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Team-Wide Leadership: Boys Hockey Utilizes Assistant Coaches and Captains

A Focus on Discipline: Assistant Boys Hockey Captain Charles Sabre ’25

Serving as one of the assistant captains of Boys Hockey, Charles Sabre ’25 joined the team as a new Upper. Sabre plays as a right defenseman (RD) and has quickly established himself as a key leader. As assistant captain, Sabre manages team dynamics, ensuring his teammates remain punctual, attentive, and respectful both on and off the ice. Sabre emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus on every game as an opportunity for growth, even as the team works toward its ultimate goal of winning the championship. Striving to lead by example, he provides constructive feedback and prioritizes discipline, avoiding penalties to set a strong standard for his teammates. 

Building on Success: Assistant Boys Hockey Captain Peyton Millitello ‘25 

Originally arriving at Andover as a new Lower, Assistant Captain Peyton Millitello ‘25 co-leads Boys Hockey with Robertson-Palmer and Sabre. On the ice, Millitello plays as left winger (LW). With a team comprised of more lowerclassmen and new players to Boys Hockey, Millitello noted their improvement — in team chemistry and on the ice — and impact. This season, he stated the team’s main goal is winning the championship. Last year, Boys Hockey won a playoff game and maintained a strong regular season record. Millitello hopes the team can build off of their past success, ultimately securing a win. 

Assistant Coach Tedd Parker Brings Experience to Boys Hockey 

Tedd Parker, an Assistant Coach for Boys Hockey, was first introduced to the sport at age six, and ever since, has continued. He arrived at Andover in 2011 and during his coaching tenure has primarily focused on training the team’s defensemen. Parker brings his wealth of hockey experience to the team. He competed collegiately at the Gustavus Adolphus College and has been involved with New England Prep School Hockey for upwards of 15 years. Off of the ice, Parker is a part of the History and Social Sciences department, teaching one of Anodver’s most popular economics classes.