Oyster Bay Honors Town Hockey Coaches

BETHPAGE, NY — The Town of Oyster Bay honored ice hockey coaches Kathryn Griswold and Buzz Deschamps as Employees of the Month for their leadership in managing the program, as well as their enthusiasm and dedication to the game and the youngsters they teach. As program director, Deschamps recruited Griswold to serve as a coach and staff member. She has managed to grow the Girl’s Hockey Program from six participants to more than 40.

“Kathyrn, you have brought your exceptional management skills into all aspects of coaching here at the rink, from player development to fostering an atmosphere of teamwork and sportsmanship,” said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “Buzz, you are an icon in the hockey world at all levels and your efforts here at our rink, and across the island, to grow this great sport are legendary.”

Residents interested in joining the Town of Oyster Bay’s Youth Hockey Program can register for the Spring 2022 Session online from Feb. 28 to March 1 by clicking here, or in person from March 7 to 8 at the Bethpage Ice Center, located at 1001 Stewart Ave. in Bethpage, from 6 to 9 pm. All of the programs play out of the rink in Bethpage.

The Girls Hockey Program for ages 10 and under currently runs on Saturdays from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Due to its success, two sessions have been added on Tuesday evenings for the spring: 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. for Girls 12U and 14U, and 8 to 9 p.m. for girls 16U and 18U. For more information call (516) 433-7465 ext. 8233, or visit oysterbaytown.com/hockey.