Team Details
Hockey - Varsity Boys
Overview
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About the Program:
Thayer Boys' Varsity Hockey is one of 16 teams in the Independent School League (ISL) and participates in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) large-school division for tournament play. Our comprehensive schedule includes ISL and NEPSAC opponents, and our home games take place at the new Arthur Valicenti '51 Rink at the Thayer Sports Center. The team has qualified for the NEPSAC tournament eight times over the last eleven seasons including a NEPSAC title in 2016. Student-athletes have gone on to play collegiately at schools like Boston University, Boston College, Providence College, University of Connecticut, University of Maine, and Northeastern University to name a few. Head Coach David Hymovitz '92, who played collegiately at Boston College, has been at the helm since 2022. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to Coach Hymovitz at dhymovitz@thayer.org. Go Tigers!
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Schedule
Roster
| # | Name | Position | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Shane Devin | Defense | 2028 |
| 4 | Tommy Lally | Forward | 2028 |
| 5 | Dave O'Brien | Defense | 2027 |
| 6 | Nick Apostol | Forward | 2027 |
| 7 | Adam Beltrami | Defense | 2027 |
| 9 | Michael Federico | Forward | 2027 |
| 12 | Jack Funk | Forward | 2028 |
| 13 | Nick Sumner | Forward | 2027 |
| 14 | Rory Brosnan | Defense | 2028 |
| 16 | Tommy Wilkinson | Forward | 2027 |
| 17 | Nate Rooney | Defense | 2027 |
| 18 | Ty Hymovitz (captain) | Forward | 2027 |
| 22 | Sean Sweeney | Forward | 2028 |
| 23 | Declan Tattan | Defense | 2029 |
| 24 | Charlie Vernazza | Defense | 2029 |
| 25 | Conor O'Brien | Forward | 2029 |
| 26 | Charlie Ness | Forward | 2028 |
| Christian Hirsemann | Manager | 2027 |
Coach Info
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David Hymovitz
CoachHead Coach David Hymovitz '92 joined Thayer Athletics as the Head Coach of the Boys' Varsity Hockey team in October 2022. He graduated from Thayer Academy in 1992 and was a member of its varsity hockey team for four years before matriculating at Boston College, where he was a four-year student-athlete on their men's hockey team and a communications major. He captained the Eagles program in his senior season. Hymovitz was inducted into the Thayer Academy Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. As a professional ice hockey player, he was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in 1992. He played in the ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) from 1996-97, in the IHL (International Hockey League) from 1996-99, and in the AHL (American Hockey League) from 1999-2006. He is currently the director of hockey operations for the Boston Jr. Eagles, where he is responsible for the day-to-day management of 37 hockey teams and more than 600 hockey players, boys and girls, ages 6 through 19. He has served as an executive board member of Massachusetts Hockey as well as the Professional Hockey Players Association. In 2022, he received the Massachusetts Hockey Service Award; he was also named the AHL Man of the Year for his community service work during his time with the Binghamton Senators. -
Matthew Collins
Assistant CoachCoach Matt Collins '89 joined the boys' hockey program as an Assistant Coach in 2013. At Thayer, he was a four-year varsity letter winner and part of the 1986 New England Championship team. He earned ISL All-League honors in 1988 & 1989, was captain his senior year, and was part of two ISL Keller Division Championships in both 1986 & 1988. At the end of his senior season, Matt was awarded the highest honor, High School All-American. After a post-graduate year, he enrolled at Dartmouth College where he played four more years of hockey and graduated in 1994. His strong hockey career earned him entry into the Thayer Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014. Matt currently resides in Quincy with his wife, Deborah, and his son, Brett ‘22. -
Bob Kelley
Assistant CoachBob Kelley is a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School where he captained the hockey team, in addition to receiving several awards in his senior year. His playing career included four years at Yale University, serving as assistant captain in his senior season. After teaching history and coaching hockey at Catholic Memorial, Bob embarked on a lengthy career in the insurance industry. He returned to coaching in 2004 at Thayer where he is now in his 22nd season as assistant coach of boys hockey. Bob resides in Duxbury with his wife Beth and is the proud father of two daughters and three grandsons, Nathan, Jack and Luke ‘30. -
Robert McGovern
Assistant CoachA 2014 graduate of Thayer Academy, Rob was a three-sport varsity athlete and a key part of the hockey program’s rebuild, helping lead Thayer to a third-place finish in New England in his senior year. Following graduation, Rob played one season of junior hockey, leading his league in save percentage before continuing his playing career at the University of Maine. While at Maine, he earned Rookie of the Year honors, the Unsung Hero Award, Icebreaker Tournament MVP, and was named to the Icebreaker All-Tournament Team. He graduated from the University of Maine in 2019 and also attended NHL development camps with both the Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins.Rob had a brief professional stint in the ECHL before transitioning into coaching in 2020. In addition to coaching, he has built a career in the construction industry. He currently lives in South Boston with his wife, Tara, and their son, Ronan.