The Vipers are pleased to announce Chris Halecki as the 2017 Head Coach for the 2025-26 season.  Chris brings a wealth of experience and skills to share with the kids. 

Chris grew up in Andover, MA playing youth hockey around the north shore.  He excelled at Pingree School and Tabor Academy before becoming a team leader and an asst captian at  Merrimack College.      

 Chris lives in Ipswich, MA with his wife, Jen, and two children.  

COACHING EXPERIENCE:

• 2017 Vipers, 2025-Present
• Agawam Youth Hockey, 2023-Present
• Sr. Instructor, Select Skills Hockey, training learn-to-skate thru high school players.  Specializing in edgework and stride development.  Currently working with various youth hockey and select programs throughout Massachusetts. 2000-present
• USA Hockey Certified Advanced Coach 

PLAYING EXPERIENCE: 

• Merrimack College, 1996-2000
• Tabor Academy, 1995-1996
• Pingree School, 1992-1994

HOMETOWN:

• Ipswich, MA