RI H8378

Rhode Island House Resolution congratulating the Blackstone Valley Schools (BVS) Boys Co-Op ice hockey team for winning the 2026 Rhode Island Division II State Championship

Team overcame tragedy after a shooting at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket one month prior that resulted in three deaths, including three family members of senior player Colin Dorgan

BVS defeated Portsmouth High in a double-overtime semifinal, with Colin Dorgan scoring the winning goal, then won the championship against Lincoln High School 3-2 in four overtimes after trailing 0-2 with 6 minutes remaining

Resolution directs the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies to Head Coach Chris Librizzi and the entire team roster and coaching staff

Introduced March 31, 2026 by Representatives Newberry, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, and others; read and passed by the House