By Alana Pires – Staff Reporter

Connor Chirico is a senior captain for the Milford Mariners hockey team, which consists of players from all three high schools in Milford – Jonathan Law, Foran, and Platt Tech. Advocate Staff Reporter Alana Pires interviewed Chirico about the upcoming season.

Alana Pires: How are you and your team expecting the season to go?

Connor Chirico: I think that we will definitely improve from next year. 

AP: What are some personal and team goals for this season?

CC: A personal goal is to score a hat trick in a game. A team goal is to qualify for states.

AP: What do you enjoy most about hockey?

CC: My favorite thing about hockey is the relationships I’ve made through the sport.

AP: What are some things you and your team have been doing to prepare for the season?

CC: We have prepared for the season by practicing every day as well as workout sessions and pasta parties.

AP: What does this season mean to you and the team?

CC: This season means a lot to me because it’s my final season playing hockey. It is also important to me and the team because we want to make a good impression for the new head coach (Shaun Malay).