Player Announcements
Girl's Team
2026-27 Season - Welcome to the Club!
Welcome, Sophie Bonner! Sophie has been playing hockey since she was five years old and has always been passionate about the game. She’s hoping to make new friends and help her teammates grow with her on and off the ice.
Welcome, Evangeline Gurski! Evangeline got started with hockey at age five with the CT Griffin Flames Learn-to-Skate Program. After the pandemic, she joined the Southeastern CT Seahawks. She most recently spent two seasons with Woodstock Academy and a half-season with the MA Lady Minuteman Flames. She’s excited for the opportunity to join a team with exceptional coaches and an environment where she can continue to grow, be challend and be supported.
Welcome, Shae Gausselin! Shae is excited to play for NHC and benefit from high-level coaching and stronger competition. Last season, she played up at 19AA for the Rocky Mountain Lady Roughriders. She also palyed for the Western Selects 2010 AAA tournament team and was a top goal scorer on the Monarch Lady Coyotes. Shae utilizes her high-end speed, edge work and shot to positively impact her team’s overall performance.
Welcome, Brooklyn Cesar! Brooklyn started playing hockey with her local boys club in Colorado at the age of 8. Being the only girl on the team was never a challenge, given her strong hockey IQ and aggressiveness. When she was 14 years old, she joined the Lady RoughRiders AA Team and quickly rose to the top as a leader who is known for her strong work ethic and drive on the ice. Brooklyn can play all positions and makes a difference every time she’s on the ice. She helped secure many wins for her team, including the OT goal that led their path to the High School National Championship. The opportunity to play for Norwich Hockey Club is a dream come true, as she is looking forward to continuing her hockey journey.
Boy's Team
2025-26 Season - Welcome to the Club!
Welcome, Emerick Briere! Emerick is a right-handed forward with good hockey sense and individual and team skills that make him an asset to NHC. He’s excited to join NHC and will proudly wear our colors this season.
Welcome, John-Edward Betancur! John-Edward is a strong defenseman, known for his work ethic and passion for the game. He’s played competitive AAA hockey for the last four years and demonstrated leadership on and off the ice. John-Edward is excited to join NHC to continue growing both academically and athletically as he pursues his dream.
Welcome, Anthony Giroux-David! Anthony is a goalie who is cool, calm and collected under pressure. He’s also got an unbreakable work ethic. Anthony chose Norwich Free Academy and Norwich Hockey Club for the opportunity to pursue his education and sport at an international level, broaden his life experiences and step out of his comfort zone for personal growth and independence.
Welcome, Zoltan Kedves! Zoltan is an explosive goalie with great vision on the ice and quick hands. Last season, he played for Budapest Hockey Academy, finishing second in the National Hungarian Championship and third in the European Elite Cup. Zoltan finished first in the league with a 93.2% save percentage. Zoltan is a solid student who speaks three languages and likes history. He chose NFA and NHC for the opportunity to improve his hockey skills and academics.
Welcome, Daniel Molnar! Daniel is a balanced player with great vision on the ice, just like his brother, Bence, a former NHC player. He is a skilled skater with exceptional puck-handling abilities. His team earned the silver medal in the Hungarian National Championship and the bronze medal in the European Elite Cup last year. Last season, he tallied 30 goals and 28 assists. Daniel chose NHC to further develop his hockey expertise and physical conditioning. His commitment to growth is evident by his decision to join NHC and NFA.
Welcome, Malcolm Traore! Malcolm is excited to join the NFA and NHC community. He chose to join us because of our strong academic program within a supportive and inclusive environment. He’s ready for our competitive program which provides development on and off the ice!
Welcome, Haiden Grenier! Haiden is looking forward to a great experience with Coach Sheehan and his new teammates. He chose Norwich Free Academy and Norwich Hockey Club because of the opportunities to continue at the next level both on the ice and in the classroom.
Welcome, Cameron Hatch! Cameron plays center and is looking forward to joining Norwich Hockey Club and Norwich Free Academy. His family has a long legacy attending NFA, so it was a natural fit for him, and NHC provides an opportunity for him to continue to elevate his game.
Welcome, Oskar Andegren! Oskar is looking forward to joining Norwich Hockey Club and Norwich Free Academy. He first learned about NHC from his brother, who was in contact a couple of years ago. Oskar can play both sides on defense. He has dual citizenship in Sweden and Norway and can speak both languages.
Welcome, Mathias Houle! Mathias is excited to be part of Norwich Hockey Club and Norwich Free Academy. He is impressed with the strength of the program, as well as the coaching staff. In addition, he loves the beautiful NFA campus and the opportunities that await!
Welcome, Samuel Montpetit! Samuel is excited to join Norwich Hockey Club and play for Coach Sheehan and help continue to grow our program. He really enjoyed touring Norwich Free Academy, too, and he’s excited about becoming part of our community.
Welcome, Noah Bisson! Noah chose NFA because of our unique campus and incredible course offerings. The opportunity to go to school in the states is a new chapter for Noah. He will proudly wear the NHC jersey and be a part of our history. This move gives him a chance to challenge himself academically and athletically.
Welcome, Ian Salisbury! Ian chose Norwich Free Academy and Norwich Hockey Club to gain an excellent academic experience while also having the opportunity to play hockey at an elite level. NFA offers great classes with a wide range of advanced placement courses and extracurricular activities that meet his interests.
Welcome, William Horion! William, who regularly plays left wing, chose Norwich Free Academy and Norwich Hockey Club because it gives him the opportunity to continue to develop while playing an elite level of hockey. He’s also looking forward to joining the NFA community and having an amazing experience.
Welcome, Leo Escudero! Leo is versatile on the ice, playing both center and right defense. Leo chose Norwich Free Academy and Norwich Hockey Club because of the opportunity to improve his game. He’s excited to join the program and our community.
Welcome, Assanali Saktapbergenov! Assanali chose Norwich Free Academy and Norwich Hockey Club because he sees it as a great opportunity to improve his hockey skills and continue his education. “I like the structure of the program, the balance between school and hockey and the support the players receive both on and off the ice,” he said.