Massachusetts Crease Goaltending Camps Schools Skills by Brian Eklund

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.

Len Mosca played for the Springfield Junior Pics before spending 4 year as the starter at Curry College in the ECAC Northeast. He won the league championship in his Junior year and made NCAAs twice. He was voted Rookie of the Year during his Freshman year as well as MVP during his Sophmore and Senior years. Mosca set records for career wins and GAA in a season, GAA in a career, shutouts in a season and shutouts in a career. He is currently the Goalie Coach for Curry College.

Growing up in South Boston and Braintree, MA, Mike has been a life long friend of Brian, and has coached with Brian now for three (3) years. Mike, an alum of Archbishop Williams like Brian, posted a stellar high school and junior playing career, followed by starting at DIII Curry college and then Salem State. After his college playing career Mike moved on to play in the Southern Professional Hockey League for Hunstville and Richmond before retiring to work with goaltenders on New England.

A native of Braintree, Rob grew up playing for multiple select organizations throughout the state. Rob started 4 years at Braintree High School with compiling numerous awards including a Boston Globe All-Scholastic and multiple patriot ledger all scholastic awards. Rob also played a prep year at Bridgton Academy before moving onto the college ranks and playing at DIII Salve Regina University. Rob has coached with Brian for 4 years.

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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.

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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.