Maintaining the Vipers focus of experienced coaching, Jim Leger joins us with a wealth of knowledge and an unrivaled hockey experience to share with his players. 

Formerly of Saugus and now lives in Middleton, Leger was a National Champion with the powerhouse University of Maine Black Bears in 2000.  After college, Jim spent 8 years in professional hockey playing for the Pittsburgh Pengiuns AHL, ECHL, & CHL affiliates.   He was selected for a team out of Canada to travel to Germany to play on their professional teams.

Jim has a USA Hockey Level 4 Coaching Certification.

Jim & his wife, Monica, have 2 girls, Hayden & Keira.

Coaching Experience:

• 14Vipers, Coach, 2022-Present
• Masco Youth Hockey Mites, 2020-22
• Masco Girls Varsity Summer League
• Vipers U16 & U18
• Bishop Hoban Varsity Hockey Coach (Pennsylvania) 

Playing Experience:

• 8 year professional career
• University of Maine (asst captain),
•           National Champions, 1999
•           NCCA Div 1 Frozen Four (Back to Back Years)
•           Hockey East Playoff Championship, 2000
•           NCAA Hockey Hockey Humanitarian Award, 2000
•           Most Inspirational Player Award, University of Maine
•           Unsung Player Award, University of Maine
•           Dean Smith Award - Top Student/Athlete at University of Maine 
• USHL Dubuque Fighting Saints
• Philips Andover Academy
• Saugus High School, Northeast Conference All Star
• (2x) Team Massachusetts & 1995 National Champion at the Chicago Showcase with fellow Viper Coach, Matt Sanders. 

Hometown:

• Middleton, MA