The Telegram & Gazette has unveiled its 2026 T&G Hometeam All‑Star squad for boys’ hockey, honoring the region’s most impactful players. The team was chosen based on statistical dominance, leadership, and the ability to steer their schools deep into the state tournament, with several programs achieving milestones that had long eluded them.
Championship breakthroughs and record‑setting seasons
Liam Glew of Littleton High and his brother Conor Glew anchored a squad that captured the Division 4 state championship, the first in Littleton’s history. Liam posted nine goals and 41 assists, while Conor added 24 goals and 30 assists, underscoring a balanced offensive attack that overwhelmed opponents throughout the playoff run.
St. Bernard’s standout Chase Bergeron posted a 2.34 goals‑against average and a .915 save percentage, guiding his team to its first ever state final appearance. Fellow teammate Matthew Sylvia led Central Mass. in scoring with 36 goals and 45 assists, a dual threat that helped the program reach the championship game for the first time.
Ryder Bisson of St. John’s contributed four goals and 18 assists as his team returned to the Division 1 final for the second straight season, while Colin McCarthy’s 15 wins and 2.60 goals‑against average kept the St. John’s netminding steady en route to another deep tournament run.
Timmy O’Malley of Hudson High lit the scoreboard with 29 goals and 13 assists, propelling his side into a Division 4 state tournament appearance, and Jordan Sousa matched that effort with 27 points and 34 assists, reinforcing Hudson’s resurgence.
Cody Penniman of Wachusett Regional capped his career with his 135th point, finishing with 142 career points as the all‑time leading scorer for his program, a milestone that highlighted his consistency and offensive prowess over four seasons.
Thomas Massalski from Marlborough added 12 goals and 29 assists, helping his team advance to the Division 3 Round of 16, while Nathaniel Carter of Nashoba Regional tallied 22 goals and 16 assists, steering his squad to the second round of the Division 3 tournament.
Gavin Werling of Littleton closed his high school career as the school’s all‑time leading scorer, his contributions pivotal in securing the Division 4 championship and cementing a legacy that will inspire future Lancers.