Rothesay Netherwood School:
It is hard to believe the CPSHA is entering its third year as a league and RNS couldn’t be more excited to kick things off in Toronto September 29- October 1st at UCC! The CPSHA provides our five member schools with top notch competition against other traditional independent schools within Canada, who share similar philosophies and boarding school experiences.
The Riverhawks have added ten new faces to their roster this off-season to compliment the ten returning student-athletes from last year’s MPHL championship winning team. Our lineup is ‘East Coast Strong’ again this year with players from New Brunswick (9), Newfoundland (5), PEI (2), Nova Scotia (2) and 1 from North Carolina.
Jeff Lewis continues to lead the RNS hockey program and is entering his 11th year as head coach of the boys’ prep hockey team. Coach Lewis is excited to announce two former Riverhawks to the coaching staff this year as well. Ryan Bessey ’18 has recently graduated with his BKin and BEd and last season was a member of the national champion UNB Reds Mens hockey coaching staff. Ryan also attended RNS & played for the Riverhawks from 2015-2018. The Riverhawks are also excited to announce the addition of Kevin Gagne ’10 to the Prep Boys staff this year. Kevin attended RNS for his grade 9 & 10 years before moving on to play 5 years in the QMJHL and winning a Memorial Cup with the Saint John Sea Dogs in 2011. Kevin was also the QMJHL Defenseman of the year & first team all star in 2012-2013, before signing with the Anaheim Mighty Ducks in 2013-2014.
There is no question that this year’s rosters will have a number of players that will be of interest to Jr A programs throughout North America as well as the NCAA and Major Junior Hockey!
Players moving on from 2022-2023 Roster:
- Riley Sampson – Moncton Wildcats (QMJHL)
- Eli James – West Kent Steamers (MHL)
- Tyson Snow – Fredericton Red Wings (MHL)
- Matthew O’Neil – Truro Bearcats (MHL)
- Cohen McCallum – Hawksbury Hawks (CCHL)
- Nick Beatty – Powassan Voodoos (NOJHL)
- Jack MacDonald – South Shore Kings (NCDC)
- Kaden McNeil – Miramichi Timberwolves (MHL)
Other members of the 2022-2023 roster have enrolled in university to continue their educational path both within Canada and abroad and we wish them the best as they pursue their goals in the classroom.
