SEASON PREVIEW - NEW ENGLAND WOLVES
Tier III Junior - EHL
New England Wolves
Tier III Junior - EHL
2020-2021 Year in Review
EHL - 20 wins - 13 Losses - 3 OTL
2020-2021 College Commitments
Kyle Penton (G)- University of Southern Maine (NCAA- NEHC)
Kevin Bite (D) - Johnson and Wales University (NCAA- NEHC)
Brendan Ogle (F) - Southern New Hampshire University (NCAA DII- NE10)
LJ Newell (G) - Rivier University (NCAA DIII- Independent)
Ben Luscko (D) - St Olaf College (NCAA- MIAC)
Donnie Feldman (F) - Arcadia University (NCAA- UCHC)
John Woernle (D) - Assumption University (NCAA DII- NE10)
Sergei Anisimov (F) - Suffolk University (NCAA - NEHC)
Richard Colarusso (D) - Saint Anselm College (NCAA DII- NE10)
Andrew Lantry (F) - SUNY- Potsdam (NCAA DIII- SUNYAC)
Gabriel Jodoin (F) - St Michaels College (NCAA DII - NE10)
Dalton Karl (F) - University of Louisville (ACHA- DII)
2020-2021 Junior Commitments
Patriks Marcinkevics (F)- 1st rd pick NAHL (#25 overall - Chippewa Steel)
2021-2022 Players to watch
Declan House - ‘01 Defenseman
The veteran All-Star and All division player in 2020-2021 is expected to have a monster season this year for the Wolves. Already getting college attention, House is an excellent skater with good offensive instincts from the blueline. He will be looked at to lead this team in the 2021-2022 season.
Nick Bosch - ‘01 Defenseman
Bosch is hard nose defender who should attract a lot of college attention as he has an elite ability to play against opponents top lines. In his own zone he competes and clears the net front making him extremely difficult to play against. High end academic as well.
Julius Kvandal - ‘01 Defenseman
The Norwegian defenseman is making his return to the Wolves this season. He is excellent on the power play as he uses his vision and deception to set up his teammates. From the back end he works well off the puck as he regularly finds his way up the ice supporting the play. He will be an attractive looking player for any Division 3 school in the country.
Frankie Williamson - '01 Forward
The former Wyoming Seminary stand out, is very tall and lanky with a lot of room to grow still in his body. He has very good habits with the puck on his stick and away from the puck. He has the ability to produce at high clips and works efficiently on the PK.
Jake Franklin - '01 Forward
Franklin is making the jump from the EHL Premier to the Top team this year and is expected to play a nice role for his club. He is a guy who uses his agility to play a 200’ foot game and plays every shift like its his last.
Jack Ennis - '01 Defenseman
The hard nose defensemen will be asked to bring a physical element to the Wolves this season. He always plays within himself, rarely makes mistakes and can always be counted on.
2021-2022 Schedule Highlights
4 Benefit Games- The Wolves have been 2-time EHL Humanitarian Award Winners and the Benefit Games they do locally attract great crowds for their small NH community.
September 18th - Canned Food and Non Persishable Food Drive
October 9th - Wounded Warrior Project
November 13th - NH Humane Society Food Drive
January 22nd - 7th Annual JBT Benefit Game
Coaches Comments for the 2021-2022
"Coach Tim Kunes has assembled a terrific roster that is a healthy mix of Returners, EHL Premier promotions, and newcomers that are looking to develop and get to the next level. I think this roster is our deepest, and perhaps our strongest yet."
- General Manager Andrew Trimble
Program Highlights
Den of Development Program
Starting in the Fall of 2017, the Wolves "Den of Development" Model was created by Coach Tim Kunes & GM Andrew Trimble in order to develop their athletes within a structured, skill- based, platform. The Development Model is centered on:
Daily Skill Sessions in addition to Team Practices
Position- Specific On Ice Sessions (Forward, Defenseman, Goalie)
Specialized Workouts Each Day (Flexibility, Power, Conditioning)
Multiple Video Sessions a Week
Peak Performance Counseling
Focus on Academics. Dedicated On-Site Classroom time with Tutors
"Every day is a Full Day with our Athletes. It is a job. Kids punch their clock in the morning and are either on the ice, in the video room, or doing a workout over the course of the entire day." - GM Andrew Trimble
New England Wolves Facilities
Merril Fay Arena
Built on public donations in 1996, the Merrill Fay Arena in Laconia, NH is the home of the New England Wolves. With seating for 1000, 8 locker rooms, a large warm viewing room, snack bar, pro shop and wireless internet, the Merrill Fay Arena is one of the finest single sheet rinks in all of New England.
All home games can be viewed on LiveBarn and HockeyTV.
Dedicated Team Locker Rooms
The Wolves have large, clean, dedicated team locker rooms for each of their JR & U16 Full Season teams to use exclusively for the entire season. Features include:
TV’s in Jr Locker Rooms
Multiple Showers
Cubby- Style Stalls with under the bench storage
Drying & Stick Racks
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Training Center
Located directly across the street from the Merrill Fay Arena, the Wolves have nearly unlimited access to workouts and shooting at the Wolves Training Center. The Center contains 65' of turf, assorted ladders/ weights/ equipment, and a 30' synthetic ice shooting lane. 5 days a week at Pick- Fit (located within the Wolves Training Center), the Wolves have access to Bosu Balls, Squat Racks, Bench Press, Spin Bikes, and thousands of pounds of Dumbbells and Free Weights. The Wolves use Pick- Fit for structured, hockey-specific team workouts. Additionally, Specialist Angela Pickowicz will take the Wolves through a class-style workout on Thursday’s. These classes include; Yoga, Plyo, Circuits, Spin, Cross- Fit Hybrids and much more.
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Meet the Coach
EHL Head Coach Tim Kunes is entering his 4th year behind the EHL bench after an 8 year Pro Career. Kunes won a national championship in 2008 with Boston College, and was an NHL draft pick of the Carolina Hurricanes in 2005. Under his tutelage the Wolves have steadily improved, making the playoffs and recording 20 win seasons in back to back years.
