Former local hockey standout Rory Fitzpatrick serves as a volunteer assistant coach for the Golden Flyers, who embarked on their first season of intercollegiate play in 2012-13.
A native of Irondequoit, Fitzpatrick completed a distinguished 18-year playing career in 2009-10. His career included 287 games in the National Hockey League with stints in Montreal, St. Louis, Nashville, Buffalo, Vancouver and Philadelphia. He spent his last two seasons as a defenseman for his hometown Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
"Rory was a great addition to our staff," said Nazareth Coach George Roll. "He has a great working knowledge of the local hockey scene and commands a great deal of respect."
Since his playing career ended, Fitzpatrick has stayed active locally by coaching at numerous camps and clinics and has worked in various youth organizations in the Rochester area. He and his wife Tracey are the parents of three sons.
