NHL honors Blackstone Valley Schools Hockey at 2026 Draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:54 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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.
- •Blackstone Valley recognized at NHL Draft on June 26, 2026.
- •Seniors presented jerseys to first-round picks.
- •Team won Rhode Island Division II championship.
- •Blackstone Valley received Providence Journal Courage Award.
- •Captain Colin Dorgan expressed gratitude for the honor.
- 12:54 PMYahoo Sports — NHL honors Blackstone Valley Schools Hockey at NHL Draft
"Blackstone Valley Schools Hockey helps with first-round draft pick at the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo.
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