Boston Americans
2025-26 Girls Staff
Girls Program Director, Skills Instructor

Emmalee Forristall

eforristall@valley-associates.com

Emmalee is entering her first season as the Girls Program Director and Skills Instructor. Emmalee is the founder of 23 Hockey, a skills group that is committed to helping every hockey player develop to their full potential.  During the 2022-23 season, Emmalee was a member of the Boston Bruins DEI Scouting Program, continuing to grow and evaluate players at a high level. She now serves as the New England Region Scout for Pilot Mound Hockey Academy and Head Coach of the Marblehead Hollyhocks U14 team. Her 15+ years of experience coaching and playing the sport provides players with a knowledgeable and dynamic approach to the game. Her work developing players span from youth to college and junior hockey players. 

Emmalee grew up in Weston, Florida playing club hockey for the Golden Wolves of Pembroke Pines, Florida. She attended and played hockey at Stonehill College from 2018-2022 and received a Master's Degree in Athlete Performance and Development at Boston College in 2023.

 

U8

Katie Santarelli

ksantarelli4@gmail.com

Katie Santarelli, a Connecticut native, has been immersed in hockey since she was four years old. She began her journey with the Connecticut Polar Bears and was named Rockville High School Boys Varsity Rookie of the Year during her freshman year of high school before moving on to play at the prestigious Choate Rosemary Hall. There, she captained the 2007 New England Championship team, showcasing her leadership and skill on the ice.

Katie went on to play Division 1 ice hockey at Boston University, graduating in 2011. After a brief hiatus to focus on family and career, she reignited her passion for the game by coaching Mites and co-ed hockey in Lynnfield and Saugus starting in 2021. She currently resides in Lynnfield, MA with her husband and their three children, all of whom play hockey.

Coach Santarelli is dedicated to fostering overall player development while creating a positive and supportive environment for her teams.

U10 Major

Rob McFarland

robmcfarland53@gmail.com

Rob was born and raised in Winthrop MA where he began playing hockey at the age of 6. Following a 4 year hockey career at Winthrop High, where he was captain his senior year, he went on to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in marketing at SNHU. After college Rob moved back to Winthrop where he lives with his wife and 3 daughters. He was thrilled when his youngest decided to skate. Rob has coached both mite and U10 girls for Winthrop Youth Hockey. Rob looks forward to sharing his extensive knowledge and fostering a love of the game. His emphasis on teamwork and work ethic will help to develop players on and off the ice.

U10 Minor

Anthony Palmieri

palmieri24@aol.com

nthony began their hockey journey in Peabody, where they played youth hockey and competed for the Valley Jr. Warriors select program. In 2000, he made the Peabody High School varsity team as a freshman, contributing to the team's first Greater Boston League title and tournament appearance in several years. By 2001, he became the team and league's leading scorer, eventually surpassing 100 career points.

Throughout their high school career, they were named a Greater Boston League All-Star in their sophomore, junior, and senior years. They also earned both team and Greater Boston League MVP honors in the 2002 and 2003 seasons. Recruited to play both hockey and baseball in college, he chose to continue their collegiate career in baseball.

He is now a dedicated educator and coach, currently teaching K-8 health education, where they continue to inspire and mentor the next generation of athletes and students.

U12 Tier I

Emmalee Forristall

eforristall@valley-associates.com

Emmalee is entering her first season as the Girls Program Director and Skills Instructor. Emmalee is the founder of 23 Hockey, a skills group that is committed to helping every hockey player develop to their full potential.  During the 2022-23 season, Emmalee was a member of the Boston Bruins DEI Scouting Program, continuing to grow and evaluate players at a high level. She now serves as the New England Region Scout for Pilot Mound Hockey Academy and Head Coach of the Marblehead Hollyhocks U14 team. Her 15+ years of experience coaching and playing the sport provides players with a knowledgeable and dynamic approach to the game. Her work developing players span from youth to college and junior hockey players. 

Emmalee grew up in Weston, Florida playing club hockey for the Golden Wolves of Pembroke Pines, Florida. She attended and played hockey at Stonehill College from 2018-2022 and received a Master's Degree in Athlete Performance and Development at Boston College in 2023.

U12 Tier II

Meghan Walsh

meghanwalsh60@gmail.com

Meghan Walsh, a native of Woburn, MA, is a former standout goaltender from the North Shore. She played three years of varsity hockey at Arlington Catholic and continued her playing career at Worcester State University, further developing her skills and deepening her understanding of the game.

Since hanging up her skates, Meghan has dedicated herself to giving back to the sport that shaped her. Over the past two years, she has served as an assistant coach and goalie development coach at her alma mater, Arlington Catholic. In this role, she’s been instrumental in mentoring young athletes, focusing on skill development, confidence-building, and fostering a love for the game.

Meghan’s commitment to player growth and her genuine passion for hockey make her a tremendous asset to any team she’s part of and she is excited to work with the Boston Americans this season!

U11 Tier I

Nina Carter

ninafcarter22@gmail.com

Nina Carter is enter her second season as the head coach of the U11 Tier I girls. She originally from Washington DC, is a graduate of Bates College where she competed on the Women's Rowing and Women's Club Hockey teams. Nina competed in the WIHLMA league at Holton-Arms School. Currently pursuing her Masters in Sports Administration from Boston College, Nina brings a wealth of playing experience to her coaching. 

U14 Tier I

Emmalee Forristall

eforristall@valley-associates.com

Emmalee is entering her first season as the Girls Program Director and Skills Instructor. Emmalee is the founder of 23 Hockey, a skills group that is committed to helping every hockey player develop to their full potential.  During the 2022-23 season, Emmalee was a member of the Boston Bruins DEI Scouting Program, continuing to grow and evaluate players at a high level. She now serves as the New England Region Scout for Pilot Mound Hockey Academy and Head Coach of the Marblehead Hollyhocks U14 team. Her 15+ years of experience coaching and playing the sport provides players with a knowledgeable and dynamic approach to the game. Her work developing players span from youth to college and junior hockey players. 

Emmalee grew up in Weston, Florida playing club hockey for the Golden Wolves of Pembroke Pines, Florida. She attended and played hockey at Stonehill College from 2018-2022 and received a Master's Degree in Athlete Performance and Development at Boston College in 2023.

 

U19

Emmalee Forristall

eforristall@valley-associates.com

Emmalee is entering her first season as the Girls Program Director and Skills Instructor. Emmalee is the founder of 23 Hockey, a skills group that is committed to helping every hockey player develop to their full potential.  During the 2022-23 season, Emmalee was a member of the Boston Bruins DEI Scouting Program, continuing to grow and evaluate players at a high level. She now serves as the New England Region Scout for Pilot Mound Hockey Academy and Head Coach of the Marblehead Hollyhocks U14 team. Her 15+ years of experience coaching and playing the sport provides players with a knowledgeable and dynamic approach to the game. Her work developing players span from youth to college and junior hockey players. 

Emmalee grew up in Weston, Florida playing club hockey for the Golden Wolves of Pembroke Pines, Florida. She attended and played hockey at Stonehill College from 2018-2022 and received a Master's Degree in Athlete Performance and Development at Boston College in 2023.

U16-U19 CPC

Seth Goodrich

sgoodrich@thebostonamericans.com

Seth Goodrich, who has spent the past 5 seasons as the director and skills instructor for the North Shore Vipers. Seth hails from Salisbury, Vermont, and played high school hockey for both Salisbury for two seasons and then Trinity-Pawling his junior and senior year. After a postgraduate season with the Green Mountain Glades in the EJHL, Seth attended St. Anselm College where he played four years of varsity hockey and was named captain both his junior and senior years. After graduation, he worked at the Breakaway Ice Center as coach and skills director for the North Shore Vipers programs. In 2011, Seth accepted the role of Boys Varsity Head Coach and Math teacher at the Hoosac School. Seth later returned to Breakaway Ice Center as program director of the North Shore Vipers.

During his tenure as program director the Vipers emerged as a perennial Tier I contender at the state and national level. Seth directed and coached teams to a Mass State Championship and most recently, a USA Hockey National Championship. Seth is also the co-founder North American Elite Hockey School and has trained and developed over 40 NCAA Division I and III players and commits, including 6 Hockey East and ECAC commits this season.

 

U16-U19 CPC

Scott Pellerin

Scott played his collegiate hockey at the University of Maine. In his senior year (1991-92), he was the Hobey Baker award winner. Post graduation, Scott continued his career at the professional level by playing 12 years in the NHL / AHL. After his playing career, Scott coached at the AHL level for 8 seasons. Currently, he is the Associate Director of Hockey Development for the Montreal Canadiens.