Laconia, NH. August 23, 2018.  With Training Camp set to start at the Merrill Fay Arena on August 27th, players and parents are travelling from all over the world this week to move into their Lakes Region accommodations as members of the 2018-19 New England Wolves Junior Hockey Program.

“Kerry Mull, of Belmont, did a terrific job in finding host families and connecting our players with people here in the Lakes Region who are not only Hockey Fans but willing to open their homes as our players pursue their college and pro hockey dreams.” GM Andrew Trimble said.  “We can’t thank them enough.”

Some of the players on this season’s Wolves rosters include familiar faces.  DJ Schwenke of Colorado Springs, CO returns to the EHL team after leading them in scoring and being an EHL All Star in 2017-18.  Quinn Fahey, Caleb Drouin (of Belmont, NH), Declan House, Nathan Trull (of Berlin, NH), Bryce Ricker (of Laconia, NH), Hunter Kirouac, Noah Wirth (of Canterbury, NH), and Burke Ruel (of Wolfeboro, NH) all return from last years Junior teams that successfully qualified for post- season play.  Exciting new faces include Sam Russell a member of Great Britain’s U18 World Championship team from Buckinghamshire, England, Maverik Skeans from Newfoundland, Canada, and a pair of Long Island Forward’s who have been linemates for 3 straight years, Rocco DiCostanzo and Tommy Condon.

Last season the Wolves enjoyed one of their most successful seasons in history, with 20 current and Alumni players advancing to college hockey, 2 players moving to Pro hockey overseas, Chris Mattone attending the NHL Florida Panthers Development Camp, and both teams (EHL & EHLP) qualifying for the Playoffs.  The EHL team, top division, also set a franchise record for wins in a season. Perhaps more significantly, the Program (both EHL & EHLP) was awarded by their respective leagues with the “Humanitarian of the Year” Award, for service to their community.

The teams open up with home games on Sept. 14 at the Merrill Fay Arena (EHL at 145pm & EHLP at 630pm).  On Sept. 16 at home the Wolves wish to recognize their Host Families and supporters with a Host Family Appreciation Lunch at noon, sandwiched between the EHLP game in the AM and the EHL game vs Walpole Express at 2:15pm.

“I am proud of what we have accomplished in the rearview mirror, but very much looking forward to the road ahead.” Trimble commented.

For more information on the Wolves program, visit their website- www.ne-wolveshockey.com