Following the conclusion of his Div 1 (Quinnipiac University Div I) and Pro Hockey playing career in 2004-05, Cerrella moved into the ranks of coaching, taking over as the Assistant Coach for the Wentworth Institute Of Technology Leopards (ECAC Northeast, Div. III). As an integral member of the Leopards coaching staff the team achieved a record of 16-10-2, including a semi-final appearance in the DIII conference playoffs.

 

Before joining the Jr. Wolfpack in 2008-2009 Cerrella spent three seasons as Head Coach/GM with the Walpole Express and helped start and build the Walpole Express Jr. A Tier III team in the Atlantic Jr. Hockey League. To his credit so far Chris has placed over 50 players into college at the Div I and Div III level.

 

He has been selected to coach in the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 AJHL All-Star games and through his hard work Chris was awarded ,“COACH OF THE YEAR,” in the AJHL at the end of the 2008-2009 season. Chris is the Head Coach/General Manager of the CT Jr. Wolf Pack part of the AJHL Tier III Junior A, he is also the Head Coach of the CT Jr. B Wolfpack proud members of the MJHL. Chris also serves as the Eastern Scout for the Tri City Storm in the USHL (www.stormhockey.com)