Jim Reynolds (ice hockey)

Reynolds attended Merrimack college and was part of the first graduating class in 1951.^[2] Just a couple years later in 1956 the Merrimack hockey team were on the Verge of their first official season.^[3] So Reynolds was offered the job as the programs first ever head coach. After a 0-2 start during the programs inaugural season. Reynolds led the warriors to the first victory in program history with a 13-6 win over assumption university. He would go on to finish that season 4-4-1. The following year Reynolds would lead Merrimack to their first ever winning season when they would go 6-3-2. Following up with a 7-5 record the next season. After 2 losing seasons Merrimack would join ECAC Hockey conference during the 1961–62 season. The conference consisted of 29 other teams in the Northeast. The warriors would go 7-6 that year finishing 13th in the conference standings. Following another 13th place finish the year after. Reynolds would lead Merrimack to a career best 8 wins during the 1963–64 season. He would then step down as head coach at the end of the season. Being replaced by Ron Ryan.^[4]

For his contributions and help starting the Merrimack hockey program. He was later inducted into the Merrimack athletics hall of fame 1985.^[5]

Later life

After stepping down as the Merrimack coach, he served as Attorney in Quincy for over 50 years before retiring. He was married to his wife Maureen, he had 2 children and 4 grandchildren.^[2]