Bio

A four-year member of the North Adams State College Men's Ice Hockey team, Cooney was a two-time captain who amassed 48 goals and 60 assists over his collegiate career and was a member of the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Second Team in 1981 and 1982. Following his time in North Adams, Cooney toured France with a college all-star team and eventually played professionally in The Netherlands. Priding himself on his consistency and work ethic, Cooney was the consummate team player who led by example maximizing everything he had into a memorable and ultimately, hall of fame career.