Auburn, ME- Central Maine Hockey Coach Kevin Cady is pleased to announce Caleb Labrie, a 2015 graduate from St Dominic's Academy has committed to play hockey at CM this year. An honor student at St Dom's, Caleb also served on the student senate, acted as a student ambassador, served on the yearbook staff, was a member of the key club, varsity club, and contributed over a hundred hours of community service. He was a very committed high school student.
In terms of hockey, Caleb finished second in scoring at St Dom's, was the assistant captain his senior year, and was first team all-state. In 2014, he was on the top 25 to watch list. Labrie was fortunate enough to be in the final 8 for the prestigious Travis Roy Award his senior year. On top of his personal accomplishments, he led St Dom's to the state championship three out of his four years!
After visiting CM, Caleb answered the questions below:
CM: Why did you chose CM?
Caleb: I chose CM mainly to stay local and close to family. I love the campus and look forward to playing here in the fall.
CM: What did you like about the campus?
Caleb: I like how small and organized everything is. It reminds me a lot of my high school.
CM: How do you think playing college hockey will differ from your past experience?
Caleb: I look forward to playing for my former coach Kevin Cady again; also look forward to meeting a new group of guys and playing for a new program.
CM: What do you think you can bring to the team next year?
Caleb: I think I can bring some size and strength to the team. I also have a strong work ethic.
CM: Describe your hockey experience?
Caleb: I played four years varsity at St Dominic's Academy and played junior hockey last year in the USPHL for the South Shore Kings.
CM: What is your biggest strength in hockey?
Caleb: I have a strong shot and good puck possession along with a winners mentality!
Coach Cady on Caleb: Caleb is a known commodity and a major addition to our team and college. I coached him in the Portland Junior Pirates program at the Bantam level when we won a league championship and have followed him through his successful seasons with St. Dom's and the U-18 South Shore Kings. Caleb is a strong winger with decent size and a crafty style around the net. More importantly, Caleb is a sincere young man with desire and dedication to his on-ice and off-ice endeavors. He is projected to be a top-line addition to our team."
