HockomockSports First Team
- Carter Balducci – Franklin
Franklin senior forward Carter Balducci was one of the league’s top scorers this season and the main offensive threat for the Panthers, helping them rally from a difficult start to clinch a 14th straight league title and secure a spot in the state tournament. Balducci finished the season with team highs in goals (17) and assists (19). His 36 points were fifth-best in the league during the regular season. He was named the Kelley-Rex MVP by the Hockomock League coaches. Franklin coach Jake Brightbill said, “Carter was the best player and skater on the ice in most of our games, leading our team offensively. He scored big goals for our team and played in all situations.”
HockomockSports Second Team
- Jack O’Connor – Franklin – Goalie
Franklin senior goalie Jack O’Connor stepped between the pipes this season and faced some of the best offensive teams in the state. He finished with a 6-8 record but stopped nearly 90 percent of the shots that he faced and had a 2.58 goals against average for the season. A four-year varsity player, O’Connor made clutch saves to keep Franklin in games against teams that ended up battling for state titles and he performed best in some of the biggest games, helping the Panthers overcome a slow start to bring home a 14th straight league title. Franklin coach Jake Brightbill said, “OC gave us a chance to win every game this year, making big save after big save. He was a great leader on and off ice.”
HockomockSports Third Team
- Jack Wernig – Franklin – Forward
Franklin senior forward Jack Wernig stepped into the first line this season and put together an impressive offensive performance to help the Panthers overcome a tough start to the season to win a 14th consecutive league title and book a place in the Div. 1 tournament. Wernig was the team’s second leading scorer with 26 points. He had 14 goals and 12 assists this season while contributing in all three zones for the Panthers. Wernig was selected as an all-star by the Hockomock League coaches. Franklin coach Jake Brightbill said, “Jack played a strong 200-foot game and stepped up in big games. He played against the other teams’ top line and also produced
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