May 12, 2007
ECRHA Shakeup
Divisional Revamp and Off-season Hirings
New Divisional Structure
At the Active Club Committee meeting on March 24, ECRHA clubs voted to revamp the ECRHA's divisional structure in order to allow all member clubs to participate in divisions where they can grow organizationally as well as competitively. For a detailed breakdown of changes to each division, visit our Support Area to download the summary from the meeting.
Staff Hirings
Mike Burke was named Executive Director and is charged with overseeing all league operations and interacting with the organization's Board of Directors. Burke has eight years of experience with the ECRHA, having served in capacities ranging from webmaster to Interim Executive Director for 2006-2007. He is currently a graduate student at Towson University and lives just outside of Baltimore, MD.
Antone Lawrence has been named Director of Hockey Operations and will supervise all hockey-related activities within the organization. Lawrence is also a veteran ECRHA member, having served as Commissioner for the duration of his tenure. Lawrence is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology and resides in the Boston area.
Nanette Houser was named Director of Marketing and Development. Houser also serves as the NCRHA's Director of Marketing. Houser has been integral in the league's outreach for the past two seasons, establishing relationships with vendors such as Mission and Revision as well as youth organizations like the North American Youth Roller Hockey League (www.nayrhl.com).
Kevin Murphy and Anthony Tsigourakos have been named Head Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner, respectively. Murphy is a well-established head coach in the ECRHA and has served behind the bench for PSU Altoona, Penn State and Towson University. Tsigourakos has helped develop Rutgers University into one of the most organized and professional teams in the country in just a few short years. The pair will interact directly with clubs, schools and players and work with the Director of Hockey Operations in both day-to-day and development duties.
William Bourque has officially been named Head Statistician and will be responsible for timely and accurate entry of all ECRHA game results and statistics. Bourque is currently a student at Shippensburg University.
At the Active Club Committee meeting on March 24, ECRHA clubs voted to revamp the ECRHA's divisional structure in order to allow all member clubs to participate in divisions where they can grow organizationally as well as competitively. For a detailed breakdown of changes to each division, visit our Support Area to download the summary from the meeting.
Staff Hirings
Mike Burke was named Executive Director and is charged with overseeing all league operations and interacting with the organization's Board of Directors. Burke has eight years of experience with the ECRHA, having served in capacities ranging from webmaster to Interim Executive Director for 2006-2007. He is currently a graduate student at Towson University and lives just outside of Baltimore, MD.
Antone Lawrence has been named Director of Hockey Operations and will supervise all hockey-related activities within the organization. Lawrence is also a veteran ECRHA member, having served as Commissioner for the duration of his tenure. Lawrence is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology and resides in the Boston area.
Nanette Houser was named Director of Marketing and Development. Houser also serves as the NCRHA's Director of Marketing. Houser has been integral in the league's outreach for the past two seasons, establishing relationships with vendors such as Mission and Revision as well as youth organizations like the North American Youth Roller Hockey League (www.nayrhl.com).
Kevin Murphy and Anthony Tsigourakos have been named Head Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner, respectively. Murphy is a well-established head coach in the ECRHA and has served behind the bench for PSU Altoona, Penn State and Towson University. Tsigourakos has helped develop Rutgers University into one of the most organized and professional teams in the country in just a few short years. The pair will interact directly with clubs, schools and players and work with the Director of Hockey Operations in both day-to-day and development duties.
William Bourque has officially been named Head Statistician and will be responsible for timely and accurate entry of all ECRHA game results and statistics. Bourque is currently a student at Shippensburg University.