2026 NHIAA All-State Hockey Teams Announced

The NHIAA All-State Hockey teams for 2026, as selected by the NH High School Coaches Association, have been announced. Certificates provided by the NH Legends of Hockey will be mailed to each school’s Athletic Director during the week of March 16. The full history of All-State selections, along with championship game results and box scores, is available at https://nhlegendsofhockey.com/high-school-hockey/.

GIRLS DIVISION
Coach of the Year: Jenna Dawson (Berlin-Gorham-Kennett)
Player of the Year: Eliza Farwell (Oyster River-Portsmouth)

First Team:
Brooklyn Gagne, So., F, Berlin-Gorham-Kennett; Maddy Mann, Sr., F., Exeter; Eliza Farwell, Sr., F., Oyster River-Portsmouth; Julia McGee, Jr., D., Lebanon-Kearsarge-Mascoma; Meagan Rinko, Sr., D., Oyster River-Portsmouth; Sirena Cassin, Jr., G., Keene-Monadnock-Fall Mtn

Second Team:
Brooke Nelson, Jr., F., Concord; Cassidy Libby, Jr., F., Kingswood-Prospect Mtn-Plymouth; Pauline Rudd, So., F., Hanover; Amelia Bonafede, Jr., D., Exeter; Carly Green, Sr., D., Bishop Guertin; Aryah Lilly, So., G., St Thomas-WNC-DOV

Third Team:
Caroline Warrington, Fr., F., Hanover; Ainsley Herrick, Fr., F., Bishop Brady-Trinity-Bow; Sara Forman, Sr., F., Lebanon-Kearsarge-Mascoma; Finley Dunn, So., D., Pinkerton; Adelle Harrington, Jr., D., Kingswood-Prospect Mtn-Plymouth; Reese Skoglund, Fr., G., Bishop Brady-Trinity-Bow

DIVISION I
Coach of the Year: Jon Garrity (Bedford)
Player of the Year: Nolan Walsh (Concord)

First Team:
Tristan Lucier, Jr., F., Trinity; Jordan O’ Hearn, Sr., F., Bishop Guertin; Nolan Walsh, So., F., Concord; Gavin Santos, Jr., D., Bishop Guertin; Brayden Beauregard, Sr., D., Concord; Carter Heise, So., G., Concord

Second Team:
Chad Lariviere, Sr., F., Concord; Conor Hurley, Sr., F., Trinity; Ronan Przydzielski, Sr., F., Hanover; Sean Haugh, Sr., D., Exeter; Greyson Quaglietta, Sr., D., Windham; Roberto Robles, Sr., G., Windham

Third Team:
Josh Trudel, Sr., F., Windham; Tyler Morin, Sr., F., Concord; Gavin Doughty, Sr., F., Salem; Jack Quarry, Sr., D., Keene; Tucker Roberto, Sr., D., Bedford; Jo Jo Drent, Sr., G., Hanover

DIVISION II
Coaches of the Year: Peter Harwood (Oyster River) and Kathy Griswold (Alvirne-Milford)
Player of the Year: Tyler Jean (Spaulding)

First Team:
Tyler Jean, Sr., F., Spaulding; AJ Kozlowski, Sr., F., St Thomas Aquinas; Cole Levesque, Sr., F., Oyster River; Tyler Buchanan, Jr., D., Dover; Jackson Horne, Jr., D., Goffstown; Liam Gagne, Jr., G., Merrimack-Hollis Brookline-Derryfield

Second Team:
Brandon Ganas, Sr., F., Alvirne-Milford; Zack Tarrier, Sr., F., Goffstown; Alex May, Jr., F., Merrimack-Hollis Brookline-Derryfield; Landon Midwood, Sr., D., Somersworth-Coe Brown; Ben Vaillancourt, Sr., D., Spaulding; Kyle Bennett, Jr. G., Goffstown

Third Team:
Nolan Swiesz, Sr., F., Oyster River; Aidan Tibbetts, Sr., F., St Thomas Aquinas; Cole Enman, Sr., F., Spaulding; Grady Gault, Jr., D., Oyster River; Josh Kahn, Sr., D., Merrimack-Hollis Brookline-Derryfield; Kian Corcoran, Sr., G., Alvirne-Milford

DIVISION III
Coach of the Year: Jason Parent (Belmont-Gilford)
Player of the Year: Boyd Poulin (Berlin-Gorham)

First Team:
Kip Hedquist, Sr., F., John Stark-Hopkinton-Hillsboro; Max Ryder, Jr., F., Belmont-Gilford; Dillon Boucher, Sr., F., Berlin-Gorham; Boyd Poulin, Sr., D., Berlin-Gorham; Nate Cloos, Sr., D., Kingswood; Jacob Debuc, Jr., G., Kingswood

Second Team:
Hudson Goulet, Sr., F., Berlin-Gorham; Aiden Lane, Sr., F., Kennett; Brady Parsons, Sr., F., Kennett; Owen Zipf, Jr., D., Kennett; Colton Byars, Jr., D., Belmont-Gilford; Kaden Kirby, Sr., G., Monadnock-Fall Mtn-Conant

Third Team:
Thomas Hanson, Jr., F., Pembroke-Campbell; Landon Custance, Sr., F., Kearsarge-Plymouth; Finan Murphy, Sr., F., John Stark-Hopkinton-Hillsboro; Evan Hill, Sr., D., Berlin-Gorham; Keller Peacock, Sr., D., Kingswood; Tucker Laughland, Jr., G., Kennett

OTHER NEWS

On Sunday, March 22, the Legends will host the Twelfth Annual Boys’ High School Senior All Star Showcase at the Delta Dental Arena (formerly Tri Town). The action begins at 12:00 p.m.

Head Coaches have selected many of the top senior players from Divisions I, II, and III, dividing them into four teams: 28 players from Division I, 20 from Division II, and 14 from Division III.

Following today’s Showcase, the New Hampshire Coaches Association will select the New Hampshire Senior All-Star Team. Selected players will be contacted in the near future. Team members will compete in the 34th Annual Boys’ NH/VT All-Star Hockey Classic benefiting Make-A-Wish New Hampshire and Make-A-Wish Vermont.
The two-day event will be held at Gutterson Fieldhouse at University of Vermont. The Skills Competition is scheduled for Friday, June 26, and the Boys’ games along with the 29th Annual Girls’ Games will take place on Saturday, June 27. Game times will be announced at a later date. Players for both the boy’s team and the women’s team will once again be adorned in the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey uniforms.

Senior All-Star Showcase Next Weekend

Aside from today’s NHIAA Ice Hockey Finals at SNHU Arena—featuring the Girls Division I championship and the Boys Division I, II, and III title games—this will be the final chance for most players to compete at the high school level.

However, on Sunday, March 22, the Legends will host the Twelfth Annual Boys’ High School Senior All‑Star Showcase at the Delta Dental Arena (formerly Tri‑Town). The Delta Dental Arena is located at 311 River Road Hooksett, NH and the action begins at 12:00 p.m.

Head Coaches have selected many of the top senior players from Divisions I, II, and III, dividing them into four teams: 28 players from Division I, 20 from Division II, and 14 from Division III.  Click Here to view the program including player rosters.  At the time of this release, we were awaiting confirmation of two defensemen and the coaches for each of the four teams.

To view all the photographs taken by Matt Parker Photography of last year’s Showcase click here.

Following the Showcase, the New Hampshire Coaches Association will select the New Hampshire Senior All-Star Team. Selected players will be contacted in the near future.  Team members will compete in the 34th Annual Boys’ NH/VT All-Star Hockey Classic benefiting Make-A-Wish New Hampshire and Make-A-Wish Vermont.

The two-day event will be held at Gutterson Fieldhouse at University of Vermont. The Skills Competition is scheduled for Friday, June 26, and the Boys’ game along with the 29th Annual Girls’ game will take place on Saturday, June 27.

Players for both the boy’s team and the women’s team will once again be adorned in the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey uniforms.

Screening of the 2002 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rick Middleton and Tom Moulton Invite the Community to a Free Screening Celebrating the Inspiring Story of the 2002 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team.

Take a moment to check out the trailer (below):

The community is invited to a free public screening celebrating the remarkable story of the 2002 U.S. Paralympic sled hockey team, followed by a special post-film discussion with legendary player and Coach Rick Middleton and his Assistant Coach Tom Moulton.

In 2001, the U.S. Paralympic sled hockey program was struggling to survive. The sport had existed in the United States for less than a decade, and the national team lagged far behind international powerhouses such as Norway, Canada, and Sweden. After finishing last at the 2000 World Cup, expectations for the American squad were virtually nonexistent.

When teams were ranked heading into the 2002 Winter Paralympics, the United States placed sixth out of six teams. Their invitation to compete was largely seen as a courtesy to the host country.

That same year, former Boston Bruins star Middleton — a three-time NHL All-Star who spent 12 seasons with the Bruins — was asked to coach the struggling team. Though he readily admits he knew little about sled hockey at the time, Middleton embraced the challenge.

Over the following year, Middleton and Moulton worked to harness the raw talent of the 15 players selected for the national team, teaching them a hockey system and building confidence within the team.

What followed in March 2002 shocked the international hockey world.

Following the screening, attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from Middleton and Moulton during a live post-film discussion about the team’s journey, the growth of sled hockey, and the perseverance that helped transform an underdog squad into a Paralympic success story.

The screening comes at an exciting time for adaptive sports fans, as the 2026 Winter Paralympics have just begun in northern Italy. The Games run from March 6–15, 2026, bringing together more than 650 athletes from around the world competing in six sports, including Para ice hockey (sled hockey). Rick Middleton and Tom Moulton’s story of the 2002 U.S. sled hockey team highlights the growth of the sport that fans are watching unfold on the world stage today. The full competition schedule for the Games can be viewed on the official Paralympic website:
https://www.paralympic.org/milano-cortina-2026/schedule

The event is free and open to the public but reservations are required.  So call your friends today and reserve your tickets!

Showtime
Thursday, March 26 2026, 7:00pm

Location
The Portsmouth Music Hall
28 Chestnut Street
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Cost: Free and open to the public but you need to reserve your tickets now.

To Reserve Tickets Now!
https://www.themusichall.org/events/ice-gold/

AROUND THE BOARDS – FEBRUARY 2026

In this month’s issue we will touch on the following: 2026 Supporter Campaign Update; Nominations for Hall of Fame and the High School All-Star Showcase.

Supporter Campaign

Thanks to many of you, we are off to a great start through the first month of our annual Supporter’s Campaign.

If you are interested in joining and supporting our cause today, please click here to join online.

For more information on our Supporter’s Campaign you can click here to view the article in our blog. To view our current supporter list click here.

Nominations for Hall of Fame

Each year the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey accepts nominations for individuals for consideration.  There are five categories of which individuals who have made significant contributions to sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire by their participation as Players, Coaches, Builders, Officials or as members of the Media.  If you would like to view videos of the Induction Ceremonies click here.

Nominations must be submitted received prior to March 1, 2026. If you have someone you would be interested in having considered, please click here to go to our nominations page.

High School All-Star Showcase

The high school hockey season is heading into the stretch-run for the 2025-26 regular season.  Good luck to all the teams!  The NH High School Hockey Coaches Association will be selecting the best seniors from the three boy’s divisions to participate in the round-robin Showcase.  This year’s Showcase will be played at the Delta Dental Arena in Hooksett on Sunday March 22, 2026 starting at noon.

2026 Supporter Drive Begins

Our 2026 Supporter Campaign is now in underway. Find out more information.

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2026 Hall of Fame Nominations

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Five Inducted into Hall of Fame – Class of 2025

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Breaking News About Keynote Speaker

Sophia Jurksztowicz Named Keynote Speaker for 2025 NH Legends of Hockey Induction Ceremony

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is pleased to announce that Sophia Jurksztowicz, renowned NESN personality and team reporter for the Boston Bruins, will serve as the Keynote Speaker at this year’s Induction Ceremony on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Sophia steps in following a scheduling change for Zdeno Chara, who is no longer able to attend due to his new position with the Boston Bruins. While we are disappointed that Zdeno will not be joining us this year, we are thrilled and honored to welcome Sophia. Her work covering the Bruins and her strong connection to the hockey community make her a perfect fit for this celebration of New Hampshire’s hockey heritage.

As we approach our goal of 300 attendees, we are excited to announce that ticket sales have been extended until Friday, October 17th to accommodate additional interest.

If you haven’t secured your spot yet, CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets.

We look forward to seeing you for what promises to be a memorable afternoon honoring the Class of 2025 and the rich legacy of hockey in the Granite State.

Zdeno Chara named Keynote Speaker

Zdeno Chara to Serve as Keynote Speaker at New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUTA KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Manchester, NH – The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is proud to announce that former Boston Bruins captain and Hockey Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara will serve as the keynote speaker at the organization’s 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH. Our keynote speaker is sponsored by New Hampshire Amateur Hockey Association.

Chara, one of the most respected defensemen in National Hockey League history, enjoyed a remarkable 24-year professional career. Standing at 6-foot-9, he remains the tallest player ever to skate in the NHL. Best known for his 14 seasons with the Boston Bruins, Chara captained the team to the 2011 Stanley Cup Championship, the franchise’s first in nearly 40 years. Over his career, he was named to six NHL All-Star Games, won the Norris Trophy in 2009 as the league’s best defenseman, and was awarded the Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2011. In 2023, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey, a nonprofit organization established in 2001, is dedicated to preserving the state’s rich ice hockey history and honoring those who have made significant contributions to the game. Each fall, the organization inducts a new class into its Hall of Fame while also celebrating the sport’s impact across the Granite State.

“We are thrilled to welcome Zdeno Chara as our keynote speaker,” said Jim Hayes, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey. “His leadership, commitment, and passion for the game embody the values our Hall of Fame celebrates, and his presence will make this year’s ceremony truly memorable.”

The 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 26th.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now.  To purchase your tickets for this event click here.

For sponsorship information click here.

For additional information on the Induction Ceremony click here.

Twenty-third Induction Ceremony Tickets on Sale

Tickets for the luncheon and ceremony are now available to the general public for a cost of $50.  The purchase deadline is October 7th.   We are anticipating a crowd of 300.  To obtain your ticket(s) click here to open the credit card payment form.  Please note, tickets are NOT being mailed.  However, your name will be at the RE-Registration Table.  The Grappone Center located at 60 Commercial Street in Concord.  Please use the north entrance.

The festivities begin with the Social Hour at 11:30 and this year,  Ken Cail, Master of Ceremonies, will kick off the induction and celebrations at 12:30 pm.

We are pleased to announce Zdeno Chara as our Keynote Speaker. To read our press release on our keynote speaker click here.

We are pleased to announce that Bauer is once again our Presenting Sponsor, nucar Automotive Group is our Luncheon Sponsor, St. Paul’s School and Werner Mazda are the Co-Title Sponsors.  In addition, the Boston Bruins are the Ring Sponsors, the NH Amateur Hockey Association is our Keynote Speaker Sponsor and New Hampshire Distributors, Mountain Kings Academy and the Mountain Cats Academy will be the Sponsors of our Social Hour.

At this time, there are Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship Opportunities. Businesses or individuals wishing to assist with sponsorship and or purchase tickets, please contact Executive Director Jim Hayes.  To find out details about sponsorships levels click here.  To purchase your 2025 Sponsorship click here. Our non-profit Tax ID is 56-242-1910.

The deadline for sponsorships is October 7th. Please contact the NH Legends of Hockey for more details.
Email: nhlegendsofhockey@gmail.com
Phone: 603-731-4168 (Jim Hayes Cell)

We are proud to announce the following individuals will be enshrined into our Hall of Fame. They are: Chris Grassie, Tim Schaller and Paul Thompson (Player); Louis Chabot (Coach) and Scott Crowder (Builder).  To read the official announcement of this year’s inductees click here.

In addition, we will be recognizing teams Club National of Nashua and honoring their hockey history.  The Club sponsored a traveling hockey team that competed across New England that included matchups with opponents from Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire from 1923 to 1928.  Their home rinks included Sandy Pond (then Balcom Ice Pond), Nashua Country Club and South Common. In 1926, Club National was a founding member of the New England Hockey League and league champions that season.  Club National players Art Lesieur and Ted Stackhouse were Stanley Cup Champions with Montreal and Toronto respectively. These players, along with other local talent, were standout contributors and respected figures in the Nashua hockey community. Club National players left an indelible mark on the city of Nashua and the sport of hockey.  Click here to listen to Ken Cail, Ed Lecius and Ian Wood discuss the history of the Club National Hockey team on Cail & Company.  Click here to listen to Ken & Ian Wood discuss the 5 inductees as well as more on the Club National Hockey Team. We look forward to seeing you at our event.