Highlights & Accolades
Gold with USA Select 17 (2002 IIHF 4 Nations) & Silver with USA NTDP (2004 U18 Worlds)
Division I defenseman at UMass Amherst, helping lead the Minutemen to their first NCAA Tournament & Elite 8 (2007)
Key leader with the Junior Bruins since 2012, advancing to USA Hockey Nationals (2022) and developing dozens of Division I & pro players
Coach of the Junior Bruins Brick Team at the prestigious Brick Invitational Tournament
Eight years as Associate Director of Athletics at The Fenn School
Topher Bevis
Director of Middle School Boys’ Hockey
Topher Bevis grew up playing hockey in Massachusetts, developing his passion and skill with the 1986 Minuteman Flames. His strong play, over his young career, earned him spots on the USA Select 17 team winning a Gold Medal at the 2002 IIHF 4 Nations; as well as his with the U.S. National Team Development Program, where he represented his country at the 2004 U18 World Championships, helping Team USA capture a silver medal.
From 2005 to 2009, Bevis played Division I hockey at the University of Massachusetts (Amherst) in the competitive Hockey East conference. In 2007, Bevis helped guide the Minutemen to their first ever NCAA Tournament and advancing to the Elite 8. His collegiate career was marked by leadership, work ethic, and a deep understanding of player development—traits that would later define his coaching and program-building career.
In 2012, Bevis helped create the Junior Bruins 16U Full Season Team, establishing a model for elite player development within the program. Under his guidance, the Junior Bruins advanced to the USA Hockey National Tournament in 2022, solidifying their reputation as one of the premier programs in the country and developing dozens of D1 and professional players during his time. The last 5 years, Bevis has also helped the Junior Bruins Brick Team at the prestigious Brick Invitational Tournament in Edmonton, Alberta.
Beyond the rink, Bevis spent 8 years at The Fenn School, where he served as Associate Director of Athletics, helping to shape young student-athletes through education, mentorship, and sport.
COACHING PHILOSOPHY
Teamwork means putting the collective goals ahead of individual accomplishments. It’s about trust, accountability, and communication — knowing that every player, coach, and staff member contributes to the group’s success. True teamwork creates an environment where athletes push each other to improve, celebrate shared achievements, and learn how to handle challenges together both on and off the ice.
Success isn’t measured solely by wins or statistics. For me, it’s about athletes reaching their potential, developing confidence, and learning the discipline and habits that lead to long-term growth. Off the ice, success is reflected in how they carry themselves — their integrity, work ethic, and ability to lead and support others.
Athletes can expect high-energy, detail-oriented sessions that emphasize skill development, pace, and decision-making. Every drill has purpose — designed to challenge players both technically and mentally. My goal is to create a competitive, fun environment where players are pushed outside their comfort zones and leave the rink each day a little better than when they arrived.
Our program competes at the highest level available for each age group. Players are exposed to elite competition through a mix of league play, national showcases, and major tournaments across North America. We believe that testing yourself against top opponents is the best way to measure growth and prepare for the next level.
Athletes typically begin at the local or regional level before advancing to elite development programs like the Junior Bruins. From there, players have opportunities to move on to prep schools, junior programs, and eventually college hockey. Our mission is to provide a clear and supportive pathway — helping every athlete find the right environment to reach their goals on and off the ice.
“Off the ice, success is reflected in how they carry themselves – their integrity, work ethic, and ability to lead and support others.”
– Topher Bevis, Director of Middle School Boys’ Hockey
COLLEGE PLACEMENT & PATHWAYS
Dartmouth, Yale, Princeton, Boston University, Boston College, UCONN, Brown, Quinnipiac, Holy Cross, UMASS-Amherst, UNH, Merrimack, Notre Dame among other programs.
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