Brian Payne
Director

Brian's reputation is one of technical excellence worldwide. He has trained players from the U.S.A., Finland, Sweden, Canada, Australia, and Czech Republic. He is regarded by many as one of the most influential and motivating coaches for high school hockey players. Former players of Brian have played for preparatory schools such as Exeter Academy, Philips Andover Academy, Deerfield Academy, Avon Old Farms, and Governor Dummer Academy to name a few. Coach Payne develops his players into highly skilled, motivated hockey players with a strong sense of sportsmanship. Brian has a strong relationship with various preparatory schools, collegiate, and professional organizations.


Rich Dempsey
Strength and Conditioning Coach

Rich Dempsey is one of the top young coaches in Prep-School hockey today. He is currently the head coach at the St. George's School in Newport, RI. Last year, St. George's had one of the best years in recent school history, finishing fifth in the New England Prep School Athletic Conference (NEPSAC) post-season tournament. Coach Dempsey played collegiate hockey at Bowdoin College from 1992-1994. During his collegiate career at Bowdoin, Coach Dempsey played in three ECAC hockey championship games, winning the Championship in 1993. As the teams captain his senior year, he helped Bowdoin to its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance, recording one of the best records in the college's history.
 

Alex Moody
Instructor

Success has followed Alex throughout his brilliant hockey career. Recently, Alex coached with Andy Murray (Current Head Coach - LA Kings) at Shattuck St. Mary's School in Fairbault, MN. Last year, Alex accepted the head coaching position at the Brooks School in Andover, MA. In his first year Alex lead his team to the New England Prep School Tournament. As a player, Alex's career was full of accomplishments. While playing in the USHL for the Madison Capitals, he was voted as the Player of the Year and the team's MVP. At Colby College, Alex once again was recognize for his brilliant play as he was selected as an ECAC All-Star, Two Time MVP, and was an Honorable Mention for the All American Team.

Larry Rocha
Head Coach: Valley Junior Warriors

Larry started his brilliant coaching career in 1987 as an assistant coach at Lawrence Academy. In 1988, Larry was offered the head coaching job at the Brooks School, where he eventually turned a struggling program into a New England Prep School Tournament team in 1993. Larry was then lured away by the Berkshire School in 1996 to rebuild the floundering Dev.I program. Within a 7 year time frame, Larry rebuilt Berkshire into one of the Elite Div.I programs winning the league championship in 2001 and named Coach of the Year in 2000-2001. Currently, Larry coaches for the Valley Junior Warriors.

Alan Langton
Instructor

Alan Langton is another of the fine defensemen on the Ice Works staff. Alan began his career at the Bishop Connelly School in Freetown, Massachusetts where he was twice named a Hockey Night in Boston All-Scholastic and three times received all league honors. After starring at Bishop Connelly, Alan matriculated to Concordi a University in Montreal. He played four seasons at Concordia and received a number of awards for his tremendous play. In both his junior and senior seasons Alan was named a Canadian Interscholastic Athletic Union first team all-star. He also received Academic All-Canadian honors for both of those seasons. During Alan's senior year, he was named a finalist for the All-Canadian Award, Canada's version of the Hobey Baker Award.
 

Brett Peterson
Instructor (Florida Everglades (ECHL))

While attending Cushing Academy, Brett led his team to the New England Prep School Championship in 1998 and to a very impressive 30-3 record in 2000. During his tenure at Cushing, he was named the “Best Pro Prospect” at the 1998 Hockey Night in Boston summer tournament and was also selected to attend the Select 15, 16 and 17 USA festival camps. Following his stellar prep school career, Brett played his college hockey at Boston College. During his freshman year, Brett and his teammates won their first National Championship in 51years by beating North Dakota in double overtime. Currently, Brett is playing for the Florida Everblades of the ECHL.

Kevin Zifcak
Head Coach (Assumption College)

Kevin Zifcak is one the leading and most sought after clinicians in the Northeast. Kevin built Worcester Academy from a JV program to a competitive Division II varsity program in just 4 years. In 2004-2005, the Hilltoppers compiled a 19-6-1 record at the varsity level and appeared in the New England Prep Division II semifinal game. Due to his tremendous success at Worcester Academy; Kevin was hired at Assumption College to rebuild their hockey program. Kevin played collegiate hockey at Bowdoin College. During his fours years at Bowdoin, his Polar Bear won 66% of their games compiling a record of 70-29-6, advancing to the ECAC Championship game 3 years and to the NCAA National Quarterfinals in 1997.