Meet the 2023 Providence Journal All-State Boys 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 Boys 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 Boys Hockey First Team
Ryan Barlow, Warwick
Junior, Forward
Hockey was back in Warwick in a big way last winter and Barlow’s play was a huge part of the resurgence. Barlow, from the Pilgrim side of the city’s co-op team, took a monumental leap this season and finished second in D-I with 15 goals and tied for fourth in points with 24 as the Militia battled to the semifinals before falling to Hendricken.
Will Cavanagh, Hendricken
Junior, Forward
There were ups and downs in the Hawks’ season, but Cavanagh was a constant. His production up front was instrumental in Hendricken finding its feet in January and then winning its third straight state championship. Cavanagh led Division I in assists with 16, was first in points with 30 and was fifth in goals with 14.
Griffin Crain, Hendricken
Junior, Forward
Crain moved all over the Hawks’ lineup last winter before finding a home as a winger and it’s no surprise once he cemented his spot, the team took off. Crain — who as a sophomore verbally committed to play baseball at Louisville — was a steady source of offense and finished tied for second in D-I in goals with 15 and was third in points with 26.
Marc Frateschi, La Salle
Defense, Senior
No team in the state played better defensively than the Rams last winter and Frateschi’s presence in the back was a big reason why. The senior was a physical presence and was smart with his stick, but his ability to read the situation and make plays before they happened was key to La Salle giving up only 23 goals during the regular season.
Jacob Lopes, Cumberland
Defense, Senior
The Clippers have gone from a D-II powerhouse to contending for state titles and Lopes’ play this season was certainly a reason why. Cumberland had a potent offense, but Lopes kept things calm at the defensive end and his play was key in the team’s quarterfinal series comeback win vs. Prout before the season ended at the hands of La Salle in the semifinals.
Braxton Bragg, Warwick
Goaltender, Junior
Bragg helped make a good team great with his play in net and nearly got the Militia to the state title game. While his .924 save percentage was second among D-I starters, no player in RI turned away more high-percentage shots than Bragg. His final game was a masterpiece as Bragg made 27 saves in a 2-1 semifinal loss to the eventual state champs.
2023 Providence Journal All-State Boys Hockey Second Team
F — Andrew Bradley, La Salle, Junior
F — Christian Oliveira, Cumberland, Senior
F — Keaton O’Shea, RMT, Senior
D — Aiden Pennachini, Hendricken, Senior
D — Tyler Garofalo, La Salle, Sophomore
G — Max Braun, RMT, Junior
This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: The 2023 Providence Journal All-State Boys Hockey Team
