Background
Powers was born and raised in Arlington, Massachusetts on October 12, 1975.
Powers was born and raised in Arlington, Massachusetts on October 12, 1975.
Powers attended Arlington High School where he was named to the Boston Herald dream team his junior and senior year.
Currently, he coaches the Boston Junior Bruins along with Peter and Chris Masters, He also provides the color commentary for men"s hockey radio broadcasts for the 2013-2014 season. In 1995, Powers entered on a full scholarship to play hockey. In his college career, he scored at total of 27 goals, 45 assists, 75 points, and 138 penalty minutes, including a sophomore season with zero goals and only four assists.
After two seasons he had tallied 21 points, but 1997-1998 campaign he was playing on the top line where he scored 29 points in 41 games and was awarded the Most Improved Player honor.
Shortly after college, Powers began his professional career for the Columbus Cottonmouths, a team within the Central Hockey League (CHL). He then proceeded to other teams like the Dayton Bombers and the South Carolina Stingrays.
Although never quite making the big leagues, Powers still continued to play hockey until the age of 29. He hung up his skates due to injuries to his knees, back, and shoulder injury.
Still involved in hockey, he has helped coach the Boston Junior Bruins to three regular season titles and two play off championships.
