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ALUMNI FORM

 Player's Name

 Glens Falls High School Year of Graduation 

 Glens Falls Indians Hockey Year(s) Played- (i.e. 1989-92) 

 Glens Falls Indians Hockey- #, Position Played, Highlights, 
 Awards, Championships, etc-  
 


  Prep School(s)/College(s) Attended/Attending, 
 Year of Graduation(s), Degree(s), Major(s) etc.-
 

 Hockey Team(s) Played/Playing/Coaching for 
 High School/Jr./Prep/Club/College/Professional-
 Position, Highlights, Awards, Championships, etc.
 


 Personal Data (Optional)- Career, Location, Married?, Kids?, 
 E-mail address, etc.
 

 

 

 


2002-03

T.J. Deming

Pat O'Brien

Charlie LaHaise

Dane Cory

 

2001-02

Tom Alberico

Ryan Bennett

Nate Brochu

Elliot Edwards

Andy Fleury

Tom Girard

Brian Herlihy

Derek Keays

John Naylor

Akseli Purhonen

Paul Richardson

Dan Scellen

Nick Vitouski

Scott Wyle

Matt Young

 

2000-01

Nick Bruno

Marc Carpenter

Chris Fields

Jason Herrington

Coach Don Miller

Sean Powers

Tim Powers

Ray Sipowicz

Josh Tefft

Kevin Vogel
Kevin Vogel is a 2001 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for five seasons, 1996-01, as a Defenseman, wearing #9.  Kevin was a member of the Indian's 1998 Section II Championship Team, 2000 Regional Championship Team, 2001 Section II Championship Team, and 2001 Regional Championship Team.  He led the Indians to two NYSPHSAA State Tournament appearances  in Utica.  He was also named CDHSHL All-Star his Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Years and was named "Defenseman of the Year" as Junior.  Kevin is currently attending the State University of New York at Potsdam and is a member of the Potsdam Bears Hockey Team. 

 

1999-00

Kyle Joly

Dan Minns

Coach Dave McDonnell

Matt Marcantonio

Matt O'Connor
Matt O'Connor is a 2000 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for four years, 1996-00, as a Goalie, wearing #1.  Matt led the Indians to a Sectional Championship his Sophomore year and to the New York State Finals his Senior year, where he was named "All Tournament" Goalie in Utica.  He was also named CDHSHL All-Star his Sophomore and Junior Years.  "Okie" is currently attending the State University of New York at Potsdam majoring in Math and Education and is a member of the Potsdam Bears Hockey Team.  Matt can be reached at oconno62@hotmail.com

T.J. Palmer
T. J. Palmer is a 2000 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for four years, 1996-00, as a Right Wing, wearing #15.  T.J. led the Indians to a Sectional Championship his Sophomore year and to the New York State Finals his Senior year, where he was named to the "All Tournament Team"  in Utica.  He was also named "MVP" of the Grandstander's Christmas Tournament his Junior year and CDHSHL All-Star his Junior and Senior Years.  T.J. is also a member of the prestigious "Indians All-Time Leading Scorers" list.

Ben Tefft
Ben Tefft attended GFHS and played Indians Hockey for two years, 1998-00, as a Left Wing, wearing #17.  During his Freshman year, Ben was named "Indians Rookie of the Year", and was elected to the CDHSHL Freshmen Team.  He was also a member of the New York State Finalist Team his Sophomore year.  Ben is currently attending National Sports Academy in Lake Placid, NY, where he is a member of NSA's Hockey Team.  Ben can be reached at bgxpress17@hotmail.com

1998-99

Nate Bruno

Adrian Melrose

Brandon Merkosky

John O'Sick

Dave Pike

Eric Smyth


1997-98

Damion Carpenter
Damion Carpenter is a 1998 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for four years, 1994-98, as a Right Wing, wearing #5.  Damian led the Indians to a Sectional Championship his Senior year, and was named CDHSHL Honorable Mention All-Star.  "Carpy" is currently attending the State University of New York at New Paltz majoring in Creative Writing.  He plays New Paltz Hockey  and was named "1999 New Paltz MVP"  Damion is single and can be reached at mightyquinn5@hotmail.com

Ryan Daly

Brian Donnovan

Amanda Goodman

Andy Graves

Dennis Linehan

John Sipowicz
John Sipowicz is a 1998 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for four seasons, 1994-1998, as a Center, wearing #17.  Among John's achievements as an Indian,  he led the Indians to a Sectional Championship his Senior year, was elected Alternate Captain his Junior year, was elected Captain his Senior year, was a CDHSHL All-Star as a Senior, a Junior and a Freshman, and is currently tied for Third on the prestigious  "Indians All-Time Leading Scorers" list.  John then went on to graduate from the Northwood School, Lake Placid, and is currently attending  the State University of New York at New Paltz, majoring in English.  He is also playing New Paltz "Hawks" Hockey serving as their Team Captain as well as last seasons "Leading Scorer".  John is single, plans a profession in Literature, and can be reached at sipedupinblue@yahoo.com

Tim Shaw
Tim Shaw is a 1998 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for five seasons, 1993-1998, as a Forward.  Leading  the Indians to a Sectional Championship his Senior year and finishing his High School career as a member of the prestigious "Indians All-Time Leading Scorers" list.  Tim is currently attending New England College, majoring in Kinesiology with a concentration in Athletic Training.  He is currently the Captain and President of the New England College Men's Club Hockey Team.  Tim can be reached at tshaw21@hotmail.com

Leon Thorton

Dan Vogel
Dan Vogel is a 1998 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for five seasons, 1993-1998, as a Defenseman.  During his Senior year he led the Indians to a Sectional Championship.  Dan went on to graduate from the State University of New York at Canton in 2000, where he majored in Business.  While at Canton, he played for the Canton Northstars Hockey Team.   His Freshmen year the Northstars  went to the NJCAA Nationals, finishing third in the nation and Dan was named to the NJCAA Rookie Team of 1998-99.   Dan's Sophomore year the Northstars won the NJCAA National Championship, and he was named to the All Regional 1st Team and All-Star 2nd Team.  Dan is currently theCaptain of the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Ryan Wise
Ryan Wise is a 1998 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey from 1995-1998, as a Goaltender.  During his tenure "between the pipes" Ryan recorded a Sectional start his freshmen year, posted six (6) shutouts, earned an Honorable Mention All-Star Award, and went undefeated his Junior year.  A hockey career ending knee injury, which  required surgery, kept him from competing in his Senior year, and ended all hopes of post high school hockey.

1996-97

Wayne Benner

Sandy Jones

Keith Landry

Brian Murphy

Mike O'Sick

Matt Scellen

Jeff Tocci

1995-96

Nathan Brimmer
Nathan Brimmer is a 1996 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for five seasons, 1992-96, as a Center and Wing, wearing #9.  Nathan was elected Assistant Captain and scored 43 points his Senior year.  He is currently attending Rochester Institute of Technology, majoring in Electrical Engineering, and expects to graduate May 2001.  Nathan made his professional hockey debut for the Wheeling Nailers of the East Coast Hockey League during the 1999-2000 season, but was released after shoulder surgery.  He is currently the Rochester Junior Amerks Powerskating Instructor.  Nathan resides in Rochester and can be reached at: nbrimmer@clubbez.com

Jeremy Capone

Jeremy Carner

Jason Harris

Ethan Henderson

Ryan Marcantonio
Ryan Marcantonio a 1997 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for the 1995-96 season as a Goalie, wearing #1.  Ryan is currently the CEO of Payback Records and can be reached at paybackrecords@hotmail.com 

Brian Morgan

1994-95

Jon Abodeely

Vince Crowley

Brett Joly

Pat Jones

Mike Rabine

John Wendell

Jason Whiting

1993-94

Robert  Austin
Robert Austin is a 1994 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for four seasons, 1990-94, as a Left Wing, wearing #11.  Bob was a member of two New York State Championship teams and was elected Indian's Captain his Senior year.   He attended Brevard Community College majoring in Air Conditioning Repair.  Bob is currently an A/C Technician, is married and has two children, a son and a daughter.  He can be reached at Bobcop720@aol.com

Chad Catone

Mike Coon

Dan McGuire
Dan McGuire attended GFHS and played Indians Hockey for three seasons from 1991-94 as a goaltender.  While Dan was an Indian he was voted Rookie-of-the-year, won a Section II Championship, was voted Honorable Mention All-Star of the CDHSHL, and was MVP of the Grandstanders Tournament his senior year.  Dan graduated from the Berkshire Prep School in 1995 and is one semester shy of a Public Relations degree with a minor in math from Iona College.  While at Iona, Dan was a member of the Iona Hockey Team where he was voted MVP and Scholar Athlete in 1996-97, and All- Tournament Team Quinnipiac Cup in 1998.  Dan made his  professional hockey debut for the Adirondack Ice Hawks in 1999 and has played for the Knoxville Speed, both teams from the United Hockey League.  He is currently awaiting more options of playing professional hockey.  Dan is single and can be reached at merry@superior.net

Gary Ellsworth

Adam Lanoir

Mike Mulcahy

Kevin Powers

Justin Robinson

Eric Scott

Keith Tucker

Eric Vittengl

1992-93

Pete Accardi

Chris Avignon

Ryan Donohue
Ryan Donohue is a 1993 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for four seasons, 1989-93, as a Defenseman, wearing #18.  Ryan was a member of two New State Championship teams as a Freshman and Sophomore, a Regional Finalist team as a Junior and a Sectional Finalist team as a Senior.  He was also elected CDHSHL All-Star, Honorable Mention, and was named to the Clinton Invitational "All Tournament Team" in 1993.  Ryan graduated, Cum Laude, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1997 and is currently a Commercial Airline Captain, flying for Continental Express Airlines.  While attending Embry-Riddle he played men's league hockey with several Tampa Bay Lightning players.  Ryan is single, resides in New Jersey and can be reached at: Pierogy@hotmail.com

Rob Sayer

1991-92

Jim Alverson

Christopher Brown
Christopher Brown is a 1992 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for three seasons, 1990-92, as a Defenseman/Left Wing, wearing #21.  Chris was a member of a Sectional and a New York State Championship team.  He  was a High Honors graduate from the State University of New York at Oneonta in 1997 with a B.S. in Elementary Education.  While at college, he pursued a career as an Ice Hockey Official, working for two seasons in both the American Hockey League and Colonial/United Hockey League as a linesman.  He then went on to become a full-time Referee in the Western Professional Hockey League, a position he has held for the past three seasons and currently holds today.  Chris was the Referee for games 2 and 6 of the 2000  WPHL Championship Finals President's Cup.  He is currently pursuing a full time position in the National Hockey League as an On-Ice Official, is single, lives in Texas, and can be reached at cbbrown21@aol.com

Andy Clark

Dan Keyes

Jeff Mead
Jeff Mead is a 1992 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for four seasons, 1989-92, as a Left Wing, wearing #16.  Jeff was a member of a Sectional Championship team and two New York State Championship teams.  He was also elected to the CDHSHL All-Star team his Senior year and is a member of the prestigious "Indians All-Time Leading Scorers" list.   Jeff went on to graduate from the State University of New York at Potsdam in 1997,  where he majored in Sociology.  While at Potsdam, Jeff played "Bears" Hockey as a Center, and led his team to a SUNYAC Championship Title and as a  NCAA Quarterfinalist.  Jeff is currently working for Polar Ice Entertainment as the Head Hockey Director in Phoenix, Arizona.  He can be reached at jmead@polariceent.com

Rob Merrill 

Shawn Murphy

Kevin Schermerhorn
Kevin Schermerhorn is a 1992 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for three seasons, 1989-92, as a Right Wing.  Kevin was a member of a Sectional Championship team and two New York State Championship teams and is a member of the prestigious "Indians All-Time Leading Scorers" list.   Kevin went on to graduate from the State University of New York at Potsdam in 1996,  where he majored in Sociology.  While at Potsdam, Kevin played "Bears" Hockey for three seasons.  He is currently working for America Online as Service Delivery Manager for the Sales Department in Jacksonville, Florida.  He is engaged to a "beautiful girl from Texas" and can be reached at KSchermerhorn99@aol.com

1990-91

Gabe Accardi

Coach Mark Brown

Matt Carpenter

Tim Hamlen

Dan Kenney

Mark O'Connor

John Parelli

Mike Ross

1989-90

Joe Dean

Dan Dufresne

John Farrell

Jason Krogmann
Jason Krogmann is a 1990 GFHS graduate, who played Indian's Hockey from 1987-90,  as a Center, wearing #8.  Jason was a member of a Sectional Championship Team his Sophomore year, and a Regional Championship team his Junior year.  As a Senior, he led the Indians, serving as team Captain, to a League Championship, a Regional Championship and to a New York State Championship, as well as being the CDHSHL's Leading Scorer.  Jason is also tied for the #1 position on the the prestigious "Indians All-Time Leading Scorers" list with an incredible 183 career points.  
He went on to graduate from the University of Vermont in 1994, with a B.S. in Small Business Management.  While at UVM, he played "Catamounts" hockey for two seasons.  He has also coached at the Bantam level for the Adirondack Youth Hockey Association, and made his professional debut for the Adirondack Ice Hawks of the United Hockey League in 2001.  
He is currently the co-owner of "Bullpen Enterprises", a local Tavern, with locations in Glens Falls, Lake George and Saratoga Springs.

Derek McDonnell
Derek McDonnell is a 1990 GFHS graduate who played Indian's Hockey from 1986-90,  as a Defenseman and a Right Wing, leading the Indians to a Sectional Championship his Junior year and to a New York State Championship his Senior year.  He received the Indians' Most Improved Player Award his Junior year.  Derek went on to earn an Associate of Architectural Engineering Degree '92 and a Bachelor of Facilities Planning and Management Degree '96, from Wentworth Institute of Technology.  While at Wentworth, Derek played Varsity Baseball, as a Centerfielder, ECAC Commonwealth Coast Conference Champions 1993, Varsity Ice Hockey and Varsity Golf.  He is currently a Registered PGA Golf Professional working at the Glens Falls Country Club and is the Head Coach of the Jr. IceHawks youth hockey team.

Peter Mead

Kelly Murphy

Jason Sharp

Mike Vogel

John Wells

Dean Williams
Dean Williams is a 1990 GFHS graduate who played Indian's Hockey from 1987-90,  leading the Indians to a Sectional Championship his junior year and to a New York State Championship his senior year,  as well as being elected to the CDHSHL All-Star Team his last season.   He is also a member of the prestigious "Indians All-Time Leading Scorers" list.  
Dean graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1994 with a B.S. in Elementary Education, and from the State University of New York at Albany in 1995 with a Masters in Education.  While at St. Bonaventure he played "Bonnies" Hockey as a right wing and served as Assistant Captain.  
From 1994-97 Dean coached the Albany Academy for Boys Hockey Team at the Junior Varsity and Varsity levels and was also Head Coach and Manager of the Junior Red Wings/Ice Hawks AAA Hockey Organization of Glens Falls, NY, as well as the Head Recruiter for Hockey Options Atlantic of Halifax, Nova Scotia.  He is currently the Head Coach of the Queensbury Spartans of the CDHSHL, and is a 4th grade teacher at the Queensbury 4/5 School.  Dean, his wife Christine, their son Patrick Dean, and their daughter Molly currently reside in Queensbury and can be reached at dwilliams@queensburyschool.org

 

Jeff Wood
Jeff Wood is a 1990 GFHS graduate who played Indian's Hockey for four seasons, from 1986-90 as a Defenseman, wearing #4.  Jeff lead the Indians to a Sectional Championship his Sophomore year, a Regional Championship his Junior year and to a New York State Championship his Senior year.  He went on to graduate from St. Bonaventure University in 1994 with a B.B.A. in Accounting.  While at St. Bonaventure he played "Bonnies" Hockey along with former Indian's teammates Dean Williams, Mike Vogel and Matt Carpenter.  Jeff is currently working for the United States Treasury Department, is engaged to be married and can be reached at jswood@usss.treas.gov

1988-89

Dave Canale

Chris Celeste

Gary Eichin

Ed Foster

Chris Hamlin
Chris "Hambone" Hamlin is a 1989 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for four seasons, 1985-1989, as a Left Wing, wearing #10.  Chris led the Indians to a Regional Championship his Junior year and was Team Captain his Senior year where they were Sectional Championships.  He was also a member of the Indians inaugural season and was voted CDHSHL All-Star Honorable Mention as a Junior and Senior.  Chris went on to graduate from the State University of New York at Cortland with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Business and Economics in 1993 and is currently a Mortgage Banker, residing in Denver Colorado.  He is married with two children and can be reached at chamlin@stonecreekfunding.com

Stafford Hazen

Ed Petrush

Coach Joe Vogel

Erin Whitten

Scott Willmen

1987-88

Leroy Aikens

Dale Barlow

Mike Blanchard

Chris Cornell

Joe Delahoyd

Mike Di Fiore
Mike Di Fiore is a 1988 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for two seasons, 1986-1988, as a Goaltender.  Mike was voted CDHSHL All-Star; Honorable Mention as a Junior, Second Team as a Senior.  In his Senior year Mike led the Indians to a Sectional Championship over arch-rival Albany Academy.  In 1993 Mike graduated from the State University of New York at Potsdam with a B.A. in History and Secondary Education.  He then went on to receive his Masters of Science in Education from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh in 1999.  While attending SUNY Potsdam Mike played goalie for the Potsdam Bears joining the varsity team his junior and senior years.  Mike is currently a Social Studies Teacher at Warrensburg Jr./Sr. High School and is the Head Coach of the Glens Falls Indians hockey team.  He and his wife Ashley and their children Kelsey and Benjamin reside in Glens Falls and can be reached at coachdifiore@glensfallshockey.com 

Jeffery Pohl
Jeffery Pohl is a 1988 GFHS graduate who played Indians Hockey for three seasons, 1986-1988, as a Center, wearing #7.  Jeff was voted CDHSHL All-Star; Honorable Mention as a Sophomore, Second Team as a Junior and First Team as a Senior.  He is also a member of the prestigious "Indians All-Time Leading Scorers" list as he led his team to a Sectional Title over arch rival Albany Academy in 1988.  Jeff went on to receive his Bachelors of Science  degree from Hobart College where he played varsity hockey for  four years, being named the Assistant Captain his Senior year.  He graduated from the Albany Law School in 1999.  Jeff resides in Saratoga and is currently a Lawyer practicing in the Glens Falls/Saratoga area.

1986-87

Dan Collins

Jason Hooper

Dan Leombruno

Patrick Murphy
Patrick Murphy is a 1987 GFHS graduate who was a member of the Indians Inaugural Hockey Team (1985-1986).  Pat played Indians Hockey for two seasons, as a Defenseman his Junior year and as a Right Wing his Senior year, where he was named "Senior of the Year".  He attended Clinton Community College where he served as team Captain, 1987-89, and was selected to the "All NCJAA Team".  In 1991, he graduated from the State University of New York at Cortland with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Elementary Education and went on to receive his Masters Degree in Education from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh.  
Pat has stayed very active in local amateur hockey, serving as the Director of the Adirondack Men's Ice Hockey League, and in 1993-94 his team won the Adirondack Men's Hockey League Championship and the Troy Full-Check Hockey League.  In April, 2001 he was a "Gold Medallist" at the Can/Am Games in Lake Placid, New York. 
In 2001.  He is currently a Sixth Grade Science Teacher at the Glens Falls Middle School.  Pat, his wife Lynn, and their two children, Nolan and Andrew reside in Glens Falls and can be reached at pmurphy@gfsd.org

Chris Pohl

Matt Vamvalis
Matt Vamvalis is a 1987 GFHS graduate who was a member of the Indians inaugural Hockey Team (1985-1986).  Matt played Indians Hockey for two seasons, 1985-1987, as a Defenseman.  Matt then went on to receive his Bachelors of Science in Physical Education from the State University of New York at Cortland.  He is currently teaching Physical Education in the Glens Falls City School District at Big Cross Street and Jackson Heights Elementary Schools.  He is also a member of the Glens Falls High School Football and Lacrosse coaching staff, currently working at the Junior Varsity level.  Matt can be reached at
Matty@capital.net 

Jason Vogel
Jason Vogel attended GFHS and was a member of the Indians Inaugural Hockey Team (1985-1986).  Jason played Indians Hockey for two seasons, as Left Wing wearing #15, where he was selected to the CDHSHL "All-Star Team" and voted team "MVP" both years.  He is also a member of the prestigious "Indians All-Time Leading Scorers" list, with an incredible 2.05 points per game average.  He is a 1989 graduate of Athol Murray College of Notre Dame in Wilcox, Saskatchewan.  In 1989, he accepted a hockey scholarship to Cornell University, where he played "Big Red" hockey for four years, appearing in three ECAC Final Fours and one NCAA Tournament.  Jason graduated in 1993 with  a Bachelors of Science Degree in International Public Relations and Marketing.  He played professional Roller Hockey for two seasons, 1994-95, with the Philadelphia Bulldogs of the Roller Hockey International. 
Jason is currently Director of Public Relations for the New York Rangers, resides in Burlington, New Jersey, with his wife, Thea and their German Shepard, Bowdie and can be reached at jason.vogel@thegarden.com

 

1985-86

Nelson Dixon

Pete Ferguson

Greg Gereux

Andy Johnson

Bret McArthur

Dave Moynihan

Josh Needleman
Josh Needleman is a 1986 GFHS graduate who was a member of the Indians inaugural Hockey Team (1985-1986), co-starting as a goaltender.  He  went on to receive his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Music & Philosophy from Boston College, graduating in 1990.  Josh currently resides in Northern California, and can be reached at 1needleman@comcast.net

 

Todd Oliver

Dan Paquin

Nick Sommo

Nick Vamvalis


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