December 26, 2024
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the 30th Annual Purple Puck Tournament. Over three decades, this tournament has grown in size and reputation, and is a favorite milestone of each holiday season for Gonzaga’s hockey teams and families.
This year, you will meet and cheer for talented teams from Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Montreal, Canada. On behalf of the entire Gonzaga community, welcome – Bienvenue – to all!
Hockey is a game like no other. It requires stamina and strength, skill and agility, a certain amount of grace, and countless hours of practice and dedication. I commend and congratulate our student-athletes for their commitment to this challenging sport. Further, I take this occasion to commend the dedicated parents of these young men for their continued encouragement and great support of their sons and of their commitment to this distinctive sport - not to mention their resilience to spend hours in freezing cold rinks!
This year, once again, a great effort has been made to provide an opportunity for student-athletes and fans alike to support the great game of hockey and model good sportsmanship. Special thanks to Mr. Dan Rogers, to the tournament committee, members of the Gonzaga hockey booster club, generous volunteers, and the many sponsors featured in the following pages whose financial support make The Purple Puck possible.
Finally, to tournament coaches and players, families, friends and fans, whether you have traveled a short distance or a great one, thank you for joining us for the 2024 Purple Puck Tournament! We are glad you are here, and we hope you enjoy the games as well as your time in and around our nation’s capital.
As we gather in this sacred season of Christmas and once again celebrate Christ’s birth, I pray that you, your family and loved ones enjoy a Blessed Christmas and a New Year full of grace.
THE PURPLE PUCK TOURNAMENT
Since 1993, teams from around the country have traveled to Washington, DC for the National Capital Hockey Tournament, affectionately known as the Purple Puck. The holiday season is a wonderful time to visit DC, and generations of high school players have enjoyed sightseeing, making new friends and reconnecting with old ones. It’s a mix of high-level competition, camaraderie and an unparalleled setting that makes the Purple Puck one of the preeminent holiday hockey tournaments on the East Coast.
This year, the Purple Puck has moved across the Potomac River to Springfield, Virginia’s beautiful St. James facility while our beloved home rink, Fort Dupont, is under renovation. While hockey is the main focus, it’s truly the people who come back time and again that make this tournament special. The Purple Puck is run entirely by volunteers, eager to welcome players and families from around the country and show them the hospitality of the nation’s capital region.
On behalf of Gonzaga College High School and our hockey program, we would like to extend our heartfelt thank you to every parent, player, volunteer, and fan who has taken the time to travel and participate this week. Decades of successful tournaments are a testament to the families that make up the larger hockey community. Let’s cheer for all the teams and players, and make it a positive experience and a week to remember. Here’s to carrying this wonderful tradition forward for years to come!
PURPLE PUCK CHAMPIONS
YEAR PREP CHAMP VARSITY CHAMP
2023 St. Joseph’s Prep St. Joseph’s Prep
2022 St. Joseph’s Prep Gonzaga II
2021 Canceled Canceled
2020 Canceled Canceled
2019 St. John’s Gonzaga II
2018 The Hun School Gonzaga II
2017 St. Ignatius Loyola Academy
2016 St. Joseph’s Prep Gonzaga II
2015 The Hun School Gonzaga II
2014 The Hun School NOVA
2013 Gonzaga NOVA
2012 St. Ignatius NOVA
2011 Gonzaga NOVA
2010 Loyola Academy
2009 Garden Valley
2008 Gonzaga
2007 Georgetown Prep
2006 Bishop O’Connell
2005 Bishop O’Connell
2004 Gonzaga
2003 Gonzaga
2002 Georgetown Prep
2001 Landon
2000 Gonzaga
1999 DeMatha
1998 DeMatha
1997 DeMatha
1996 Hudson Catholic
1995 Hudson Catholic
1994 Landon
1993 Landon
VARSITY DIVISION SCHEDULE
Rink 27 Dec 11:15 am Gonzaga II St. John’s II South
1:15 pm St. Joe’s Prep II Gonzaga III South
3:15 pm Spalding II Loyola QC II South
28 Dec 8:15 am Gonzaga III Spalding II South
10:15 am Gonzaga II St. Joe’s Prep II South
12:15 pm Loyola QC II St. John’s II South
4:15 pm Spalding II St. Joe’s Prep II South
6:15 pm Gonzaga III St. John’s II South
8:15 pm Loyola QC II Gonzaga II South 29 Dec 9:00 am-Semifinal 1 P1 W2 North 9:15 am-Semifinal 2 P2 W1 South 1:15 pm-Consolation W3 P3 South 3:00 pm VARSITY CHAMPIONSHIP North
Dec 8:00 pm St. Joe’s Prep Spalding North 10:00 am Gonzaga St. Ignatius North 12:00 pm Loyola QC Paul VI North
4:00 pm St. Ignatius St. Joe’s Prep North 6:00 pm Paul VI Spalding North 8:00 pm Gonzaga Loyola QC North
2024-2025
GONZAGA I
Peter Turner F
Tyler Jasek F
Cooper Mowrey F
Edwin Siembieda (A) F
Lucas Abrantes (A) F
Villegas (C) F
GONZAGA II
ROSTERS
(C) D
GONZAGA III
Albero (C) D
Spencer Schmid F
James Rhilinger D
Hudson Spencer F
Brighton Rabin F
Head Coach: Anthony DiCarlo
Asst. Coaches: Terence Hardy ‘04
Granatire
Managers: AJ Herndon Will Burkhart
Athletic Director: Terry Kernan, Jr. ‘08
Assistant AD: Penny Lynch
Athletic Trainers: Narasha Lynch
Jamel Jones
Jafari Moore
Team Nickname: Eagles
Team Colors: Purple and White
Coach: Amar Lal Asst. Coach: TJ Gletner ‘17
ST. IGNATIUS
Head Coach: Patrick O’Rourke ‘90
Asst. Coaches: Scott Pick ‘91
John Farrall ‘91
Goalie Coach: Ed Zdolshek ‘09
Student Broadcasters:
Sean Gerba ‘25, Paddy O’Rourke ‘27
Student Manager: Quinn Hulec ‘27
Chaplain: Jim Brennan ‘85
Athletic Directors:Rory Fitzpatrick ‘88
Brad Ganor
Team Nickname: Wildcats
Team Colors: Blue and Gold
Head Coach: John Benjamin ‘87
Asst. Coach: Ben Fain
Colin Walsh
Goalie Coach: David Sauer ‘05
Managers: Mac Cronin
Matt Alcorn
Summer Bryant
Chaplain: Msgr. John Enzler
Athletic Director: Dennis Hart
Program Director: Gregg Marinari
Team Nickname: Cadets
Team Colors: Scarlet and Grey
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ST. JOSEPH’S PREP I
Head Coach: David Giacomin
Asst. Coaches: Anthony Giacomin Michael McNelis
Dennis Postaglione
ST. JOSEPH’S PREP II
Head Coaches: Michael McNelis
Dennis Postaglione
Athletic Director: Dan DiBerardinis
School Colors: Crimson and Gray
ST. JOSEPH’S PREP I
ST. JOSEPH’S PREP II 1 Aiden Quinn D
Washlick F
Adam Charaffi
Declan Geary
James Fratantuono
Athletic Director: Phil Lafave
Team Nickname: Warriors
School Colors: Maroon and White
Michael Lyver (A)
Jona Erickson
Henry Cunningham-Morin
Mario Mignacca (A)
Coach: Phil Lafave Asst. Coaches: Liam Johnston
Benoit
Will Saverese D
Bryce Stowman F
Miraglia D
McGonigal
James Fratantuono F
Darragh
Vincent Burnett F
Tyler Makarewicz D
Carter Banasz F
Mainardi G
Connor Dinmore F
Michael Garr G
Christopher Scoloveno F
Joseph Baker F
McJannet D
De Angelis (C)
Neiss (A)
Orsini
Fratta
Limberis
LeBlanc
Matthew Belisle F
Ryan McJannet (A) F Head Coach: Andre Chartrain Asst. Coach: Louis Cote
Chaplain: Father Luke Koski
Athletic Director: Jon Mellinger
Team Nickname: Cavaliers
Team Colors: Red, White, & Black
SPALDING I
0 Evan Snyder (A)
Christian Gloman
Rocha
SPALDING II
Athletic Trainer: Ken Kuberski
Athletic Director: Billy Emerson
Team Nickname: Panthers
Team Colors: Black and Gold
Alec Moeglein
Zach Holley
Finn Pasko (A)
Luc Zeigler-Najjar
Patrick McGuire
Burcham
Pekins
Head Coach: Rob Trantin ‘01
Asst. Coaches: Jon Mahaffee ‘01 Kellen Henderson Steve Hubbart
Student Manager: Kira Babst ‘26
PAUL VI
Roca
Wasielewski
Cline
Smack G
Cinque F
Stratton
Arsdall
Quackenbush F
Atallah F
Dean Frantz F
Ethan Lannon D
Liam Coady F
Head Coach: Matt Lewis ‘01
Asst. Coaches: Matt Vicinie
Ryan Brown ‘98
Head Coach: Paul Ottariano
Asst. Coaches: Melissa Quarry
Mike Kilkeary ‘93
Mike Powers
Managers: Alexa Cruz Maggie Murphy
Natalya Maletick Reagan Phythian 2 Brooks Jones F
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