This season is an important year for 2002-born prospects across the country. It’s the age where players are selected for USA Hockey’s NTDP and the USHL, QMJHL and OHL drafts.
Massachusetts’ high school hockey had several strong ‘02s who will likely work their way onto college rosters down the road. Central Catholic freshman Owen Fowler and Malden Catholic sophomore Riley Duran set themselves apart from the rest of the age group in the MIAA.