Twenty-Fourth Induction Tickets On Sale

Tickets for the luncheon and ceremony are now available to the general public for a cost of $50.  The purchase deadline is October 7th.   We are anticipating a crowd of 300.  To obtain your ticket(s) click here to open the credit card payment form.  Please note, tickets are NOT being mailed.  However, your name will be at the RE-Registration Table.  The Grappone Center is located at 60 Commercial Street in Concord.  Please use the north entrance.

The festivities begin with the Social Hour at 11:30 and this year,  Ken Cail, Master of Ceremonies, will kick off the induction and celebrations at 12:30 pm.

We are extremely pleased to announce Bauer as our Presenting Sponsor and nucar Automotive Group is our Luncheon Sponsor. In addition, our Co-Title Sponsors are St. Paul’s School and Werner Mazda. Our Co-Keynote Speaker Sponsors are the NH Amateur Hockey Association and Club National. Our Co-Ring Sponsor is AMI Graphics, and our Social Hour Sponsor is New Hampshire Distributors/Mountain Kings Academy/Mountain Cats Academy.

We will be inducting the following five individuals into our Hall of Fame. They are: Joe Andrews – Official; Sandy Smith – Media; Coaches Judy Parish Oberting, Martin J. Myers and Sean Tremblay. In addition, the Legends will honor the hockey history of Dover High School which dates back to 1934-35.  To read the official announcement of this year’s inductees click here.

At this time, there is one of the Co-Ring Sponsorships available along with Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorships. Businesses or individuals wishing to assist with sponsorship and or purchase tickets, please contact Executive Director Jim Hayes.  To find out details about sponsorships levels click here.  To purchase your 2026 Sponsorship click here. Our non-profit Tax ID is 56-242-1910.

The deadline for sponsorships is October 2nd. Please contact the NH Legends of Hockey for more details.
Email: nhlegendsofhockey@gmail.com
Phone: 603-731-4168 (Jim Hayes Cell)

We look forward to seeing you at our event.

Class of 2026 Announced

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is proud to announce the Class of 2026 who will be recognized and inducted into Hall of Fame on November 1, 2026. This year, five individuals will be honored in three categories: Joe Andrews – Official; Sandy Smith – Media; Coaches Judy Parish Oberting, Martin J. Myers and Sean Tremblay.

In addition to enshrining our five inductees, the Legends will honor the hockey history of the Dover High School Hockey program which dates back to the 1934-35 season.

The Hall of Fame Induction luncheon tickets will be available to the general public on September 1st. Click here to purchase tickets.

Joe Andrews – Official
Joe grew up in Concord and began officiating youth games at age 11 and continued through high school and college while attending the University of Southern Maine. Andrews was selected to join NIHOA in Maine and was selected to the staff of ECAC Division 3 the following season. In 1993, he began officiating professional hockey for Roller Hockey International, and that same year, was selected to the staff of the American Hockey League as a linesman. In 2001, he was asked to join the staff of Hockey East. Andrew’s AHL highlights include working the 2013 AHL All-Star Game, along with multiple Calder Cup Playoff appearances, three NCAA Frozen Fours and several Hockey East Championships. For nearly 35 years, Joe was an integral component of the game who controlled the play and kept the peace until his final game in 2015 between the Portland Pirates and the Providence Bruins at Cross Insurance Arena.

Sandy Smith – Media
Sandy is a Concord native noted as one of the strongest media supporters of the game of Hockey in New Hampshire. She worked for the Concord Monitor from 1988 until 2016. In 1992, she chronicled the Concord High boys’ team’s run to the state title. The following season, Tara Mounsey emerged on the national stage. Sandy was there, lending strong media support for women’s hockey in its formative years, before following America’s best while covering Team USA at the 1998 Olympic Games in Nagano, Japan and the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City. Her award-winning coverage highlighted Mounsey’s exploits, along with those of fellow Granite Staters Katie King Crowley and Tricia Dunn Luoma and the entire team. Sandy’s coverage of the Olympic team was a major reason why the squad opened their inaugural pre-Olympic tour in Concord. Sandy was the women’s hockey writer for USA Hockey Magazine and other hockey publications.

Judy Parish Oberting – Coach

Judy Parish Oberting was honored with the American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) Women’s Ice Hockey Founders Award in 2003. This prestigious award recognizes a member of the hockey community or college coaching profession who has contributed to the overall growth and development of the sport of women’s ice hockey in the United States through their enthusiasm, passion and selflessness. Judy served as Dartmouth’s head coach from the 1998-99 season through the 2002-03 campaign, leading her teams to a 114-40-8 record, which included four-straight seasons of 20 or more victories. Parish Oberting’s impact helped Dartmouth capture ECAC Hockey titles in 2001 and 2003, along with Ivy League championships in 2001 and 2002. Her 2002-03 team won a program-record 27 games and finished third at the NCAA Tournament. Parish Oberting was honored as the national women’s coach of the year following the 1999-2000 season and was a finalist for the award following Dartmouth’s run to the Frozen Four in 2002-03.

Martin J. Myers – Coach
Marty’s impressive overall record of 200-51-6 with the Bedford High School boy’s hockey team included nine playoff appearances, eight trips competing for the State Title and seven championships. Myers had moved on from the Manchester Flames organization to coach Bedford, where he remained at the helm from 2009-2021. Consecutive D II State Titles came in 2012, 2013 and 2014, beating Dover, Merrimack and Bow respectively. After moving on to D I, Marty won his fourth State Title in 2016, this time against Bishop Guertin. The following season, Bedford shutout Concord 7-0, then lost to Hanover in 2018 by a score of 2-1. In 2019, Bedford blanked Trinity 7-0. In the shortened 2020 season, Bedford and Concord were declared Co-Champions.

Sean Tremblay – Coach (Pictured above with NH Monarchs alums Trevor van Riemsdyk, Brian Flynn, and Brian Dumoulin)
Sean Tremblay has advanced the hockey careers of many players in New Hampshire. Those who’ve skated with the Jr. Monarchs, Granite State Stars and Exeter Snow Devils are beneficiaries of a coaching philosophy that emphasizes long-term player development and who are products of programs built on structure, accountability, and readiness for advancement. Sean’s teams have captured their share of league and national championship titles and his influence as a coach, mentor and leader has been a key factor in players’ progression to elite levels of hockey. Many have gone on to play professional hockey or have excelled in NCAA Division I collegiate programs. Sean has contributed significantly to the New Hampshire Amateur Hockey Association, the governing body for amateur hockey in the state. For more than ten years, he has volunteered as a representative, supporting the development and governance of amateur hockey throughout New Hampshire.

AROUND THE BOARDS – FEBRUARY 2026

In this month’s issue we will touch on the following: 2026 Supporter Campaign Update; Nominations for Hall of Fame and the High School All-Star Showcase.

Supporter Campaign

Thanks to many of you, we are off to a great start through the first month of our annual Supporter’s Campaign.

If you are interested in joining and supporting our cause today, please click here to join online.

For more information on our Supporter’s Campaign you can click here to view the article in our blog. To view our current supporter list click here.

Nominations for Hall of Fame

Each year the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey accepts nominations for individuals for consideration.  There are five categories of which individuals who have made significant contributions to sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire by their participation as Players, Coaches, Builders, Officials or as members of the Media.  If you would like to view videos of the Induction Ceremonies click here.

Nominations must be submitted received prior to March 1, 2026. If you have someone you would be interested in having considered, please click here to go to our nominations page.

High School All-Star Showcase

The high school hockey season is heading into the stretch-run for the 2025-26 regular season.  Good luck to all the teams!  The NH High School Hockey Coaches Association will be selecting the best seniors from the three boy’s divisions to participate in the round-robin Showcase.  This year’s Showcase will be played at the Delta Dental Arena in Hooksett on Sunday March 22, 2026 starting at noon.

2026 Hall of Fame Nominations

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Five Inducted into Hall of Fame – Class of 2025

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Breaking News About Keynote Speaker

Sophia Jurksztowicz Named Keynote Speaker for 2025 NH Legends of Hockey Induction Ceremony

Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is pleased to announce that Sophia Jurksztowicz, renowned NESN personality and team reporter for the Boston Bruins, will serve as the Keynote Speaker at this year’s Induction Ceremony on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

Sophia steps in following a scheduling change for Zdeno Chara, who is no longer able to attend due to his new position with the Boston Bruins. While we are disappointed that Zdeno will not be joining us this year, we are thrilled and honored to welcome Sophia. Her work covering the Bruins and her strong connection to the hockey community make her a perfect fit for this celebration of New Hampshire’s hockey heritage.

As we approach our goal of 300 attendees, we are excited to announce that ticket sales have been extended until Friday, October 17th to accommodate additional interest.

If you haven’t secured your spot yet, CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets.

We look forward to seeing you for what promises to be a memorable afternoon honoring the Class of 2025 and the rich legacy of hockey in the Granite State.

Zdeno Chara named Keynote Speaker

Zdeno Chara to Serve as Keynote Speaker at New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

IMPORTANT UPDATE ABOUTA KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Manchester, NH – The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is proud to announce that former Boston Bruins captain and Hockey Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara will serve as the keynote speaker at the organization’s 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH. Our keynote speaker is sponsored by New Hampshire Amateur Hockey Association.

Chara, one of the most respected defensemen in National Hockey League history, enjoyed a remarkable 24-year professional career. Standing at 6-foot-9, he remains the tallest player ever to skate in the NHL. Best known for his 14 seasons with the Boston Bruins, Chara captained the team to the 2011 Stanley Cup Championship, the franchise’s first in nearly 40 years. Over his career, he was named to six NHL All-Star Games, won the Norris Trophy in 2009 as the league’s best defenseman, and was awarded the Mark Messier Leadership Award in 2011. In 2023, he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey, a nonprofit organization established in 2001, is dedicated to preserving the state’s rich ice hockey history and honoring those who have made significant contributions to the game. Each fall, the organization inducts a new class into its Hall of Fame while also celebrating the sport’s impact across the Granite State.

“We are thrilled to welcome Zdeno Chara as our keynote speaker,” said Jim Hayes, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey. “His leadership, commitment, and passion for the game embody the values our Hall of Fame celebrates, and his presence will make this year’s ceremony truly memorable.”

The 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 26th.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now.  To purchase your tickets for this event click here.

For sponsorship information click here.

For additional information on the Induction Ceremony click here.

Twenty-third Induction Ceremony Tickets on Sale

Tickets for the luncheon and ceremony are now available to the general public for a cost of $50.  The purchase deadline is October 7th.   We are anticipating a crowd of 300.  To obtain your ticket(s) click here to open the credit card payment form.  Please note, tickets are NOT being mailed.  However, your name will be at the RE-Registration Table.  The Grappone Center located at 60 Commercial Street in Concord.  Please use the north entrance.

The festivities begin with the Social Hour at 11:30 and this year,  Ken Cail, Master of Ceremonies, will kick off the induction and celebrations at 12:30 pm.

We are pleased to announce Zdeno Chara as our Keynote Speaker. To read our press release on our keynote speaker click here.

We are pleased to announce that Bauer is once again our Presenting Sponsor, nucar Automotive Group is our Luncheon Sponsor, St. Paul’s School and Werner Mazda are the Co-Title Sponsors.  In addition, the Boston Bruins are the Ring Sponsors, the NH Amateur Hockey Association is our Keynote Speaker Sponsor and New Hampshire Distributors, Mountain Kings Academy and the Mountain Cats Academy will be the Sponsors of our Social Hour.

At this time, there are Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship Opportunities. Businesses or individuals wishing to assist with sponsorship and or purchase tickets, please contact Executive Director Jim Hayes.  To find out details about sponsorships levels click here.  To purchase your 2025 Sponsorship click here. Our non-profit Tax ID is 56-242-1910.

The deadline for sponsorships is October 7th. Please contact the NH Legends of Hockey for more details.
Email: nhlegendsofhockey@gmail.com
Phone: 603-731-4168 (Jim Hayes Cell)

We are proud to announce the following individuals will be enshrined into our Hall of Fame. They are: Chris Grassie, Tim Schaller and Paul Thompson (Player); Louis Chabot (Coach) and Scott Crowder (Builder).  To read the official announcement of this year’s inductees click here.

In addition, we will be recognizing teams Club National of Nashua and honoring their hockey history.  The Club sponsored a traveling hockey team that competed across New England that included matchups with opponents from Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire from 1923 to 1928.  Their home rinks included Sandy Pond (then Balcom Ice Pond), Nashua Country Club and South Common. In 1926, Club National was a founding member of the New England Hockey League and league champions that season.  Club National players Art Lesieur and Ted Stackhouse were Stanley Cup Champions with Montreal and Toronto respectively. These players, along with other local talent, were standout contributors and respected figures in the Nashua hockey community. Club National players left an indelible mark on the city of Nashua and the sport of hockey.  Click here to listen to Ken Cail, Ed Lecius and Ian Wood discuss the history of the Club National Hockey team on Cail & Company.  Click here to listen to Ken & Ian Wood discuss the 5 inductees as well as more on the Club National Hockey Team. We look forward to seeing you at our event.

 

HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2025 ANNOUNCED

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Paul Thompson heads up ice against U-Maine

HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2025 ANNOUNCED

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is pleased to announce the five inductees who will make up its 23rd Hall of Fame class.

Louis Chabot will be inducted in the Coaches Category, Chris Grassie, Tim Schaller and Paul Thompson in the Player Category and Scott Crowder in the Builder Category.

The five will be formally enshrined during a ceremony on October 26, 2025. The Induction Ceremony & Luncheon will be held at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. In addition, the Legends will honor the hockey history of the Club National who played in the 1920’s in Nashua.

The Hall of Fame Induction luncheon tickets will be available to the general public on September 1st. Please go to the website or contact Executive Director Jim Hayes at hayes743@gmail.com or (603) 731-4168.

We are proud to introduce the inductees.

LOUIS CHABOT:  Louis enjoyed twelve years of successful international coaching experience, winning his first National Championship and Magnus Cup in 1982-83 as Head Hockey Coach in Bilbao, Spain. In 1983, he appeared with Spain at the World Cup in Budapest, Hungary and followed that up with three consecutive League Championships seasons, from 1983 through 1986, as the Head Hockey Coach in Saint Gervais, France. Louis coached the Mont-Blanc Hockey Club to his fifth Magnus Cup in 1986-87 and competed at the Europa Cup in Rosenheim, Germany. Between the years of 1987 and 1993, Louis was Head Coach in Nyköping Sweden, Martigny, Switzerland and Gap, France. He was later an Associate Coach in Geneva, Switzerland for two seasons. Louis also channeled his hockey knowledge and passion into two long-standing businesses as the Owner and Director of Chabot’s Specialized Hockey Programs and Chabot Hockey LLC.

SCOTT CROWDER: Raised in Nashua New Hampshire, and former Bishop Guertin State Champion, Scott has become one of New Hampshire’s most influential hockey ambassadors. Just a year after graduating with a degree in Sport Management, Scott approached the town of Meredith to promote the launch of the New England Pond Hockey Classic. Since its inception in 2010 with 77 teams, the event has grown into the nation’s premier pond hockey tournament, drawing over 2,200 players on 275 teams competing on 26 rinks each winter. Today, through events in NH, VT, MT, and NYC, Scott has built the largest pond hockey tournament platform in North America, generating millions in economic impact and media impressions and, in doing so, has contributed to the revival of the spirit of the game and helped redefine the outdoor hockey tradition.

CHRIS GRASSIE: Chris is the product of Dover and Somersworth Youth Hockey. At Somersworth High School, Chris tallied a hundred points in three years and in his one-year, post-grad stint at Berwick Academy, he was the team’s MVP. Chris continued to build his impressive hockey resumé at the University of New Hampshire where he played four seasons from 1986 – ‘87 through 1989-90. He was captain in his Senior Year and received the Charles E. Holt Coaches Award. He also earned the Rod Langway Best Defenseman Award as a Sophomore in 1988. Chris was offered a try-out with the Winnipeg Jets but instead signed an AHL contract with the Maine Mariners, Boston Bruin’s affiliate. Chris continued his career with three years of professional hockey in the AHL and ECHL.

TIM SCHALLER: A native of Merrimack, NH, Tim played a total of 276 games in the NHL. Described as a “big center with defensive skills that teams like”, he amassed 57 points with 29 goals and 28 assists before retiring from the NHL in September 2023. During his ten-year pro career, he appeared with the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings. Tim’s NHL debut came in November 2014 with Buffalo playing the Montreal Canadiens. His first NHL goal was against the Bruins. Tim’s AHL travels took him to Rochester, Wilkes-Barre, Bakersfield and Milwaukee. Prior to his time in the Big Leagues, Tim was Merrimack Rookie of the Year, co-recipient of the Most Valuable Freshman at Providence College, Co-Captain in his Senior Year and in 2013, was named Hockey East’s Defensive Forward of the Year.

PAUL THOMPSON: Paul is from Derry, New Hampshire and played at Pinkerton Academy before joining the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs of the EJHL for two seasons in 2006–07. He picked up 113 points and scored 51 goals in 50 games and was named EJHL’s Offensive Player of the Year. At UNH, Paul was selected to the Hockey East 1st All Star Team and the NCAA East First All-American Team. He scored 57 times and earned 112 points during his time in Durham. In his Senior year, he was Hockey East Player of the Year, a Hobey Baker Award Finalist and led Hockey East in scoring. Paul is the highest scoring New Hampshire native at UNH in the past thirty years. He also led the nation in power play goals. In his thirteen pro seasons, Paul made NHL appearances with the New Jersey Devils and the Florida Panthers in addition to his time in the AHL.

 

2025 Hall of Fame Nominations

NH Legends Certificate

The Legends Hockey Hall of Fame was established to recognize and honor those men and women who have made significant contributions to sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire by their participation as Players, Coaches, Builders, Officials or as members of the Media. Through our first Twenty-two years, one hundred and fifty-eight deserving individuals have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

If you know of anyone who stands out above the rest and you feel may be a qualified Hall of Fame candidate, the Nominating Committee encourages you to complete the necessary research and submit a nomination form for consideration of this high honor in any one of the above categories.

NH Legends of Hockey Policies and Procedures for Nomination states, “It is important that any nominee be of high moral character and the Induction Committee and Board of Directors shall consider such matters when considering candidates for induction.”

ELIGIBILITY FOR INDUCTION To be eligible for induction in the Player category, the individual must: a) have been born or raised in New Hampshire and played ice hockey at an exemplary level; or b) while an active player, have made a significant contribution to the sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire.

To be eligible for induction in non-player categories, the individual must: a) have made significant contributions to the sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire: or b) have made significant contributions to the sport of ice hockey while residing in New Hampshire.

In addition, each individual’s contribution may be different. Also to be considered will be the nominee’s ability, sportsmanship or character, or a combination of these qualities.

 

Nomination Form

 

You may start working on your nomination now and must be submitted received between January 1 and prior to March 1, 2025. You should save a hard copy for your records. 

We have included a copy of the Sample Nomination Form for Sandy Sistare which was submitted by Jane Kalinski. This should help you with your nomination process.

If you have questions or need assistance with the nomination process, please contact any one of the New Hampshire Legend’s board of directors who are listed on the web site. You may also contact our Executive Director, Jim Hayes, at 743hayes@gmail.com or 603-731-4168.

Selected individuals will be recognized at our next Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday October 26, 2025. At that time, we will also be honoring the Club National team which began play in 1923 and continued for more than a decade.

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