Stephen Hagwell
Commissioner
Hagwell was named Commissioner by the ECAC Hockey athletics
administrators in March 2005 after serving in an acting role
beginning April 2004.
In his role as commissioner, Hagwell oversees the overall
management and operation of ECAC Hockey, including, but not limited
to league scheduling, finances, officiating, championships and
sponsorship fulfillment.
Hagwell joined the ECAC in August 1999, and was named Associate
Commissioner for hockey in 2000. In that role, he oversaw the
day-to-day operations of the Divisions I and III leagues and served
as the liaison to the coaches and athletics administrators in seven
leagues. In 2003, he took on the additional responsibility of
overseeing the Division I women’s league operations.
Prior to joining the general ECAC staff, Hagwell worked at NCAA
headquarters in the public affairs office for more than seven
years. At the NCAA, Hagwell was the assistant manager of publishing
where he served as liaison to the Men’s Ice Hockey Rules
Committee and the NCAA Baseball Research Panel. He also was
responsible for supervising a staff of editors.
Before his stint at the NCAA, Hagwell spent time on the sports
information staffs as the University of Kentucky, University of
Wisconsin, LaCrosse and University of Florida.
A graduate of Michigan Tech, Hagwell and his wife, Carrie, have
three children: Jordy, Joshua, and Jack.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Edward Krajewski
Assistant Commissioner
Krajewski joined the ECAC Hockey Staff in July 2007, as
Assistant Commissioner.
As assistant commissioner, Krajewski is responsible for all facets
of ECAC Hockey, including developing, coordinating, and
implementing the League’s marketing and media relations
strategies; serving as liaison to corporate partners; and
coordinating production of the League’s promotional and
printed materials, such as annual media guides, championship
programs, and ticket brochures. Krajewski also manages the
League’s award programs, and assists with the enhancement of
the League’s web site.
Prior to joining the ECAC Hockey staff, Krajewski’s
professional experience includes five years with the National
Hockey League’s (NHL) Florida Panthers where he served two
years as Director of Promotions, and three plus as Senior Manager,
Promotions.
In addition to his time with the Panthers, Krajewski spent time as Director of Marketing at the Homestead-Miami Speedway and as Manager of Archives for the Panthers, National Football League’s (NFL) Miami Dolphins, and Major League Baseball’s (MLB) Florida Marlins.
Krajewski holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History from Siena College and a Master of Science in Sports Administration from St. Thomas University (Miami). He resides in Cohoes, NY with his wife Patti.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Paul Stewart
Director of Officiating
One of the most successful and respected individuals in hockey,
Paul Stewart serves as Director of Officials for the men's and
women's leagues. He assumed the role of Men's League Director of
Officials in July 2007, and added duties for the Women's
League on May 20, 2010.
Stewart served as an on-ice referee from 1983 through 2003,
including 17 years in the National Hockey League (NHL),
where, in 2003, he became the first American-born official to
referee 1,000 NHL games. After his retirement as an active
on-ice official in 2003, Stewart served as supervisor/coach of the
NHL Officials Development Program, observing young officials in
more than 200 NHL/American Hockey League contests.
In addition to his officiating experience, Stewart has a wealth of experience as a player. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Stewart competed in the ECAC from 1973-75 and then enjoyed a professional career that included the NHL and World Hockey Association (WHA) including affiliated minor leagues spanning 1975 through 1983.
