Syracuse, N.Y. — The 2023-24 All-Central New York Division II men's hockey team features 10 All-Stars selected by syracuse.com reporters.
The finalists for Division II Men's Hockey Player of the Year are New Hartford's Anthony Falbo, Oswego's Ian Cady, and Skaneateles' Jack Tolley and Andrew Falkenberg.
Winners will be announced at syracuse.com's annual All-CNY Sports Awards on Thursday, June 20th at 6pm at Syracuse University's Goldstein Auditorium.
The 2023-24 All-CNY DII Men's Hockey All-Stars are:
name: danny angelina
team: Skaneateres
class: junior
position: goalkeeper
name: Ian Cady
team: ozwego
class: Senior
position: forward
name: Andrew Falkenberg
team: Skaneateres
class: Senior
position: defense
What's next? college
Who inspires you? My family has always supported me.
What is your favorite sports memory from your career? We were so great that we won the state championship twice.
If you had a personal chef, what kind of meal would you like to have? Macaroni and cheese is my favorite.
What's your go-to song for karaoke? “American Party.” It's a classic.
name: Anthony Falbo
team: new harford
class: Senior
position: forward
name: Andrew Gaglione
team: Skaneateres
class: Senior
position: right wing
What's next? Some university.
Who inspires you? Because my parents have been there since day one.
What is your favorite sports memory from your career? The first year our team went to state. I had a great time.
If you had a personal chef, what kind of meal would you like to have? Boneless chicken wings are delicious.
What's your go-to song for karaoke? Anything about Taylor Swift
name: Rowan Gall
team: new hartford
class: Senior
position: forward
name: Gavin LaPolla
team: new hartford
class: 2nd grade
position: forward
name: Jacques Pinault
team: auburn
class: Senior
position: forward
What's next? I plan to continue my studies at Hamilton College and play lacrosse there.
Who inspires you? My father is my biggest inspiration. Simply because of his work ethic and dedication to everything he does in life. I strive to maintain these qualities in myself, whether it's at work, in my family, or in my relationships.
What is your favorite sports memory from your career? Won Senior Night vs. Cortland/Homer. The student section continued to participate, and overall it was a great opportunity to conclude my career at Casey Park.
If you had a personal chef, what kind of meal would you like to have? It's chicken and pasta, but I want him to do something fancy.
What's your favorite song at karaoke?“Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield. It always energizes the entire locker room.
name: aiden soyka
team: clinton
class: Senior
position: defense
What's next? College.
Who inspires you? Thanks to Doug Zembiec's courage and leadership.
What is your favorite sports memory from your career? We scored in overtime against New Hartford because they're our rival.
If you had a personal chef, what kind of meal would you like to have? Cheeseburger because I love cheeseburgers.
What's your go-to song for karaoke? Because my father and I sing “Thunder Road” together.
name: jack torley
team: Skaneateres
class: Senior
position: center
What's next? Go to college and play club hockey.
Who inspires you? My dad taught me how to play and that's why I fell in love with hockey.
What is your favorite sports memory from your career? Won the state championship in his senior year.
If you had a personal chef, what kind of meal would you like to have? Chicken parm is my favorite food.
What's your go-to song for karaoke? “Party in the USA'' was a big hit in the locker room.
Coach of the Year
name: mitch major
team: Skaneateres
How many years have you been teaching? 24 as head coaches and 5 as assistants.
Who inspired you to start coaching? My family…I'm the youngest of eight siblings. All four of my brothers played hockey. The link was next door. That's what we did!
What is your favorite sports memory from your career? Daily practice and conversations with the players. We strive to make it the highlight of the day.
If you had a personal chef, what kind of meal would you like to have? Steak and mashed potatoes. It has to be the Irish in me.
What's your go-to song for karaoke? Any Zach Bryan song. Most of the time, when kids are in the car, it's hard not to sing along.
second team
Jack Dement, CBA/Juris Doctor
Derek Joy, New Hartford
Dylan Joy, New Hartford
Luke Mizro, Skaneateles
Evan Moore, Auburn
Kayden Rutledge, Skaneateles
Quinn Wimmer, CBA/Juris Doctor
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