Spillane Returns to Hockey

Franklin High School is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Spillane as the school’s new Varsity Boys’ Ice Hockey Coach. Coach Spillane previously served as Franklin’s head coach from 1998 to 2019. Under his leadership, the team earned 14 Hockomock League Championships, four Division II State Finalists honors, a 2015 berth in the Super 8, and a 2016 State Title.

In addition to these accolades, Coach Spillane was honored as Coach of the Year by the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, Massachusetts High School Hockey Coaches Association, Boston Globe, Boston Herald, and Hockomock Sports during his tenure.

“We are thrilled to have Coach Spillane once again join the Franklin High School athletic department and lead our Boys’ Ice Hockey Program!” said Karrah Ellis, Director of Athletics at Franklin High School.

Coach Spilliane brings with him a wealth of hockey knowledge as well as both playing and coaching experience. He stated that he is “excited for the opportunity to be on the Panther bench again!”