Advisors
ADVISORS
(NOTE: PERMISSON PENDING ON USE OF PROFILES)
🏒 Tom Upton — New Head Coach at Brown Hockey
  
 MIKE MASTRULLO
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Mike Mastrullo followed a path taken by many Ivy League players: after graduating from
Brown Bears `men’s ice hockey, he built a long and successful professional career in Europe.
European Career
In 1981, Mastrullo moved to Italy and began what would become more than a decade playing in Italian professional hockey.
His most successful years came with Varese, where he helped the club win two Italian championships.
At Varese he played five seasons and produced strong offensive numbers for a defenseman (for example 75 points in 105 games from 1986–1991).
That made him one of the more productive blue-line players in the league during that period.
Represented Italy in the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo
3. Bobby Farnham
A physical winger who became an NHL fan favorite.
Highlights:
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Assistant captain at Brown
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Played NHL games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens
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Known for his high-energy style and toughness
- Accepts Ownership stake in Carolina Panthers HERE
 CURT BENNETT
NHL Career – Atlanta Flames
                                              
These images show Curt Bennett during his peak NHL seasons with the Atlanta Flames in the mid-1970s. During this period he
scored 30+ goals in consecutive seasons and became one of the early American-born stars in the NHL.
14. TIM BOTHWELL
Tim Bothwell is a former Brown hockey captain and one of the most accomplished defensemen in program history. A three-time First Team All-Ivy selection, he helped lead Brown to the NCAA Final Four in 1976 before graduating magna cum laude in political science.
Bothwell went on to play 502 games in the National Hockey League with the New York Rangers, St. Louis Blues, and Hartford Whalers. After his playing career he became a successful coach in professional and collegiate hockey.
He now serves as an advisor to the Brown Hockey Connector Network, supporting initiatives that connect alumni, families, and prospective student-athletes with the Brown hockey community.
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13. JOHN BENNETT
Class of 1972
On Board of Directors of this Project
ONE of three Brothers who played at Brown
Played for Philadelpia Blazers of the World Hockey League
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Robert “Bobby” Gilbane
SEE HOW GILBANE CONSTRUTION USES AI
https://www.gilbaneco.com/blog/the-impact-of-ai-and-automation-in-construction/
He was a three-year letterman for Brown during the late 1960s–early 1970s period under legendary coach Jim Fullerton.
Bob Gilbane comes from the Gilbane family, which runs the major U.S. construction firm:
Gilbane Building Company – one of the largest family-owned construction companies in the United States.
The company has deep Rhode Island and Brown University ties, including:
Construction of major sports venues (including hockey arenas).
Work on Olympic facilities at Lake Placid for the 1980 Winter Olympics.
A long relationship with Brown University dating back more than a century.
Bill “Billy” Gilbane
SEE HOW GILBANE CONSTRUTION USES AI
https://www.gilbaneco.com/blog/the-impact-of-ai-and-automation-in-construction/
Bill Gilbane comes from the Gilbane family, which runs the major U.S. construction firm:
Gilbane Building Company – one of the largest family-owned construction companies in the United States.
The company has deep Rhode Island and Brown University ties, including:
Construction of major sports venues (including hockey arenas).
Work on Olympic facilities at Lake Placid for the 1980 Winter Olympics.
A long relationship with Brown University dating back more than a century.
Bill Gilligan
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Bill Gilligan (born August 5, 1954, in Beverly, Massachusetts) is one of the most accomplished hockey players in the history of Brown University and later became a highly successful professional coach in Europe.
Brown University Career (1974–1977)
Gilligan played right wing for the Brown Bears from 1974–1977 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players ever to skate for Brown.
Coaching Career (Very Successful in Europe)
Major coaching accomplishments:
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Klagenfurt AC (Austria), Won four consecutive Austrian championships (1985–1988), SC Bern (Switzerland), Won three Swiss league titles (1989, 1991, 1992), Swiss National Team coach and Swiss U-20 coach
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4. Roger Grillo
COACHING CONSULTANT
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🧩 Why He Matters (for your BrownHockey.tv vision)
- Grillo was head coach at BROWN for 12 seasons until 2008-09
- at the intersection of development + recruiting + education
- Deep experience in identifying:
- High-character, high-IQ players
- Players suited for NCAA pathways (like Brown)
- Strong understanding of global talent pipelines (U.S., Europe, NTDP)
- Coached under Bill Gilligan, Brown Grad, at Universit of Vermont
👉 He is exactly the type of figure who:
- Bridges elite hockey + academic pathways
- Could conceptually align with a global scout/advisor network
5. Kevin Gilchrist
Brown Hockey (Early 1990s)
A key offensive contributor during a competitive era for Brown hockey, Kevin Gilchrist represents the type of player who combined skill, intelligence, and resilience. His experience navigating the ECAC during a transitional period gives him a unique perspective on identifying overlooked talent—especially players with strong hockey IQ and academic potential
One of the best offensive players in Brown history, helping the team remain competitive during a challenging era for the program.
LOU REYCROFT
BROWN CLASS OF 72
Lou Reycroft was the head coach of the Cornell Big Red men’s ice hockey team from 1982 to 1987, leading them to an ECAC conference championship in 1986. He achieved a peak 21-win season before leaving to work as an NHL scout for the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils, contributing to four Stanley Cup titles.
Key Details of Reycroft’s Cornell Tenure:
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Head Coach Tenure:Â Served as head coach for five seasons, starting with his appointment in April 1982.
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Achievements: Led the 1985–86 team to a conference championship and a 21-win season, followed by an appearance in the NCAA tournament.
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Team Performance: Coached notable players including Joe Nieuwendyk, helping guide the team to a 13-6-2 record in his successful 1985–86 season, says The Hockey News Archive.
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Departure: Left in 1987 following a 11-16-0 season, says Wikipedia.
After Cornell, Reycroft transitioned to a long career as an NHL scout, winning a Stanley Cup with Calgary in 1989 and three more with New Jersey in 1995, 2000, and 2003, as noted in Wikipedia.
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BOB GAUDET
6. Ryan Mulhern
Brown career: 2000–2004
A standout defenseman and captain who later played professional hockey in the AHL and Europe.
7. Jeff Penner
One of the most consistent forwards in the program during the 1990s.
8. Sean McMonagle
A strong two-way defenseman who later played in the AHL and European leagues.
9. Jamie MacQueen
One of the highest scoring forwards in modern Brown history, later playing professionally in the AHL.
10. Mike Hall
LARRY HELLER
“The Pencil”
 Brown Hockey Team Manager
Larry “The Pencil” Heller
Advisor – Historical Analytics & Team Operations
Brown Hockey Team Manager & Statistician (1975–76 NCAA Final Four Team)
Larry “The Pencil” Heller brings a unique and foundational perspective to Brown Hockey through his role as team manager and statistician during the program’s historic 1975–76 NCAA Final Four season.
Known for his remarkable ability to calculate and track game statistics in real time—well before the digital era—Heller earned the nickname “The Pencil” from players and coaches. His precision and deep understanding of the game made him an essential behind-the-scenes contributor to one of the most successful teams in Brown hockey history.
As an advisor to the Brown Hockey global network, Heller represents the importance of analytics, preparation, and operational excellence. His experience highlights how attention to detail and hockey intelligence—both on and off the ice—can shape winning programs and identify overlooked talent.
Larry will be helping us with the IT part of this project, and be the statistician “On Call”
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BOB McIntosh
Position: Forward
Era at Brown: Early–mid 1970s
Team highlight: Core player on the 1975–76 team that reached the NCAA semifinals.
The 1975–76 Brown team is widely considered one of the best in program history. McIntosh was a top-line offensive player,
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Peter Fish
Brown hockey player (1960s era)
Became a major investment banker and private equity executive
Active in Brown University governance and philanthropy
Career in Investment Banking and Private Equity
After graduating from Brown, Fish entered the world of finance and eventually built a career as a senior investment banker and private equity executive.
Mark Naclerio
Brown defenseman in the 1990s
Played professional hockey in Europe
Later moved into finance and investment management
 Brian Ford
After his playing career and professional career, Ford became involved in the Brown University Sports Foundation (BUSF).
Ford served as Chairman and CEO of the Brown University Sports Foundation, helping lead:
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fundraising for athletic facilities
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alumni engagement with Brown teams
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financial support for Brown’s 30+ varsity sports programs