Bridgton Forward Select in NAHL Draft

Bridgton Academy Hockey forward, Tom Paine, was selected in the North American Hockey League Draft by the Expansion Janesville, WI Team. Janesville will begin play in the North American Hockey League this fall. Paine, from Superior, WI and Marshall Duluth High School, had an outstanding year at Bridgton Academy. "Tom competed each and every game. He was one of the first guys on the ice and the last to leave" said Coach Mike Meserve.

Bridgton Academy Hockey plays an Independent Juniors schedule against teams from the Eastern Junior Hockey League, Atlantic Junior Hockey League, International Junior Hockey League, AAA Midgets, New England Preps and other Independent Teams.

Wolverines Hockey Players Receive Awards

Five of this year's Wolverines Hockey team members received awards during last weekends Graduation events. Eric Clemmenson, Barrett Elliott, Thomas Paine, Steven Sisler, and Matt DelGuidice all were recognized either Friday or Saturday and we wanted to wish a special Congratulations to them all and best of luck with all of their future endeavors!!



Headmaster Grady Vigneau with Matt DelGuidice.


Thomas Paine with Athletic Director Brad Smith.


Headmaster Grady Vigneau congratulates Eric Clemmenson.



First Row: Thomas Paine and Barrett Elliott
Second Row: Eric Clemmenson and Matt DelGuidice
Third Row: Steven Sisler

Bridgton Academy Visits California

Our Director of Admissions, Chris Webb and our Head Football Coach, Rick Marcella, will be heading out to the left coast to visit high schools, prospects, coaches, and alumni and fans of Bridgton Academy. If you'd like to try and connect with Mr. Webb or Coach Marcella during their California trip (April 26 - May 1), drop them a line (cwebb@bridgtonacademy.org or marcella@bridgtonacademy.org).

Siegel Makes His Choice

Add another name to the college placement list as Eric Siegel (Wilmington, MA) has made his committment to Norwich University. Eric is 6'2, 225lbs and finished the season with 9 goals, 24 assists for 33 points in 32 games.

BA HOCKEY GOES 4-0

Six current members of the Wolverine Hockey Team, joined 14 prospective Bridgton Academy Players at the College Prospects New England Showcase in Exeter, NH. The Bridgton team went 4-0 over the weekend and really turned some heads of college and junior teams. The possible incoming Bridgton players represented themselves well and showed they can compete at the next level of hockey. "We really were impressed with the incoming kids. They learned very fast about competing for each and every puck", said Assistant Coach Mike Meserve.

FINAL TRIP TO STEVENSBROOK

Fred Hein, Eric Seigel, Alex Young, Chris Smith and Ben Pearl made their final visit to Stevensbrook Elementary School to conclude their participation in the Wolverine Hockey Reading and Math Program. This program was designed as a community service project for the Wolverine Hockey Team. This year, players from the team visited classrooms at Stevensbrook and assisted the class with their math and reading work. As a bonus, players signed autograph sheets and pictures for the entire class. "Students were very receptive to our players. They worked hard and were extremely focused. I really enjoyed spending time with the kids and hoped they had as much fun as I did", said Assistant Captain Ben Pearl.

College Placement News

Wolverine hockey players are making their plans for next year, and it looks like another successful year for placement. As more committments are made, we will post them. Here is the partial list.

Eric Clemmenson - Colgate University
Phil Baker-Coe - Babson College
Barrett Elliott - Quinnipiac University
Sean Travis - University of Southern Maine
Matt DelGiudice - Laconia Leafs (AJHL)

as of 4/2/09