BEVERLY, Mass. – The Conference of New England (CNE) is thrilled to announce its next All-40th Anniversary Team, releasing the All-40th Men’s Golf team on Thursday afternoon. The list features 30 prominent names in the league’s history of men’s golf.
The minimum criteria for the list began with at least two First Team All-Conference selections or at least one Player of the Year honor. Both current and former league members can earn recognition on the teams.
| John Abbott |
Western New England |
4x First Team All-Conference, Player of the Year |
| Drew Benshoff |
Endicott |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Christopher Billings |
Endicott |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Ben Brodeur |
Roger Williams |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Ryan Burrill |
Roger Williams |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Paul Butkevich |
U. of New England |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Joe Ciolek |
Western New England |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Patrick Donahue |
Western New England |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Matt Fontaine |
Western New England |
3x First Team All-Conference |
| Zach Golojuch |
Endicott |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Athan Goulos |
Endicott |
2x First Team All-Conference, Player of the Year |
| Nicholas Grimbilas |
Endicott |
2x First Team All-Conference, Player of the Year |
| Eric Hedberg |
Western New England |
1x First Team All-Conference, Player of the Year |
| Patrick Hesseltine |
Nichols |
2x First Team All-Conference |
| Tom Higgins |
U. of New England |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Sam Kinasewich |
U. of New England |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Frank Mahoney |
Endicott |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Reece McLeod |
Nichols |
3x First Team All-Conference |
| Jared Melman |
U. of New England |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Mike Metcalf |
Western New England |
2x First Team All-Conference |
| Jake Mielcarz |
U. of New England |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Colby Mitchell |
Nichols |
3x First Team All-Conference, 2x Player of the Year |
| Ben Palazzo |
Endicott |
2x First Team All-Conference |
| Mauro Stanchieri |
Suffolk |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Austin Teal |
Endicott |
3x First Team All-Conference, Player of the Year |
| Joshua Unkrich |
Roger Williams |
2x First Team All-Conference |
| Alex Viola |
Endicott |
1x First Team All-Conference |
| Kevin Wheeler |
Nichols |
2x First Team All-Conference |
| Colin Whitney |
Nichols |
3x First Team All-Conference |
| Ryan Zogby |
Western New England |
2x First Team All-Conference, Player of the Year |
The 40th Anniversary campaign runs parallel to the league’s new naming and branding initiative that was launched in August. This celebration also serves as a platform to highlight the conference's achievements, honor its history, and generate enthusiasm for future endeavors.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE OF NEW ENGLAND
Originally founded in 1984 as the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), and reconstituted as the Conference of New England (CNE) in 2024, the CNE is an NCAA Division III athletic conference composed of 10 full member and five associate member institutions throughout the New England region. Its membership aims to provide student-athletes with a positive experience in their pursuit of excellence through high academic standards, quality competition and a meaningful student life. The Conference administers championships in 20 intercollegiate sports.