Combining lightning speed and the uncanny ability to put the puck in the net, Anthony Camiolo was a star-studded performer during his time as a Suffolk University hockey player.

Camiolo got his start while participating in a program just returning to intercollegiate status in 1980 after a three decade absence from the Suffolk campus. His scoring ability, competitiveness, and knowledge helped the Rams to post two winning seasons, despite playing a schedule that included many ECAC Division II teams.

Camiolo, a left-handed center, was always the fastest skater on the team. He could easily be found at the head of the pack, zeroing in on the goaltender with relentless pursuit. Once close to the net, he would utilize a variety of shots to light the lamp.

As a junior, Camiolo, who grew up in East Boston, served the role of assistant captain and was named the team’s Most Valuable Player. In his senior campaign, a knee injury didn’t hamper him from playing in every game.

One of his most memorable moments was when, as a freshman, he recorded three goals and three assists against Saint Francis College in Biddeford, Maine. On that special night, he did everything but drive the Zamboni between periods.

Beyond speed and scoring, what separated Camiolo from his peers was his work ethic. He was the first player to show up for practice every day and the last one to leave. He loved the sport and was always looking for ways to improve his game.

Although Camiolo made a name for himself as a proven scorer, his passing skills and unselfish assists were equally his trademark. Above everything else, however, he was proud of his team’s identity. “We were just a great bunch of small, scrappy guys who played hard and never quit,” he fondly remembers.

Camiolo resides in Malden and works as an Assistant Vice President with State Street Bank Financial Services in Boston.

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