Providence College Athletics

Stephen Wood Named To New England Hockey Writers All-Star Team

4/6/2004 12:00:00 AM | Men's Ice Hockey

April 6, 2004

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College men's hockey senior defenseman Stephen Wood (Sudbury, Mass.) was named to the 2004 New England Hockey Writers All-Star Team on Tuesday, April 6. It marks the first time since 2001 that a Providence College player has earned All-New England honors.

Wood, who earned Hockey East First Team All-Star accolades on March 18, finished third on the team in scoring with 29 points, including a career-high 11 goals. He led the team in power-play goals (6), short-handed goals (2) and plus/minus rating (+19). In addition, Wood, who posted seven multiple-point games, led all Hockey East defensemen in league scoring with 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists).

Wood finished his career at Providence with 28 goals, 60 assists for 88 points. His 88 points ranks eighth all-time among Providence College defensemen. Wood recently signed a contract with the Philadelphia Flyers organization.


2003-04 New England Hockey Writers All-Star TeamTom Cavanagh, F, HarvardPatrick Eaves, F, Boston CollegeBrady Leisenring, F, VermontColin Shields, F, MaineSteve Saviano, F, New HampshireTony Voce, F, Boston CollegeAndrew Alberts, D, Boston CollegeGrant Lewis, D, DartmouthThomas Pock, D, MassachusettsStephen Wood, D, Providence CollegeYann Danis, G, BrownJim Howard, G, Maine
MVP - Yann Danis, BrownBest Forward - Steve Saviano, New HampshireBest Defenseman - Thomas Pock, MassachusettsRookie of the Year - Michel Levielle, MaineMost Improved - Joe Zappala, YaleBest Defensive Forward - Marco Rosa, MerrimackCoach of the Year - Jerry York, Boston College
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