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College sports: SUNY Canton hockey promotes 2 coaches
Aug. 14—CANTON — SUNY Canton announced the promotion of two members of its men's hockey staff Thursday, adding Christiano Versich as an associate head coach.
Head coach Alex Boak promoted Versich, a former assistant coach for the Kangaroos, and also elevated former volunteer assistant Trevor Christopher to assistant coach.
Versich, who played NCAA Division I hockey for Colorado College, has spent the past two seasons as an assistant, helping SUNY Canton transition to the State University of New York Athletic Conference.
"Christiano has truly excelled in his role, bringing invaluable knowledge to our forward group and enhancing our power play," Boak said in the university's release.
Christopher is a 2024 SUNY Canton graduate who played four years as a defenseman for the Roos, appearing in 48 games. He spent last season as a volunteer assistant for the team.
SUNY Canton begins its 2025-26 season on Oct. 31 against Trine University in Canton.
FOOTBALL
SAINTS ADD 4 GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
St. Lawrence University's football team announced Wednesday the addition of some familiar faces to the coaching squad as graduate assistants.
Saints head coach Dan Puckhaber has appointed Teaghin Andre, Trey Everson, Josh Larson and Dainel Lawther to the coaching staff.
Andre played for the Saints baseball team in 2024. Lawther and Larson, graduates last spring, each played for the St. Lawrence football team.
Lawther was a three-year captain for the Saints and started four seasons at quarterback, appearing in 31 games and recording 398 completions and 28 touchdowns. Larson played tight end for the Saints.
Everson graduated from Pace University where he played defensive back for the football team. He will work for the Saints as a defensive assistant, focusing on the cornerbacks. Larson will work as a coach on the defensive side. Lawther and Andre will coach the offense with Lawther working with the quarterbacks.
The Saints open the season Sept. 5 with a 7 p.m. game against Norwich at Leckonby Stadium in Canton.
