NEH goalie Anthony Visconti, who tends net for the Bantam Sharks, lost his mom Janet to cancer on Tuesday, Dec. 6. following a 12-year battle with the disease.

“I have known the Visconti family since Anthony was a Mite and I was lucky enough to be his coach,” said Sharks Coach Brian Hall. “His mom Janet was one of the nicest, most considerate and strongest woman I have ever met. Although her repeated bouts of illness prevented her from attending most of Anthony’s games, she was still his most ardent fan -- and when she did manage to attend, one of the loudest and most encouraging.”

“The NEH family is a close one and this loss will be felt throughout the organization,” Hall said. “We ask that you please keep Anthony, his father Dennis and sister Jessica in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.”