Hamden Youth Hockey Association
Why I'm a Dragon!
Our HYHA players share why that are Dragons.
Wyatt Gaffney
Position: Forward
Team: Peewee A
"I have met my best friends." through HYHA. Wyatt has been playing HYHA hockey since 1st grade.
Ryan Apuzzo
Position: Everything!
Team: Mite Green
“I like being a Hamden Dragon because I love hockey and I love my teammates!”
Raffaele Iuliano
Position: Goalie
Team: Peewee A1
"Being a goalie is a tough spot but being with teammates and coaches that cheer you on and pick you up is the best thing about being a goalie, especially a Dragon."
Piper DeFelice
Position: Everything!
Team: Mite Gold
"I am a Dragon because I like that I am playing for the town I live in, and I get to wear green and gold like my dad when he played for Hamden hockey."
Matthew Stewart
Position: Defense
Team: Peewee A
Matt loves being a dragon, and the friends he’s made. He also loves to rush the puck, and skate fast!
Bodyn Edwards
Position: Forward
Team: Peewee A1
"Hockey is a good bonding experience. You work as a team to win. You make good friends and have a good time."
Connor Doraz
Position: Defense
Team: Bantam A
"Being a Dragon means having pride for my town and being able to play the sport I love with my best friends. Since we have been playing so long together, we have great chemistry on the ice."
Nash Dittmann
Position: Goalie
Team: Mite Gold
"Everyone in the whole organization is so nice to me and I’ve made so many friends!"
Bruin Sharples
Position: Defense, Forward
Team: Squirt A
“I am a Dragon because when I tried out everyone was so nice! I have made some of the best friends this season!”
Logan Carney
Position: Defense
Team: Squirt A
"I like playing with my two best friends!"
Nicholas Fortune
Position: Goalie
Team: Peewee A
“I learned to play hockey at Hamden and get to play on a team with my friends”
Connor Carney
Position: Defense
Team: Peewee A1
"I like hockey because it is exciting, high-paced sport, and you get many opportunities to help others & others to help you. The reason I like being a Dragon is because we have a group of young talented kids who don't yell at you when you mess up, they cheer you up."
Kai Cocchiaro
Position: Everything!
Team: Mite A
"I love being a Dragon because my teammates and coaches are really nice! We have a so much fun time on and off the ice! I really like going to tournaments!"
Mark Laskin
Position: Forward
Team: Bantam A
"I joined Hamden Dragons when I was 7, I’ve been a Hamden Dragon for 7 years, my jersey number is 7. HYHA is my true luck!"
AJ Aurora
Position: Defense
Team: Bantam AA
AJ Aurora has been a Hamden Dragon since the start of his journey at the clinic level. He’s LOVED playing hockey from the beginning. Being a Dragon to him means teamwork, commitment, and “hustle and heart,” something his favorite Coach Castiline taught him over the years. Next year, he will play at HHS, bringing the Dragon pride to the next level.
Desmond Bohan
Position: Defense
Team: Peewee A
"I'm a Dragon because my coaches are always great and always encourage me to play my best."
