University of Massachusets Athletics
Hockey
Marcou, James
James Marcou
- Title:
- Volunteer Assistant Coach
University of Massachusetts All-American and career assists leader James Marcou (2007-10) returned to Amherst as a volunteer assistant coach in 2016. He begins his second season on Greg Carvel’s staff in 2017-18.
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Marcou, a 2015 graduate of the Isenberg School of Management, was UMass’ sixth All-American in program history with his AHCA Second-Team nod following his sophomore season (2008-09). His 35 points during the conference campaign tied him for the Hockey East scoring title, the first Minuteman to ever lead the league in points. He finished the year with 47 points on 15 goals and 32 assists. His 32 assists set a then-UMass single-season record, while his 47 points ranked fourth all-time.
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A two-time All-Hockey East performer and New England Hockey Writers All-Star, Marcou broke his own school record for single-season assists (40) as a junior in 2009-10. Marcou currently ranks No. 4 among UMass’ all-time scorers with 130 points in 111 games played.
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Forgoing his senior year, Marcou signed a free agent contract with the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He played for two and a half seasons before medically retiring. He served on the varsity boys’ hockey staff for Milton Academy during the 2015-16 season.
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Marcou, a 2015 graduate of the Isenberg School of Management, was UMass’ sixth All-American in program history with his AHCA Second-Team nod following his sophomore season (2008-09). His 35 points during the conference campaign tied him for the Hockey East scoring title, the first Minuteman to ever lead the league in points. He finished the year with 47 points on 15 goals and 32 assists. His 32 assists set a then-UMass single-season record, while his 47 points ranked fourth all-time.
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A two-time All-Hockey East performer and New England Hockey Writers All-Star, Marcou broke his own school record for single-season assists (40) as a junior in 2009-10. Marcou currently ranks No. 4 among UMass’ all-time scorers with 130 points in 111 games played.
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Forgoing his senior year, Marcou signed a free agent contract with the San Jose Sharks of the National Hockey League. He played for two and a half seasons before medically retiring. He served on the varsity boys’ hockey staff for Milton Academy during the 2015-16 season.
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