OUR TEAM IS YOUR TEAM

Micro Ice Training Centers offer players and parents some of our areas most experienced and successful hockey instructors. We know that the instructor makes the difference, and we have the ones you want 7 days a week, 12 months a year. We are here for YOU! Each coach brings a specialized skills development program to the ice. As a whole, they have made an investment in our area's hockey community and are dedicated to enhancing the performances of each individual. With a professional and committed attitude, each coach operates under the mission of developing a young skater's potential growth through skill building exercises.

When you skate at Micro Ice, you are partaking in more than just another school or camp; you are a part of a "training center." At Micro Ice, yesterday's dream becomes today's reality. Below you'll find some additional information about our team:

Matt Deschamps: President and General Manager

A native of Poughkeepsie, New York, Matt Deschamps brings an extensive resume as an elite defenseman and coach to Micro Ice. Deschamps spent his college years in Orono skating for the University of Maine Black Bears. The highlights of his career at Maine include notching an assist on the goal in triple-overtime to win the 2004 Hockey East Tournament Championship, four appearances in the NCAA Tournament and two trips to the NCAA Finals. As a senior, Matt was a captain of the Black Bears, recipient of the First Annual Shawn Walsh Memorial Scholarship, and presented with the Richard Britt Award for Perseverance.

After college, Deschamps attended training camp with the National Hockey League's San Jose Sharks in 2005. During a six-year professional career, Matt played in the American Hockey League with the Cleveland Barons, the ECHL with the Atlantic City Boardwalk Bullies, Charlotte Checkers, Fresno Falcons, Mississippi Sea Wolves, and Phoenix Roadrunners.

As a coach Matt has been able to help develop players and their skill from mini mites all the way to the pros. He has worked with USA Hockey, coaching and evaluating during their select festivals. He's also worked skill development with the New York Rangers Youth Camp, Pro Ambitions, Palm Beach Blackhawks Elite, and Champion's Edge. 

Prior to Micro Ice, Matt was the Site Director of Total Hockey Florida; a hockey skills training facility in Deerfield Beach, FL. The Micro Ice family is extremely excited to have Matt as our President and General Manager. With his proven leadership as a player and coach we're positive Micro Ice will continue to grow and be the best hockey skill development facility in all of Massachusetts.

Lee-J Mirasolo: Assistant General Manager and Instructor

Former captain of the Boston College Women’s Ice Hockey team, Lee-J Mirasolo, brings four years of Division One experience to coaching. As Micro Ice’s Assistant General Manager and Instructor, she aims to help players develop new skills and sharpen old ones every time she touches the ice. Lee-J was recently named the Assistant Coach of the Phillips Andover Girl’s Hockey team and also serves as the head coach of the Middlesex Islander U16 team. She believes the lessons learned inside the rink should be carried outside its walls and is dedicated to guiding future hockey generations through their unique experiences.

Paul Vincent: Founder of Dynamic Skating

Paul has been a Professional skating and skills instructor, coach and consultant for over 30 years. He instructs thousands of youth hockey players from around the world and is a leader in college and professional player training throughout North America. Currently Paul is working as the skating and skills instructor for the Chicago Blackhawks. Paul writes and coordinates all the programming and curriculum for Micro Ice, which ensures that we have the best on-ice skill-development around.

Mark Pandolfo:  Instructor

As an integral member of Private Training Program (PTP) coaching staff, Mark has developed a reputation as one of the best shooting/goalscoring instructors in the area. Mark was a stand-out at Umass Lowell, recognized by Hockey East as a top-notch shooter. Mark played 3 seasons of professional hockey in ECHL, AHL and Europe before retiring after the 2008/2009 season.

Mike Boyle: Co-founder of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning

Mike and his team provide performance enhancement training for athletes of all levels. The athletes he has worked with range from junior high school students to All Stars in almost every major professional sport. Presently, Boyle continues to serve as an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University, primarily responsible for ice hockey.

Erika Hammar: Skating Instructor

Erika Hammar has competed at the highest level of figure skating and has brought her experience to coaching throughout the past two decades. As a highly qualified instructor, Erika plays an vital role in the Edge classes offered at Micro Ice. Hockey players experience skating from a different perspective during these sessions. In addition, Erika pilots Micro Ice's Learn-to-Skate program.