Leafs name McGilvray as Assistant coach

8/17/09—Matt McGilvray has been named as the assistant hockey coach for the Laconia Leafs.

      McGilvray, who helped lead the Johnson & wales University team for 4 seasons, as well as playing minor pro hockey, is now behind the bench.

     “After a three month-long search and interviewing numerous people, I believe Matt is the right fit for the Leafs program,” Leafs coach and General Manager Will Fay said. He is a former college & pro player who has established himself by working hard, and winning wherever he played. Matt has recruiting contacts all over North America, and his hockey knowledge will prove invaluable to our program. I wanted someone who has experience as a player.  "He’s a proven winner and a passionate young coach and I think he’ll do a great job in Laconia.” Fay added.

     “I’ve been fortunate to have played the game at a high level,” McGilvray said. The idea of getting back to the junior game is exciting. I know that, going forward, I believe in Coach Fay’s philosophy, having played for him for 2 years, and I am excited to be part of a program with such a rich history.”

     “Matt is a natural teacher and communicator who has a warm personality, but at the same time is highly competitive,” Fay said. “He is a tireless worker and the Leafs family welcomes his arrival”.

Coach McGilvray's Bio:

2008-2009 Season

Twin City Cyclones (SPHL)   23 Games Played     1 Goal – 4 Assists – 5 Points – 14 PIM

Brooklyn Aces (EPHL)    8 Games Played       3 Goals – 0 Assists – 3 Points – 0 PIM

Johnson & Wales University (NCAA Division III, ECAC Northeast)

          102 Games Played 72 Goals - 65 Assists - 137 Points -   136 PIM 

          Awards include: 

                             ECAC Northeast Rookie of the Year (2005)

                             ECAC Northeast Player of the Year ('08)

                             NCAA Division III East Second Team ('08)

                             ECAC Northeast All-Academic Team ('05,'06,'07,'08)

                             ECAC Northeast First Team ('06,'08)

                             ECAC Northeast Second Team ('07)

                             ECAC Northeast Honorable Mention ('05)

 2002-2003 & 2003-2004
                           Laconia Leafs Junior Hockey Team
                           2003 All-Star
                           2003 Assistant Captain