Rick Johnston profiles brothers Marcel and Maurice Alvarez, who are playing alongside one another for the first time in their careers.
One of five sophomores on the team ... one of three players from Ohio ... one of four players from the Central Junior Hockey League ... will wear #24 this season, switching from #16 ... totaled 14 points during freshman campaign.
2011-12: Appeared in 33 games ... recorded five goals and nine assists ... tied with his brother, Marcel, for fourth on the team in scoring ... netted two power play goals ... first collegiate goal and assist came at Sacred Heart ... scored a power play goal, the game-winning tally, in a 2-1 victory ... scored his second goal two nights later ... assisted on lone goal in 1-1 overtime tie against Brown ... tallied even-strength goals in back-to-back games against Robert Morris and Mercyhurst and then handed out an assist against Mercyhurst for a three-game scoring streak ... scored final goal later in regular season against AIC ... registered assists against RPI, Air Force, Bentley, Holy Cross and AIC ... collected a point in the playoffs with an assist in second game against Holy Cross.
BACKGROUND: Born in Mayfield Heights, Ohio ... now resides in Cleveland ... 2009 graduate of Saint Ignatius High School ... played for head coach Sheldon Keefe and the Pembroke Lumberkings ... won two CJHL Championships with the Lumberkings ... claimed the Eastern Canada Championship in 2011 ... part of national championship Lumberkings squad in 2011 ... two-time CJHL all-star ... son of Paula and Eva Alvarez ... older brother Marcel is a 2012 West Point graduate ... Maurice enjoys golf, paintball and skiing ... lists Steven Stamkos as his favorite athlete ... major is undeclared.
Getting To Know Maurice Alvarez Why did you choose West Point? I wanted to do something special with my life. I could have gone to other schools just for hockey, but I wanted something more. Talk about the impact that Major Tom Kennedy had on you? I did not know him too well, but in the short time I knew him he was always there for me. Whenever I had an issue he was there to help. I appreciate anything he has done because it's probably more than I actually know of. Favorite part about Army hockey? Roadtrips with the boys. I am most looking forward to playing? Penn State and Air Force. How would you describe Coach Riley? He is a very straight-forward kind of coach. He tells you how it is. Also, he is a very caring person. When outside the rink, he tries to get to know everyone of his players and I feel that provides a better environment within the room. Favorite Army jersey? Gold. Favorite NHL jersey? Minnesota Wild third jersey. Fans should come to Tate Rink this season because? We are going to put on quite the show, work hard every night and try our best to bring home as many W's as we can. What is your favorite event that Army hockey puts on? Prostate Cancer Awareness Night.
