Word: welch
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...defenseman has professional size and led local St. Sebastian’s to the Independent School League (ISL) Championship as a senior in high school last year. Welch was named MVP of the ISL and is accustomed to big games; he played his final game for St. Sebs in front of more than 50 NHL scouts...
...always wanted to go to Harvard and the level of hockey here is very high—much faster paced than high school,” Welch said. “I would not have come here if I didn’t think playing for Harvard would prepare...
...Welch looked at Boston College, Boston University and Providence, before settling on Harvard. He said it was the strength of the Crimson’s coaching staff that eventually convinced Welch to come to Cambridge...
...Coach Maz and all the assistant coaches are easily the best in the area,” Welch said. “They pushed Harvard over the edge for me. They want to see their players reach the NHL because just being drafted means nothing. You need to perform in college, and I think this coaching staff can help me get to that level...
Though Mazzolini has not yet assembled the Crimson’s lines for this season, Welch and Cavanagh will be seeing quite a bit of action. Welch could find himself playing alongside senior captain Peter Capouch at times, or he may be paired up with fellow freshmen Ryan Lannon or Jesse Lane. Welch and sophomore Kenny Smith, a third round choice by the Florida Panthers in last year’s draft, could make for a power packed unit. However Mazzolini decides, Welch has only positive words for his teammates...