By Annabel Zaterka ‘26
On January 20th, St. Mark’s students, alumni, and parents came together in the Gardner Rink to celebrate four St. Mark’s hockey alumni who were selected for the USA Hockey National Team Development Program (NTDP). Henry Thrun ’19, Sean Farrell ’20, Ian Moore ’21, and Richard Gallant ’25 were honored for this impressive achievement with a special banner and dedication ceremony.
Richard, who is currently on the U.S. National Under-17 Team, returned to campus for the dedication ceremony and reflected on his time playing for St. Mark's. He mentioned the importance of Coach Carl Corazzini during his time playing for St. Mark’s, as well as the comradery felt among every single player on the hockey team. “The hockey team at St. Mark’s is as tight as it gets. Everyone knows just about everything about each other and it creates bonds and chemistry that last forever. I will definitely take the idea of brotherhood on to my future teams as every good team needs that vibe.”
Henry Thrun, Sean Farrell, and Ian Moore all played together at Harvard University in 2022. Now, Thrun plays for the San Jose Sharks, Farrell plays for the Montreal Canadiens, and Ian Moore is continuing his career at Harvard. For Coach Corazzini, the caliber of St. Mark’s hockey alumni and these players in particular speak to the culture of the program. “There is the idea that each individual in those locker rooms cares more about each other than they do results. In this environment, everyone can reach their fullest potential because they know they have unconditional support from the entire St. Mark's community.”
We look forward to continuing to support these athletes in the future!