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Ali is a Certified Athletic Trainer and provides medical coverage for our players. She has worked as a sports medicine clinician for over 13 years, with most of this time spent working in private schools in the Boston area. She ultimately left her last school to finish graduate school and become a Registered Dietitian. She blends these two worlds to help her athletes stay healthy and perform their best! Ali’s extensive education route has included receiving her Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training from Quinnipiac University, a Master’s of Nutrition Education from Framingham State University, and a Dietetic Certificate and clinical nutrition training from Simmons University and Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center. Between her full-time athletic training career and now, Ali has worked as a Registered Dietitian for a private practice specializing in eating disorders and sports nutrition. She has now launched her own sports nutrition coaching practice. Ali enjoys working with high-paced and energetic sports, and when the opportunity arose to help out the Boston Dogs, she jumped on it! When not caring for others, she is home in Holliston, MA, with her one-year-old son, husband, and family pets.
Chris Costich is entering his 1st full season with the Boston Dogs for 2025-26. Chris is a young broadcaster that wants to encapsulate the drama and excitement that each game can bring. He also shows familiarity with the NCDC also providing commentary for the Worcester Junior Railers and the Boston Junior Rangers. Along with this, Chris can also be heard on ESPN+, FloSports, and NESN/NESN+. He also enjoys the production side of a broadcast, where he is part of the Holy Cross and Worcester Red Sox production teams. Outside of broadcasting, Chris can be seen covering high school hockey East of 495 for Hockey Night in Boston, or providing PA duties for his local high school, Lunenburg High School. In his personal life, he enjoys playing golf, the outdoors, and hanging out with friends. He is also a graduate of Plymouth State University where he got his Bachelor's in Communications and Media Studies. During his time, he was dubbed the "Voice of Plym State" by friends and peers alike.
Todd Houghton is a seasoned Physical Therapist with over 30 years of experience, specializing in sports performance, injury recovery, and athlete longevity. He has spent the last two decades leading his own successful private practice, Houghton Physical Therapy, which is known for its commitment to cutting-edge care and exceptional outcomes. Todd is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified Mindset Coach. He combines cutting edge therapies and a deep scientific understanding of the athletic body to enhance strength, speed recovery, and optimize performance. As a Double Ironman Triathlete and dedicated Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, Todd understands the physical and mental demands of high-level sport. He draws on this experience to help athletes build both physical readiness and mental resilience. He has worked closely with hockey players at various levels and understands the sport's unique physical demands-from speed and power to agility and injury prevention. His tailored approach helps hockey athletes stay strong, recover faster, and perform at their peak.