Incoming UNH Freshman Frankie Cefalu

Frankie Cefalu - Forward #9

For the 2015-16 season, the UNH hockey team welcomes six freshmen. The Class of 2019 includes 5 forwards - Marcus Vela, Ara Nazarian, Jason Kalinowski, Chris Miller, and Frankie Cefalu - and defenseman Matt Dawson. Here is a profile of Frankie Cefalu, including a new interview with his former coach Jon Lounsbury.

Frankie Cefalu Last Team: Walpole Express Eastern Hockey League DOB: 3-13-1995 Hometown: Buffalo, New York Defense, 5'11", 170 lbs. Shoots Right Commit to UNH: 1-30-2015 at Age 19 years, 10 months.

Coach's Report

Throughout the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons, Frankie Cefalu was coached by Jon Lounsbury, Head Coach of the Walpole Express. This week, I had an opportunity to interview Coach Lounsbury regarding Cefalu's strengths and readiness for NCAA hockey:

Mike Lowry ("C-H-C"): What are Frankie's strengths and how did he develop during his seasons with the Express?
Coach Jon Lounsbury: Frankie developed a ton in his 2 seasons with the Express. He is one of the most dynamic players I have seen. Coaches often talk about "hockey sense" - Frankie has an incredible feel for the game of hockey. He sees things develop and attacks. This past season Frankie became stronger and took a lot of pride in his defensive play. Those two things were the difference makers for him this season. .

Mike Lowry: What kind of adjustments will Frankie need to make as he begins his NCAA career?
Coach Lounsbury: He is going to need to adjust to the new speed of the game, but he also has the ability to dictate the pace of the game while he's out there. He also has to get used to the academic rigors and stress that will come with being a student athlete. Frankie graduated from a prestigious high school (Nichols School, Buffalo NY). He has been out of the classroom for 2 seasons. We are excited for his next adventure and can't wait to see him in a Wildcats' uniform.

Junior Hockey Achievements

~ 2013-14 season: First Team EHL All Star. Second leading scorer in Eastern Hockey League, 1st in assists (17g, 46a).
~ 2012-13 season: Most assists in EHL (46).

2014-15 Highlight Reel

Junior Hockey Statistics

Player	Year	Team	League	GP	Goals	Asst	Pts	PIM
Frankie Cefalu,  (F)	2014/2015	Walpole Express	EHL	44	17	46	63	48
		Playoffs	EHL	4	4	3	7	2
	2013/2014	Walpole Express	EHL	42	9	46	55	45
		Playoffs	EHL	2	1	0	1	0

Link to Article on Frankie Cefalu

"Buffalo Native Frankie Cefalu Commits to UNH"