2026 Battle of the Badges Official Program

2026

battle of the badges hockey championship OFFICIAL GAME DAY PROGRAM

Sunday, march 15 MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

BATTLE OF THE BADGES OFFICIAL HOCKEY PROGRAM

WELCOME Welcome to the 2026 Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship. We are thrilled to once again fill the SNHU Arena as police officers and first responders from across the state of New Hampshire battle it out in one incredible competition. The proceeds from this annual battle of good vs. good are used to help kids with critical services at Dartmouth Health Children’s including: support when they are in pediatric intensive care, management of chronic illnesses, and patient and family support services. Since the game’s inception in 2007, with your support, we have raised more than $3.5 million.

This game would not be possible without our amazing players who are true role models in their communities. They work hard to protect and serve us in their ‘day jobs’ and then give their time and fundraising efforts for the kids at Dartmouth Health Children’s. Overall, Team Police leads the series* over Team Fire 10 to 6.

We cannot thank you enough for your support of Dartmouth Health Children’s and the patients and families we serve in our region. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this year’s Battle of the Badges! *In 2013, police officers and firefighters united in an East-West showdown.

TEAM FIRE #

NAME

POSITION

DEPT

YEARS

31 'A'

Stephen Belle-Isle

Goalie

Concord Hospital

7

28

Lucas Bombardier

Forward

Hollis

1

5 'c’

Chris Couturier

Defense

Dover

17

27

Matt Dawson

Defense

Berlin

2

77

Jonathan Demers

Forward

Dover

2

26

Cole Ferguson

Forward

Salem

2

12

Dylan Ferguson

Forward

Salem

3

8

Corey Girouard

Forward

Milford

1

68

Andrew Greenbaum

Defense

Londonderry

1

22

Cody Lappas

Forward

Derry

5

4

Jake Latham

Forward

Nashua

2

34

Kaylor Lodge

Forward

Laconia

1

TEAM FIRE #

NAME

POSITION

DEPT

YEARS

7

Jonathan McDonald

Defense

Concord

3

23

Andrew Mezza

Forward

Windham

1

9

Jay Michaud

Defense

Elliot Hospital

3

29

Zachary Moore

Goalie

Conway

1

66 ‘a’

Nick Nault

Defense

Goffstown

8

44

Robbie Nowill

Forward

Keene

3

10

Asa Palker

Forward

Bedford

1

18 ‘c’

Jake Paulsen

Forward

Bow

15

55

Zach Sylvester

Defense

Hampstead

3

50

Danny Tanner

Defense

Hudson

2

TEAM POLICE #

NAME

POSITION

DEPT

YEARS

34

Anthony Azarian

Goalie

Hampton

3

33 ‘A’

Jake Benjamin

Forward

NH State Police

9

5

Austin Biery

Forward

Manchester

2

81

Jacob Boylan

Forward

New Boston Space Force Station

1

18

Erik Burke

Forward

Londonderry

6

1

Paddy Capsalis

Goalie

Danville

3

13

Timothy Conroy

Forward

Portsmouth

4

10

Brock Crowley

Defense

Hampton

1

2

Pat Crowley

Forward

Nashua

1

20 ‘c’

Cam Cundy

Forward

Epping

5

17

Patrick Donahue

Forward

ATF Boston Field Division

6

29

Patrick Hare

Forward

Manchester

1

3

Cam Hult

Defense

Nashua

5

TEAM POLICE #

NAME

POSITION

DEPT

YEARS

8

Roman Kelly

Forward

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office

5

6

Bryan Lamontagne

Defense

Hampstead

6

60

John Layton

Goalie

Hudson

1

28 ‘a’

Kyle Manlow

Forward

North Hampton

7

91

Justin Miedico

Forward

Kensington

4

61

Liam O’Sullivan

Defense

NH State Police

1

73

Luc Perrault

Defense

Coos County Sheriff’s Office

1

9

Tyler Phair

Forward

Hampstead

4

74

Cameron Rizan

Defense

Manchester

5

14

Trevor Roche

Forward

Litchfield

1

19

Cameron Verrier

Forward

Londonderry

7

4

Cam Vetter

Defense

NH State Police

2

16

Patrick Vetter

Forward

NH State Police

2

COACHES TEAM FIRE tom nault Concord Fire

timary malley dennis comeau Derry Fire

Bow Fire

TEAM POLICE Steve Soares

chris vetter

Epping Police

NH State Police (retired)

Meet our

Buddies Inspirational and brave are understatements when it comes to describing our Buddies. These children have shown courage and resilience when faced with serious health challenges. Our Buddies represent the incredible things that are accomplished when we all collectively work together to make an impact. Every Buddy has benefited from the care and services of Dartmouth Health Children’s and CHaD.

Presented by

Meet our

Buddies Charleigh Team Police

Haywood Team Police

Lillian Team Fire

Meet our

Buddies Willow Team Fire

Sylven Team Police

Lincoln Team Fire

Meet our

Buddies Riley Team Fire

Josie Team Police

Eliana Team Fire

Meet our

Buddies Ben Team Police

Jillian Team Fire

Jacob Team Police

Meet our

Buddies Mayra Team Police

Conner Team Fire

Mason Team Police

Meet our

Buddies Chase Team Fire

Holden Team Police

Sammie Team Fire

Meet our

Buddies Keir Team Fire

Isabelle Team Police

Mason Team Fire

Meet our

Buddies Astraea Team Police

Luca Team Fire

Holly Team Police

Meet our

Buddies Hayden Team Police

Silas Team Fire

Wyatt Team Fire