“I think something that helped shape me growing up was just constant competition between my siblings. I have five siblings and am the third oldest, so I’m right in the middle. We would always play football, knee hockey, or basketball or be on the rink in the backyard, which molded me into a competitor and has stuck with me since I was young.
“Coach Mallaro and Coach Lynch have both been huge in my development since I first stepped foot on campus here at Northwood. They both truly want the best for me and have developed me into a much better on-ice player, leader, and person off ice. They set high expectations for us around school, which has forced me to become more mature and respectful. Another person I look up to at this school is Ms. Walker. I have had her for both years and always enjoy her classes. STEM research is my favorite class this year. The learning and research process is delightful, and I am excited to produce a poster with our results at the end of the year.
“As of right now, my plan for next year is to play with the Barrie Colts in the Ontario Hockey League. I signed with them last week and plan to spend a few weeks there once the season at Northwood is complete. After a year in Barrie, I am committed to studying and playing hockey at the University of Connecticut. Hopefully, after that, I can play professional hockey, which has always been a lifetime goal of mine.
“If I could, I would tell my freshman self the same thing most people would, and that’s just to take it all in because it goes by fast and just keep working hard because it all pays off in the end. I also would tell myself to observe as much as possible. Listen whenever you can and make it your goal to learn something new every day.”
As told to Michael Peluso ’25. Photos provided (baby) and by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
