As another season winds down, we take a moment to honor the six seniors who have given so much to Delaware Blue Hen hockey. From clutch goals to unforgettable road trips, these players have left their mark both on and off the ice.
Joseph Monte
Wayne, New Jersey
Joseph will have his mother, father, and both grandmothers cheering him on as he closes out his Blue Hen career. Between the pipes, Monte posted a 2.9 goals-against average and .858 save percentage, providing steady goaltending when his team needed it most.
Ask him about his most memorable moment, and he’ll point to the victory over Penn State – a signature win that showcased his ability to rise to the occasion against top competition.
Monte will graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Health, positioning himself well for a career helping athletes perform at their best.
Brendan Stamm
Dedham, Massachusetts
Brendan’s parents Russell and Meghan, along with his brother Pat, will be in attendance to celebrate a remarkable Blue Hen career. In 93 games played, Stamm compiled 36 goals and 42 assists for 78 points, while going 4-for-5 in shootout attempts – the kind of clutch performance that defines a player’s legacy.
His favorite memories? The road trips with his teammates, especially the Florida swing. Those long bus rides and hotel stays forge bonds that last long after the final buzzer.
This May, Stamm will graduate with a major in Kinesiology and a minor in Strength and Conditioning. He’s not done with school yet, though – he’ll be heading to Springfield College to pursue a master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning, turning his passion for athletic performance into a career.
Joshua Flom
Wayne, New Jersey
Josh’s parents Larissa and Gary will be there to watch their son, who appeared in 102 games over his Blue Hen career. While his stat line shows 5 goals and 22 assists, Flom will be the first to tell you about “A LOT of penalty minutes” – the physical presence that every team needs.
But some of his best memories didn’t happen on the ice. The late-night hotel room conversations and year-round bonding with his teammates are what Flom treasures most about his time as a Blue Hen.
He’ll graduate with a major in International Business, complemented by both a minor and specialization in Russian Language – an impressive academic achievement that reflects his global perspective. After graduation, Flom plans to take a year off to travel the world and weigh his options, bringing that international business education to life.
Michael Buchman
Hanover, Maryland
Michael’s parents Mitch and Lisa will watch their son’s senior ceremony, celebrating a player who came through in the clutch. With 2 goals and 13 points in his career, Buchman’s most memorable moment says it all: his overtime winner against Cincinnati.
There’s nothing quite like being the hero in sudden death, and that’s a memory that will last forever.
Buchman will graduate with an Accounting degree in Spring 2026. As for his post-graduation plans? With characteristic humor, he says he’ll “join the unemployed” – though something tells us this overtime specialist won’t stay on the sidelines for long.
Evan Oginsky
Merrick, New York
Evan’s parents Jane and Perry will be on hand to honor their son, who tallied 4 goals and 5 assists over 38 games in a Blue Hen sweater. Ask him about his most memorable moment, and he’ll take you back to his freshman year and that first goal – a moment every hockey player remembers forever.
Oginsky will graduate with degrees in both Accounting and Finance this May 2026, giving himself plenty of career options. His post-grad plans? Work in accounting while taking his talents to beer league hockey – because once a player, always a player.
Vincenzo Varriale
Wilmington, Delaware
Vinny will have quite the cheering section with his mom, dad, stepdad, and stepmom all in attendance. The local product from Wilmington posted 2 goals and an assist during his Blue Hen career, but his most memorable moment has nothing to do with the scoresheet.
Picture this: a rest stop in Carolina, the team bus pulling away… and Varriale left behind for almost an hour. It’s the kind of story that gets better with every retelling and perfectly captures the chaos and camaraderie of team travel.
He’ll graduate with a Business Management degree this May and plans to explore the workforce – no doubt with plenty of stories to tell future coworkers.
The Bonds That Last
What stands out across all these senior profiles isn’t just the goals scored or games played – it’s the memories made together. Road trips to Florida. Late-night conversations. The bus rides, the hotels, the shared experiences that turn teammates into lifelong friends.
These six players came from New Jersey, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York, and right here in Delaware. They pursued diverse academic paths from Sports Health to Russian Language to Accounting. They played different roles on the ice, from goaltender to enforcer to clutch scorer.
But they all share one common bond: they’re Blue Hens. They wore the jersey, accumulated penalty minutes, left teammates stranded at rest stops, and created absolute chaos wherever they went. And honestly? That’s exactly what makes them unforgettable.
To Joseph, Brendan, Joshua, Michael, Evan, and Vincenzo – thank you for your dedication, your sacrifice, and your contributions to Delaware Blue Hen hockey. Your legacy will live on in the record books, in the memories of your teammates, and in the stories that will be told (and embellished) for years to come.
Best of luck in all your future endeavors. Once a Blue Hen, always a Blue Hen.
