The University of Massachusetts Lowell announced this week that Stavros Paskaris will join the River Hawks hockey program as its new Director of Scouting and Assistant Coach. The announcement underscores the university's commitment to strengthening a program that has steadily grown in competitiveness over recent seasons.
Paskaris arrives with more than fifteen years of experience across several prominent collegiate programs. His career has been marked by a consistent ability to identify talent, shape recruiting strategies, and guide players toward professional and academic success.
A career built on development
Over the course of his tenure at Bowling Green, Dartmouth, Princeton, Ohio University, and Adrian College, Paskaris has overseen player development initiatives that produced eleven professional contracts and three NCAA Division I All‑Americans. His work is frequently cited for its impact on both on‑ice performance and academic achievement.
Strategic contributions at Bowling Green
At Bowling Green, Paskaris led a comprehensive overhaul of the recruiting department. He introduced advanced player identification tools and evaluation frameworks that expanded the program's reach beyond traditional hotbeds, resulting in a measurable increase in talent acquisition and team depth.
Championship pedigree
During his time at Princeton, Paskaris played a pivotal role in guiding the Tigers to the 2018 ECAC Championship and securing a berth in the NCAA Tournament. The experience highlighted his capacity to translate scouting insights into on‑ice success at the highest level of collegiate competition.
Academic credentials
Paskaris holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and marketing from Wayne State University, earned in 2008, and a master's degree in coaching education from Ohio University, completed in 2009. His academic background reflects a blend of analytical rigor and practical coaching expertise.
The university community looks forward to seeing how Paskaris's extensive scouting network and player‑development philosophy will integrate with the existing coaching staff. His appointment is expected to reinforce recruitment pipelines and elevate the program's competitive standing within Hockey East.