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VOTE NOW: Ice Hockey All-Stars

POLLS WILL CLOSE MONDAY APRIL 14, AT NOON

We want you to choose who the top boys ice hockey players were at each position this winter. Vote in the polls below for each position. Think we left someone out? Let us know by writing the players name in the other text area in the poll.

Brett Biondo, Gloucester: Fast, smart and skilled, Biondo can put the puck into the back of the net seemingly whenever he wants.

Nick Bundzinski, Timberlane: In his first game back from a broken ankle, he scored two goals. He followed that up with a hat trick in his second game and ended the year with 18 goals and 16 assists. He scored 10 goals during the Owls' 12-game unbeaten streak.

Christian Cowles, St. John's Prep: The definition of a hockey warrior is a legitimate Division 1 prospect and this year's Salem News Player of the Year.

Kyle Larson, Danvers: From Day 1, this big, bruising freshman never looked out of place on Falcons' first line, contributing offensively (27 points) and defensively.

Justin Massey, Swampscott: Only a sophomore, this dynamic talent's best years are still ahead of him.

Matt Rodgers, Peabody: Portsider racked up 37 points thanks to explosive offensive ability.

Mark Sparaco, Bishop Fenwick: Crusaders' newcomer fit in perfectly, scoring 36 points as a member of the team's high scoring first unit.

Tommy Thompson, Londonderry: The sophomore exploded onto the scene with 19 goals and 11 assists after scoring only six goals least year. The 5-foot-11, 155-pounder led the Lancers' turnaround from two wins last year to eight and a trip to the state tourney this winter.

Elijah Cohen, Peabody: Salem News Super Teamer is the best skater in the area and possibility its best stickhandler, too.

Pat Doliber, Bishop Fenwick: A prime time scorer (44 points) who can score from anywhere on the ice in any situation.

Jeremy Fanning, Gloucester: Fanning led the Fishermen in scoring with 45 points (21 goals, 24 assists).

Bobby Farnham, Phillips Andover: The flashy Brown recruit from North Andover bounced back from a tough first year at Phillips to score 14 goals and add a team-best 22 assists.

Josh Frahm, Salem, NH: His 23 goals led New Hampshire Division 1, and he led the Blue Devils to 16-7-1 record. His two goals and five assists powered the Blue Devils to their second straight Salem Christmas Tourney title. The senior finished the year with 39 points and three hat tricks.

Cam Greeley, Masconomet:Clutch player who any coach would love to have on the ice with the game on the line.

Dan Haugh, St. John's Prep:Works hard at both ends of the ice and is rewarded offensively for his skills and smarts.

Tim Houston, Central Catholic: The Raiders may not have returned to the Super 8, but it was no fault of Houston's. The senior center finished the year with 17 goals and an area-best 24 assists. He added a hat trick against Acton-Boxboro and four goals in a game against Haverhill.

Keith Morgan, Swampscott: On a team full of offensive weapons, he was the main cog in the Big Blue's scoring arsenal and finished with over 100 career points.

Troy Thibodeau, Danvers: A tough-as-nails center, he uses every ounce of his size to get the most out of his outstanding ability. Can check as well as he scores (22 goals, 36 points).

Andrew Bates, Marblehead: Team's leading scorer grew into a terrific two-way player this winter, guiding Headers to the Division 3 state semifinals.

Andrew Bucci, Peabody: Will only keep getting better offensively when he's promoted to first line next winter.

Chris Bushey, Beverly: Never stopped working; played every shift as if it were his last.

Dale Crispin, Bishop Fenwick: Can score, hit, skate and backcheck | everything expected of a top notch forward.

Andrew Fulford, Gloucester: Heart and soul of the Fishermen can play anywhere up front.

Steve Kontos, Danvers: Whether it was scoring, hitting or backchecking, this Salem News Super Teamer and his team's leading scorer always led by example.

James Noftle, Peabody: One of the best players to ever wear the Tanner uniform; broke 100 points for his career this season.

Colin Prior, St. John's Prep:Complimented Eagles' top line expertly by working hard along the boards and in front of the net.

Ryan Sifferlen, North Andover: With 36 goals and 17 assists, Sifferlen, a junior, was the eighth leading scorer in Eastern Mass. The 6-foot-2 All-CAL center has no weaknesses.

Alex Baker, Beverly: Hands down his team's best player; led team in scoring and ice time.

Mark Brien, Central Catholic: Brien emerged as a goalscorer with 10 goals including the laser slap shot with 38 seconds left that gave the Raiders a 1-1 tie with Andover. But the rugged senior assistant captain's first duty is always defense.

Dylan Carr, Danvers: Big and tough, opponents always knew when he was patrolling the back line.

Keaton Cashin, Masconomet: Could very well challenge for Cape Ann League Player of the Year honors as a senior.

Steve Cleary, Bishop Fenwick: Willing to accept a greater role for Crusaders in 2008-09.

Jake Donahue, Swampscott: Can score, play defense, hit and eat up big minutes. What more do you want?

Anders Gundersen, Marblehead: Headers' best player can fill any number of roles successfully, including playing forward.

Mitch Hamor, Beverly: Watch this young blue line talent prosper next winter.

Jake Korthas, Danvers: Booming slapshot was also deadly accurate for this terrific two-way player.

Dan McIlvaine, Masconomet: Never did anything to draw attention to himself except keep opposing forwards away from his goalie.

Luke Moran, Peabody: Only true hockey-philes realized how important he was to the Tanners.

Eric Muise, Peabody: Freshman is already poised and capable of handling big minutes in pressure situations.

John Pelletier, Swampscott:Skilled rearguard was one of his team's top skaters, a player who could contribute at both ends of the ice.

Sam Rakoc, Swampscott: Steady and consistent are two words that best describe him.

Riki Retelle, Andover: Just a junior, he has been the top defender for the last two seasons and an assistant captain this season. Retelle directs the defense and dishes out crushing blows. He also showed off his shot with a memorable goal in the overtime tournament loss to Austin Prep.

Nick Riccio, St. John's Prep:Morphed into the Eagles' most trusted blue liner.

Paul Russo, Gloucester: Rarely came off the ice while playing in all situations for the Fishermen.

Chris Smith, Salem, MA: Did everything he could, and then some, for a young crew of Witches this winter. Also led team in scoring.

Ben Wollerscheid, Swampscott:One of the area's most improved players this past season, both offensviely (11 points) and on defense.

Pat Yeo, Peabody: Could make an instructional video on how high school defensemen are supposed to play. He's that good.

Ben Bradley, Pingree: Earned Second Team All-New England honors for his stellar work between Highlanders' pipes.

Eric Clifford, St. John's Prep: Steady netminder was technically sound and always ready whenever he was called upon by the Eagles.

Mike DiGiorgio, Masconomet: First year netminder was stellar for Chieftains, recording 12 wins and being a steadying influence between the pipes.

Nick Drew, Andover: In his only year as a starter, Drew won the Merrimack Valley Conference Division 1 Player of the Year award after recording four shutouts and a 1.40 goals-against average. He led the Golden Warriors to a 13-4-4 record in their first year in Division 1.

Tyler Gallagher, Swampscott: Good in his first varsity season and only going to get better.

Bryan Greel, Rockport: Greel was constantly pressured in the Rockport net this winter and was up to the task more times than not, making 473 saves in 18 games. He also had two shutouts.

Pat O'Kane, Danvers: As the owner of the area's lowest goals-against average, this music-loving netminder was the Neil Young of the Falcons; never flashy, but always outstanding whenever he took center stage.

Kyle Pettoruto, St. John's Prep: Carried Eagles to a second place finish in the Catholic Conference and into the Super 8 playoffs.

Aaron Reny, Marblehead: Back-to-back 1-0 shutouts in North semifinal and final shows how clutch he is.

Bradley Robertson, Gloucester: First-year starter with the Fishermen helped team nail down a Northeastern Conference title with his fine play.

Ryan Rothwell, Timberlane: The junior with the evil clown mask led New Hampshire Division 2 with a 1.51 goals against average and a .940 save percentage. He added three shutouts and led the Owls to the Division 2 state semifinals for the second straight year.