Concord freshman Nolan Walsh celebrates scoring his first varsity goal, and the first one of the game, during the Crimson Tide’s 4-1 win over Bow on Wednesday at Everett Arena. The Falcons are coached by Walsh’s father, Tim.
Concord freshman Nolan Walsh celebrates scoring his first varsity goal, and the first one of the game, during the Crimson Tide’s 4-1 win over Bow on Dec. 16, 2024 at Everett Arena. Credit: Chip Griffin / Photos by Chip

Concord forward Nolan Walsh followed up a strong freshman season with an even bigger one in his sophomore year as the engine of the Crimson Tide’s offense. His 34 goals and 29 assists in 24 games this season earned him the New Hampshire Division I Player of the Year award.

The NH High School Coaches Association and NH Legends of Hockey have announced the NHIAA All-State hockey teams for the 2025-2026 season. Here’s a full look at the local high school teams’ skaters who earned a spot.

Girls’ Division

First Team: Julia McGee, jr., D, (Lebanon)-Kearsarge-Mascoma

Second Team: Brooke Nelson, jr., F, Concord.

Third Team: Ainsley Herrick, fr., F, Bishop Brady-Trinity-(Bow); Reese Skoglund, Fr., G., Bishop Brady-Trinity-(Bow); Sara Forman, sr., F, (Lebanon)-Kearsarge-Mascoma.

  • Concord junior forward Brooke Nelson celebrated scoring Concord’s first goal in the second period. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip
  • Brinity-Bow freshman goalie Reese Skoglund made 29 saves on the night, including this one-on-one pad save against Hanover freshman Caroline Warrington (11) in the 2026 semifinals. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip
  • Coach Aaron House (top right) watches as Bow freshman Ainsley Herrick (L) carries the puck into the neutral zone. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip

Boys’ Division I

First Team: Nolan Walsh (Player of the Year); Brayden Beauregard, sr., D, Concord; Carter Heise, so., G, Concord.

Second Team: Chad Lariviere, sr., F, Concord.

Third Team: Tyler Morin, sr., F, Concord.

  • Concord senior Tyler Morin (15) is swarmed by teammates Tyler Mayo (24), Nolan Walsh (9), Brayden Beauregard (7) and Reece Mounsey (5) after scoring a first period goal against Trinity earlier this season. Credit: RICH MIYARA / NH Sports Photography
  • Sophomore goalie Carter Heise goes for the glove save on a low shot by Hanover. Credit: CHIP GRIFFIN / Photos by Chip

Boys’ Division II

Second Team: Landon Midwood, sr., D, Somersworth-(Coe-Brown).

Boys’ Division III

Coach of the Year: Jason Parent, Belmont-Gilford.

First Team: Kip Hedquist, sr., F, John Stark-(Hopkinton)-Hillsboro-Deering; Max Ryder, jr., F, (Belmont)-Gilford.

Second Team: Colton Byars, Jr., D., Belmont-(Gilford).

Third Team: Thomas Hanson, jr., F, (Pembroke)-Campbell; Landon Custance, sr., F, Kearsarge-(Plymouth); Finan Murphy, sr., F, John Stark-(Hopkinton)-Hillsboro-Deering.

  • Belmont-Gilford forward Max Ryder (3) scores his first goal of the game  in the first period to put Belmont-Gilford ahead, 1-0. Ryder scored again with 37 seconds left in the third period to send the game to overtime. Belmont-Gilford beat Kingswood, 3-2, to win the Division III championship.
    Belmont-Gilford forward Max Ryder (3) scores his first goal of the game  in the first period to put Belmont-Gilford ahead, 1-0. Ryder scored again with 37 seconds left in the third period to send the game to overtime. Belmont-Gilford beat Kingswood, 3-2, to win the Division III championship. Credit: Chip Griffin / Photos by Chip
  • John Stark-Hopkinton/Hillsboro-Deering's Kip Hedquist (8) battles for possession of the puck with Pembroke-Campbell's Thomas Hanson (14) during a game at Everett Arena on Wednesday. Hedquist recorded a hat trick in the first period to lift the General Hawks to a 7-1 victory.
    John Stark-Hopkinton/Hillsboro-Deering’s Kip Hedquist (8) battles for possession of the puck with Pembroke-Campbell’s Thomas Hanson (14) during a game at Everett Arena in 2024. Credit: Chip Griffin / Photos By Chip
  • Senior captain Fin Murphy (6) skates away after scoring a goal wearing the #StickItToStigma special sweaters. Credit: ALEXANDER RAPP / Monitor