FOXBORO, Mass. — On Wednesday night, prep, high school and junior players from around the region gathered at Foxboro Sports Center for the seventh week of the Foxboro Prep League.
It featured a little bit of everything. Like most summer hockey, there were a ton of goals across all three games. Heck, the final game, which was between Team Buckley and Team Walsh, finished 9-8 with Catholic Memorial's Connor Fryberger (Needham, Mass.) sniping the game-winning goal with under one minute to play.
As I wrote in last week's standouts story, I view the Foxboro Prep League as a good time to watch players I haven't seen as much of in the last year.
Let's dive in.
David Bosco
Belmont Hill, 2/8/2008, F, right shot, 5-10/154
Hometown: Winchester, Mass.Â
I was very impressed with Bosco at the Mass. Hockey Festival among '08s, so I was curious how he would fare against older players. The Belmont Hill product looked strong Wednesday night, scoring two goals. The first came on a play in front of the net and the second came off a 2-on-1. One play that really impressed me was in a 1-on-1 off the rush, a defender was all over him, but he still found a way to rip a quick snapshot through the defender's legs. It was quick and hard but was snagged with the goalie’s glove.
Max Donatelli
St. George's, 6/15/2007, F, left shot, 5-9/150
Hometown: Barrington, R.I. Â
Donatelli was impressive throughout the high-scoring game, netting a hat trick. His most impressive goal came off a snipe from right in front of the net in the second half. His speed was evident, especially off the rush. He ranked fifth on St. George’s in scoring last year (21 points) as a freshman and is due for a bump during his sophomore year.
Joe Feinberg
Milton Academy, 1/10/2007, F, right shot, 5-7/160
Hometown: Needham, Mass.Â
Feinberg drove play and showcased a high compete. The former BC High product had multiple offensive zone entries and with defenders around him, his stick handling was good. In the second half, he had a nice play where he gained the offensive blue line and sifted a nice pass to space where a teammate swooped in and got it. On the forecheck, his hard skating put him in a good position.
Evan Jones
Arlington High, 2/9/2007, D, left shot, 5-8/165
Hometown: Arlington, Mass.Â
Jones’ poise with the puck has always been impressive and it seems to be getting even better this summer. Jones had the puck near the blue line on a play in the first half. Instead of forcing it to the net, he found a lane to shoot it in the corner for a teammate. A few seconds later with the opposition focusing on the player with the puck in the corner, Jones snuck into the slot where he received a pass and sniped a goal. Jones will be one of the top prospects in the MIAA this winter.
Isaac Mitchell
St. Sebastian's, 2005, F, left shot, 5-9/170
Hometown: Harvard, Mass.Â
Just like last week, Mitchell’s speed and skill were on display. He scored a beautiful goal in the first half of the game, dangling through a handful of defenders and then leaving the goalie helpless, stick handling around him, too, for the goal. He added another tally late in the second half, scoring off the rush.
Gates Omicioli
Mount St. Charles 18U, 12/5/2005, F, left shot, 6-0/179
Hometown: New Haven, Conn.Â
Omicioli seemed to always be around the puck Wednesday night. He drove play and showcased good speed, especially on offensive zone entries. In the offensive zone, he helped create chances. He’s slated to be back with the Mount St. Charles 18U squad in 2023-24.
Trevor Pellecchia
Winchendon, 2/23/2007, F, right shot, 5-11/154
Hometown: Leominster, Mass.Â
I’m giving this to Pellecchia because of one sequence in the first half of the game. While killing a penalty, he forechecked the Team Moran defenders hard, causing some havoc behind the net. He gained possession of the puck behind the opposing net and used his good hands to play keep away for a bit, killing some time. Any forward who kills penalties well in summer hockey gets my stamp of approval.
Andrew Waugh
Belmont Hill, 3/31/2006, F, right shot, 5-11/185
Hometown: Norwell, Mass.Â
Waugh’s hands were on display Wednesday night. In tight, it was hard to take the puck away from him as he dangled around the opposition. He had a nice play in the first half of the game when he stick-handled around a defender and got a shot off. Before that, he scored a nice goal after showing patience and scoring over the goalie’s blocker.
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Keagin Wilson
Belmont Hill, 10/12/2006, G, catches left, 5-10/146
Hometown: Hingham, Mass.Â
It’s hard to give the goalie a standout spot when his team wins 7-1, but Wilson made some really impressive saves in the win. He set the tone early when he made a series of in-tight saves within the first minute. He followed that up with a desperation save, as he laid out in the crease. In the second half, he stretched out and made a nice glove stop on a 2-on-1. On shots from the point and out high, he tracked them well.
