Tournaments, Dates and Fees- 2026

2026 NH Knights Program Info

Below the 2026 list of coaches, tournaments and cost per team will be updated very soon.....

2026 Knights Spring Skills- Optional

Skills will be led by Eric Przepiorka, Coach Prez played 4 years at Dartmouth College, after he went on to an 8 year pro career in Sweden, Denmark, ECHL and CHL. After retiring he moved right into coaching and teaching at New Hampton School where he was assistant coach for 5 years and is currently the head of the math department. Coach Prez has been an assistant at Plymouth State the past 4 years and also coaches with the 2017 Islanders and U12 Wildcats teams. He is also a director at Elite Hockey Camps, you won't find a better skills instructor or teacher! He will be supported by Knights Director Casey Kesselring and other former and current college and pro players!

Focus
Skating
Edge Control
Puck Handling
Shooting
Passing

Schedule- all skills are at Cyclones Arena Hudson, NH
Wednesday nights starting April 1st ending June 17th
12 Total Sessions

4:30-5:30pm. 2019-2017
5:40-6:40pm. 2016-2014
6:50-7:50pm. 2013-2010

Cost: $390 Maximum 24 skaters per session!
Goalies: $100 maximum is 4 per session.

19 NH Knights

Head Coach: Jeff Zolla.
Coach Zolla grew up in Salem, MA, and hockey has been a lifelong passion. He played for the Islanders, Salem High School, and later for the Jr. Blackhawks and Mariners at the junior level. These experiences taught him the value of hard work, teamwork, and dedication both on and off the ice.

He currently the Head Coach of the 2019 Fed Future Top Gun team, where he enjoys helping young players develop their skills, confidence, and love for the game. He also serves as Vice President of North Andover Hockey, working to grow the sport and provide opportunities for players at all levels.

As a coach, he brings energy, enthusiasm, and a commitment to hard work and creating a positive, competitive environment. I believe in pushing players to reach their potential while fostering teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

Schedule
Tropics Meltdown April 17-19, Rockland MA
K-Cup June 5-7. Hudson, NH
Harrow Invite June 26-28, South of Boston

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase

Cost: $TBA

**all players are required to purchase the reversable jersey (if you don't have it) plus the player package which is a seperate cost.

18 NH Knights

Head Coach: Kyle Smith
Coach Kyle is currently a coach with the independent 2016 Maine Lumberjacks and is looking forward to his first season of helping coach with the Knights. Growing up in Auburn, Maine he won two state championships with Edward Little High School and was the Travis Roy Award recipient his senior year. Also during that time he received the scoring champ and MVP awards of the HNIB showcase. He went on to play Junior hockey with the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs and Portland Junior Pirates before playing in college at the University of Southern Maine where he was assistant captain his junior and senior seasons.

Schedule
Tropics Meltdown April 17-19, Rockland MA
K-Cup June 5-7. Hudson, NH
Harrow Invite June 26-28, South of Boston

17 NH Knights

Head Coach: Eric Przepiorka
Coach Prez played College Hockey at Dartmouth beore moving onto an 8 year pro carreer with stops in the ECHL, CHL then over to Europe in Sweden and Denmark. Coach Prez was assistant coach at the New Hampton School for 5 years and is currently the assistant men's coach at Plymouth State University. He is also an assistant coach with the Islanders 17 team and the Wildcats U12 girls team.

Schedule

Tropics Meltdown April 17-19, Rockland MA
K-Cup June 5-7. Hudson, NH
Summer Invtie. July 31 to Aug 2. Walpole MA

17 NH Knights Black

Head Coach: Ryan Stevens
Coach Ryan currently helps coach the 2017 and 2019 Top Gun teams. He grew up in Concord, NH, attended Lawrence Academy, and played college hockey at Trinity College, graduating in 2005. With experience coaching at all levels of hockey, Coach Ryan is excited to join the NH Knights.

Schedule
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3. Border Battle Aug 7-9 Hudson, NH

16 NH Knights

Head Coach: Eric Grenier-
Coach Eric joins the Knights for his third season. He coached the 2016 team the last two years, bringing home 4 Championships and is excited to be back. Eric previously coached within the Casco Bay organization, along with an independent mite team, and also assists in local youth hockey clinics. He is currently helping coach the 2019 Middlesex Islanders Elite team . Eric grew up playing out of Lewiston, ME and represented Team New England for many years. Eric is excited to be back with the Knights program for his third year.

Schedule
Kcup. June 5-7. Southern NH
Beach bash June 26-28. Rockland MA
CCM summer Invite July 31 to Aug 2. Walpole MA

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks

*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase

Cost: $TBA
**all players are required to purchase the reversable jersey (if you don't have it) plus the player package which is a seperate cost.

16 NH Knights Black

Head Coach: Dave Saggese
Coach Dave was an assistant coach last year and this year will take over the 16 Black team. He currently coaches with the NH Avalanche E9 team in the winter. Dave was a Super 8 finalist as a player at Hingham High.

Schedule
TBA

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat

-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase
Cost: TBA

**all players are required to purchase the reversable jersey (if you don't have it) plus the player package which is a seperate cost.

16 NH Knights Gold

Head Coach: Dan Legro

Schedule

Spring Championships. May 15-17. Marlboro MA
Summer Sizzler. July 17-19
Border Battle July 31- Aug 2

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat

15 NH Knights

Head Coach: Andrew Jackson
Coach Jackson is back for his 2nd year with the Knights, he currently coaches the Valley Jr Warriors Elite team and is also an assistant coach at St John's Prep. Before St John's he was a coach at Masconomet HS for 17 years 10 as head coach where they won 5 championships and he was coach of the year 5 times! As a player he was a two time captain at Masconomet HS where he won multiple all league and all state awards. He played 4 years of college hockey at Stonehill College for BC Hall of Famer and current scout with Edmonton Oilers Scott Harlow. Andrew resides in Middleton, MA with his wife and 3 children.

Schedule
Tropics Meltdown April 17-19, Rockland MA
Blue Chip. May 15-17. Walpole, MA
K-Cup June 5-7. Hudson, NH

**all players are required to purchase the reversable jersey (if you don't have it) plus the player package which is a seperate cost.

15 NH Knights Black

Head Coach: Joe Sincola
Coach Joe Sinicola is the head coach of the 2015 NH Avalanche Elite team, bringing passion, energy, and a strong commitment to player development to the organization. Joe focuses on building well-rounded athletes by emphasizing skill development, teamwork, discipline, and a love for the game.
A native of Rhode Island, Joe played his high school hockey at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, where he developed the foundation for his lifelong involvement in the sport. His experience as both a player and coach helps him connect with his athletes and create a positive, competitive environment that challenges them to reach their full potential.
Off the ice, Joe enjoys spending time with his wife Amanda and their four children — Curtis, Quinn, Remi, and Caleb. Together, they are active members of the local hockey community and passionate supporters of youth sports. Joe is dedicated to helping young players grow not just as athletes, but as confident and respectful individuals who embody the values of sportsmanship and teamwork.

Schedule
1. Boston Selects June 19-21. Marlboro MA
2. Summerfest July 24-26. Tynsboro, MA
3. Border Battle Aug 7-9 Hudson, NH

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase

Cost: $TBA
**all players are required to purchase the reversable jersey (if you don't have it) plus the player package which is a seperate cost.

14 NH Knights

Head Coach: Nate Gardner

Coach Nate Gardner has many years as a coach with Top Gun and Manchester Flames. Nate was the captain of the 2002 Manchester Memorial High School team before playing junior hockey for the Connecticut Wolves who earned a National Championship bid in 2004. He went on to play college hockey at Plymouth State University and graduated in 2008. Coach Nate facilitates a fun and competitive atmosphere that teaches not only skills but a lifelong love for the game of hockey.

Schedule
Tropics Meltdown April 17-19, Rockland MA
K-Cup June 5-7. Hudson, NH
TBA

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase
Cost: $TBA
**all players are required to purchase the reversable jersey (if you don't have it) plus the player package which is a seperate cost.

14 NH Knights Black

Head Coach: Tony Resendes

Coach Tony played two years at Wilmington High before continuing his career with the Northern Cyclones, where he served as Captain for two seasons. He was drafted into the USHL and went on to attend the QMJHL St. John Sea Dogs training camp. His professional career included time with the Twin City Cyclones and the Brooklyn Aces (EPHL). After retiring from pro hockey, Tony returned to the Northern Cyclones as an assistant coach in the AJHL under Bill and Joe Flanagan before becoming head coach of their Junior B team. Most recently, he spent the past three years as General Manager of the Jr. Hawks organization and head coach of the 2014 Jr. Hawks team.

Schedule

Over The Edge May 29-31 Dedham, MA

Harrow Cup June 27-29. South of Boston

Border Battle July 31- Aug 2 Hudson, NH

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase
Cost: $TBA

**all players are required to purchase the reversable jersey (if you don't have it) plus the player package which is a seperate cost.

14 NH Knights Gold

Head Coach: Colin Parker

Schedule

Summer Championship. May 15-17. Marlboro MA
Summer Sizzler. July 17-19. Hooksett, NH
Border Battle July 31- Aug 2 Hudson, NH

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase
Cost: $TBA

**all players are required to purchase the reversable jersey (if you don't have it) plus the player package which is a seperate cost.

13 NH Knights

Head Coach: Megan Tepper
Coach Tepper grew up playing hockey for the Concord Capitals, Laconia Lakers All-star girls team and was a standout at Bishop Brady High School. Megan went on to play NCAA D3 Womens hockey at New England College and was voted a captain her freshman year which she held onto all four years at NEC. She was voted MVP for three of her seasons at NEC. Megan is currently the head coach of the NH Avalanche 2013 Elite team and will be in her third year coaching the Knights. Outside of hockey Megan is a licensed Physical Therapist and the Clinic Director for the CPTE Concord location.

Schedule

1. Tropics- April 17-19 Rockland MA (other rinks south of boston)

2. Mo Cup May 22-24 Toronto, ON

3. Prep Cup June 12-14 Hudson, NH

4. Harrow Cup June 26-28. Canton, MA

5. Border Battle Aug 7-9 Hudson, NH

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase
Cost: TBA

**all players are required to purchase the reversable jersey (if you don't have it) plus the player package which is a seperate cost.

12 NH Knights

Head Coach: Stephen Harb

Steve was considered one of the top local hockey prospects in the late 1980s from North Andover and went on to play NCAA DI hockey at Dartmouth College.
Harb grew up in North Andover and played his youth hockey for the North Shore Raiders of the MBHL. During his time at North Andover High School, Steve was a three-year captain, two year all-league selection, league MVP and Division 2 Co-Defensive MVP before attending and playing at Dartmouth.
Steve has coached youth hockey, soccer and basketball over the past seven years and coached at the mite level for three years with Haverhill Youth Hockey and Micro Ice and is now the 2012 Valley Jr Warrior Elite Coach. Steve enjoys working with younger players and is committed to developing each player while fostering a positive team environment. Steve is an attorney and has worked for a Boston based insurance company for the last 15 years. He currently resides in Haverhill, MA with his wife and two children.

Schedule
Shamrock April 10-12, Walpole MA
Blue Chip May 15-17
Prep Cup June 12-14 Hudson, NH
Mini Chowder Cup July July 10-12, Foxboro, MA

-Jersey's will be provided
-There will be a 2 day camp before the Mini Chowder Cup run by prep, junior and college coaches. The camp will be 5 hrs on ice the Wednesday and Thursday before the tournament. This is included in the price.
-player package optional

Cost: $TBA

12 NH Knights Black

Head Coach: Ryan Conery

Coach Coach Conery is the Assistant Director for the Knights, he is a pasionate coach that really connects with his players! Growing up Ryan attended Cardigan Moutain and then Winchendon school before moving on to Junior hockey and then to D3 at Bryne Athen. He moved on after a couple years and graduated from Westchester University.

Assistant Coach: Darren Catalano
Coach Darren is back for his 2nd year with the Knights and coaches with the Cyclones in the winter. Afer playing college hockey at SNHU Coach Darren coached with the NH Avalanche and Knights Director Casey Kesselring for many years before he had his own son and started coaching his team.

Schedule
1. Blue Chip. May 15-17. Walpole, MA
2. Prep Cup June 12-14 Hudson, NH
3. Exposure Cup. June 26-28 Tewksbury, MA
3. Mini Chowder Cup July 10-12, Foxboro, MA

-Jersey's will be provided

-There will be a 2 day camp before the Mini Chowder Cup run by prep, junior and college coaches. The camp will be 5 hrs on ice the Wednesday and Thursday before the tournament. This is included in the price.
-player package optional

Cost: $TBA

11 NH Knights

Head Coach: Casey Kesselring Merrimack College '98

Coach Kesselring is one of the most experienced and respected coaches in New England. He played his college hockey at Merrimack College where he was Hockey East All Rookie Team, leading scorer 97, assistant captain 98 and currently sits 4th on the Division 1 scoring list and 17th on the all time scoring list. After signing with Calgary and playing 5 years in the minors where he was an ECHL all-star he settled in Southern NH. Over the past 18 years he has won 2 D1 state championships at Pinkerton Academy (10 years) and was a NE Prep Runner Up at New Hampton (6 years). Coach Kesselring is currently the Director of the Northern Cyclones Split Prep Program.

There will be other coaches for certain tournaments including Knights assistant director Ryan Conery and other current college players.

GM: Erik Richard: Coach Richard is currently coaching with the NH Avalanche and brings 25 plus years of playing and coaching experience to the Knights. He is dedicated to make sure the players have a great fun summer and compete at the highest level while having a lot of fun and growing as a player and person!

Schedule
Tropics Meltdown. April 17-19
Prep Cup June 12-14 Hudson, NH
Boston Elite Exposure, June 26-28, Bedford, MA
Jr Chowder Cup July 23-26, Foxboro, MA
Border Battle Aug 7-9, Hudson, NH
Militia Cup Aug 14-16

-Jersey's will be provided
-player package optional

Cost: TBA

10 NH Knights

Casey Kesselring Merrimack College '98

Schedule
CCM Blue Chip May 15-17, Foxboro, MA
Prep Cup June 12-14 Hudson, NH
Boston Exposure Cup June 26-28
Jr Chowder Cup July 23-26, Foxboro, MA

-Jersey's will be provided
-player package optional

Cost: TBA

U18 NH Knights (09 & 08)

Head Coach: Ryan Conery

Prep Cup June 12-14 Hudson, NH
Harrow Cup Invite June 26-28, South Boston

No uniform cost, the team will be given jerseys for each tournament to use that they just hand in at the end of the tournament.

Cost: $TBA

U20 NH Knights
Head Coach: Ryan Conery

Schedule

Pre Draft May 8-10, Foxboro, MA
Sr Chowder Cup July 16-19, Foxboro MA

Cost: $TBA

Girls Teams

17 NH Knights

Head Coach: Nate Gardner

Schedule

1. Lady Shamrock April 24-26, Walpole MA
2. Lady Harrow June 19-21, Canton, MA
3. Girls Beantown July 17-19, Marlboro MA

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase

Cost: $TBA

16 NH Knights

Head Coach: Scott Valliere

Coach Valliere is a Level 4 Certified USAH coach with 20yrs involvement in Youth Hockey coaching both co-ed teams as well as girls only programs.

He has coached Girls only teams ages 8u up to High School NHIAA (1 year as Berlin Senior High School Head Coach! Co-ed coaching experience ranges from 8u up to 14u.

Schedule

1. Lady Shamrock April 24-26, Walpole MA
2. Lady Harrow June 19-21, Canton, MA
3. Girls Beantown July 17-19, Marlboro MA

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase

Cost: $TBA

15 NH Knights

Head Coach: Ben Lovejoy-Coach Lovejoy played college hockey at Dartmouth before entering the pro hockey ranks where Lovejoy won a Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Coach Lovejoy currently coaches with the Hanover Youth Program in the winter.
Chris Kyne- Chris has been an assistant coach with the Fitchburg State University Falcons (NCAA, Division 3) since 2006. He was the head coach at Leominster High School (2010-2012) and has been coaching youth hockey for the past five seasons. He currently coaches the East Coast Wizards (U12) and the Minuteman Flames (2015).

Schedule
Beantown Bash May 8-10
Ponytail Toronto June 5-7
Rochester PIPs June 19-21
Beantown Classic July 17-19

14 NH Knights

Head Coach: Chris Farrar

Coach Chris hopes to pass on the love and respect for the game of hockey to the next generation of young players. With two kids currently playing, he’s had the opportunity to coach both girls and co-ed at multiple levels and age groups. Currently coaching with the Minuteman Lady Flames out of Marlborough, MA.

Schedule

1. Lady Shamrock April 25-27, Walpole MA
2. Lady Harrow June 21-23, Canton, MA
3. Girls Beantown July 18-20, Marlboro MA

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase

Cost: $TBA

U12 Girls NH Knights (2015/2014)

Head Coach:TBA (if interested email director)

1. Tropics April 17-19 Rockland MA

2. Lady Harrow June 19-21 South of Boston

3. Swans July 10-12 Tewksbury

13 NH Knights

Head Coach: Ben Lovejoy & Eric Prziepiorka

Coach Lovejoy and Prez were college teammates at Dartmouth before entering the pro hockey ranks where Lovejoy won a Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Coach Lovejoy currently coaches with the Hanover Youth Program in the winter.
Coach Prez played in the ECHL before spending 8 years on Europe. Coach Prez was assistant coach at the New Hampton School for 5 years and is currently the assistant men's coach at Plymouth State University.

Schedule

1. Lady Shamrock April 25-27, Walpole MA
2. Montreal Meltdown May 2-4
3. Ponytail Toronto. June 6-8
3. Girls Beantown July 18-20, Marlboro MA

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase

Cost: $TBA

12 NH Knights

Head Coach: Clifford Mask

Coaching with the NH Knights since 2020, Coach Mask brings years of coaching experience in youth hockey from Canada and New Hampshire to the NH Knights Program. He has coached in New Hampshire for several programs such as Plymouth JR Panthers, Seacoast Spartans, and the NH Avalanche including spring and summer tournament teams. His coaching contributions have resulted in provincial, state, league, and tournament championships. Growing up in both Chicago, Illinois and London, Ontario, he discovered an early interest in coaching within the O.M.H.A. system while playing Junior Hockey. Coach Mask opted out of the O.H.L. to play O.H.A. Junior B in pursuit of college hockey while achieving several playoff runs as well as a National Championship. He landed In Plymouth, New Hampshire playing for the Plymouth State Panthers as a goaltender and has called it home ever since with his wife Kelly, their daughter Riley, and Bauer their Labrador Retriever. Coach Mask enjoys being a part of an athlete's journey as they continually strive to develop their skills as a hockey player and teammate as well as an individual.

Schedule

1. Montreal Meltdown May 2-4
2. TBA
3. Girls Beantown July 18-20, Marlboro MA

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase

Cost: $TBA

U14 Girls NH Knights (2013/2012)

Head Coach: Zach Frament

Zach is the assistant girls director for the Knights as well as Assistant Varsity Girls Coach at the Tilton School. Zach is a 98 Knights alum himself so he knows the value of good spring/summer hockey in a players development. Zach played 3 years at Tilton School before moving on to Stonehill College where he played 4 years! He has been the Varsity Girls Coach at Tilton since 2022.

1. Tropics April 17-19 Rockland MA

2. Lady Harrow June 19-21 South of Boston

3. Swans July 10-12 Tewksbury

U16 NH Knights

Head Coach: Troy Dutton
Coach Dutton is a level 4 certified USA hockey coach, who has been coaching on the seacoast for the past 8 years. Coaching for the Seacoast Spartans girls from development through U14. Currently as an assistant coach for the U14 Gold team which has secured a spot for Nationals in the 2026 season. He has been coaching for the Knights for 5 summers developing a competitive attitude and a team that girls want to return to.

Schedule

1. Tropics April 17-19 Rockland MA

2. Lady Harrow June 19-21 South of Boston

3. Swans July 10-12 Tewksbury
4. Girls Beantown July 17-19, Marlboro MA

U16 NH Knights

Head Coach: Rick Laurendeau.

Coach Laurendeau has been coaching with the Knights for 12 years! A former college goalie at Plymouth State Coach Rick is great with the kids ensuring they are learning the game and having fun at the same time.

1. Lady Shamrock April 24-26, Walpole MA
2. Lady Harrow June 19-21, Canton, MA
3. Girls Beantown July 17-19, Marlboro MA

- Player package including including Knights T-shirt, shorts and hat
-Jersey's and socks
*if you have the reversable jersey you only need to buy socks!
*the cost for player package and uniforms will be paid seperately at the time of purchase

Cost: $TBA

U19 NH Knights

Head Coach:Zach Frament

Schedule

1. Lady Harrow June 19-21, Canton, MA
2. Swans. July 10-12, Tewksbury, Middleton
3. Girls Beantown July 24-26, Marlboro, MA
-jerseys provided
-player package optional

Cost: $TBA