Ice Hockey | Boys' Varsity B

Cushing Academy Boys' Varsity B Ice Hockey competes in a competitive schedule across New England and hosts the Rust Cup to cap the season.

Powered By Tradition, But Not Resting on our Laurels

Cushing Academy's Varsity B Boys' Hockey program has a rich tradition of successful player development. The team competes in a competitive schedule against other NEPSAC schools, local public and Catholic Varsity teams, as well as Midget programs across New England.

The program's daily focus on individual player development, on the ice, in the weight room, and in the classroom is the foundation of holistic success.

Boys' Ice Hockey Alumni

Cushing Academy Boy's Ice Hockey has a proud and storied tradition of graduating players to compete at the Olympics, professionally, and collegiately. Our first ever graduate to compete in college was Willard Payson Jr. '49 who captained the University of New Hampshire. Below is a selection of our most recent and notable graduates.

  • Ethan Gardula ’23 - University of Connecticut
  • Ryan Philbrick ’23 - University of New Hampshire
  • Mason Kesselring ’22 - University of Connecticut
  • Billy Norcross ’22 - Boston College
  • Marc McLaughlin ’17 - Boston College + 2022 Olympics + NHL Entry-Level Contract (Boston Bruins)
  • David Cotton ’16 - Boston College + 2015 NHL Draft (Carolina Hurricanes)
  • Joel Daccord ’15 - Arizona State University + 2015 NHL Draft (Ottawa Senators)
  • Shane Eiserman ’14 - University of New Hampshire + 2014 NHL Draft (Ottawa Senators)
  • Robbie Baillargeon ’13 - Boston University + 2012 NHL Draft (Ottawa Senators)
  • Sean Morgan ’13 - Florida Gulf Coast University + OHL Germany (Rostock Piranhas)
  • Conor Sheary ’10 - UMass Amherst + 2x Stanley Cup Winner (Pittsburgh Penguins)
  • Ryan Bourque ’09 - 2009 NHL Draft (New York Rangers)
  • David Warsofsky’09 - Boston University + 2022 Olympics + 2008 NHL Draft (St. Louis Blues)
  • Richard Bachman ’06 - Colorado College + 2006 NHL Draft (Dallas Stars)
  • Brad Malone ’06 - North Dakota + 2006 NHL Draft (New Jersey Devils)
  • Keith Yandle ’05 - 2005 NHL Draft (Arizona Coyotes) + NHL Iron Man Record Holder
  • Alexander Berry '05 - UMass Amherst + 2005 NHL Draft (Toronto Maple Leafs)
  • Christopher Bourque '04 - Boston University + 2018 Olympics + 2004 NHL Draft (Washington Capitals)
  • Jason Platt ’00 - Providence College + 2000 NHL Draft (Edmonton Oilers)
  • Peter Metcalf ’98 - University of Maine + 1999 NHL Draft (Toronto Maple Leafs)
  • Bobby Allen ’97 - Boston College (National Champion) + 1997 NHL Draft (Boston Bruins)
  • Nick Gillis ’97 - Boston University + 1997 NHL Draft (Ottawa Senators)
  • Heath Gordon ’96 - Providence University + 1995 NHL Draft (Chicago Blackhawks)
  • Thomas Poti ’96 - Boston University + 2002 Olympics (Silver) + 1996 NHL Draft (Edmonton Oilers)
  • Steve MacKinnon ’95 - UMass Amherst + 1995 NHL Draft (Ottawa Senators)
  • Eric Nickulas ’94 - University of New Hampshire + 1994 NHL Draft (Boston Bruins)
  • Brad Norton ’94 - UMass Amherst + 1993 NHL Draft (LA Kings)
  • Paul Vincent ’93 - 1993 NHL Draft (Toronto Maple Leafs)
  • George Breen ’91 - Providence + 1990 NHL Draft (Edmonton Oilers)
  • John Lilley ’91 - Boston University + 1990 NHL Draft (Winnipeg Jets)
  • Mike Murray ’91 - Mass Lowell + 1990 NHL Draft (Calgary Flames)
  • Andy Silverman ’91 - University of Maine + 1990 NHL Draft (NY Rangers)
  • Greg Louder ’90 - Notre Dame + 1989 NHL Draft (Edmonton Oilers)
  • Michael Bavis ’89 - Boston University + 1989 NHL Draft (Buffalo Sabres)
  • Mark Bavis ’89 - Boston University + 1989 NHL Draft (New York Rangers)
  • Bernard Cassell Jr. ’88 - Elmira College + Played AHA, CoHL, and SuHL
  • Joe Cleary ’88 - Boston College + 1988 NHL draft (Chicago Blackhawks)
  • Jeffrey Norton ’84 - University of Michigan + 1988 Olympics + 15 seasons in the NHL
  • Don Spinney ’57 - Boston University

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All Home Games Livestreamed

Cushing Academy livestreams all Boys' Varsity B Ice Hockey home games, so you’ll never miss out on an event.

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Media Week + Game Day Photos

Each season we host a Winter Media Week for our Varsity athletes. In addition, we regularly photograph hockey games, which can be seen in our Flickr galleries.

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