We are excited to introduce you to ECHO's new Grow the Game Director Mike Thibodeau. Please see below to learn more about Mike and his hockey background. If you see Mike around the BIP, make sure to welcome him aboard in his new role! 

Mike Thibodeau

Mike started his hockey career at the young age of 3 through ECHO's Learn to play program and continued playing for ECHO through bantams. Mike then continued to play competitive midget hockey in the NEMHL. He got the coaching bug in 2012 and has coached for ECHO as an assistant and head coach from squirts through bantams ever since. Mike has a passion for helping kids have fun while developing a love for hockey. He focuses on teaching kids hockey fundamentals and improving skills. 

Coaches, Team Managers and Volunteers

are required to

Register with USA Hockey, Complete SafeSport Training and Complete a Background Screening

Register for a USA Hockey Number

Complete Safe Sport Training

Complete a Background Screening

Congratulations to Coach Amber for being voted the 

2020 GottaLoveCTHockey Impact Coach of the Year!!!

Coach Amber with ECHO co-Presidents Gary Gordon and Brian Wry 

and the ECHO 8U Mite B team

Visit the Gotta Love CT Hockey website to see Coach Amber being surprised with her award