Methuen Rangers Boys Hockey Coach Bill Blackwell is stressing to his players that "Every Day Matters" With a mix of talented seniors and promising underclassmen the first year coach has hopes of reaching the post season and beyond. Below is information gathered from the Eagle Tribunes Hockey preview, for the link click here:
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2015-16 season: 6-10-4, didn’t make tourney
Returning lettermen: Connor Dickson, Sr., forward; Cam Ahern, Sr., defense; Codey Kaczynski, Sr., forward; Tim Letourneau, Sr., forward; Brendan O’ Shea, Sr., forward; Kelan Mackey, Sr., goalie; Brett Blackwell, Jr., forward; Pat Cooper, Jr., forward; Justin Pitari, Jr., forward; Jason Haddad, Jr., defense; Sam Constabile, Jr., forward; Eddie Mrozowski, Soph., goalie; Ian Beeley, Soph., forward; Ryan Mackey, Soph., forward; Connor O’Malley. Soph., forward; Devon Coonradt, Soph., goalie
Promising newcomers: Ethan Bramante, Soph., defense; Matt Horan, Frosh., forward; Joey Silverio, Frosh., defense; Aidan Hollingsworth, Frosh., forward
Returning goal leaders: Pat Cooper 17, Connor Dickson 10, Justin Pitari 10, Brett Blackwell 6
Returning honorees: Pat Cooper, MVC/DCL All-Star
Assistants: Jonathan Morin, Brian Horan, Paul Trussell
Fast facts: New coach Bill Blackwell is a Lawrence Hall of Famer who teaches at the Marsh School. His son, Brett, is on the team. He coached seven years at Masconomet (87-52-12 record) and was the Lawrence baseball coach for five years. ... Former Ranger coach Denny Egan went 53-100-28 in nine seasons. ... Sophomore Eddie Mrozowski has won the starting goalie job. He split the time last season.
Head coach: Bill Blackwell (1st year)