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Staff Spotlight: Ice Hockey Coach Jay Pecora

Staff Spotlight:  Ice Hockey Coach Jay Pecora

Where did you go to college? 

  • Plattsburgh State, New England College

What was a memorable college experience for you?

  • Winning the Thom Lawler Award for the top Division II/III player in New England during my senior year.

Where did you work before Wentworth?

  • University of Southern Maine

What do you enjoy most about working at Wentworth?

  • Watching our players face adversity, continue to work hard and succeed

Where is your favorite place in Boston?

  • The old Boston Garden

What is your favorite movie?

  • Miracle- I remember in 1980 watching the game with my family

What is your favorite snack?

  • Sharp cheddar cheese and Triscuits

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

  • Back to Kitzbuuel Austria.  Lived there for one year playing hockey.

If you were a crayon, what color would you be?

  • Orange

What is your favorite show to binge?

  • Seinfeld

If you could choose to have any superpower, what would it be?

  • Time travel

What was your first concert?

  • Beastie Boys

Favorite Book?

  • John Grisham – "The Runaway Jury."

Favorite Quote?

  • "Don't tell me how rough the seas are, just bring the ship in"


PREVIOUS STAFF SPOTLIGHTS

Monday, May 11 Dan Russo, Head Men's Lacrosse Coach
Friday, May 15 Ashley Kilstein, Associate Director of Athletics
Monday, May 18 Arlen Galloway, Head Men's Basketball Coach
Friday, May 22 Alyson Fisher, Athletic Trainer
Friday, May 29 Steve Studley, Head Baseball Coach
Monday, June 1 Hannah Pelletier, Head Women's Lacrosse Coach


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