About Mike Carlucci

MEET MIKE CARLUCCI

Mike is the Founder and President of the CT United Spring Hockey. Prior to creating his new independent program, Mike was the Founder and President of the CT Flames since its inception in 2011. His dedication to our young hockey players is both generous and inspiring to watch.

Mike has coached a broad variety of highly successful youth hockey teams and created multiple elite spring hockey programs. Mike grew up playing “A” level travel hockey for 8 years, including 6 state titles and 2 New England Regional Championships. He played on Team Connecticut, 4 years of Trinity Catholic Varsity Hockey, earning 2 State Championships and 1 State title, followed by 2 years of University of Connecticut Club hockey. Mike’s extensive coaching career includes the Greenwich Blues, Trinity Catholic High School, the New Canaan Winter Club, CT Jr Whalers, and the Southern Stars. Mike has also been Hockey Director for the Rinks at Shelton as well as SoNo Ice House and Travel Hockey Coordinator for the Fairfield Ice Academy.

CONTACT MIKE

MIKE’S PHILOSOPHY

My hope in creating CT United is to give each player the opportunity to develop their skills and hockey IQ in a positive environment free from the pressures and expectations of regular winter-season hockey.

As a coach I have had the opportunity to work with players of all ages and abilities. This has given me a unique perspective into the type of environment that a player needs to develop not only as an individual but as a teammate. High-energy practices, dedicated coaching, and high caliber competition make up the basis for developing our players.

The CT United Youth Hockey program is based at Terry Conners Ice Rink, but it is not affiliated with any particular hockey program in Fairfield County, CT, and we do not attempt to recruit players away from their home programs. Our coaches’ backgrounds vary and we attract players from different programs throughout the state of Connecticut and New York. The CT United program is open to all and players will be assigned to small groups based on skill level as determined by our coaches during the start of the program.

The CT United Spring Hockey program is my way of giving back to a sport that has shaped my life in many ways.

Yours in Hockey,

Michael Carlucci

“There is a moment when you watch it all come together; the kids feel it, the parents see it and the coaches knew it was there all along.”– Coach Mike Carlucci

Coaching roster

CT United Spring Hockey is delighted to announce the following coaches will be running our spring program:

Mike Carlucci

Mike grew up playing “A” level travel hockey for 8 years, including 6 state titles and 2 New England Regional Championships. He played on Team Connecticut, 4 years of Trinity Catholic Varsity Hockey, earning 2 State Championships and 1 State title, followed by 2 years of University of Connecticut Club hockey. Mike’s extensive coaching career includes the Greenwich Blues, Trinity Catholic High School, the New England Generals, and the New Canaan Winter Club. Mike has also been Hockey Director for the Rinks at Shelton and SoNo Ice House and Travel Hockey Coordinator for the Fairfield Ice Academy.

Kim Boyd

Kim, a Connecticut native born in Greenwich, CT, found her passion for hockey at the age of 10. This transition came after a series of injuries sustained in various other sports, including gymnastics, soccer, and lacrosse. Initially, Kim played hockey with boys for two years before being recruited to the Greenwich Panthers Girls Travel Hockey league. With the Panthers, she contributed to two state championship victories. Subsequently, she spent two years playing for the Stamford Lady Sharks Travel Hockey league, where she continued to earn trophies in regional tournaments. Following this, she joined the Darien Ice Cats, training under Mike Carlucci and Jamie Tropsa.

Upon entering high school, Kim secured a position on the Stamford/Westport co-op varsity team. She played starting center for her first two years and then transitioned to starting defense for her junior and senior years. As a co-captain in her senior year, she led the team to the FCIAC championships. During her time on the team, she received awards for hardest shot, most improved player, and CT All-Star athlete. She also participated in tournaments featuring Connecticut’s top players.

Kim’s hockey skills were further developed through off-ice training, the Caliber Hockey Training program, and national showcases throughout high school. In her final year of high school, she trained under Janice Yang with the CT Polar Bears travel league. Currently, Kim is a starting defenseman for UConn’s Division II team, while pursuing studies in Aerospace and Environmental Engineering. Outside of hockey, she enjoys snowboarding, skateboarding, and skiing.

Devin Edgerton

Devin Edgerton, a Canadian native, played for Team Canada three times, winning a Gold medal and a Bronze medal. Devin was the Captain of the Humboldt Broncos and won Canadian player of the year in 1990. During his 800 professional games, Devin had 800 points. He played five professional seasons in the IHL for Carolina, Atlanta, and Phoenix, and was named to the All-Star Games for every league and every year. Devin was on three championship teams including Atlanta, Switzerland, and Germany, and was inducted to the SJHL Hall of Fame in 2020.

Mark Elliott

HEAD GOALIE COACH

Bio to come

Jimmy Newman

Jimmy Newman grew up in New Canaan, CT, playing his entire youth hockey career with DYHA. He was a Varsity player for New Canaan High School during his freshman and sophomore years. Jimmy then transferred to St. Thomas More preparatory school in Oakdale, CT. Jimmy’s passion for continuing hockey led him to develop the first hockey program at St. Thomas More, earning the title of Captain for his Junior and Senior years. After high school Jimmy became a skills coach, focusing on shooting alongside Steve Valiquette (goalie for the New York Rangers) at the Valiquette Goalie School for all ages based out of the Wonderland of Ice.

Coming full circle, Jimmy has joined DYHA where hockey started for him! His love for hockey extends beyond playing, helping to coach and develop players, prepping them for high school level hockey, or the next steps in their hockey careers. Jimmy has coached Bantam A and currently coaches Bantam AA. Jimmy’s hockey experience and knowledge give him the skills-based focus required to help players excel on and off the ice.

Keith Orrico

Keith Orrico, a Cos Cob, CT native, has been immersed in hockey since childhood. His passion for the sport began at age nine when he started his career as a goalie. Deeply valuing the positive impact hockey can have on youth, Keith transitioned to coaching. He began with the Greenwich House League for over five years, then took a break before returning to guide young players at the Chelsea Piers Mite Development Program for four years.

Since 2019, Keith has dedicated himself to the Greenwich Cardinals as both an Assistant and Head Coach across the 8U to 18U levels. A Level 4 USA Hockey Certified Coach, he also serves as President of the Greenwich Cardinals Youth Hockey Association. Recognizing a need, Keith expanded the program with 16U and 18U teams, creating a pathway to Greenwich High School Hockey and adding a skills development focus. Keith is enthusiastic about his second year with CT United.

Neal Rich

Born and raised in Stamford, Neal was a Stamford shark and A Black Knight for Stamford High School. Under Coach Doug Robinson, Neal was a member of the 02-03 Div 1 FCIAC championship team as a sophomore. After an injury during tryouts with the AHL, Neal began coaching a few years later. Presently, Coach Neal is an assistant coach on Varsity and is Head Coach of Junior Varsity for Greenwich High School. Neal also coaches for the Greenwich Cardinals Youth Hockey Association and serves as the Director and Head Coach of the Mite program, Director of Skill Development and is the Head Coach of their 14u Bantam A team. Coach Neal’s coaching philosophy consists of two rules: #1do your best and #2Have fun!

Jon Stephansson