January 31, 2007

Germain Heading to Providence

Hooksett, NH - The New Hampshire Jr. Monarchsare pleased to announce Matt Germain has verbally accepted a scholarship offer to attend Providence College beginning this fall.  The two-year veteran and assistant captain has been nothing less than superb this season leading the Monarchs to a current overall record of 39-5-1 and has helped them remain in the top spot in the Eastern Junior Hockey League all season.  Matt is 3rd in EJHL scoring with a 15-40-55 line in 34 EJHL contests.

"What a great day for Matt Germain", stated GM/Head Coach Sean Tremblay.  "I can't say enough about this young man who has worked as hard as any player we have ever had sit in our locker room.  He is very deserving of this accomplishment and Tim Army and his staff are getting one of the best two-way players in the east.  I look at Matt's stats and see he only has 16 PIMS this year and that is because he simply plays hockey the right way.  He never hooks, cheats, or is lazy.  He absolutely punishes players with clean hits and is the type of hockey player every young player should aspire to be like."

Matt was equally proud of his mentors and offered the following, "Ever since I was a kid I always wanted to play Division One Hockey.  The Monarchs program has made this dream a reality.  I am thrilled and excited to be heading to Providence College next year as it has been a top choice of mine for some time and it is an incredible feeling to have fulfilled my dream.  I feel as though my two years in the Monarchs program has enabled me to be fully prepared for playing at the next level.  Every aspect of the Monarchs program prepares you to play hockey at the next level from the tremendous coaching staff to the outstanding trainers to the superb strength and conditioning program.  I have been able to grow as both a player and a person during my time here in New Hampshire and I can't wait to continue that growth under Coach Army at Providence College."

With ten games to go in the regular season, the Monarchs need only four more wins to clinch both the Northern Division Title as well as the EJHL League Championship.  Matt is prepared to lead his team towards those goals and win another title just as his older brother David did in 2004 before he took his game to Yale University.  Matt is the son of John and Linda Germain of Quincy, MA.