Meet the 2023 Providence Journal All-State Girls Hockey Team
The Providence Journal, with the 2023 All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards program and presented by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, is proud to announce the nominees for Girls Hockey Player of the Year. The winner will be announced during the live show on Tuesday, June 27, at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium.
During the live show, these nominees will be honored, along with the Athletes of the Year in 29 other sports as well as Coaches of the Year and Team of the Year.
Nominated athletes may register for their free ticket to the show here, thanks to sponsors: Nominee Registration for the 2023 All State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards (smartsheet.com)
Tickets for the general public are on sale here: 2023 All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards Tickets (enmotive.com)
Vote for your favorite school for the Spirit Award here: 2023 Show Your School Spirit (gannettcontests.com)
More information about the show, including other nominees, can be found here: All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards (usatoday.com)
The All-State Rhode Island High School Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. Last year’s show can still be viewed here: 2022 All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards — YouTube
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2023 Providence Journal All-State Girls Hockey First Team
Eliza Barker, La Salle
Sophomore, Forward
A second-team All-State selection as a freshman, Barker immediately established herself as one of the state’s best players last winter. Barker led the talented Rams in goals (14) and assists (12) and her 26 points were good for third in the state. Her return next winter will make her a player to watch and have La Salle ready to contend for a title.
Keira Goffe, SCM
Sophomore, Forward
In two seasons Goffe has managed to guide SCM to two titles and earned herself a second-straight spot as a first-team All-Stater. Goffe — from the Smithfield part of the three-school co-op — was second in the state in goals (17) and second in points (27), and her playmaking showed up during the Sentinels run to the state title. She’ll enter next season as the state’s top player as SCM tries to go back-to-back.
Allie Trimble, Burrillville
Senior, Forward
Trimble certainly had a career that won’t be forgotten. After guiding the Broncos to the state title last year — and earning Providence Journal Player of the Year honors — she finished her senior season as one of the state’s top offensive playmakers with 12 goals and eight assists — and helped Burrillville reach the state semifinals.
Michaela Bucci, South County
Junior, Defense
Bucci was a second-team All-Division selection last year but took her game to new heights this season and nearly helped the Storm earn a spot in the state title game. Bucci — from North Kingstown — helped South County become one of the best defenses in the state this year and should only be better next season.
Lauren Falls, SCM
Senior, Defense
A second-team selection last winter, it wasn’t hard to see why Falls — from the Smithfield portion of the three-school co-op — made the leap to the first team this season. The senior’s play in the back was crucial to the team’s journey to the state title, giving Falls two championships to close her career.
Mary Centracchio, Warwick
Senior, Goaltender
It’s hard to image a player who did more for her team this season than Centracchio. While Warwick won only three games last season, their senior goalie gave them a chance in every one. She led the state with a .944 save percentage, making a Rhode Island-best 584 stops on a state-most 625 shots.
2023 Providence Journal All-State Girls Hockey Second Team
F — Kaylin O’Connor, SCM, Sophomore
F — Mia Schenenga, Cranston, Senior
F — Jade Shabo, South County, Senior
D — Mallory Cox, East Bay, Senior
D — Julia LaForge, La Salle, Sophomore
G — Ava Porter, SCM, Sophomore
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: The 2023 Providence Journal All-State Girls Hockey Team
