him better. The Panthers had a great year and Paterson spearheaded the offensive unit.”

Paterson is the third Franklin player to earn this honor and second straight following Dylan Marchand in 2022. Ryan Spillane was the first Panther to win the award in 2015. Other previous winners include Canton’s Johnny Hagan (2020), Ryan Nolte (2018, 2019) Jackson Maffeo (2017, 2016), and Brian Brooks (2013), as well as Oliver Ames’ Tyler Provost (2014).

Honorable Mention: Brendan Tourgee (Canton), Rowan Boulger (King Philip), Thomas Gormley (Mansfield)

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Please note the HockomockSports.com Awards are selected strictly by our staff. They are not affiliated with the Hockomock League or its all star selections.

HockomockSports First Team

Kyle Gruber – North Attleboro – Goalie
North Attleboro senior goalie Kyle Gruber closed out his four-year varsity career with another outstanding season between the pipes for the Rocketeers, helping them get back into the state tournament this winter. Gruber finished his career with 1,847 saves, eight shutouts, and a 0.920 save percentage. The HockomockSports.com Goalie of the Year (see below) had a 2.97 goals against average this season, made 642 saves, and had a save percentage of 0.928. He was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches for the second year in a row. Gruber’s strong play in goal helped a North team that scored the second-fewest goals in the league this season, get into the playoffs.
 

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Thomas Gormley – Mansfield – Defense
Mansfield junior defenseman Thomas Gormley had another impressive season along the blue line for the Hornets, helping them get back into the Div. 2 state tournament. Gormley scored 12 goals and added 17 points this year and was an impact player in all three zones. His ability to carry the puck opened up numerous scoring chances for a relatively young Mansfield squad. He was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Mansfield coach Mark O’Brien said, “Thomas is our MVP this season. Not only is Thomas a tremendously skilled defenseman, gifted goal-scorer, and playmaker who plays in every situation and can take control of a game, but he is even a better person. He is a natural leader with a desire to help his teammates get better.”

 

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Logan Marchand – Franklin – Defense
Franklin senior Logan Marchand was a rock in the defensive unit for the Panthers during the season. Marchand has been a steady presence in the lineup for the past couple of seasons and was a big reason Franklin battled their way to a share of the Kelley-Rex division title. His ability to read the play and disrupt opposing forwards made him a vital member of the Panthers this year. He’s also shown the ability to jump into the offense and factor in heavily on that end of the ice. He finished this season with six goals and tied for second on the team with 18 assists for a total of 24 points. He was also selected as a Hockomock League all star by the coaches.
 

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Rowan Boulger – King Philip – Forward
King Philip senior Rowan Boulger had a tremendous year and was a major reason why the Warriors earned a share of the Kelley-Rex crown. Boulger was one of the top offensive weapons in the Hockomock League season and helped the Warriors put together one of the best seasons in program history, which featured wins over Canton and Franklin — the first Hock team to do that in over a decade. Right from the beginning of the season, Boulger established himself as an offensive threat and went on to finish the 2023-2024 season with a team-high 20 goals and 16 assists, one of the top point producers (36) in the Hock.
 

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Ben Paterson – Franklin – Forward
Franklin senior Ben Paterson was once again one of the best players on the ice in the Hockomock League. After earning Hockomock League MVP honors a year ago, Paterson orchestrated another successful campaign to help the Panthers earn a share of the Kelley-Rex title and put together a postseason run. For his efforts, he was named Hockomock League MVP for the second straight year and became the third Panther to ever earn HockomockSports Boys Hockey Player of the Year honors (above). He finished with a league-high 56 points, scoring 28 goals and registering 28 assists.
 

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Brendan Tourgee – Canton – Forward
Canton senior forward Brendan Tourgee closed out his career with another stellar season in the middle of the top line, helping the Bulldogs bring home a 14th consecutive league title and reach the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen. Tourgee was the top goal scorer for Canton this season with 16 and was second on the team with 16 assists. His 32 points were in the top five in the league and he was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock coaches. Canton coach Brian Shuman said, “Brendan has had an exceptional four-year varsity hockey career, including leading our team to a state championship last season. He continued to be our best player and our leader this season. Other teams knew how gifted he is offensively and would try to shut him down, but through his exceptional talent and sheer will, Brendan was a force every time he touched the ice.”
 

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HockomockSports Second Team

Cam Tomaszycki – Taunton – Goalie
Taunton junior goalie Cam Tomaszycki put together another great season between the pipes for the Tigers, his third year as the team’s starter. Tomaszycki earned 13 of Taunton’s 15 wins this season, including the playoff victory over Bristol-Plymouth. He finished the year with a 2.69 goals against average, saving 505 shots overall for a save percentage just under 90 percent. He was an honorable mention for league all-star. Taunton coach Kris Metea said, “Cam is the backbone of the team, and when he is on, he is on. He has stood tall in front of young teams for three years running and handled it tremendously. The success of the team has relied a ton on his efforts, and because of that he has established himself as one of the top goalies in program history.”
 

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Matt Anderson – Canton – Defense
Canton senior defenseman Matt Anderson was a force on the blue line for the past two years and his leadership and skill in all three zones helped the Bulldogs clinch a 14th straight Davenport division title and reach the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen. Anderson scored four goals and assisted 12 others, finishing with 16 points, which was second among Canton defensemen. He was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Canton coach Brian Shuman said, “A key member of our defensive corp these last two seasons, Matt served as our most important defensive player who also contributed heavily to the offense as well. Matt is a tough, skilled defender who always matched up against our opponent’s top lines and was always impactful in our big wins this season.”

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Cam Lehan-Allen – King Philip – Defense
King Philip senior Cam Lehan-Allen had a very good senior year for the Warriors and was a part of one of the best defensive units in the Hockomock League. A team captain, Lehan-Allen helped guide King Philip to a share of the Kelley-Rex crown — just its second division title since the league split — as well as wins over rivals Franklin and Canton along the way. His leadership both on and off of the ice was crucial as the Warriors battled their way to a a 13-5-3 record, tying for a league-low 43 goals allowed. He also chipped in offensively with a goal and seven assists.

 

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Anthony Lampasona – Franklin – Forward
Franklin senior Anthony Lampasona followed up a strong junior year with a great final season with the Panthers. As one of the top point producers in the league, Lampasona was a reliable option for head coach Chris Spillane throughout the 2023-2024 season. His speed and skill made him a threat in all different situations, including shorthanded. His chemistry with linemate Ben Paterson gave Franklin one of the best offensive lines in the Hock. He finished the year with 16 goals and tied for second on the team with 18 assists for a total of 34 points (second on the team). Lampasona scored the game-winning goal in overtime in a tournament game against St. Mary’s and was named a Hockomock League All Star.
 

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Nate Garstka – King Philip – Forward
King Philip senior Nate Garstka had a very memorable final season skating for the green and gold, coming up with some of the biggest goals of the season. Finishing second on the team in points, Garstka was a big reason why King Philip earned a share of the Kelley-Rex crown, the program’s second-ever division crown. He scored 11 goals and added 20 assists — both second on the team — for 31 points, and had a hat trick in the Warriors’ memorable win over Canton. For his efforts this year, he was selected as a Hockomock League All Star by the coaches.

 

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Matt Lawson – Oliver Ames – Forward
Oliver Ames senior Matt Lawson enjoyed one of the best offensive seasons the program has seen in quite some time, helping the Tigers get back to the state tournament. Lawson logged a lot of time on the ice and was a go-to option for second-year head coach Jimmy Tierney. He led Oliver Ames in points and was second in the league, finishing with 14 goals and 29 assists in 21 games played. In those games, he finished with a +12 rating and only had 10 penalty minutes all season. “Matthew was an amazing leader, and player for us all season long,” Tierney said. “His commitment and desire to make those around him better, elevated his game to producing 43 points, which is the most in the last few decades of Oliver Ames hockey.”
 

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HockomockSports Third Team

Trevor Marder – Foxboro – Goalie
Foxboro senior goalie Trevor Marder closed out his career with another excellent season for the Warriors, helping them win 10 games and reach the state tournament. With Marder’s help, the Warriors won a playoff game for the second winter in a row. He played nearly 1,000 minutes in goal this season, making 604 saves, recording a goals against average of 3.22, and stopping nearly 90 percent of the shots that he faced. Marder was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Foxboro coach Eric Galanti said, “Trevor has been the backstop of our team since his sophomore year and also captain and MVP his junior and senior years. He has always given the team the focus and effort to make himself the best goalie on the ice! That reliability can do wonders for their teams’ confidence!”
 

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Teddy Shuman – Canton – Defense
Canton sophomore defenseman Teddy Shuman had his second strong season among the top two defensive pairings for the Bulldogs. Shuman’s development as a key player on the blue line helped Canton clinch its 14th consecutive Davenport division title and reach the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen. Shuman led Canton defensemen with 21 points, scoring three times and racking up a team-high 18 assists while showing the poise of a more experienced player. Canton coach Brian Shuman said, “With our young defensive group, Teddy was asked to step up and play big minutes as a sophomore and he certainly rose to the occasion. With his poise and vision, Teddy’s strength is moving the puck to his teammates and his exceptional passing ability makes his teammates better.”
 

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Travis Cashman – Taunton – Defense
Taunton junior defenseman Travis Cashman had an outstanding season at the blue line for the Tigers, leading them to a 15-win season, including one in the playoffs against Bristol-Plymouth. Cashman was a standout in all three zones this winter, giving Taunton a solid leader in his defensive zone and a playmaker on the other end of the ice. He scored seven goals and recorded 14 assists this year and was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Taunton coach Kris Metea said, “Travis is one of the best pure skaters the program has seen in decades, and he uses his skill set to control the tempo of games. His impact to the team goes beyond his offensive capabilities and has become a staple in all major game situations.”
 

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Nikko Chiaradonna – Foxboro – Forward
Foxboro freshman Nikko Chiaradonna was an instant standout for the Warriors this season, helping lead the offense for a team that picked up 10 wins, including a victory in the preliminary round of the state tournament. the HockomockSports.com Underclassman of the Year (see below) scored 16 goals and recorded 21 assists in his debut season, immediately becoming one of the league’s top playmakers. He was selected as an honorable mention for all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Foxboro coach Eric Galanti said, “Nikko stepped in as a freshman and immediately made an impact! He has a high hockey IQ, skill set, and an intense compete level that combined to make him one of the most impactful freshmen to play at Foxboro!”
 

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Dylan McEvoy – Franklin – Forward
Franklin senior Dylan McEvoy had a stellar final year skating for the Panthers, playing a major role in helping the program clinch a share of yet another Kelley-Rex title and earn a spot — and two wins — in the MIAA Division 1 state tournament. He showed up in a big way in the biggest games of the year for Franklin, including a goal in the playoff opener against St. Mary’s as well as a hat trick in the tournament win over Weymouth. He finished third on the team with 32 points alongside linemates Ben Paterson and Anthony Lampasona. He was second on the team with 18 goals and added 14 assists. He was also selected as a Hockomock League All Star as chosen by the coaches.
 

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Andrew Livingstone – Oliver Ames – Forward
Oliver Ames senior Andrew Livingstone wrapped up a terrific career for the Tigers with a strong senior season. A three-year starter and a 2022 selection to the HockomockSports All-Underclassmen Team, Livingstone has been lighting the lamp against Hockomock foes for quite some time now. He was a constant threat in the offensive zone and finished tied for the team-high in goals with 14, adding 14 assists to finish second on the team with 28 points. “Andrew once again helped paced our offense,” said OA head coach Jimmy Tierney. “His goal scoring ability, along with his hockey sense to make plays happen, played a huge factor in our success this season, and made his teammates more successful as well.”
 

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Foxboro freshman forward Nikko Chiaradonna has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Boys Hockey Underclassman of the Year for the 2023-2024 season. This is the ninth season that the award has been given out. He is the first Foxboro player to earn this honor.

“Nick produced from the first shift of the season,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “He is a dynamic player with the puck on his stick and showed that he was up to the physical challenge of playing at the varsity level right from the start. It’s not easy to be the focal point of an offense as a freshman, but Nick showed that he’s already one of the top playmakers in the Hock.”

Chiaradonna was a standout from the opening game, helping the Warriors reach 10 wins again this winter, including another playoff victory over Easthampton. He was one of the league’s top scorers with 16 goals (third) and 21 assists (fifth). His 37 total points were fourth-best in the Hock. Chiaradonna was selected as an honorable mention for all-star by the Hockomock League coaches.

Foxboro coach Eric Galanti said, “Nico stepped in as a freshman and immediately made an impact! He has a high hockey IQ, skill set, and an intense compete level that combined to make him one of the most impactful freshmen to play at Foxboro!”

Chiaradonna is just the second freshman to receive this honor, joining North Attleboro goalie Ryan Warren (2016). He ends a streak of three straight Underclassman of the Year coming out of the Kelley-Rex division. He joins Canton’s Matt Lazaro (2014), Jackson Maffeo (2015), Ryan Nolte (2017), and Johnny Hagan (2018) as winners from the Davenport division.

HockomockSports All-Underclassmen Team

Jake Westwater – Attleboro – Goalie
Attleboro freshman Jake Westwater continued to improve in his second year on varsity with the Bombardiers. Despite only being a freshman, Westwater has a lot of varsity experience between the pipes with 14 games, playing against some of the top teams in the state. He had 277 saves this year with a 0.852 save percentage. “Of those games, Jake was challenged with facing both Canton and Franklin, which he played very well,” said Attleboro head coach Gary Warren. “Jake’s strength is his agility to go post to post and ability to recover for second save opportunities. We look forward to seeing Jake’s growth over the next 3 years as he will be counted on to be the backbone of our defense.
 

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Teddy Shuman – Canton – Defense
Shuman, a sophomore defenseman, excelled at the blue line again this season for Canton, helping them bring home another league title and reach the Div. 2 Sweet Sixteen. He led the team with 18 assists and added three goals as well. Canton coach Brian Shuman said, “With our young defensive group, Teddy was asked to step up and play big minutes as a sophomore and he certainly rose to the occasion. With his poise and vision, Teddy’s strength is moving the puck to his teammates and his exceptional passing ability makes his teammates better.”

 

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Sonny Bianculli – King Philip – Defense
King Philip sophomore Sonny Bianculli emerged as a key piece in the Warriors’ lineup this season. KP had a lot of upperclassmen along the blueline but Bianculli fit right in and played some valuable ice time for the Warriors, who won a share of the Kelley-Rex division title. KP also picked up wins over Franklin and Canton this year, the first Hock team to accomplish that in a single season in over a decade. As King Philip graduates a lot of veterans from its defensive unit, Bianculli’s experience will be key going forward.

 

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Grady Bianculli – King Philip – Forward
King Philip sophomore Grady Bianculli became a key piece on the offensive end for the Warriors this year. Bianculli was a major part in making the KP offense go with a team-high 24 assists, which was good for third-most in the entire Hockomock League. His unselfish play and vision gave the Warriors a big boost in the offensive zone and he found the back of the net five times as well. With his 29 points, he factored in on just under half of KP’s offensive output (74 goals) this season and was selected as a Hockomock League All Star by the coaches.

 

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Ryan Elrick – Canton – Forward
Elrick, a freshman forward, is the latest talented underclassman to play big minutes for Canton during its run of 14 straight Davenport division titles. In his debut season, Elrick was tied for third on the team in points, scoring 11 goals and recording 10 assists. Canton coach Brian Shuman said, “Despite being only a ninth grader, Ryan played on our top lines for most of the year and was one of our biggest scoring threats this past season. A gifted goal scorer, Ryan has a knack for finding the puck and for finding the back of the net. He had some of our biggest goals this season.”

 

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Nikko Chiaradonna – Foxboro – Forward
Chiaradonna, a freshman forward, stepped right in and became the leader of the Foxboro offense this season, helping them reach double digits for wins again this winter. He was among the league’s top playmakers with 16 goals and 21 assists this season. Foxboro coach Eric Galanti said, “Nico stepped in as a freshman and immediately made an impact! He has a high hockey IQ, skill set, and an intense compete level that combined to make him one of the most impactful freshmen to play at Foxboro!”
 

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North Attleboro senior Kyle Gruber has been selected as the 2024 HockomockSports.com Goalie of the Year. It’s the 10th season this honor has been awarded. Gruber was outstanding for the Rocketeers this season and helped North get back into the postseason, despite their scoring the second-fewest goals in the league.

“Kyle has been a solid goalie for four years now,” said HockomockSports.com Managing Editor Josh Perry. “He is always in the right positions and never seems to get rattled under pressure. North had to play a lot of close, tight games this year, but he came through in big moments to keep them in the playoff picture.”

A four-year starter, Gruber made 642 saves this season, finishing with a save percentage of 0.928, which was best in the league among regular starters, and a goals against average of 2.97. With Gruber in goal, North allowed 67 goals this season, which was tied for the third-fewest in the Hock. He ended his career with 1,947 saves, a 0.920 save percentage, and eight shutouts and was a two-time league all-star. He was also the recipient of the 2023 Rok Award, which is given in honor of Ryan O’Korn and is awarded to “a player that demonstrates a level of hard work that inspires those around to rise above adversity.”

Gruber joins Ryan Warren (2019) as the only North Attleboro goalies to earn this recognition. He is the fifth goalie from the Kelley-Rex division to be honored, joining Franklin’s Ryan Shea (2015), Owen Ginley (2018), and Cole Pouliot-Porter (2022).

Honorable Mention: Trevor Walmsley (King Philip), Cam Tomaszycki (Taunton), Trevor Marder (Foxboro)

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Coach of the Year – Toby Carlow, King Philip

King Philip head coach Toby Carlow has been named the 2024 HockomockSports.com Boys Hockey Coach of the Year after guiding the Warriors to a share of the Kelley-Rex title and a spot in the Division 2 state tournament.

The Kelley-Rex division has been almost completely controlled by Franklin since the league split into two divisions, winning it outright every year except the first year (Mansfield in 2011) and sharing it with King Philip in 2021 and again this year under Carlow’s leadership. King Philip ended the year 13-5-3 overall with a 6-2-0 mark in the Hock.

The Warriors also achieved a very rare feat of beating both Franklin and Canton in one season. It marked the first time in over a decade since a Hock team did it (Oliver Ames in 2013), and the first time in decades that it happened with both wins coming in the regular season. King Philip also had impressive non-league wins over Lynnfield, Westwood, Bishop Feehan, and Walpole, and earned the eighth seed and a home game in the Division 2 state tournament.

“It didn’t matter how much time was left in a game, you always felt like King Philip had a chance to win every game they were in,” said HockomockSports Editor Ryan Lanigan. “Carlow showed a lot of confidence in his players and they found ways to figure it out time and time again. It was an impressive season and one of the best in recent memory for King Philip.”

This is the first time Carlow has received this honor. Other previous winners include Canton’s Brian Shuman (2013, 2014, 2019, 2022), Franklin’s Chris Spillane (2015, 2016), Oliver Ames’ Sean Bertoni (2017), and Foxboro’s Mark Cedorchuk (2018, 2020).

Honorable Mention: Jimmy Tierney (Oliver Ames), Kris Metea (Taunton), Mark O’Brien (Mansfield)