James F. Clare Jr.

My daughter and I had the honour to meet Jim at the hockey night in Boston tournament 2 years ago. She was an extra and we bonded with coach Jim right away. So much that we spent the week end chatting and kept a friendship until he passed away. I have been sending him pics and updates on sofia and knew how proud he was of her. He will be missed eventhough we met him for a short time. He was a special person who will be missed. Wish you all strength., love and peace. Your memories will last a...

Where do I begin....Coach Jim was my daughter Sam's 1st travel hockey Coach for Sabres 14U back in 2017. This man was such an inspiration and role model for his hockey girls. That was the best year my daughter had in travel and also for us parents. Even when my daughter moved up to 19U, Coach Jim would still come to the rink to watch her and the other girls play, they were all like his own children. Once Covid hit plus a hand injury my daughter stopped playing but Coach Jim would try and get...

So very sorry to hear of Jim´s passing. I have fond memories of playing high school hockey together, especially when we´re lucky enough to play in the old Boston Garden. Rest in peace Jim

Where do I begin....Coach Jim was a wonderful man overall. He was my daughter Sam's 1st travel coach for the Sabres 14U back in 2017. That was the best year we ever had while she played. The memories we made were ones we will never forget. He was such an inspiration and role model for the girls. He loved all the girls like they were his own kids. My daughter then moved up to 19U but Coach Jim would always make it a point to come watch her and the other girls play when he could, especially...