“I first found out about Northwood because of Coach Mallaro. He came to watch one of my games and contacted my parents shortly after. He told my parents all about the school, hockey, and community, and it sounded like an excellent fit for me and a place where I could really find that balance between school and hockey. With all the traveling and driving to the rink, academics took somewhat of a back seat. It was important for me to find a place with a great school and a great hockey program so that I could excel in the classroom as well. It checked all the boxes for me compared to other prep schools I looked at.
“I would say that hockey is my favorite part about Northwood so far. I’ve never been able to get on the ice this much—seeing and feeling myself improve week by week has been great. I’m loving the schedule now that we switched to morning practices; having fun with the boys is the best way to start each day. Morning practice wakes me up for the rest of the school day and helps me focus on school, which I love.
“After Northwood, I plan on playing Junior hockey at wherever the best fit for me will be. I would love to see where hockey can take me. Whether that’s the collegiate level or not, I want to take the next step toward achieving my goals.”
As told to Cody Betsch ’26. Photo by Mr. Michael Aldridge.
