2022

Exeter, NH — Carson Whitman, two-year Spartan, has committed to Salem State University, for the fall of 2023. The ’02 forward from Boston Massachusetts was a big part of the Spartans breakout season, tallying 8 goals and adding 23 assists. “Carson is a great teammate who has the ability to take the top off of a defense,” said Coach Brett Tryder. “He is a threat to make a play every shift and he scored some big goals for us and has been a pleasure to have as a player and team mate.” Whitman had some thoughts on his time with Seacoast: The past two seasons, living in New Hampshire and playing at The Rinks at Exeter, and playing for the Seacoast Spartans organization, have been invaluable. The team and organization welcomed me with open arms while others looked past me. After nearly giving up the game after a tough COVID season, Coach Tryder reached out to me and gave me an opportunity to play for the Spartans. Being a part of the team and the entire organization brought back my love for the game. I was able to create new friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. I couldn’t be more grateful that I was able to play with the Spartans for the past two seasons. Carson continued, ” I am very excited to be going to Salem State next fall and to be able to represent the Vikings on the ice. I am excited about living in a historic town and meeting the people on campus. The feeling that I get from the Salem community is similar to the feeling that I got from Seacoast. It is a welcoming community. I can’t wait to enjoy the culture on the campus of Salem State.” Coach Tryder added, “Salem is the perfect fit for Whit. He has really matured, as a player, and he is ready for college hockey. He will be a great addition to the Salem state locker room and campus, in general.

2022

Exeter, NH — Chase Conlon, two-year Spartan, to join Spartan team mate at Salem State University, for the fall of 2023. The ’02 defenseman from Anchorage, Alaska was a beast on the Spartan blue-line and played in every situation. “Chase was a defenseman that we could use in every situation,” said Coach Brett Tryder. He does a lot of things at a very high level. He was one of the leaders of our team, setting the bar, on and off the ice.” I enjoyed my time at Seacoast mainly because of Coach Tryder and Coach Walker, as well as the opportunities that came forth. Seacoast has made me a better player and person in addition to opening up the college pathway for me at Salem State. I am very excited about my next for years at Salem, and I look forward to playing for a team with a great hockey history and culture. Thank you to everyone at Seacoast for the past two seasons! Tryder continued,” Chase is our second commitment to Salem State and there is no better fit. He will be a very good college player and should be an immediate asset to Salem’s team and campus. I am looking forward to watching Chase continue his growth at Salem State.”

2022

Exeter, NH — EHL Player of the Year William Pray, has committed to Plymouth State University, for the fall of 2023. The ’02 forward from Wheaton, Illinois had over 100 points in his two seasons with Seacoast and was the player to watch from the very beginning, of the EHL season and William had his choice of dozens of NCAA options. William finished the season with 31 goals and 41 assists in the 22/23, earning him the league MVP award, following his rookie campaign where he totaled nearly a point per game. Pray had some thoughts on his excitement to move on to college hockey and his time at Seacoast: “I am honored to announce that I will be continuing my athletic and academic career at Plymouth State University this coming Fall. I would like to thank my family and teammates that have always believed in me. I’d also like to thank the Spartans organization. I can’t imagine having the success that I have had without the endless support and great facilities in Exeter. Finally, I would like to thank Coach Brett Tryder who has constantly pushed me towards becoming not only a but a better hockey player but a better person overall. “William is a unique talent, said Coach Tryder. He finished his first season as a top player in our league and picked up where he left off, this season. He is probably the most gifted hockey player that I have ever coached. He sees the game at an extremely high level and has an incredible sense of time and space. I am very happy to hear that he has chosen Plymouth State, which is always in the hunt for a national championship at the NCAA, level.”

2022

Exeter, NH — Captain Kenny Maxwell, two-year Spartan, headed to Elmira College, in the fall of 2023. The ’02 forward from Middletown, NJ was a great 200-foot player for the Spartans, and was the lone Captain during the Spartans 22/23, campaign. Maxwell totaled 42 points in 42 games. “I am thankful for all that Kenny brought to the Spartan’s success and culture,” stated Coach Tryder. “He was our team leader and set the example, from day one of training camp. He led by example and did the job of three men, as our only Captain. Kenny can play in all situations and is a hardworking and talented player. I am sure that he will be an asset to Elmira, which has a rich history in the college hockey world.” My past two years at Seacoast were nothing short of amazing. I grew as a player and more importantly, as a person. Being part of such a close-knit team and organization is something that you never want to end. When it did, I can confidently say that I left a better man and was ready for whatever life could throw my way. I am truly thankful for all of the people that I have met there and the endless support that I have received. Coach Tryder has prepared me in every way possible and I can’t wait to take, what I have learned, to Elmira College.

2022

Exeter, NH — EHL Top Scorer Drew Olivieri, has committed to the University of New England, for the fall of 2023. The ’02 forward from Swampscott, Mass led the EHL in points posting 73. In 45 games he had 34 goals and 39 assists. Olivieri also added 8 points in 6 playoff games. Drew’s two-year league total has him with 112 points in 90 games and 23 points in only 14 playoff games. Olivieri had the interest of several NCAA programs from the start of the season and chose the University of New England, which has had back to back NCAA “Final 4,” appearances. “Drew was a huge part of our team’s success this year,” said Coach Tryder. “He could do it all. Drew was great at face-offs, he could play wing or center, and he plays a mature 200-foot game”. Tryder continued, “Olivieri has a great sense of time and space and has the ability to see things before they happen. He will be a great addition to the UNE line-up and locker room.” Olivieri had some comments on his time with the Spartans: “I would like to thank Coach Tryder, Coach Walker, and the rest of the Seacoast organization for believing in me from day 1. Playing my age out year at Seacoast was all that I could have expected, and more. I also want to thank my teammates and especially my line-mates throughout the year that helped my to reach my goal of playing college hockey. Playing college hockey has been a huge goal of mine from the jump and to make it come true has been a blessing. I can’t thank Coach Swallow (UNE) enough for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to play at such a prestigious hockey program, while giving me the chance to earn a college degree. I am very excited to get on campus and meet the team.” Tryder finished, “It is always nice when you can get a player to a place like UNE. They have been to the Final 4, two years in a row, and they are very selective in their recruiting. We have had some great college placements this year, and this one is at the top of the list. I have no doubt that Drew will do what it takes to become a valuable member of the UNE program.”

2022

Exeter, NH — Carson James to join teammates at Salem State University, in the fall of 2023. The ’02 hard-working forward from Falmouth, Maine finished his 22/23 campaign with 24 points in 46 games and added needed toughness to the Spartans. ” Carson is the type of player that could have played in any generation. He is an honest and hardworking player whose game will translate well to NCAA, hockey. He has value as a center or wing, and he can kill penalties and play on the power play. CJ was a crucial part of this team’s success and culture, and the hockey world could use more players, like him.” Carson’s style of play will suit him well and I have no doubt that Carson will be a very good player at the NCAA, level. James spoke on his time with Seacoast, “I want to thank Coach Tryder, Coach Walker, and the entire Seacoast organization, for an awesome two seasons. Our whole team has grown and developed, helping us prepare for college hockey. I will miss going to The Rinks at Exeter every day, but I am excited to start my new chapter of my career with my teammates Carson Whitman and Chase Conlon, at Salem State.” Tryder finished, “I am very excited about CJ’s commitment. He was always a great teammate and bought in to anything that was being taught. He is a tough kid, and he will be a great addition to the Salem State community.

2022

Exeter, NH — Eddie Mulligan, high scoring defeseman, off to Plymouth State University, in the fall of 2023. The ’02 defeseman from Lincoln Rhode Island led the Spartans defenseman in scoring with 30 points in 44 games with 13 goals and 17assists. “This is another great NCAA placement for our program, said Coach Brett Tryder. Eddie is a big, highly skilled defenseman with a passion for the game. Eddie’s skill is only secondary to his ultra-competitive nature. He will be a great player for Plymouth State, and I believe that he will have a successful college career and will help Plymouth reach their goal of winning and NCAA championship. Mully had his choice of college programs and I believe that Plymouth is a great fir for him, athletically and culturally. I believe that he was the best defenseman in the EHL, this season, and I look forward to following his college career.” Mulligan on his time at Seacoast: “I came to Seacoast toward the end of the season. The team welcomed me right away and it felt as though I had been there the entire time. The team culture and chemistry were something that really stood out to me. I had a blast coming to the rink every day, competing and getting better with the boys. The entire organization and coaching staff truly care about the players and treats them as a priority. Coach Tryder did a great job helping me navigate the recruiting process and helping me choose the right school for me. I was fortunate to receive an offer from Plymouth State University and I am very excited to move on to college hockey and play for a program with a great hockey tradition. I can’t wait for the start of next season at Plymouth, and I would like to thank the Spartans organization for a great season. ”

December 9, 2021

Exeter, NH – On December 5th the Spartans 09S team claimed the gold medal in the Can/Am Nashville Youth Challenge Cup. Competing in the Music Row division, they played teams from St Louis, MO, Littleton, CO, and Winchester, MA. Game one was a spirited affair versus a very amped up opponent in the Twin Bridges Lightning (MO). The Spartans won by a score of 4-1. The second game featured a battle against the Winchester Sachems who were coming off a 10-0 shutout of the Littleton Hawks. While the Sachems were very talented, they were clearly frustrated by the team defense of the Spartans who completely took away the middle of the ice and drew multiple penalties. The Seacoast boys prevailed 4-1 in a preview of the gold medal game. Game three was a lopsided affair with the Spartans winning 10-1 vs the Littleton Hawks. The gold medal game initially looked like it was going to be a blowout with three Spartans first period goals, but Winchester managed to tilt the ice and managed to pop in a goal while holding the Spartans scoreless. However, the third period was return to form as any Sachem rush was met with either a lifted stick, aggressive body contact, or solid goaltending. The Spartans ultimately prevailed 6-1. Each team’s coaches noted how well the team played together (particularly back-checking by the forwards) in addition to the excellent sportsmanship displayed by the boys. All in all the team had an amazing time not just on the ice but off. A friendship was struck up with the Lightning team who came to cheer on the boys in the gold medal game just as the Spartans had done for their game earlier that morning. The team very much embraced the Nashville life as well, attending the Bruins-Predators game down town and donning cowboy hats for much of the weekend. It certainly seems like this is a Spartans team on the rise!

2021

Exeter New Hampshire- Danny Finegan decides on Westfield State. Danny Finegan, the ’01, defenseman from Chicago Illinois, will be attending Westfield State, in the fall of ’22. Finegan was a top producer for the Spartans with 2 goals and 23 assists in 44 games. He played in all situations and was a leader on the Seacoast blue-line. Coach Tryder had some comments about Finegan’s commitment. “I am excited to see Danny continue his playing career, at Westfield State. He plays a physical game, at 6′ 2″, 190 lbs, and makes good decisions with the puck. His game will transfer nicely to the MASCAC League.” Danny played for Team Illinois AAA for two years and the Texas Brahmas for a year before deciding to head east to the New Hampshire. The EHL proved to be the right choice for Danny and led to Finegan reaching his goal of playing NCAA Hockey. “I’m very excited to attend Westfield State and continue my academic career and pursue my dream of playing college hockey,” offered Finegan. “Seacoast has been a great place and an amazing organization to be a part of and I’m thankful to play for such great coaches. Coach Tryder has been very helpful this season and has provided me with a lot of tools to add to my game to compete at the collegiate level.” Tryder finished, “I feel great about Danny’s fit at Westfield. I believe that he will be a top player for them right away. I can’t wait to see him play at the college level!”