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 Brian Eklund

Owner / Director
Brian brings a plethora of playing experience and coaching expertise to Massachusetts Crease. He is a local coach, who grew up in Braintree and attended Brown University. Upon completeing his college career, he went on to pro hockey. Brian played at every level of the minors before making it to the NHL playing with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Brian won the Stanley Cup as part of the Lightning team during the 2003-2004 season. » More

 Jen Huggon

Instructor / Assistant
Originally from Plymouth, MA, Jen joins Massachusetts Crease with a resume full of accolades and experience. Having played 4 seasons at the Division 1 Hockey East University of New Hampshire (99-03), Jenn was named to the JOFA All-American First Team, Hockey East All-Star First Team, Hockey East All Championship team and the New England Women's Div 1 All-Star team. In addition, she was awarded the Hockey East Player of the Year award, Goaltending Champion award, Three Stars award, Karyn Bye Team MVP and the Fan Favorite Award. » More

 Mike Ayers

Minnesota Consultant
Mike was born and raised in Hingham, MA, a suburb twenty minutes south of Boston. He attended Thayer Academy during his high school years before playing for the Dubuque Fighting Saints in the United States Hockey League. Mike received a scholarship to play at the University of New Hampshire and graduated from there in 2004. After playing four seasons at the professional ranks, Mike has since moved to Minnesota with his wife, Melissa, and dog, Maddi. » More

 Erik Shields

Instructor
A Maine native, Erik grew up playing at the highest levels of Maine hockey. Currently, Erik is in his junior years at Plymouth State College in NH. During his freshman year Erik was widely regarded as one of the top goaltenders in D3 hockey setting school records for save percentage and goals against average. Through Erik’s vast playing background and his passion for improving goaltenders through intense competitive sessions, and also a bit of tough love. He is a great change of pace coach that is essential to the dynamic here at Massachusetts Crease. Brian has coached Erik for 4 years.

 Richard Stine

Instructor
A native of Connecticut, Richard brings to Massachusetts the most extensive coaching resume. Working for CT Crease, Rick Heinze, and also BE Goalie, Richard has spent years developing goalies of all ages. Couple this with the fact that Richard is starting his freshman year at UMass Boston this fall and we have a winning combination of coaching ability, as well as, playing enthusiasm. Through his “I will show you” approach, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge and drills that helps balance the coaching ranks here at Mass Crease! Brian has coached Rich now for 3 years.

 Shay McGlynn

Instructor
A native of Albany, NY, Shay grew up playing hockey at the highest levels both in the US and Canada (Toronto Rattlers). Now a junior at Westfield State College pursuing a career in athletic training, Shay brings a different approach in coaching. Shay is the quietest of the coaches, and brings a more thoughtful approach to coaching. Shay is a hands-on coach that is always working individually with goalies to help perfect their craft. Through his meticulous nature, Shay brings yet another dynamic to the coaching ranks here at Mass Crease. Brian has coached Shay for 4 years.

 Mattias Horan

Instructor
A native of Denmark, Mattias grew up playing at the pinnacle of international cometition. As member of the Danish National team since he was young, Mattias has played against some of the best the world has had to offer. This year Mattias is brining his playing experience across the ocean to North America! Mattias brings a different approach to coaching than many of the other coaches here at Mass Crease. His influence is in his European style, and many of the drills that he runs are derived from situations and drills that he done across the world, while still following the teaching strategy that Brian emplores. Mattias is a great addition to the Mass Crease coaching staff and we look forward to bright things from this young man in the future! Brian has coached Mattias for 2 years.