🟡 Providence Academy Lions, Gritty Core Returns for 2025–26 Season

After a season marked by growing pains and competitive flashes, the Providence Academy Lions return a solid group of underclassmen ready to take the next step. While the team will graduate several key seniors, the Lions’ young core is deep with experience and upside — and hungry to climb the ranks in Section 2A.

🔁 Key Returning Players

William Stricker (#17, F, Jr.)
Stricker led the Lions in scoring with 36 points (16G–20A) over 24 games. He’ll return as the centerpiece of the offense and could break the 50-point mark next season.

Gavin Sattler (#12, F, Jr.)
Another top-line contributor, Sattler recorded 31 points, showing solid finishing ability and vision. Expect him to continue generating offense and building chemistry with Stricker.

Jay Anderson (#11, F, Sr.)
A dependable presence, Anderson tallied 23 points and will be one of the few seniors on next year’s roster. His leadership and versatility will be key.

Eliot Carlson (#34, F, Jr.)
A quiet breakout, Carlson notched 23 points and contributed in all situations. He’s one to watch for a big leap.

Mason Carlson (#3, F, Jr.) and Isaac Socolofsky (#16, F, Jr.) chipped in with 11–12 points apiece and bring valuable scoring depth.

On the blue line, Chase Carlson (#5, D, Jr.) and Josh Wilson (#24, D, Sr.) return to stabilize the defense, combining for 17 points last season. Romeo Sweet (#22, D, Sr.) also returns as a strong puck-moving defender who led all returning defensemen in assists.

🧤 Goaltending Depth

The Lions will return all three goaltenders from last season, led by:

• Owen Villagomez (#32, Jr.) – Logged 18 starts and posted a .846 SV%

• Noah Duerr (#30, Sr.) – Reliable in relief with a similar save percentage

• Kaden Martin (#31, Sr.) – Shined in limited action, recording a 2.60 GAA and a .872 SV% along with one shutout

This rotation gives Providence flexibility in net and competition that could elevate performance across the board.

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🎓 Key Departures

Providence will lose six seniors, including:

• Caleb Wilson (#7, F) – 12 points

• Frankie Hughes (#9, F) and Gabriel Erickson (#20, F) – Depth forwards with 10+ points combined

• Jesse Varner (#10, D) – One of the team’s top defensemen with 26 points

• Joe Spades (#21, F) – 26-point scorer and key offensive contributor

• Romeo Sweet (#22, D) and Nicholas Sargent (#23, D) – Logging regular D-zone minutes

🔍 Outlook

Providence Academy enters next season with an emerging offensive core, deep goalie rotation, and improved experience across the board. While they’ll miss the production of seniors like Varner and Spades, the Lions are positioned to build around their promising junior class — including breakout star William Stricker.

A step forward is likely in 2025 — especially if the defense tightens and goaltending takes another leap.

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