Millbrook's girls hockey program carries a hefty schedule, playing games against some of the top Division 1 and Division 2 teams in New England. Being a member of the Millbrook girls hockey team means finding and maintaining the right balance between school and sport, and doing one’s best to contribute to the community through the many avenues and opportunities presented on campus. The girls work to develop through hard work in the classroom and consistent effort in the rink, and it is through this process that they discover what is required to pursue their goal of becoming college student-athletes. Practices often consist of small games and drills that foster a highly competitive environment in which the players are able to push both themselves and their teammates. The team’s concerted collective approach allows for the girls to develop their skills and knowledge of the game, while enjoying being part of a team built on accountability, sportsmanship, and selflessness.
Recent graduates have played at Amherst, Buffalo State, Concordia, Norwich, Connecticut College, Elmira, Hamilton, Manhattanville, Oswego, Plattsburgh, Utica, St. Michael’s, and Syracuse.
Athletes who are interested in learning more about the girls hockey program at Millbrook are encouraged to contact head coach Erica Shapey at at eshapey@millbrook.org or 845-677-8261.
Mr. Manny has coached the girls' varsity hockey team from its inception in 1997 and boys thirds soccer since 1996. He played both sports through college and beyond and is a great fan of both, staying up to date with new advances in tactics and styles. He places a particular emphasis on sportsmanship and tries to keep the athletes he coaches focused not only on the skills and teamwork required to compete well but on the reasons we play team sports to begin with and the lessons they provide for later in life.
Brian Frankenfield is excited to return to MillbrookSchool after graduating in 2001.Brian is a native of Baldwinsville, New York, where he grew up playing hockey and lacrosse.While at Millbrook, Brian was the captain of both the ice hockey and lacrosse teams.Brian also earned the NEPSA DII All Team Defense both junior and senior year for lacrosse.
After graduating from Millbrook, Brian attended New EnglandCollege and played defense for both the ice hockey and lacrosse teams.During his summers Frankenfield instructed hockey clinics throughout the east coast.Brian was also a personal trainer for Gold’s Gym prior returning to Millbrook.
Frankenfield’s knowledge of hockey and strength and conditioning will prove to be a valuable asset to the athletic program.
Ricky Reichenbach is pleased to bring his extensive experience to the Lady Mustangs. Reichenbach, a native of Baldwinsville, NY is an alumnus of MillbrookSchool having graduated in 2001 after captaining both the ice hockey and lacrosse teams as a junior and senior. He also earned NEPSA DI All-West honors for hockey his senior year.
After graduating from Millbrook, Reichenbach spent one year as captain of the Helena Big Horns and playing for the Neapean Raiders Tier II Jr. "A" hockey teams in the NAHL and COJHL. The following season, Reichenbach was recruited to play both hockey and lacrosse at HamiltonCollege. He captained the hockey team his senior season. After graduation, he signed a professional hockey contract with the Richmond Renegades of the SPHL, where he was coached by the legendary John Brophy, the second most winning coach in professional hockey. Reichenbach was named the Most Improved Defensemen in 2007.
Prior to joining Millbrook, Reichenbach was an instructor at the Rinx Summer Hockey School, Hamilton College Hockey School, and has worked as a skills specialist and performance enhancement specialist for BlueStreak Sports Training where he oversaw the development of junior, college, and professional players with their on-ice, strength and conditioning training.
Reichenbach is excited to be back with the Mustangs and looks forward to developing his players on and off the ice, creating a well-balanced student-athlete.
If you are a prospective student or parent of a prospective student, and would like us to see you in action, please contact our coaches, Walter Manny and Ricky Reichenbach. The Millbrook coaching staff will be at numerous tournamnets and camps through out the spring and summer. Including U16 NY State Championships, U16 National Championship and USA Hockey evaluation camps in NY and Texas to name a few.Â
Are you a hockey player that is considering coming to Millbrook? If so, please take a moment and complete our Girls Hockey Questionaire. It's an interactive PDF - you can download and either fill out on your computer and email to rreichenbach@millbrook.org, or print and send back to us in the mail.