UMass Boston men’s hockey senior forward Colin Larkin was recognized as the Sid Watson Award winner for being the top player in Division III at last week’s Frozen Four Banquet hosted by the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA.)

Larkin, who was the first-ever Beacon to be named a finalist for the award last year, is the first player in program history to win the award. The Sid Watson Award honors the memory of former Bowdoin College head coach and athletic director Sid Watson. A three-time AHCA Coach of the Year, Watson served Bowdoin for more than 30 years, winning 326 games in 24 seasons as head coach.

The Michigan native was also was named to the CCM Division II-III All-American teams alongside freshman defenseman Nick Albano of Beverly. Larkin carved out a spot on the East First Team for a second-straight season, while Albano picked up East Second Team honors.

The Beacons’ senior captain is only the second Beacon to earn All-American honors in back-to-back seasons-and the first to be named to the First Team on multiple occasions. He joins former teammate Tyler Bishop (’17) as the only two-time All-Americans in program history.

Albano made history of his own, as he became the first freshman in program history to be named an All-American.

With their two honorees, UMass Boston men’s hockey had two players recognized by the AHCA for a third-straight season. The Beacons two AHCA All-Americans tied their program high-water mark.

Larkin finished his career as UMass Boston’s record holder in games played (111) and power-play goals (23). He also ranks in the top-five in program history in goals (64-t-4th), assists (84-3rd), points (148-4th) and game-winning goals (nine-3rd).