The Conference of New England announced their weekly awards for Jan. 5 on Monday afternoon - their first of 2026 - with multiple schools represented across four sports. In all, nine student-athletes were recognized for their efforts this past week. The winners are:

Men's Hockey
Player - Luca Ricci, Nichols
Goalie/Rookie - Ryan Henry, Nichols

Women's Hockey
Player - Keira Goffe, Nichols
Goalie - Coriann Hoag, Curry
Rookie - Kyleigh Matola, UNE

Men's Basketball
Player - Marcus Montagnino, Endicott
Rookie - Caden Sullivan, Endicott

Women's Basketball
Player - Sophie Hedge, WNE
Rookie - Ella Palanza, Curry

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 11 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 21 intercollegiate sports.