Cefalu Signs in Walpole

Frank Cefalu '13 has agreed to terms with the Walpole Express Jr A of the Eastern Hockey League for the 2013-14 season. In 2012-13, Frank led Nichols in scoring. Frank will play for Coach Jon Lounsbury who was recently named GM/Head Coach in Walpole after spending the last 4 years at Bridgton Academy. 

"We're obviously excited to have a high caliber player like Frankie in our organization.  Frankie's ability to make big time plays will make him one of the more dangerous plays in our league. We hope the addition of Frankie will help bring a fourth championship to the Walpole Express," said Coach Lounsbury. 

Vershay to Waterloo

Wilson Vershay '13 will spend next season with the Waterloo Blackhawks of the USHL, the nation's top amateur junior league. Vershay played four years on the varsity at Nichols and was drafted by Waterloo at the end of his sophomore year. Wilson was named assistant captain at Nichols in his junior season and named captain for his senior year. He also played in two Bowman Cup games. 

Malone Selected by Sabres

Sean Malone '13 was selected as the 159th pick by the Buffalo Sabres in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft held in New Jersey.  Sean will be heading to Harvard in the fall after spending last year playing with the US under 18 team. 

Prep Schedule Highlighted by New Foes Culver and Shattuck

The 2013-14 Schedule is just about complete, and this edition is filled with exciting challenges and adventures.  The schedule will still feature the highly competitive CISAA league schedule, Berkshire School Jamboree, Lawrenceville Tournament, and the Nichols-Belmont Hill Tournament. However, The team will face Northwood School at Union College and national power Selects Hockey Academy from Connecticut at Union and RPI. Other exciting opportunities are the back-to-back home weekends hosting Culver Military Academy of Indiana and perennial #1 Shattuck-St. Mary's School of Faribault, MN.  Culver will also be bringing their 16U team to play the Nichols Prep B.  A full schedule will be posted as soon as all of the times and venues have been confirmed. 

Summer Off Ice Testing

Nichols Hockey players reported yesterday for Summer Testing to help monitor their growth and development. In addition to height, weight, and body fat, players were tested in various tests to measure their agility, quickness and core strength. 

Evans and Smith sign with Jr Sabres

Defenseman Mason Evans '13 and forward Nick Smith '13 have signed with the Buffalo Jr Sabres of the OJHL for the 2013-14 hockey season.  Evans, a right shot defenseman finished his senior year with 6 goals, 12 assists in 42 games while Smith finished with 19g, and 19a in 41 games.  Smith finished his four year career at Nichols with 114 points.

Nichols Players Selected to National Camp

New York State Amateur Hockey Association has honored 10 players from Nichols, selecting 7 players to attend the USA Hockey National Festival and placing 3 others on the alternate list.  At the 1996 birth year, forward Michael Ederer '14 and goaltender Anthony Tirabassi '14 were selected to the National Camp.  At the 1997 birth year, forwards Nick Passafiume '15 and Harrison Oates '15, and goaltender Aaron Fanti '15 were selected to the camp while forward Dante Todaro '15 and defenseman Zac Herrmann '15 were placed on the alternate list.  For the 1998 birth year, goaltenders Stephen Dhillon '16 and Alex Camarre '16 were selected to the camp while defenseman Alex Randaccio '16 was selected as an alternate.  Congratulations to all and good luck this summer.