Princeton’s Trainor is our CVC Player of the Year
There were some exciting games in the Colonial Valley Conference and the year saw teams like Paul VI and West WindsorPlainsboro rise to a challenge in the Valley Division.
Princeton and Notre Dame battled for the Colonial Division crown all season and come state tournament the Little Tigers again answered the challenge reaching the Public B semifinals.
None of the CVC accomplishments would have been possible without some great players that are honored as the 2018 Trentonian All-CVC team.
This year Tylear DeLorenzo, the proprietor of DeLorenzo’s “the Burg” Tomato Pies in Levittown and a former Trentonian Defensive Player of the Year while at Notre Dame, has sponsored the Player of the Year plaque. DELORENZO’S “THE BURG” PLAYER OF THE YEAR — AIDAN TRAINOR (PRINCETON) » Trainor burst on the scene as a freshman last season and turned a lot of heads with his play. A sophomore jinx? Forget about it. Possessing great ability, Trainor netted 29 goals and dished out 27 assists in leading the Little Tigers to another great season. OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR — BEN KILIAN (NOTRE DAME) » Kilian was the heart and soul of the Irish. As Kilian went so did Notre Dame. A feisty player who took the challenge of leadership this season and did everything he was asked to keep the Irish as one of the best in the conference. He finished with 18 goals and 15 assists. DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR — CHANDLER HABIG (HOPEWELL VALLEY) » The anchor of the Bulldogs’ defense, he set the tone for the entire team. Never one who shied away from the corners and always found a way to clear the puck. He was dangerous with the puck on his stick as well scoring four goals and adding seven assists. GOALIE OF THE YEAR — TYLER JOYCE (PAUL VI) » While it was a memorable year for the Eagles, it all started with the play and confidence that Joyce brought to the ice. Whenever Paul VI needed a big play, Joyce made the save. Joyce finished with a save percentage of 90.
COACH OF THE YEAR — TIM CHASE (PRINCETON) » Yes, the Little Tigers brought back a lot of talent, but they also had some key spots on the ice to fill and Chase patiently allowed his team to once again mold together as a functional unit. As the season went along, he made the necessary adjustments and had them back among the final 12 public schools at the end of then season.
KEITH GOLDBERG (PRINCETON) » A great addition to the Little Tigers this year, Goldberg took some of the pressure off the attack, scoring 18 goals and dishing out 15 assists. Just a junior, he’ll be back to keep the Tigers among the best in the conference again next season.
DAVID CORELL (WW-P) » A player who did it all for the merged West Windsor-Plainsboro team and one who stepped up both on and off the ice when it was needed. He tallied 17 goals and assisted on 20 others as WW-P stayed right in the hunt for the Valley Division all season. COLIN HAYWARD (HOPEWELL VALLEY) » One of the Bulldogs’ senior leaders , Hayward was up to the challenge, scoring nine goals and adding 16 assists during the season. A player with a good sense and respect of the game, he was a key in Hopewell Valley having another successful season.
ROCCO SALVATO (PRINCETON) » A very versatile player, Salvato did whatever was asked of him and did it well. He was moved to the defense later in the season and gave the back line more stability. Always dangerous when the puck is on his stick, Salvato scored 12 goals and had 12 assists.
DANO MALIK (STEINERT) » A true scorer, Malik potted 21 goals and provided help on 26 other goals for the Spartans. A player who possesses a lethal shot and can score from just about anywhere on the ice, he was a key as Steinert stayed in the division race.
DAULTON BENNETT (NOTRE DAME) » A dedicated team player, Bennett, a senior, was the leader of the Notre Dame defense. He accounted for six goals and added three assists and was a key to the Irish’s special teams as well.
MAX GARLOCK (PRINCETON) » An All-Trentonian selection a year ago, Garlock was again a steady player on the back line for the Little Tigers. He was solid on special teams and very effective in the transition game. Garlock scored five goals and assisted on another 14. RYAN VAN DUREN (ROBBINSVILLE) » No matter what the situation Van Duren was most likely involved as he was one of the leaders and go to players on the Ravens. A tough defender and a player who isn’t afraid to grind it out along the boards. Van Duren netted four goals and added 12 assists.
CAMERON CHANDLER (PAUL VI) » One of the premier all-around players in the conference, Chandler was a catalyst for so much of what Paul VI was able to accomplish this season. He was great in all phases and tallied 12 goals and added 11 assists in getting the Eagles a division title.
JUSTIN COOPER (ROBBINSVILLE) » Cooper was solid between the pipes all season for the Ravens. He is a gritty player who never backs away from the challenge and it was his play in the net that often was the difference between winning or losing for the Ravens. Forward – Nathan Goldberg – Notre Dame - Sophomore
Forward – Mike Miller – Steinert - Junior Forward – Ben Drezner – Princeton Junior
Forward – Ryan Nemec – Notre Dame Sophomore
Forward – Dalton Foster – Paul VI Sophomore
Forward – Vann Adrain-Hage – Hopewell Valley - Senior
Forward – Connor Zrinko – Lawrence - Senior
Forward – Ronan Keenan – WW-P Freshman
Defense – Danny Brady – Notre Dame - Junior
Defense – Trent Demers – Hopewell Valley - Sophomore
Defense – Ryan McCormick – Princeton - Sophomore
Defense – Daniel Wang – WW-P - Senior Goalie – Cameron Holbrook – Notre Dame - Sophomore
Goalie – Harry Skopas – Princeton – Junior
Honorable Mention
Ethan Block (HV), Harry Meredith (HV), Nick Vagott (HV), Joe Pontrelli (Robbinsville), Liam Hartmann (Robbinsville), Danny Cobb (Lawrence), TJ Sinchak (Notre Dame), Connor Luckie (Nottingham) Alex Truban (Nottingham), Cam Kontura (Steinrt), Alec Doody (WW-P)
Player of the Year
Aidan Trainor, Princeton
Offensive Player of the Year
Ben Kilian, Notre Dame
Defensemen of the Year
Chandler Habig, Hopewell Valley
Goalie of the Year
Tyler Joyce, Paul VI
Coach of the Year
Tim Chase, Princeton