Larry Rooney
Division 1: Catholic Memorial Rooney led the Knights (21-5-1) to the Division 1 championship, the first since 2009. After playing at Thayer (1987) and Providence College (1991), he is 124-56-20 in 10 years at CM, “a great honor,’’ lauding the commitment of the players.
Jim Egan
Division 2: Billerica The back-to-back MVC/DCL Division 1 Coach of the Year guided the Indians to a 23-1-1 mark, culminating in a Division 2 title. Egan, who played at Arlington Catholic and UMass Dartmouth, was named the MSHCA Coach of the Year.
Connor Brickley
Division 3: Nauset Brickley oversaw the Warriors’ undefeated season, ending in a D3 title. Over three seasons, he boasts a 63-8-2 record. An Everett native, Brickley played at Belmont Hill, Vermont, and 81 games in the NHL between the Panthers and Rangers.
Dale Dunbar
Division 4: Winthrop Dunbar, who played at Boston University, converted several forwards into defensemen, culminating with a D4 title. With a record of 258-99-52 in 19 seasons, the Winthrop alum is a five-time Northeastern Conference Coach of the Year.