About
The mission of Atlantic Coast Hockey is to promote the game of ice hockey by focusing on skill development and providing a positive, impactful influence on the youth in our community. Our goal is to create an environment where players can grow both on and off the ice, fostering the development of both skill and character.
Atlantic Coast Hockey is proudly operated by Eric Wirsing and Jason Tremblay, both former Assistant Coaches for the University of New England Men’s Ice Hockey Program. With a wealth of experience, including coaching at the high school level and winning a Maine State Ice Hockey Championship together, Eric and Jason are dedicated to providing top-tier coaching and mentorship. Both have earned Coach of the Year awards and have worked with players at the developmental and elite levels.
As educators, Eric and Jason take immense pride in creating highly effective learning environments. Their approach encourages players to unlock their full potential, pushing them to achieve excellence in every aspect of the game. With their combined expertise, players are sure to experience the guidance and training needed to succeed and reach their highest level of play.
Eric Wirsing - Co-Owner/Director
For the past three seasons Eric has coached for the Southern Maine Breakers in their Bantam and Midget Tier II programs, and was State Runner Ups in 2017. He also works with SMYHA and BYHA as a skills instructor, teaching power skating, stick skill development, off-ice agility and conditioning, along with game sense and team development. Coaching since 1997, Eric has been involved with player development from beginning skaters to the elite high school athlete. He was formerly a head coach for York High School and the Maine Renegades Midget program for four years. In 2001, Eric was named the Western Class B Coach of the Year. He also served as an defenseman coach for Cape Elizabeth High School in 2005-06 as they won their second consecutive Maine State Championship. Eric was an assistant coach for two seasons at the University of New England, working primarily with the offensive players. Eric is a strong proponent of USA Hockey’s ADM and collaborated with Jason to implement this program for Biddeford Youth Hockey. Eric teaches at Saco Middle School where he has coached both girls soccer and lacrosse. He currently resides in Arundel with his wife, Lindsay and their three children, Sawyer, Emma and Kennedy.
- Co-Director BYHA ADM Program
- SMYHA and BYHA Skills Instructor
- USA Hockey Level 4 Certification
- 2001 Western Maine Class B Coach of the Year
- 20 years coaching experience
- Played at Division III University of Southern Maine
Jason Tremblay - Co-Owner/Director
Coach Jason Tremblay – Director of Operations, Atlantic Coast Hockey
Currently overseeing the everyday operations of Atlantic Coast Hockey, Coach Jason Tremblay brings over 25 years of coaching experience to the program. After retiring from high school and collegiate coaching, Coach Tremblay continues to have a major impact on the development of players both on and off the ice.
Prior to his current role, Coach Tremblay spent six seasons coaching at Biddeford High School, where he led the Tigers to the Class A State Championship Game in both 2018 and 2019 and was named 2018 Class A Coach of the Year. His expertise also includes five seasons as an assistant coach at the University of New England, where he served as head recruiter and worked closely with the defense.
Before his time with the Nor'easters, Coach Tremblay enjoyed great success at the high school level. As the head coach at Cape Elizabeth High School, he led the Capers to two consecutive State Championships and was named Coach of the Year three times.
Coach Tremblay’s playing career includes time in junior hockey with what is now the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs and four years at NCAA Division III Elmira College, where he served as team captain in his senior year and helped lead the team to two NCAA Tournament appearances.
In addition to his coaching roles, Coach Tremblay has been instrumental in the development of youth hockey through his work with the ADM Model initiative at Biddeford Youth Hockey and his current role running the Skills instructor.
Coach Tremblay resides in Alfred with his wife Jessica and their four daughters: Adele, Nellie, Maura, and Rosemary.
Jake Rutt
Head Instructor
Jake Rutt - Head On-Ice Instructor
Current Assistant Coach of the Biddeford Men’s Ice Hockey team. Jacob Rutt is a 2-year pro that played for the Idaho Steelheads out of the ECHL where the team finished with the league’s best record one year and won their division twice. He played a key role in leading the Steelheads’ PK that hovered over 90% for the majority of the season. Rutt also played with the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs (EJHL) for two years where he earned a scholarship to play at UMaine. A 4-year career at the University of Maine where the team made the NCAA tournament. As a senior, he was voted the Assistant Captain by his teammates. Rutt will be a consistent ambassador of hockey in southern Maine being involved with Atlantic Coast Hockey, high school, and other youth hockey programs.
2 Year Professional Hockey Player
4 Year Career at UMaine playing 120 games and 28 points as a defenseman
Assistant Captain Senior Year at UMaine
Played for the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs (EJHL) for 2 years, 83 GP, 51 points
