We are thrilled to announce Andrew Guard as the 2015 Elite Head Coach!

Andrew Guard is a Philadelphia native with a lifelong passion for hockey. He grew up playing youth hockey with the Philadelphia Little Flyers, highlighted by competing in the prestigious Quebec International Peewee Tournament. Andrew continued his development at Vermont Academy before concluding his playing career at Northeastern University.

Off the ice, Andrew is a seasoned beverage industry entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience building and scaling consumer brands. He is a co-founder of Culture Pop and Winch & Pulley Beer Co., among other ventures, and currently serves as CEO of Right Coast Brands, a Framingham-based beverage manufacturing and accelerator platform that supports both emerging and established beverage companies.

Andrew lives in Framingham, Massachusetts with his wife, Alexandra, and their two sons, Jack (10) and Henry (5), who both play town hockey. He is proud to coach in the local community, bringing his competitive playing background, leadership experience, and team-first approach to helping young players grow their skills, confidence, and love for the game.