Boys Hockey
Philosophy
Hotchkiss Hockey has a proud and successful history that includes not only winning New England Championships but also sending players on to college and professional careers. As an alumnus (I graduated in 1991) and coach, I have seen the Hotchkiss Hockey program develop numerous Division I and Division III players. Recent alums in the National Hockey League have included Torrey Mitchell ’04 and Luke Glendening ’08. Many of our players have enjoyed outstanding college careers, ranging from schools across North America. We have had graduates play at a member school in all of the major Division I conferences, as well as every Division III NESCAC School.
We are continually looking for players who want to challenge themselves on and off the ice. As a hockey player at Hotchkiss, players will know they are a part of a special team and program, which extends well beyond their current season or high school careers. We want players who want to be a part of a team that values hard work and a commitment to their teammates. Working with others to achieve a defined common goal (winning games and championships) is a rewarding and valuable skill that we reinforce in our players daily.
-- Mike Traggio ‘91, Head Coach, Boys Varsity Hockey
Highlights
Facilities
The hockey programs at Hotchkiss have benefited from the state-of-the-art 212,000-square-foot Forrest E. Mars Jr. Athletic Center. Our athletic facility includes two rinks, the Thomas Schmidt Rink (NHL size) and the Andrew K. Dwyer and Martin Dwyer III Rink (Olympic size). The fitness center and training room are only steps away from the newly renovated locker room.
The quality of our rinks and athletic facility plays a major role in the development of our highly skilled players. This beautiful dual-rink facility allows the varsity and junior varsity teams to practice four times per week, play games, and complete their strength and conditioning programs and any necessary rehabilitation on site with our certified strength and conditioning coaches and athletic trainers.
Coaching Staff
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Head Coach Mike Traggio '91 Phone: 860-435-3215 Send email Biography: |
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Assistant Coach Ted Weihman Phone: 860-435-3103 Send email
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Assistant Coach John Cooper Phone: 860-435-4417 Send email
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Notable Alumni
Brandon Zangel '03 -- Amherst
Brett Shirreffs '03 -- Middlebury
Jocko DeCarolis '03 -- Middlebury
Sam Bowles '03 -- Union
Todd Sheridan '03 -- Brockport State
Brandon Jackmuff '04 -- Williams
Joe Gardner '04 -- Bowdoin
Robert Bracho '04 -- St. Lawrence
Shane Lennox '04 -- Amherst
Steve Bruch '04 -- Williams
Torrey Mitchell '04 -- Vermont
Bo Armstrong '05 -- Hamilton
Zach Pych '05 -- Hamilton
Zane Kalemba '05 -- Princeton
Brian Fry '06 -- Bowdoin
Cory Korchin '06 -- Tufts
Gavin Carson '06 -- Amherst
Leonard Verrilli '06 -- McGill
Matt Bruch '06 -- Bowdoin
Ryan Moses '06 -- Wesleyan
Andrew Palombaro '07 -- Concordia
Joe Buicko '07 -- Hamilton
Joe Colianni '07 -- Salve Regina
Mark Znutas '07 -- Holy Cross
Brendon Hew '08 -- Jr. Hockey / Amherst
John Yancheck '08 -- Middlebury
Luke Glendening '08 -- Michigan
Peter Massar '08 -- Vermont
Stephen Maier '08 -- Williams
Brian Infante '09 -- Hamilton
Derek Deblois '10 -- Michigan
Mac Bennett '10 -- Michigan
Kenny Matheson '10 -- Hamilton
Castan Sommer '10 -- Holy Cross
Dom DiMascia '11 -- Lake Forest
Petr Placek '11 -- Harvard
Michael Holland '11 -- RIT
Philippe Saviuk '11 -- Babson
Jay Williams '12 -- Miami (OH)
Michael Warner '12 -- Babson
Robbie Gardner '12 -- Hamilton
Robert Kirk '12 -- Hamilton
Andrew Lux '13 -- Trinity
Ryan Begoon '13 -- Harvard
Connor Roth '14 -- Oxford
Wiley Sherman '14 -- Harvard
Frederic Letourneau '15 -- Bowling Green
Greg Pezza '15 -- Connecticut College
Louis-Philippe De Courcy '15 -- Lake Forest College
Roberto Cellini '15 -- Williams
Tim Allen '15 -- Skidmore
Brady Collins '16 -- Trinity
Will Somers '16 -- Williams
Tyler Haywood '17 -- Tufts
Gavin Puskar '20 -- Connecticut
Henry Wilder '20 -- Boston College
Jeremy Abraham '20 -- Wesleyan
Nicholas Traggio '20 -- Brown
Jack Kane '21 -- Wesleyan
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Prospective Athletes
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