Russell Holdredge

The 2017-18 campaign marks the ninth season as Head Equipment Manager of the Wolf Pack for Russell Holdredge, and his 15th overall as a member of the equipment staff of the New York Rangers’ AHL affiliate. Holdredge started in his current role with the Hartford Wolf Pack in 2009-2010, after spending the previous six seasons as the assistant equipment manager.

Prior to working in pro hockey, Russell worked as an assistant manager for five years at Gerry Cosby’s Sporting Goods in Sheffield, MA, which produces equipment bags and football/hockey protective pads for many professional teams and players. There he received extensive training in skate sharpening and other hockey equipment repairs.

Born in South Kingston, RI, Holdredge grew up in Sheffield, MA. He graduated from Mt. Everett High School in 2001 and then attended Berkshire Community College. He and his wife Ashley reside in Manchester, CT.