Coaching Experience:

• Co-Founder & Director, Select Skills Hockey, training learn-to-skate thru college players. Specializing in edgework and stride development. Currently working with various DI-DIII college players, high school, prep school, town youth hockey and select programs throughout Massachusetts. 2000-present
• Owner & Director, TopShelf Hockey, recruiting & coaching teams of the top local high school & prep school players for the college recruitment tournaments. 1999-2002
• USA Hockey Level 4 Certified Advanced Coach

Playing Experience:

• Tampa Bay Lightning, Detriot Vipers (IHL), 2000-01
•  University of Vermont (asst capt), 1996-2000
• Dartmouth College Ledyard Bank Tournament MVP, 1999
• UVM Rookie of the Year, 1997
• Northfield Mt Hermon School (asst capt), 1994-1996
• All New England Prep All Star, 1996
• Pingree School, 1992-1994
• Saugus High School, 1991

Hometown:

• Salisbury, MA

Kurt grew up in both the North shore and South shore of Massachusetts respectively (Marshfield and North Andover). Kurt’s, successful hockey life has brought him many places. Through Kurt’s career in hockey from AAA minor hockey thru Professional, he has received training from some of the best coaches and has played alongside some of the greatest players not just in New England but in the world. Kurt brings a wealth of knowledge to the Viper program.

Currently, Kurt is a Managing director (Wealth Advisor) and a lead Portfolio Manager at Wells Fargo Private Client group and resides in Marshfield, MA.

Playing Experience:

• Pittsburgh Penguins Organization , Wheeling Nailers (ECHL), 2006 – Retirement
  
• Robert Morris University - CHA (NCAA D1) (Two Year Captain) 2003-2006University of New Hampshire – Hockey East (NCAA D1) -  2001
  • Selected for 2005 NCAA Skills competition
  • Offensive player of the month 5 times
  • 2 years All-Academic team
• Crowsnest Pass Timberwolves now Okotoks Oilers  (AJHL -  Alberta JR A. league,  CHL) 2001-2002
• Cushing Academy Prep School 1996-2000 ( Asst. Capt.)
  • Hockey Night in Boston – Sophomore MVP Award winner
  • USA Hockey select 16 and 17 team selection
  • Watkins Invitational all-tournament team 1998-1999
  •  D1  Prep  School Champion (Cushing Academy) 1998 - New England Prep School

Coaching Experience:

• Garry Hebert’s World Academy of Hockey – lead instructor for small group elite skill development – 1999-2006
• Pittsburgh Jr. Penguin’s AAA – Volunteer skill development lead 2004-2006
• BU Jr. Terriers (EHF Elite Midget) – 2009-2011
• Coast Stars Skills Director on ice activity – 2017 -2018

As a former D1 Goaltender at Niagara, Ryan has been involved in premeir hockey at all levels or over 25 years.  Growing up juts outside of Boston, Ryan began playing goal in the Waltham Youth Hockey Program where he found his passion for the position and the game.  From there he would go on to play for some of the most elite teams in the country and eventually recieved a full D1 scholarship to Niagara University.  Since finishing his playing career, Ryan now enjoys the opportunity to give back to the game through coaching and training hockey players in all stages of their career.

Currently, Ryan is a senior business consultant for Deltek, Inc. in Woburn, MA.  He runs global financial software implementation and spends time in such countires as Dubai, Singapore, South Korea, & London.        

Playing Experience:

• Waltham Youth Hockey
• Minuteman Flames
• Middlesex Islanders
• Central Mass Outlaws - 1996 Midget National Champions
• Team Massachusetts (USA Hockey Selects 15, 16, 17)
• Hockey Night in Boston All Star
• Cushing Academy Prep School, 1996-2000
  • 3 yr starter
  • NE Prep school D1 Champions, 1996

 Exeter Snowdevils, (EJHL)

Niagara University (D1, MAAC)

Coaching Experience:

• Puckstoppers Goaltending Academy - 10yrs coaching and training
• Bentely University D1 Goalie Coach, 2004-06
• Natick Youth Hockey

Coaching Experience:

• 11Vipers, Coach, 2018-present
• 07Vipers, Coach, 2014-present
• Co-Founder & Director, Select Skills Hockey, training learn-to-skate thru college players. Specializing in edgework and stride development. Currently working with various DI-DIII college players, high school, prep school, town youth hockey and select programs throughout Massachusetts. 2000-present
• Owner & Director, TopShelf Hockey, recruiting & coaching teams of the top local high school & prep school players for the college recruitment tournaments. 1999-2002
• USA Hockey Level 4 Certified Advanced Coach

Playing Experience:

• Tampa Bay Lightning, Detriot Vipers (IHL), 2000-01
• University of Vermont (asst capt), 1996-2000
• Dartmouth College Ledyard Bank Tournament MVP, 1999
• UVM Rookie of the Year, 1997
• Northfield Mt Hermon School (captain), 1994-1996
• All New England Prep All Star, 1996
• Pingree School, 1992-1994
• Saugus High School, 1991

Hometown:

• Salisbury, MA

Coaching Experience:

• 10Vipers, Head Coach, 2019-Present
• 10Vipers, Asst Coach, 2018-19
• U6, Saugus Lynnfield Youth Hockey, Coach & Skills instructor
• St Clements High School, Asst Coach, 2008-09

Playing Experience:

• San Diego Gulls (ECHL) 2004-06
• Curry College, 2001-05
• Captian, 2002-05
• Northeast Rookie Team, 2001
• Northeast First Team, 03-04 & 04-05
• Winchendon Prep, 2000-01
• Wilmington High School (Captian) 1998-00

Hometown:

• Charlestown, MA
• Saugus, MA

Coaching Experience:

• 08Vipers, Head Coach, 2018-Present
• 08Vipers, Asst Coach, 2016-18
  

Playing Experience:

Hometown:

• Winthrop, MA

Coaching Experience:

• 07Vipers-Elite, Coach, 2014-Present
• Co-Founder & Director, Select Skills Hockey, training learn-to-skate thru college players. Specializing in edgework and stride development. Currently working with various DI-DIII college players, high school, prep school, town youth hockey and select programs throughout Massachusetts. 2000-present
• Owner & Director, TopShelf Hockey, recruiting & coaching teams of the top local high school & prep school players for the college recruitment tournaments. 1999-2002
• USA Hockey Level 4 Certified Advanced Coach

Playing Experience:

• Tampa Bay Lightning, Detriot Vipers (IHL), 2000-01
•  University of Vermont (asst capt), 1996-2000
• Dartmouth College Ledyard Bank Tournament MVP, 1999
• UVM Rookie of the Year, 1997
• Northfield Mt Hermon School (captain), 1994-1996
• All New England Prep All Star, 1996
• Pingree School, 1992-1994
• Saugus High School, 1991

Hometown:

• Salisbury, MA

Coaching Experience:

• 07Vipers-Elite, Coach, 2014-Present
• Lynnfield Youth Hockey, Mite Coach, 2013-present 
• USA Hockey Level I certified 

Playing Experience:

Hometown:

• Lynnfield, MA

Coaching Experience:

• 07Vipers-Elite, Coach, 2016-Present
• Beverly Youth Hockey, Mite Coach, 2013-2015 
• USA Hockey Level I certified 

Playing Experience:

Hometown:

• Beverly, MA

Coaching Experience:

• 06Vipers-Elite, Coach, 2013-Present
• Select Skills Hockey Instructor, 2013 - Present
• Everett/Revere Youth Hockey, Mite Coach, Hockey Director,Cross Ice,Skating and Skills Instructor, learn-to-skate, 2009-13 
• Middlesex Islanders Bantam Asst Coach, 2003-04
• USA Hockey Level I certified 

Playing Experience:

• U Mass Dartmouth, ECAC Champion, 1998-02
• Great Northern Snow Devils (Asst Captain) (EJHL), 1998 
• Melville Millionaires Junior A (SJHL), 1997-98
• New Hampton Prep (captain), 1992-96 

Hometown:

• Everett, MA

The Vipers want to welcome Coach Fuduka for the 2019-20 season.

Coaching Experience:

• 06Vipers, Coach, 2019-Present
• 06 NS Wings, Coach, 2016-19
• Lynn Youth Hockey, 2012-16
• SAlem/Swampscott Youth Hockey, 2011
• Asst Cach, Bishop Feehan HS, 1993-95
• USA Hockey Level 4 Certified 

Playing Experience:

• Holy Cross College, 1990-93
• Tewksbury High School, 4yrs Varisty. 1986-89

Hometown:

• Tewksbury, MA

The Vipers want to welcome Coach Silva for the 2019-20 season.

Coaching Experience:

• 06Vipers, Coach, 2019-Present
• 06 NS Wings, Coach, 2016-19
• Lynn Youth Hockey, 2012-16t
• 20yrs College Referee
• 15yrs  NEC Hockey Commissioner
• USA Hockey Level 3 certified 

Playing Experience:

• Salem State
• Matt O'Neil Hockey Club (EJHL)
  

Hometown:

• Salem, MA

Coaching Experience:

• U14Vipers Full Season, Head Coach, 2018-Present
• Director, Select Skills Hockey, training learn-to-skate thru high school players.  Specializing in edgework and stride development.  Currently working with various youth hockey and select programs throughout Massachusetts.  2012-17
• Head Coach, SSH Jr. Reds, Middle School Team (5th-8th) 2013-17
• Select Skills Private 1-on-1 Lessons 

Playing Experience:

• Fredonia State University (SUNYAC) 2008-12
• SUNYAC Championship Finalist 2010-11
• Walpole Express (Asst Capt), AJHL - Junior A, 2008
• AJHL All-Star Team, 2008
• AJHL Defenseman of the Year, 2008
• Laconia Leafs (Asst Capt), AJHL - Junior A, 2007
• AJHL All-Star Team, 2007
• Trinity-Pawling Prep School (Capt), 2006
• Toll Gate High School (D-I) 2001-05
• All Conference Team, 2005
• Rhode Island High School State Champion 04 & 05

Hometown:

• Burlington, MA