Bio: Keith J. Houghton

Personal:

Married- Spouse’s Name: Jeannette Resides in Roanoke, VA High School: Pingree- Located in Hamilton, MA, Graduated in 1980 Post Graduate Year: New Hampton Prep- Located in New Hampton, NH, Graduated in 1981 College: Babson College- Located in Wellesley, MA, Graduated in 1985 BS Degree in Finance

Hockey/Athletic Career Highlights:

Pingree- Senior Athlete of the Year, Played soccer, hockey and tennis. First Class Inductee into Pingree’s Athletic Honor Society New Hampton Prep: Received the Friends of Hockey Award. Babson College Hockey: Senior Athlete of the Year Inducted into Babson College’s Athletic Hall of Fame in the 5th inductee class (1995). 2nd Team all-American- Junior Year- College Division 1st Team all-American- Senior Year- college Division Helped Babson win its first Division II ECAC (Eastern Conference) championship over Bowdoin College- 1983/84 season Helped Babson win its first ever Division III NCAA championship over Union College- 1983/84 season Hold several goaltender records including lowest career and single season GAA of 2.38 and 2.08, respectively. After sophomore year, was invited to the National Sports Festival in June, 1983 to participate in the final trial selection for the 1984 USA Olympic hockey team. One of only a handful of Division II players selected and one of eight goaltenders selected. Received a tryout invitation with the Montreal Canadians and subsequently played one year of semi-professional hockey.

Professional Career:

Has been in banking since February, 1987 working in various lending and credit administration functions and currently serves as Chief Credit Officer for StellarOne Corporation. Previously served on the board of the United Way of Montgomery, Radford and Floyd and as a Campaign Chair and President for two and one year, respectively. Served several years on the RMA (Risk Management Association) SW Virginia Chapter’s board and as President for two years. Over the years, served on various chamber of commerce related committees.

Other:

Enjoy tennis, golf, music, concerts, vacationing in Essex NY on Lake Champlain, the mountains, Hokie football and the NHL playoffs. Avid Bruins, Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics fan.

Family, Friends, and Fans,
It is unfortunate but necessary that we notify you that the Virginia Tech Hockey coaching staff, Head Coach Mike Spradlin and Asst. Coach/GM Brian Myers were informed that they have been dismissed from the Virginia Tech Hockey Program. The decision was made cooperatively by some of the players in the presence of a VT Recreation Sports representative, stating that they wish to take the program in a different direction. We are greatly disappointed with this decision after being a part of and seeing this program grow to record heights including their highest ranking ever, back to back ACC titles, and many other never before accomplished milestones.

Coach Spradlin had been a part of the Hockey program for over 8 years and his leadership, determination, and overwhelming commitment to make the team continually successful was never more evident as the recent Regional and National recognition the team has received. The passion with which he coached the team for the past 8 seasons will not be forgotten as we acknowledge his unyielding resolve to sustain hockey in Southwest Virginia through the success of Virginia Tech Hockey.

We also want to express our truest heartfelt thanks for your years of support for us and have enjoyed personally meeting and spending time with you and your friends and families. We’ve never taken for granted the unrelenting and faithful support that you, the fans, have given us, not only on game nights but even off the ice, and our hope is that we have provided not only excitement on the ice but also created lasting memories. We’ve long realized if it wasn’t for you, this program would not be where it is today, and that you as faithful supporters have integral roles for the survival of hockey in Roanoke and the southwestern Virginia area. Our anticipation is that Ice Hockey in Roanoke will maintain its growing momentum from the Youth leagues on up and reach even higher levels in the coming years. We hope to continue our relationship with you as we move onto our next ice hockey-related endeavor.

We’d like to hear from you so you can share your your memories, thoughts, and any stories that you or your family have. We’d be honored to hear from you and talk to you.

We can be reached directly at:
HockeyCoachingStaff@gmail.com

Please note that our previous email addresses, Spradlin@VT.edu and Bmyers19@VT.edu are no longer in use as of March 4th.

We look forward to hearing from and seeing you out on the ice again very soon.

Signed:

Michael Spradlin

Brian Myers

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