One player could pick a fight with another player for no reason. In previous iterations, fights were standalone events. The former Hockey East powerhouse failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament in five of the last six seasons. Guite’s mission, along with Gendron and fellow assistant Jay Leach, is to restore the program that flourished under the stewardship of Shawn Walsh, Grant Standbrook, and Tim Whitehead’s first years. The game can be a little overwhelming, especially when it’s not going well.” “For me, it was nice going away from the rink and not think about the game. “In hockey, you have a lot of time to do something,” Guite said. Guite took online courses during hockey season and classes during the summer. It took Guite six years to secure his MBA. In 2009, Guite was back in Orono to secure his master’s in business administration. Guite earned his undergraduate degree in English in 2000.
So with his parents’ approval, Ben Guite arrived in Orono in 1996. It was a route he did not prefer for his son. Guite’s father is Pierre Guite, a former WHA veteran. It was Guite’s Maine ties that made his résumé stand out when it arrived on Gendron’s desk. During previous offseasons, Guite worked at hockey camps in Orono and Providence. In 2012, Guite participated in the NHL Draft coaching clinic in Pittsburgh. Some of the current NHLers Guite played alongside include ex-collegians with New England ties: Colin Wilson (Nashville, Boston University) and Cam Atkinson (Columbus, Boston College). Guite enjoyed passing on his knowledge and serving as a de facto assistant. During stops in Worcester, Springfield, and Milwaukee, Guite discovered an identity as a mentor to younger players. Guite turned 35 last month.īut for the last several years, coaching had appealed to Guite. In Italy, you’re not going to get anything until Monday.”Ī return to Italy remained under consideration. You go down the street and get a loaf of bread you forgot to pick up on Saturday. Everyone is hunkered down, off the streets, with their families. Away from the rink, the Montreal native quickly learned the significance of Sundays in Italy. Guite, his wife, and two children enjoyed the season in Italy. Bruneck is closer to Salzburg than it is to Milan. The club is based in Bruneck, an Alpine town in northern Italy. Teammates included former NHL goalie Jean-Sebastian Aubin and Keith Seabrook, younger brother of Chicago defenseman Brent Seabrook. Last year, Guite played for Italy’s Val Pusteria. I definitely didn’t think I’d make it to the NHL. “That thought was with me my entire career,” Guite said.
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