NHL honors Blackstone Valley Schools Hockey at 2026 Draft

The NHL recognized Blackstone Valley Schools Hockey at the 2026 Entry Draft on June 26 in Buffalo, New York. Eight seniors from the team took the stage to present personalized jerseys to first-round drafted players. This recognition follows the team's victory in the Rhode Island Division II championship, marked by resilience following a tragic shooting in February. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praised the team's triumph over adversity. Blackstone Valley was also awarded the Courage Award and Team of the Year by the Providence Journal.

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