BILLERICA — Corrine Foley, a standout senior at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, was honored on March 17 at TD Garden, as a recipient of the prestigious Bruins MIAA Sportsmanship Award. The award, a joint initiative between the Boston Bruins and the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, celebrates student-athletes across the state who exemplify the highest standards of sportsmanship throughout the high school hockey season.
Corrine, a captain of both the girls’ hockey and cross-country teams, National Honor Society member, SkillsUSA silver state medalist in Medical Terminology, and an All-Star Hockey Team (South) select, was recognized not only for her achievements on the ice, but also for her integrity, leadership, and respect toward teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials.
“Being recognized for fostering true sportsmanship is such an honor because that’s always been my main goal,” Foley said. “I believe it’s one thing to have talent, but hockey becomes more meaningful when you deeply respect the game and those you share it with.”
The award ceremony, hosted by the Bruins and MIAA, allowed each honoree to bring a guest; Foley was accompanied by her father, Mike Foley. The award was presented by an MIAA representative and Boston Bruins President and NHL Hall of Famer Cam Neely, who posed for photos with award recipients.
“Corrine is a ‘team first’ player,” said Head Coach Mike Giordano. “She always looks for ways to bridge the gap between the different schools and the players on our co-op team. Her leadership and sportsmanship consistently raised the bar for everyone.”
The selection process begins with league coaches nominating players, followed by a final vote among coaches to determine one recipient per league. Foley was nominated with the support of her coaches Mike Giordano and Steven Hunt.
Looking ahead, Corrine plans to attend the University of New England to study allied exercise science on a pre-physical therapy track. While she does not intend to continue playing hockey competitively, her legacy on the ice — and as a model of sportsmanship — will remain an enduring part of Shawsheen Tech’s athletic history.