A Team Forged in Grief
In the 2025–26 season, the Blackstone Valley high school hockey team from Rhode Island faced a heartbreak that would test the limits of their resolve.
Colin Dorgan, a sophomore forward, endured the loss of his mother, brother and grandfather in a shooting that erupted inside the very rink where his team practiced.
The tragedy struck mid‑season, casting a shadow over the squad and prompting an outpouring of support from the local community.
Head coach Chris Labrizzi, who had built the team’s identity around camaraderie, was approached by ESPN shortly after the incident to capture the players’ emotional journey.
The resulting documentary, titled *Coach, I'll See You Tomorrow*, follows the team’s path from mourning to the state championship game, a match that would become a historic four‑overtime battle.
During the championship, the team rallied around Dorgan, whose clutch goal in the fourth overtime secured the title and turned personal tragedy into a story of collective triumph.
The film highlights not only the on‑ice heroics but also the off‑ice healing, showing how the players leaned on each other and on the broader community for strength.
ESPN’s production team coordinated live feeds from the rink to their headquarters, underscoring the significance of the moment for viewers across the nation.
The documentary’s release sparked conversations about grief, resilience, and the unifying power of sport, cementing the Blackstone Valley team’s victory as a cultural touchstone.