Maine High School Hockey Team Can Play Rest of Season With New Coaches

Beacon boys co-op team will finish season after initial walkout by head coach

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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A Portland-area cooperative high school hockey team, the Beacon boys co-op team, will be allowed to finish the remainder of its season, but with a new coaching staff. Last weekend, the team's head coach, Joe Robinson, pulled the team off the ice, but after deliberation, the management committee voted unanimously to let the students continue playing the season with different coaches.

Why it matters

High school sports teams rely on consistent coaching to develop players and maintain team cohesion throughout a season. The abrupt departure of a head coach can disrupt a team's momentum and create uncertainty for the student-athletes. This decision allows the Beacon players to complete their season without major interruption.

The details

Last weekend, Beacon boys co-op team head coach Joe Robinson pulled his team off the ice, but after due deliberation, the management committee voted unanimously to allow the students, with a different coaching staff, to finish the season.

  • Last weekend, the Beacon boys co-op team head coach Joe Robinson pulled his team off the ice.
  • The management committee voted unanimously to allow the Beacon players to finish the season with a new coaching staff.

The players

Joe Robinson

The former head coach of the Beacon boys co-op hockey team.

Beacon boys co-op team

A cooperative high school hockey team in the Portland, Oregon area.

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The takeaway

This decision allows the Beacon high school hockey players to complete their season without major disruption, maintaining team cohesion and development despite the abrupt departure of their head coach.