Former Merrimack defenseman and captain Nick Cammarata passes away

Former Merrimack defenseman Nick Cammarata died this week at the age of 44 years old.

Cammarata was originally from Canton, Mass. He played prep hockey at St. Sebastian’s and was a four-year member of the Warriors from 1999-03. Cammarata served as one of Merrimack’s captains during the 2002-03 season alongside Joe Exter, Marco Rosa, and Lucas Smith.

After 127 games as a Warrior, Cammarata played four seasons professionally in the ECHL, SPHL, CHL, as well as a brief stint in Italy.

Cammarata recently embarked on a coaching career. He was an assistant coach with the Vernal Oilers (CAJHL) in 2021-22 and was later hired as the head coach of the Texas Jr. Brahmas (NA3HL). Last season he was an assistant coach with the Badlands Sabres (NA3HL).

This spring, Cammarata was hired as the 15U Academy coach for the NH Jr. Mountain Kings, which play out of Concord, N.H. He was also going to serve as an assistant coach for the organization’s NAHL junior team.

Cammarata recently posted on Facebook that he was excited to get back to coaching in New England. The Mountain Kings hired him in May.

Our thoughts and condolences to Cammarata’s family, his friends, and his former teammates.