FHS represented on 2017 HockomockSports Hockey Awards

these Awards are selected strictly by the Hockomock Sports .com staff

Thomas Sicchio – Franklin – Defense

Thomas Sicchio – Franklin – Defense

Coming into the season, the Franklin blue line was largely inexperienced and a point of concern, but senior defenseman Thomas Sicchio stepped in to solidify that position and provide leadership for the league champion Panthers. Sicchio led the Panthers in assists this season with 24 and chipped in with a pair of goals as well, but more importantly he stepped up to become a physical presence for Franklin defensively. Franklin coach Chris Spillane said, “Thomas was our leader on the blue line. Thomas has great ice vision and his passing skills are off the chart.”

Brendan O’Rielly – Franklin – Forward

Brendan O’Rielly – Franklin – Forward

After featuring regularly for the state title-winning team as a sophomore, Franklin junior forward Brendan O’Rielly had a breakout season for the Panthers this winter, emerging as the team’s leading scorer and helping the team secure another Hockomock League title. O’Rielly scored a team-best 20 goals this season and also added 11 assists for a team-high 31 points, as Franklin went 7-2 in the league to win the Kelley-Rex division and reached the Div. 1 South quarterfinal. Franklin coach Chris Spillane said of O’Rielly, “He has great skating ability, shoots very well, and has great stick-handling skills.”

HockomockSports Underclassman Team

Colin Oppelt, Franklin – For the second year in a row, Franklin could count on a rookie stepping up to make plays at the blue line. Oppelt stepped right in to be a top-four defenseman and a physical presence, while adding five assists as well.


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