NAHL Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks

Hat Tricks Sign Bob Thornton & Eric Conway to Jr Hat Tricks Staff

Published on November 30, 2022 under North American Hockey League (NAHL)
Danbury Jr. Hat Tricks News Release


Bob Thornton has been named Director of Player Personnel bringing 18 years of experience in junior hockey and u15/16/18 hockey as a director and coach. He spent nine straight seasons with the New Jersey Rockets junior program sending numerous players to Division 1 hockey and eight of his alumni onto the NHL. He then moved onto the PAL Islanders u16/u18 teams for four seasons making two straight trips to the u18 USA Hockey Nationals. Bob is currently the director of the Westchester Express u15/16/18 program, recruits for the NY Apple Core in nearby Brewster NY for Steve Santini and will continue in that role moving forward. Bob will be directly responsible for the overall recruitment of the NAHL team. His vast knowledge of various age groups within the northeast region will only further enhance the on ice product. "The NAHL offers the highest level of junior hockey in the northeast and working along-side Billy McCreary we will look to make Danbury a destination for exposure to D1 schools given its location." said Thornton.

Eric Conway has been named Assistant Director of Scouting bringing eight years of youth hockey and junior hockey coaching experience to Danbury. Spending four years with the PAL Islanders u14/16/18 teams, along with 1 year as Head Coach of their NCDC team. Eric made two trips to the u18 USA national tournament. Eric is currently the head coach of the Westchester Express u18 and u15 teams. This is his fourth year with the Express. He also scouts for the Lincoln Stars USHL. Eric's knowledge of the player pool is extensive and will continue to attract high end talent to the NAHL team.

The Danbury Hat Tricks are proud to announce that on Saturday, December 10th when the Hat Tricks take on the Motor City Rockers, they are partnering with the Latino Scholarship Fund for their 2nd Annual Night with the Hat Tricks. Puck drop is set for 7 pm.

The Latino Scholarship Fund organization has a mission to advance the education and career opportunities of Latino high school seniors in the Fairfield County & New Milford by providing financial assistance for higher education. This night is part of the scholarship drive.

On the night of the event, the Latino Scholarship Fund and the Hat Tricks will be honoring a past recipient of one of the organizations scholarships - Richard Reyes. Reyes is the CEO & Founder of Eat Justice Hospitality, a people first restaurant group of over 12 locations across CT including Minas Carne & Deli and Amigo's Deli in Danbury. Reyes was awarded a scholarship in 2004 and went on to attend NYU. Reyes stated, "The LSF gave me not only the opportunity but permission to live outside my comfort zone at University. We hope to use this night to do the same for hockey youth, the local community and beyond."

On the game night, Hat Tricks fans can participate in various silent auctions and raffles throughout the night for fantastic prizes and experiences. Proceeds from the night's festivities as well as 50% of ticket revenue of tickets purchased with the Latino Scholarship Fund code will be marked towards future scholarships.

Fans can purchase tickets and support this event and using code LATINO

"We're so excited for this amazing weekend with the Hat Tricks," commented Latino Scholarship Fund President, Allison Ruiz. "We hope fans have a great time at the game and together, we can continue to make a difference in our community."

For more information on the Latino Scholarship Fund, visit www.latinoscholarshipfund.com

For further information on the Danbury Hat Tricks, check them out at www.danburyhattricks.com.

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