Tirabassi Signs with Middlesex Islanders

Anthony Tirabassi '14 has signed with the Middlesex Islanders of the USPHL for the 2014-15 season.  Anthony served as an Assistant Captain in his senior year.

The Islanders are nationally known as a destination for players who want to advance to college hockey sending 23 players to college in the previous two season. 

Smith Chooses Choate

Jake Smith '14 has chosen to take a post-graduate year at Choate-Rosemary Hall in Connecticut.  Jake served as Assistant Captain this year and finished second in league scoring in the CISAA this year.  You may remember that Choate defeated Nichols in double OT to win the Lawrenceville Tournament this past winter.  We are all looking forward to seeing Jake next December.

Kompson Commits to Connecticut College

John Kompson '14 has accepted an opportunity to attend and play hockey at Connecticut College for the fall of 2014. Kompson spent his final year at Nichols serving as the team captain. 

Connecticut College plays in the highly competitive NESCAC conference.  He will join Mason Evans ' 13 who will also be attending Connecticut College in the fall. 

Saints 18U Head to Colgate and Cornell

The Saints 18U is heading to Colgate and Cornell this weekend to play a weekend series with the Jr Sabres 18U. After a 9-2 win over the Niagara Rivermen, the Saints are looking forward to an early season matchup of what could give an early look into a potential State  Championship matchup. Both teams will be touring the facilities at Colgate and Cornell followed by a meet and greet with the coaches of each school. 

Game 1 is at Colgate on Saturday, Sept 21 at 7:00pm. Game 2 will be held on the Cornell campus on Sunday, Sept 22 at 11:30am. 

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.