CT Nor’Easter Junior Hockey is excited to announce Nielsson Arcibal as its new General Manager and Head Coach. He will also serve as Vice President of Hockey Operations at the International Skating Center of Connecticut (ISCC).

Arcibal joins the CT Nor’Easter from the AHL’s Hartford Wolf Pack, where he was recently named Video Coach for the 2024–25 season. Prior to that, he spent two seasons on staff at American International College (AIC)—his alma mater—serving as Director of Hockey Operations and later as Assistant Coach.

A native of San Diego, CA, Arcibal played junior hockey in the NAHL and USHL, winning a league title with the Texas Tornado in 2006. At AIC, he was a four-year impact player, team captain, and graduated as the program’s all-time Division I assists leader, still ranking in the top 10 in career points.

His professional playing career included stops in Sweden, the ECHL, and SPHL, and he won gold medals with Team USA at the IIHF Inline Hockey World Championships in 2013 and 2017.

Arcibal’s coaching experience also includes the Springfield Pics (USPHL) and he is the founder and head trainer at ARC Hockey Training, where he focuses on elite hockey development. His well-rounded background and leadership experience make him a strong fit to lead the Nor’Easter into its next chapter.

Matt Powers joins the CT Nor'Easter as Academy Director and AAA Academy Head Coach. With extensive experience in top-tier organizations, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in player development.

Most recently, Matt served as the Academy Director, NAHL Scout, and Head Coach for the 16U/18U teams at the Northeast Generals and Bridgewater Bandits. In these roles, he successfully recruited top-tier talent from across the country and created environments that fostered success both academically and athletically. Through structured training, mentorship, and personalized development plans, Matt is well-equipped to help our players reach the next level of competition, preparing them for advancement to our EHL Tier 2 team, as well as Tier 1 and NCAA opportunities. 

Matt’s background as a teacher, including his role in the Howard County Public School System, further strengthens his ability to lead our Academy.