Boys' Varsity Hockey
Prospective Athletes
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Overview
The Canterbury Boys’ Varsity Hockey team competes in the highly respected New England Prep Hockey Conference. The Saints have won the New England Prep School Division I Championship twice (1994 and 1997) and have earned a New England Tournament bid 14 times, most recently in 2018. The program’s competitive culture and focus on individual skill development have helped numerous players transition to the next level.
Roster
| # | Name | Position | Class | Hometown |
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| Colin Anna | 2021 | Odessa, FL | ||
| Drew Arpin | 2020 | East Bridgewater, MA | ||
| John Barton | 2021 | Downingtown, PA | ||
| Matthew Boczar | 2020 | Sewell, NJ | ||
| Evan Burke | 2021 | North Andover, MA | ||
| Devon Carlstrom | 2021 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | ||
| Griffin Fillios | 2020 | Mason, OH | ||
| Camden Glonek | 2023 | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Ryan Kenna | 2022 | Litchfield, CT | ||
| Andrew Kessing | 2020 | Isle La Motte, VT | ||
| Zachary List | 2020 | Lake Worth, FL | ||
| Jeffrey Lumia | 2020 | Wolcott, CT | ||
| Andrew Mancini | 2020 | Farmingville, NY | ||
| Kenny Maxwell | 2021 | RED BANK, NJ | ||
| Jack McCluskey | 2020 | South Windsor, CT | ||
| Matthew Mulhern | 2022 | New Milford, CT | ||
| Alexander Murtsef | 2020 | Nesconset, NY | ||
| David Overbeeke | 2022 | Wilton, CT | ||
| Peter Papadopoulos | 2021 | Morris Plains, NJ | ||
| Casey Raffone | 2021 | Guilford, CT | ||
| Zachary Riccitelli | 2020 | Hamden, CT | ||
| Cal Skwara | 2020 | Simsbury, CT | ||
| Joshua Wilkins | 2020 | Kennett Square, PA |
Coaches
Head Coach Paddy McCarthy
Paddy ‘94, an alumnus of Canterbury’s hockey program, is the head coach of Boys’ Varsity Hockey. While a student at Canterbury he was a member of the 1994 Division I New England Champion team. Following, Paddy matriculated to St. Anselm College, NH where he played NCAA hockey for the Hawks. Paddy has led the hockey team to three recent small school New England tournament appearances in 2014, 2016, and 2018. He was awarded the Vincent J. Reilly Coach of the Year Sportsmanship Award in 2012.
Assistant Coach Mike Polsonetti
Coach Mike Polsonetti began his work at Canterbury in the fall of 2014. He is a graduate of Hobart College, NY, and received his Master’s degree in Sports Leadership from Northeastern University, MA. At Hobart, Coach Polsonetti was a four-year letter winner and was nominated captain during his senior campaign. In his final year at Hobart, he was named team MVP and led the Statemen’s senior class to the highest winning percentage in school history. After Hobart, he played professionally with the Fresno Falcons (ECHL). An independent school graduate, Coach Polsonetti is also the Senior Associate Director of Admission at Canterbury. He resides on campus with his wife, Kimberly.
Assistant Coach Nick Ellis
Coach Nick Ellis arrived at Canterbury in the fall of 2018 after playing professional hockey for two years in the Edmonton Oilers Organization. He is a graduate of Providence College, RI, where he was part of the 2015 National Championship team. During his final season in 2016, Mr. Ellis was awarded team MVP and nominated for the Hobey Baker award, which is presented to the best player in NCAA Division 1 hockey. He currently holds the Providence College hockey record for single season best save percentage, win percentage, and goals against average. Prior to Providence College, he attended Pomfret School, CT, where he played varsity hockey and lacrosse, and played one year of junior hockey in the USHL for the Des Moines Buccaneers.
Schedule
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Taft School
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Taft School | Scrimmage | Details | Tie | 1-1 | |
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The Hill School
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Taft School | Scrimmage | Details | Loss | 0-2 | |
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U18 Elite
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CANTERBURY | Scrimmage | Details | |||
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Lawrenceville School
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CANTERBURY | Scrimmage | Details | Win | 5-2 | |
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Gunnery School
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Berkshire School | Details | ||||
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Pomfret School
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Berkshire School | Details | ||||
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Millbrook School
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Millbrook School | View Recap | Loss | 3-6 | ||
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Hotchkiss School
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CANTERBURY | View Recap | Loss | 1-4 | ||
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Westlake Bourget College
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CANTERBURY | View Recap | Win | 4-3 | ||
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Berkshire School
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CANTERBURY | View Recap | Loss | 1-4 | ||
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Loomis Chaffee School
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CANTERBURY | Details | Loss | 2-3 | ||
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Thayer Academy
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Thayer Academy | Details | Loss | 0-8 | ||
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Cushing Academy
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Cushing Academy | Details | Loss | 3-6 | ||
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New Hampton School
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Cushing Academy | Details | Loss | 1-4 | ||
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Lawrence Academy
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Cushing Academy | Details | Loss | 2-4 | ||
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Stanstead
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All Day
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Cushing Academy | Details | Tie | 3-3 | ||
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Williston Northampton School
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CANTERBURY | View Recap | Loss | 2-3 | ||
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Gunnery School
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Gunnery School | View Recap | Loss | 1-7 | ||
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Choate Rosemary Hall
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CANTERBURY | View Recap | Loss | 1-2 | ||
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Albany Academy
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CANTERBURY | Details | POSTPONED: Postponed | |||
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Wyoming Seminary
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CANTERBURY | View Recap | Win | 3-2 | ||
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Albany Academy
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CANTERBURY | Details | ||||
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Westminster School
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CANTERBURY | Details | ||||
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Taft School
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Taft School | Details | ||||
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Millbrook School
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CANTERBURY | Details | ||||
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Pomfret School
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Pomfret School | Details | ||||
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Winchendon School
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Winchendon School | Details | ||||
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Berkshire School
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Berkshire School | Details | ||||
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Trinity Pawling School
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CANTERBURY | Details | ||||
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Cushing Academy
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Cushing Academy | Details | ||||
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Gunnery School
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CANTERBURY | Details | ||||
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Williston Northampton School
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Williston Northampton School | Details | ||||
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Kent School
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Kent School | Details | ||||
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Avon Old Farms School
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Avon Old Farms School | Details | ||||
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Salisbury School
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CANTERBURY | Details |