Former NHL Player Tim Schaller Joins BG Boys Hockey as Assistant Coach
Updated on 06/25/2026
NASHUA, N.H. - Bishop Guertin boys hockey head coach Dan Conley has announced the addition of former National Hockey League veteran Tim Schaller to his coaching staff as an assistant coach. A Merrimack, New Hampshire, native, Schaller retired from professional hockey in 2023 after appearing in 276 NHL regular-season games with the Buffalo Sabres, Boston Bruins, Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Kings. Over parts of eight seasons, he totaled 29 goals and 28 assists for 57 points. His most productive season came with Boston in 2017-18 when he played all 82 games and recorded career highs with 12 goals and 10 assists. Schaller also appeared in 17 Stanley Cup Playoff games during his career, all with the Bruins, tallying one goal and a pair of helpers. In addition to his NHL career, Schaller played 345 American Hockey League games over seven seasons with five organizations, collecting 68 goals and 84 assists for 152 points. “I’ve known the Conley family for nearly my wh
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Dan Conley ’01 Named Head Coach of Boys Hockey
Posted on 06/16/2026
NASHUA, N.H. - Bishop Guertin Director of Athletics Ryan Brown has announced that Dan Conley ’01 has been named the head coach of the boys varsity ice hockey team.A former Cardinal standout and captain, Conley has deep ties to the school and its storied hockey program. Most recently, he served as an assistant coach this past season, helping Bishop Guertin capture the eighth state championship in program history.He succeeds legendary head coach Gary Bishop and longtime assistant Mark Mantone, who announced their retirements last week following decades of service to the Cardinals.“I am grateful and excited to be named the Head Coach of the boys hockey program at Bishop Guertin,” Conley said. “As a proud member of the Class of 2001, BG has played an important role in shaping me academically, athletically, and personally. “Returning last year to join the staff under Coach Bishop and Coach Mantone was incredibly rewarding, and the opportunity to now lead a program that means so much to
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Kevin Conway Named Head Coach of Girls Hockey
Posted on 06/15/2026
NASHUA, N.H. - Bishop Guertin Director of Athletics Ryan Brown has announced the hiring of Kevin Conway as the newest head coach of the varsity girls hockey program.Conway brings a wealth of experience to the Cardinals, having spent nearly two decades with the Islanders Hockey Club and its predecessor, the Dual State River Hawks. Throughout his coaching career, he has worked with players across a wide range of age groups, spending many years developing athletes born between 1995 and 2000 and, most recently, coaching the 2011 birth-year team.“I am very excited by the opportunity to help re-establish Bishop Guertin as perennial state tournament participants and state championship contenders,” Conway said. “This is going to be a challenge, but as a program we are going to be up for it. I look forward to getting started this fall.”In addition to his duties with the Islanders Hockey Club, Conway spent three seasons as the head coach of the UMass Lowell Women’s Club Hockey Team from 202
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Gary Bishop Retires After 35 Years as Boys Hockey Head Coach
Updated on 06/11/2026
NASHUA, N.H. – After 35 seasons and more than 500 victories behind the bench, Bishop Guertin Boys Hockey Head Coach Gary Bishop has announced his retirement.Bishop has led the Cardinals since the 1991-92 season, building one of the most successful and respected programs in New Hampshire, while impacting the lives of hundreds of student-athletes over the course of his remarkable career.“After 35 years, stepping away from the rink isn't just about leaving the game, it’s about concluding a lifetime of shared wins, tough losses, and unforgettable memories,” Bishop said. “To Bishop Guertin: I thank the administration for the opportunity to coach the sport I love. And, of course, thanks to all my former players with whom we shared lasting memories of victories and defeats.”Under his guidance, the Cardinals captured seven New Hampshire Division I State Championships in 2000, 2001, 2007, 2008, 2015, 2023 and 2026. Fittingly, Bishop's final game behind the bench ended with a championship, as BG
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Katie Bourque Named Head Coach of Field Hockey
Posted on 06/05/2026
NASHUA, N.H. – Bishop Guertin Athletic Director Ryan Brown has announced the hiring of Katie Bourque as the next head coach of the Cardinals’ varsity field hockey program.Bourque arrives at Bishop Guertin with one of the most successful coaching resumes in New Hampshire field hockey. During her nine seasons as head coach at Windham High School from 2013 to 2021, her teams reached the state championship game in all but one campaign, capturing five state titles.Under Bourque’s leadership, Windham transitioned from Division II to Division I in 2018 after winning back-to-back championships and three titles in five years. The Jaguars quickly established themselves among the state’s elite, advancing to the Division I championship game in their first season at the highest level. After falling short in that contest, Windham responded by winning consecutive state championships in 2019 and 2020.For her efforts, Bourque was named the Eagle-Tribune Coach of the Year in 2019 after guiding the Jagua
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Ricky Gray Named Head Coach of BG Golf Program
Posted on 04/23/2026
NASHUA, N.H. — Bishop Guertin Director of Athletics Ryan Brown has announced that Ricky Gray has been named the head coach of the varsity golf program.Gray comes to BG after several years of coaching at the collegiate level, including two stints as an assistant coach at his alma mater, Franklin Pierce University (2014-17 and 2020-22). Between those stops in Rindge, he served as an assistant coach at Southern New Hampshire University, where he helped guide the Penmen to the 2018 NE10 Conference Championship and a berth in the NCAA Division II National Championship. While with Franklin Pierce, Gray was also part of a staff that led the women’s program to multiple NE10 titles.“We are excited to welcome Ricky and his family to the BG community,” Brown said. “He has a great track record of coaching younger golfers and getting the most out of their potential. His passion for the game and mentoring developing players was evident from the first day we met him, and we look forward to what he wi
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Boys Hockey Wins 2026 State Championship
Posted on 03/16/2026
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Bishop Guertin boys hockey team captured its eighth state championship in program history on Saturday, March 14, defeating Concord, 1-0, in overtime at SNHU Arena.Senior Jordan O’Hearn delivered the title-clinching moment with a shot from just inside the blue line that deflected off a Concord defenseman’s stick. The change in trajectory caused the Tide goaltender to misread the angle, and the puck slipped under his stick and into the back of the net. The goal broke the scoreless tie and sparked a frenzied celebration in front of the BG student section.For the Cardinals, the victory served as a measure of redemption against Concord, which defeated Bishop Guertin in last year’s state championship game between the same two teams. Unlike last year’s marathon contest — when Concord needed a fourth overtime period to secure the win — Saturday’s championship was decided earlier in the extra session, with O’Hearn’s game-winner coming at 6:31 of the fourth period.Sophomor
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Mark Mantone Featured in Nashua Telegraph
Posted on 03/10/2026
Longtime Bishop Guertin boys hockey assistant coach Mark Mantone was the topic of a feature story in the Nashua Telegraph on March 10. Staff writer Tom King examined at Manton's ‘bad cop’ persona as a strict, but caring coach on the Cardinals' bench for nearly three decades. To read the entire piece, please visit the Nashua Telegraph.
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McGowan ’26 Reaches 1,000 Career Points
Updated on 01/28/2026
NASHUA, N.H. – Bishop Guertin senior Connor McGowan reached the 1,000-career point milestone on Jan. 28, helping lead the Cardinals to an 82–68 home victory over Salem.McGowan’s historic basket came early in the contest, as the senior guard finished a fast break he initiated himself with a put-back in the paint.Play was briefly stopped to recognize the achievement, as McGowan was honored alongside his parents and teammates. The senior continues to lead the state in scoring this season, averaging more than 26 points per game.Bishop Guertin congratulates McGowan on becoming the program’s newest member of the 1,000-point club, marking an impressive milestone in his high school career. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bishop Guertin HS Athletics (@bghs_cardinals)
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VanDeventer Named Top Coach, 6 Players Earn All-State
Updated on 11/14/2025
NASHUA, N.H. — Following the conclusion of the 2025 season, members of the state-championship winning boys soccer team were honored with individual accolades by the New Hampshire Soccer Coaches Association (NHSCA).In addition to the Cardinal players, Tyler VanDeventer was recognized by his peers as the 2025 Division I Coach of the Year after guiding BG to its best season in two decades. For finishing third in the regular-season standings and posting a 16-4 overall record en route to the program’s fifth state title — and first in 21 years — VanDeventer was honored as the state’s top manager.Three players earned spots on the Granite State first team. The trio of seniors earning the top all-state honors were goalkeeper Beau Boughter, midfielder Andrew Klyop and defender Liam Ireland.Three others earned second-team honors with junior defender James Guidry, junior forward Ryan Neary and senior midfielder Trenton Cormier all recognized for their strong play and contributions to Bishop Guerti
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Six Cardinals Earn All-State Honors
Posted on 11/14/2025
NASHUA, N.H. — Six members of the Bishop Guertin girls soccer team were honored by the New Hampshire Soccer Coaches Association (NHSCA) with selections to various all-state teams for the 2025 season.Junior midfielder Zoe Horton-Sousa led the way for the Cardinals, earning a spot on the Division I All-State First Team for her standout play this fall.Five additional Cardinals received Honorable Mention All-State recognition:Olivia Baker ’26, goalkeeperPaige Gabriel ’28, defenderHadley Comeau ’26, defenderEmerson Brown ’27, midfielderKareena Sondhi ’28, forwardAfter helping backstop BG to the state semifinals, Baker was selected as one of two goalkeepers on the NHIAA All-Tournament Team, while Comeau also earned All-Tournament distinction for her strong work anchoring the defense.Horton-Sousa was further recognized on the 2025 NHSCA Girls All-State Team, an honor reserved for the Top 11 players statewide across all four divisions, as selected by United Soccer Coac
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