The Diman Hockey Triple Threat

By Alterino Filho '10, Jared Silva '10, and Adam Carpenter '10

Varsity Hockey seniors Jameson Powers and brothers Josh and Jon Brunelle talked to Tradesman staff about their past season and amazing achievement: all three hit the 100 point mark this season.

Q: When did you first start skating?

Jon: I started playing hockey at about four years old. I wanted to play because my dad played, and I wanted to try it out, so my parents signed me up in a youth league. I picked it up really fast and loved it, so I continued playing!

Josh: I started to skate when I was about three years old on the pond in my backyard with my twin brother Jon. I started playing hockey when I was about four or five years old.

Jameson: I started playing hockey when I was four, but I started skating at two.

Q: Who is your role model, either on or off the ice?

Jon: Josh Brunelle, always by my side and watches my back and I do the same for him. He is basically my other half.

Josh: My mom, because she was always there for me and has always pushed me to do better in whatever I was doing whether it was in school, on the ice, or just being a better individual.

Jameson: My role model is my dad. He's always been there for me. He was the one who taught me to skate. He has always been there to coach me and encourage me and give me advice when I need it.

Q: How was your last season here at Diman compared with other seasons?

Jon: Phenomenal because of the personal achievements I accomplished and how the team played as a whole, getting as far as we did and holding one of Diman's best records.

Josh: Successful. The team was 18-2 overall, which is the best season record in Diman history. At the same time, I wish we went farther in the state tournament!

Jameson: This past season went pretty good, even though I got injured in the second game and missed about five games, but other than that it went good.

Q: How did it feel to get your 100th goal?

Jon: I was determined to reach 100 points, but also to reach my personal goals and help my team out as best as I could.

Josh: I was very excited and proud of myself, and doing it in the same year as my brother and Jameson made it even more special.

Jameson: It felt great. I was worried after I hurt myself that I was going to be out for the season. But when I finally got my 100th point I was so relieved.

Q: What are your future plans?

Jon: I am planning on maybe attending college in New Hampshire and playing for the hockey team.

Josh: My plan is to go to school and study to be an electrical engineer. I'd like to play hockey but definitely would like to get an education first.

Jameson: I plan on going to college to study athletic training and trying to play hockey wherever I go, probably Plymouth State University. I definitely plan on trying out for the hockey team, if I make it, great, if not, oh well-- at least I tried!

Q: What advice would you give to young athletes or young hockey players who might look up to you?

Jon: If you have goals in life, never give up on them, no matter what people say. And always believe in yourself.

Josh: Enjoy life and have fun because it goes by extremely fast. Treat every game as if it were your last and give it your all. Finally, be the best person you can be, on the ice, but more importantly off the ice as well.

Jameson: Whatever happens, don't give up. The worst thing you can do is doubt yourself. If you want something, just try your best and work hard and you can accomplish almost anything that you desire.