Senior Blue Devil hockey player Tucker Mitton wasted no time pursuing his hockey dreams, starting to skate when he was just 18 months old while playing his first organized hockey game at just three years old.
Tucker said his father and his uncles, Cody and Tyler Warila, were instrumental in getting him into the game of hockey. Both Cody (Worcester St.) and Tyler (Fitchburg St.) played collegiate hockey.
Tucker said ever since getting introduced to hockey, he has loved the game.
“The friendships created and the whole hockey community are what I like most,” Tucker said. “It’s such a fast-paced game which almost everyone loves.”
Coach Frank Mooney said Tucker has emerged as one of the top forwards on the Blue Devils this season.
“He is an outstanding skater, has smooth hands, and a good shot,” Mooney said. “As a teammate, he is always positive and has a good attitude. He is a player other guys on our team can always look up to.”
Tucker said he has thoroughly enjoyed being part of the Blue Devil hockey team.
“The bonds I have with most of the guys I have been playing with for three or four years,” Tucker said. “Even through losses, we all stick together and keep each other's heads up.”
Tucker said teamwork has been key for the Blue Devil team, a major point of emphasis established by Mooney.
“(Coach Mooney) expects for the team to use each other's strengths to put together in order to succeed,” Tucker said.
After graduation hopes to continue playing hockey, but does know he would like to study Health Science in college to become a chiropractor.
At LHS, Tucker also plays lacrosse and participates in the Best Buddies and LifeSkills programs as a mentor.
Tucker said his favorite class at LHS was World Geography with Mr. Kyne. Off the ice Tucker enjoys spending time with his friends and family.
i thought mooney's name was john
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