It's not even Aug. 1 and the boys college hockey commitment news is rolling in. On Friday, Providence received two big-time commits when the Friars got word that defenseman Marco Senerchia (Greenville, R.I.) and goalie Ethan Phillips pledged to play college hockey at the Hockey East school. Senerchia has long been a standout '07 defenseman...
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It's not even Aug. 1 and the boys college hockey commitment news is rolling in.
On Friday, Providence received two big-time commits when the Friars got word that defenseman Marco Senerchia (Greenville, R.I.) and goalie Ethan Phillips pledged to play college hockey at the Hockey East school.
Senerchia has long been a standout '07 defenseman in New England. There have always been questions about his size (5-foot-8, 141 pounds) but his puck-moving and offensive abilities are not questioned.
He played 14U hockey for Mount St. Charles before jumping to New Hampton in 2022-23. He transferred to St. George's last winter and was an immediate success for the Dragons, posting 10 goals and 33 points in 28 games.
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Just last month, he notched three assists in six games for the New England District (which is separate from the Massachusetts District in the eyes of USA Hockey) at Select 17 Camp.
Senerchia's skating allows him to maneuver around opposing forecheckers and his poise leads to intelligent breakout passes. He's mobile at the offensive blue line, leading to a high-end ability to get shots on net.
The shifty defenseman had interest from other schools, too. According to a source, he was down to a handful of Hockey East and ECAC options, but elected for Providence. He was able to commit prior to Aug. 1 since he accelerated to become a senior for 2024-25.
Senerchia isn't the only St. George's player committed to Providence. Defenseman Everett Baldwin (Providence, R.I.) is, too. With Baldwin slated to return for his senior year, the two will likely be the most dynamic defensive pairing in prep.
It could also be a sign of what's to come at Providence.
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Phillips, an '07, is also a big get for Providence. The Rochester, N.Y., native has long been a standout in net for BK Selects. This past season, he played in 33 games with a goals-against average of 1.65.
He's fresh off a sensational performance at Select 17 Camp, with a camp-leading 1.33 GAA and a .941 save percentage, which ranked second in the tournament.
Phillips was a seventh-round pick by the Sioux City Musketeers in this year's USHL Phase 1 Draft, while Senerchia was snagged in the ninth round by the Chicago Steel.
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