“I’m from Dryden, New York, a small town with not a lot of hockey, so I’ve been traveling away from home to play hockey since I was around 8 years old. I played for the Syracuse Nationals for a few years, then I played in Rochester before going to Long Island for two years and then ending up at Northwood for my post-grad year.
“I think a crucial point in my life that helped develop me was probably my first year in Long Island. I had to move away from home at 15, and it forced me to mature and develop at a younger age than most people do. I became more responsible and confident, which has been huge for me.
“I would say Steve Mallard has been my biggest mentor. Not only has he been an unbelievable coach on the ice, but he is also a great person to look up to off the ice. He is always holding us accountable, and I really appreciate all that he has done for me. I can tell he truly wants the best for me, and it is awesome to know you have someone in your corner who will support you through anything.
“One of my favorite parts about Northwood is all the relationships I have built. I have a brotherhood with all my teammates here, and I know we will be friends forever. On top of that, I have built some relationships with people I never would’ve expected to. I was able to become close with people from all over the world and from different cultures, and it has been super cool to get to know them and understand their backgrounds.”
“I plan to play junior hockey next year; I’m not sure where yet, though. I will probably play for a year or two before heading out to play division one hockey at Union College in Schenectady, where I recently committed. It has obviously been a goal of mine forever to play division one hockey, so I can’t wait to get on campus and fulfil that dream.
As told to Michael Peluso ’25. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
