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Joe Cavanagh

American attorney and ice hockey player

Summary

American attorney and ice hockey player

Field	Value
position	Forward
image	Joe V. Cavanagh (1966).png
height_ft	5
height_in	10
weight_lb	174
played_for	Harvard University
Braintree Hawks
league	ECAC
birth_date
birth_place	Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
career_start	1968
career_end	1972

Braintree Hawks Joseph Vincent Cavanagh Jr. (born April 13, 1948) is an American attorney and former ice hockey player. Cavanagh was a three-time all-state selection as a high schooler in Rhode Island. He went on to play hockey at Harvard University where he earned multiple awards including being named an All-American for three straight years. He left Harvard as the school's all-time assist leader which has since been passed. However, he remains the Beanpot's all-time leading scorer. An injury led him to stop pursuing a career in hockey. He was inducted into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 1994 and named one of the top 50 players in ECAC history in 2010. Following his hockey career Cavanagh began practicing law becoming a successful attorney. He is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association and the Board of Bar Examiners.

Early life

Cavanagh grew up as part of a large family having eight siblings in the city of Cranston, Rhode Island. As a high school student Cavanagh was a three-time all-state selection who was renowned for his on ice work ethic. He led the state in scoring for three years from 1964 to 1966 and was named Rhode Island's most valuable high school player in 1965 and 1966.

Playing career

Following his post-graduate year he began playing at Harvard University. In his first season, he helped Harvard win the Beanpot tournament earning MVP honors. By the end of the season, he compiled a team leading 24 goals and 62 points. He was named to the ECAC's All Decade first team.

Following his collegiate career, Cavanagh played one season with the Braintree Hawks in the New England Hockey League (NEnHL) scoring 13 goals and registering 39 points. In 1971 he took a deferment from law school in an attempt to make the 1972 Olympic hockey team and was invited to Boston Bruins training camp. Cavanagh broke his wrist during a practice with the Olympic team and decided not to pursue a career in hockey. Sixteen years later he was announced as one of the top 50 players in ECAC history.

Attorney

After his playing career Cavanagh earned a J.D. degree from Boston College Law School. He has earned multiple honors as an attorney. From 2005 to 2010 he was recognized as an outstanding general litigator by Chambers USA. He was named a Rhode Island and New England Super Lawyer from 2007 to 2010. He has served on the Rhode Island Board of Bar Examiners and is a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association as well as serving on its Superior Court Bench/Bar Committee. Cavanagh has served as Chairman of the Rhode Island chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers which he has been a member of since 1990.

Personal life

Cavanagh along with his wife, Carol, live in Warwick, Rhode Island. The couple had nine children together. In 1982 he coached youth hockey and later served on the board of directors for the Warwick Junior Hockey Association. His son, former San Jose Sharks player, Tom died on January 6, 2011, at the age of 28. His death was believed to be a suicide. Tom had battled mental illness for some time.

Awards and honors

Award	Year
All-ECAC Hockey First Team	1968–69
AHCA East All-American	1968–69
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament First Team	1969
All-ECAC Hockey Second Team	1969–70
AHCA East All-American	1969–70
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament First Team	1970
All-ECAC Hockey First Team	1970–71
AHCA East All-American	1970–71
ECAC Hockey All-Tournament First Team	1971

References

[https://www.classmates.com/siteui/yearbooks/77987?page=30 1966 Cranston High School East Yearbook]
(November 2008). "Check, Please". New England Super Lawyers 2008.
He spent one year in a post-graduate program at [[Phillips Academy]] in Massachusetts. He graduated from [[Harvard College]] with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in 1971.[https://www.martindale.com/attorney/joseph-v-cavanagh-jr-1577370/ Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Profile]
"Career Scoring Leaders". [[TD Garden]].
"Joseph Cavanagh, Jr.". [[United States Hockey Hall of Fame]].
"Joe Cavanagh". Hockey DB.
"U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Enshrinees". USA Hockey.
"Joseph V. Cavanagh, Jr. Profile {{!".
"Attorney Profile: Joseph V. Cavanagh, Jr.". Super Lawyers.
"Andover Athletics Hall of Honor". Phillips Academy Andover.
Ballou, Bill. (2011-01-08). "Cavanagh death shocking to Sharks". [[Worcester Telegram & Gazette]].
"ECAC All-Teams". College Hockey Historical Archives.
"Men's Ice Hockey Award Winners". NCAA.org.

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