Hockey - Boys Varsity
The Berkshire Bears play one of the most competitive schedules in New England. A perennial New England Tournament participant, the members of our program pride themselves on being accountable, dedicated, and unselfish. This emphasis on teamwork provides the foundation for success, not only in hockey, but in the classroom and in life. We celebrate individual accomplishments within the context of the collective effort, and we provide a rigorous yet balanced daily regimen that insures skill development. Berkshire plays in the Jackman L. Stewart Athletic Center, a state-of-the-art hockey facility featuring two full-size rinks, a spacious fitness center, an advanced athletic training suite, concessions and function rooms, and large well-appointed locker rooms.
Team Roster
| # | Name | Class | Hometown |
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| 1 | Alex Kim | 2027 | Leonia, NJ |
| 2 | Gus Chong | 2026 | Summit, NJ |
| 3 | James Reilly | 2026 | Sicklerville, NJ |
| 5 | Holden Sandner | 2028 | Chicago, IL |
| 6 | Matt Lacombe | 2026 | Marlborough, MA |
| 7 | Bauer Gammill | 2027 | New Canaan, CT |
| 8 | Harrison McLean | 2026 | North York, ON |
| 10 | Jonah Rainisch | 2026 | Parkland, FL |
| 11 | Carter Johnson | 2026 | Kensington, MD |
| 12 | Matthew Chernoff | 2028 | Holly Springs, NC |
| 15 | Zennon Turnovitski | 2027 | Kelowna, BC |
| 16 | Markus Gentile | 2028 | Boca Raton, FL |
| 17 | Leo Chen | 2027 | Wuhan |
| 18 | James McMurray | 2026 | Fenelon Falls, ON |
| 19 | Dylan Pagliuca | 2027 | South Hamilton, MA |
| 20 | Erion Milla | 2026 | New York, NY |
| 21 | Preston Kelly-Paquet | 2027 | Kelowna, BC |
| 22 | Dave Cho | 2028 | Oakville, ON |
| 23 | Dylan Chernoff | 2026 | Holly Springs, NC |
| 24 | Lucas Smith | 2026 | Grand Island, NY |
| 25 | Dom Somma | 2026 | Rye, NY |
| 26 | Max Monroe | 2027 | Ellington, CT |
| 27 | Russell Soja | 2026 | Windsor, CT |
| 28 | Josh Timone | 2027 | Bernardsville, NJ |
| 30 | Xavier Rivera | 2028 | Raleigh, NC |
| 31 | Kai Vitiello | 2028 | Amenia, NY |
| Scout McKnight | 2028 | Peru, MA |
Coaches
Coach Czepiel joined Berkshire in 2023 after seven years as head coach at Northfield Mount Hermon, where he compiled a record of 104-58-16 and led the program to NEPSAC playoff appearances in 2018, 2019, 2022, and 2023. Prior to NMH, he spent two years on the coaching staff at the University of Massachusetts, overseeing day-to-day operations of the Division I hockey program, including video analysis, player skill development, practice planning, and team travel.
Now in his third season leading the Bears, Coach Czepiel has guided the team to a combined 45-19-1 record over his first two years. Berkshire reached the Piatelli/Simmons Championship Game in 2025 and the semifinals of the Martin/Earl Tournament in 2024. During this span, three players have earned First-Team All-NEPSAC honors. Over the course of his ten years in prep school coaching, more than 50 of Coach Czepiel's players have gone on to compete at the Division I and Division III levels.
A prep school graduate himself, Czepiel went on to play Division I hockey at the University of Massachusetts, serving as captain in his senior year. He was a three-time Hockey East All-Academic selection and a 2013 nominee for the Derek Hines Unsung Hero Award. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Isenberg School of Management and later an M.S. in Sport Management.
In addition to his coaching role, Coach Czepiel serves as an Associate Director of Admission, advisor, and lives in MacMillan Dorm with his wife, Emily, and their three children, Colin, Christopher, and Olivia.
Email coach: kczepiel@berkshireschool.org
Assistant Coaches: George Stetson, Justin Torre '07
Full Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Time | Location | Result | Score | |
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Academie St. Louie
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Berkshire School | Win | 7-0 | |
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vs.
Hebron Academy
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Berkshire School | Win | 12-0 | |
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vs.
Piatelli Jamboree
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All Day
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vs.
The Hotchkiss School
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Berkshire School | Tie | 3-3 | |
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vs.
Northwood School
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Berkshire School | Loss | 0-2 | |
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vs.
Albany Academy
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Berkshire School | Win | 6-0 | |
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vs.
Taft School
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Taft School | Loss | 5-2 | |
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vs.
Canterbury School
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Canterbury School | Loss | 2-3 | |
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vs.
Lawrenceville School
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Berkshire School | Win | 5-3 | |
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vs.
Hill School
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Berkshire School | Win | 7-0 | |
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vs.
Frederick Gunn School
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Avon Old Farms School | Loss | 2-4 | |
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vs.
Trinity-Pawling School
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Trinity College | Win | 7-0 | |
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vs.
Loomis Chaffee School
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Avon Old Farms School | Win | 3-2 | |
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vs.
Tabor Academy
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Avon Old Farms School | Loss | 0-2 | |
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vs.
Noble & Greenough
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St. Sebastian's School | Win | 6-1 | |
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vs.
St. Sebastian's School
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Noble & Greenough | Loss | 1-2 | |
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vs.
Millbrook School
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Millbrook School | Loss | 2-3 | |
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vs.
Williston Northampton School
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Berkshire School | Win | 2-0 | |
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vs.
Northfield Mount Hermon School
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Northfield Mount Hermon School | Win | 8-2 | |
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vs.
Williston Northampton School
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Williston Northampton School | Win | 3-2 | |
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vs.
Choate Rosemary Hall
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Berkshire School | Win | 4-1 | |
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vs.
Avon Old Farms School
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Berkshire School | Tie | 1-1 | |
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vs.
The Hotchkiss School
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The Hotchkiss School | Tie | 2-2 | |
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vs.
Albany Academy
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Berkshire School | Win | 7-0 | |
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vs.
Salisbury School
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Salisbury School | Win | 2-1 | |