hopkinton-independent-logo2x
Hopkinton, MA
loader-image
Hopkinton, US
2:07 am, Friday, December 5, 2025
13°F
52 %
Wind Gust: 10 mph
Clouds: 0%
Sunrise: 6:59 am
Sunset: 4:14 pm

SIGN UP TODAY!
BREAKING NEWS & DAILY NEWSLETTER





Sports Roundup: Bliss named to MBCA Hall; Farrell re-signs with Canadiens

by | Aug 4, 2025 | Sports

Former Hopkinton High School boys and girls basketball coach Dick Bliss was announced as a member of this year’s Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Bliss led the boys basketball team in the 1980s. After moving to the girls program in 1996, Bliss compiled a record of 185-85, winning the Division 4 state championship in 1998.

He also coached the HHS golf team for more than 40 years, winning two state titles before retiring in 2019.

Farrell re-signs with Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens last month announced that Hopkinton’s Sean Farrell had signed a one-year contract as a two-way player — meaning he will split time with the NHL team and it’s minor league affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

Farrell, who played collegiately at Harvard, ranked third on the Rocket last season with 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists). He added three goals and seven assists in 13 playoff games. It was his second season with the Rocket.

The 23-year-old was drafted in the fourth round (124th overall) in 2020. He played six games with the Canadiens at the end of the 2022-23 season, scoring one goal.

0 Comments

Related Articles

Sports Roundup: HHS girls soccer bows out in quarterfinals

After a first half in which the Hopkinton High School girls soccer team was in complete control, things took a stunning turn in the second period, as host Franklin rallied for a 4-3 victory Thursday night in a Division 1 state quarterfinal game. The 14th-seeded...

HHS girls soccer

Sports Roundup: HHS field hockey falls in 2OT

The Hopkinton High School field hockey team's magical run in the state tournament came to an end Monday with a 2-1 double-overtime loss to host Franklin. The 10th-seeded Hillers forced OT when they were given a penalty corner as time expired in regulation. Ella...

HHS field hockey team

Sports Roundup: HHS girls soccer advances, boys soccer falls

Catherine Chow and Aila Chase combined for two first-half goals to lead the Hopkinton High School girls soccer team to a 4-1 victory over visiting Weymouth on Tuesday in the Division 1 state tournament’s Round of 32. The 14th-seeded Hillers (13-2-2) advance to play...

HHS girls soccer

Sports Roundup: Student wins lax title with UNC

Hopkinton’s Sophie Student became a national champion May 25 when she helped the top-ranked University of North Carolina women’s lacrosse team to a 12-8 victory over Northwestern in the NCAA title game. The game was played in front of 14,423 fans at Gillette...

Sophie Student
Key Storage 4.14.22