Dylan Riccio Dylan Riccio 5'10" | FO Bedford | 2027 NH , a recent UMass Lowell commit, dominated the X in the games I saw him play this fall. His hand speed was off the charts, especially against SouthShore at NAL where he went 11-for-14. The way he uses his entire body—particularly his wrists and legs—to win the ground control battle really stands out. When draws turn into scraps, his exits are calculated and controlled, but when he gets on a roll, he’s popping it forward and burning opponents with speed.

Riccio is a rare left-handed faceoff specialist who switches hands after the exit, and it clearly works—he racked up over 200 groundballs during his sophomore season at Bedford. In the open field, he’s comfortable under pressure, showing great body awareness and creativity to avoid checks. Some coaches may hesitate because of his left-handed tendencies, but I see Riccio continuing to dominate at the X as he makes the jump to the next level.

Dylan Riccio Dylan Riccio 5'10" | FO Bedford | 2027 NH , a recent UMass Lowell commit, dominated the X in the games I saw him play this fall. His hand speed was off the charts, especially against SouthShore at NAL where he went 11-for-14. The way he uses his entire body—particularly his wrists and legs—to win the ground control battle really stands out. When draws turn into scraps, his exits are calculated and controlled, but when he gets on a roll, he’s popping it forward and burning opponents with speed.

Riccio is a rare left-handed faceoff specialist who switches hands after the exit, and it clearly works—he racked up over 200 groundballs during his sophomore season at Bedford. In the open field, he’s comfortable under pressure, showing great body awareness and creativity to avoid checks. Some coaches may hesitate because of his left-handed tendencies, but I see Riccio continuing to dominate at the X as he makes the jump to the next level.