Caveney Tabbed NCAA DIII Statistical Champion

Fitchburg, Mass. native earns national accolades

FITCHBURG, Mass. (May 8, 2013) – Senior forward Joseph Caveney (Fitchburg, Mass./New England Jr. Huskies) was recently crowned the NCAA Division III statistical champion in three categories after concluding his senior season by leading the nation among all division three schools in points per contest (1.74), assists per game (1.11) and power play goals (9).

This year, Caveney witnessed a breakout season for the Fitchburg State ice hockey squad, leading both the team and league in scoring with 47 points on 17 markers and 30 assists. The second year Falcon capped his career by being selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Player of Year, while also being selected to the USCHO East All-American second team.

Over his 42 game career, Caveney totaled 68 points on 26 markers and 42 assists, while also posting 14 power-play tallies and three game winning goals.

The Fitchburg State ice hockey team concluded the 2012-13 campaign with an overall record of 11-14-2 and a 9-8-1 mark in the MASCAC.