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Dan played for the UMass-Lowell Riverhawks from 1998-2002.   Dan began working full time with the The Hockey Academy in 2003 and became Head Coach of the New England Stars Junior A team in 2008. Dan has become well respected in the hockey community for his passion and ability in developing young hockey players. Dan has had a tremendous experience in the game of hockey and has been fortunate enough to be able to learn from a number of distinguished players and coaches over his career. His passion for the game and his intentions for his players bring only positive results in the game of hockey and the development of life. His past accolades have included: Captain Cushing Academy (1998), last Cushing team to win New England Prep School Championship (NEPSAC), UMass-Lowell, Hockey East (1998-2002), helped team to highest ever ranking in the program's history at #3 in NCAA Division 1, Indianapolis Ice, CHL, (2002), UMass-Lowell Volunteer Coach (2003), 2006 MVC/DCL Division 1 Coach of the Year, 2006 Metro-West Daily News Coach of the Year.

 


Jon Fontas played college hockey at the University of New Hampshire. He was the IHL American Rookie of the Year in 1978-79. He played professionally for the Minnesota North Stars and in Finland's Elite Division from 1981-85. Jon is a member of the UNH Hall of Fame.




Paul Ames was a member of Hockey East's UMass-Lowell and a member of the 1988 US National Team.  Paul started for UMass-Lowell  in the mid 80's and recently was selected as one of their top players for a Silver Anniversary Team. Paul was honored as one of two defensemen on the milestone team. Coach Ames was also 2-time All Hockey East Selection during his stalwart career at UMass-Lowell. Team.  He is currently the Assistant Coach to the Junior Huskies.

 

Brian Fontas is Head Coach of the PHD Bantam Major team and is well respected in the hockey rinks. He brings an intensity level to the bench that is needed to help prepare his players for the next level. Brian, also the Head Coach of the Acton/Boxboro Girls Varsity team, has guided the Colonials to a #3 ranking in Massachusetts High School Hockey during the 08/09 season. Brian played his college hockey at UMass-Boston and was also an assistant coach there upon graduation.
 
 

Jon Fontas - Vice President, Co-Founder of The Hockey Academy

jfontas@thehockeyacademy.com

Fred Gendron - President/CEO, Co-Founder of The Hockey Academy

fredgendron@thehockeyacademy.com

Dan Fontas - New England Stars Junior A Head Coach, Director of PHD Jr. Elites and New England Stars Coaches

dfontas@thehockeyacademy.com


Heidi Leva - Operations Assistant

hal@thehockeyacademy.com



 



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