I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Coach Rob and many of his staff members (Rob Reilly and Dennis Doherty in particular) that were able to help me in my development as a person and a player during my time with NEH and the Walpole Express organization.  As many other alumni have alluded to, it was never enough for Rob and his staff to just teach us the game of hockey.  He wanted each one of us to excel off the ice as well, whether it is in the classroom, the gym or a job, and he would personally go out of his way to make sure we were all doing well.  I have the privilege of knowing Rob at a very personal level in having my mother work at Iorio, and he has treated me like a son since the beginning.  He has helped to shape me into the person I am today, and I will be forever grateful for that.  Though I no longer play, my success as an official at the collegiate level dates back to all the skills sessions and camps I went through under Rob and his staff.  Similar to playing, as an official you have to be able to excel with your skating to get to that next level, and many of the edge work drills I learned through Rob and Dennis I still use everyday.  Not to mention the lifelong friendships I have made in seeing hundreds of players walk through the doors of Iorio Arena each year.  Attending Robs camps as a youth player was an unforgettable experience for me and I know all of my friends that I shared those experiences with feel the same way.  Thank you again, Rob.  Chick-A-Pow!!