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In This Issue: Central Section................................12 Coaching With Gridley....................10 Colin Kennedy Tourney..................41 College, Men’s Central....................14 College, Men’s East.........................19 College, Men’s North......................24 College, Men’s West........................34 College, Women’s Central...............16 College, Women’s East....................22 College, Women’s, North................26 College, Women’s West...................36 Collegiate Club Hockey..................39 Dynamo Hockey................................7 East Section.....................................18 Hart, Dudley......................................8 Hockey in Harlem...........................11 Hockey Therapy..............................29 High School Girls News....................6 Kaleta, Chris......................................4 Kid’s Page........................................43 North Section...................................23 Prince Returns.................................37 RIT Rings........................................28 Sled Tournament/Buffalo..................5 Tim Horton Classic..........................38 Tompkins Cortland 40th..................13 USA Hockey....................................41 West Section....................................27
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CHRIS KALETA POWER FORWARD By Warren Kozireski Photos by Darl Zehr Photography
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he surname Kaleta is very familiar to hockey fans in western New York due largely to the older Patrick Kaleta, who strolls the wing for the Buffalo Sabres looking to hit anything that moves; when the NHL is playing that is. But there is another hockey player from the Kaleta clan playing hockey this season—Chris as a senior forward with SUNY Cortland—and he is having quite a campaign. Tied for the team lead with 17 points on 11 goals and six assists, Kaleta is on pace to finish with 21 goals and 11 assists, which would surpass his three year college total of 17 goals and 10 assists over 65 career games. “I just want the best for my teammates and all I can ask for is to make the playoffs since we haven’t made it since I’ve been here,” said Kaleta after a November conference tilt. “I need to pick up my game and keep battling and maybe more production. He entered the mid-season break tied for fourth in the SUNYAC conference in points per game (1.38), tied for third in goals per game (.88), tied for second in power play goals (4) and tied for second with two gamewinning tallies.
His hat trick November 10th at Morrisville was the first of his collegiate career. His head coach at Cortland, Joe Balderotta, certainly thinks very highly of his captain. “I’ve been doing this (coaching) for 30 years and I’ve never seen a better leader and that’s the highest compliment I can give him. He’s a true hockey guy which means he has integrity, he’s tough, he’s funny and he’s a good person—all of those things. “He’s a wonderful guy to have on the team and a joy to coach. I kind of thought that someday he would be a captain, but he’s really taken to the role and, if you talk to any of the players, they’ll tell you he’s the best captain they ever played for. “He’s not pretty, but he’s great at chipping and rebounds and he’s tough to move. He’s more skilled than people give him credit for too.” As some fans would expect sharing the Kaleta name, Chris was tied for the team lead in penalty minutes, but as for taking a different hockey route than his brother and choosing college over Canadian juniors, he replied, “he (Patrick) had an opportunity to play in the OHL
(Ontario Hockey League) and we went in the first two rounds and I was never drafted so I kept going playing in Buffalo and they wanted me here (Cortland). “I played (with the Jr. Sabres) for five years and enjoyed every minute of it. I love playing hockey and will go as long as I can.” After two seasons at St. Francis High School, the soon-to-be 25-year old (February 13th) spent five seasons with the Buffalo Lightning/Jr. Sabres where his high total for one season was 13 goals and 13 assists in 2006-07. With the NHL lockout, his Buffalo Sabres brother was able to catch his first game this season in person. And they’ve probably seen more of each other this fall than in any recent one. After the holiday, the 6’2”, 210 lb. son of Sandra and Thomas has 12 games remaining in his college playing career with seven of those on home ice. Then? “I’m just going to worry about this for now and, if something happens, I’ll take any opportunity I can get and work hard to do whatever I can. “But right now I want to focus on this year.”•
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BUFFALO HOSTS USA SLED HOCKEY CLASSIC By Randy Schultz Photos by Janet Schultz
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held in Chicago. “But they had some problems with the ice. I got a call about eight weeks ago asking if I thought Buffalo could host the tournament instead of Chicago. “We just scrambled to make this happen because we didn’t want to lose this event. I went over the people at Northtown and asked them if they thought they could provide enough ice for us to play 35 games over a three-day period of time. “Thanks to Brad Waltz and Erik Guzdek, the duo coordinated every-
he third annual USA Hockey Sled Classic, presented by the National Hockey League and hosed by the Buffalo Sabres, took place at Northtown Center at Amherst in Williamsville from November 9-11. The event was part of November’s “Come Play Hockey Month,” a joint effort of USA Hockey and the NHL. Each of the 14 competing teams were affiliated with NHL clubs including the Sabres, New York Rangers, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Chicago Blackhawks, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, St. Louis Blues, Tampa Bay Lightning and Washington Capitals. The weekend culminated with the Nov 11 championship games. In the ‘A’ Division, the Stars took home the title Buffalo’s Mason Newbold by defeating the host Sabres, 3-2. The ‘B’ Division crown went thing for us. They to the Capitals, who beat the Hurritalked to other canes, 6-0 in the title contest. people and soon Norm Page, a USA Sled Hockey things were coming rep, who also works with Hasek’s Hetogether.” roes, coordinated this event. “Amherst Youth “Western New York has been a hockey helped us hotbed for sled hockey,” said Page. quite a bit, especially “This tournament was supposed to be moving time and
other things around for us. And they made it happen. “Surprisingly, instead of having 10 teams like we originally thought we were going to have, we had 14. “We also had two teams this year that were made up entirely of military veterans. One was the Buffalo Sabres Warriors team and the other represented the Washington Capitals. They faced each other in one of the games.” While it was a weekend of competitive hockey, it also had some interesting side stories going on. “It is always a great time just to be playing hockey,” commented Mason Newbold, who resides in Lockport and played for the Sabres ‘A’ Division sled hockey team. “But this year was a little different. “There was a team representing the New York Rangers. Most were from the New York City area.
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“Many had been hit by Hurricane Sandy and had sustained damage to their homes. I found out from some of them that there were a couple of players who didn’t make the trip because they lost their home. “For most of them, this was a chance just to get away from their situation for the weekend and think about something else. While they didn’t win many games, I think just being here helped.” Kathleen Garvey played on the Buffalo Sabres Veterans team. She found the weekend very entertaining. “You get to meet a lot of new friends,” remarked Garvey, a native of Buffalo. “You have people coming in from all parts of the country. “We talk to a lot of the players from other teams and find out things about them. We make a lot of new friends that way.
“And we’re really here to have some fun and play hockey. That’s really what this is all about.” •
NYS High School Girls Hockey Section XI Potsdam 12 pts Canton 8 pts Massena 7 pts Salmon River 3 pts St. Lawrence 0 pts
Section VII
Beekmantown 9 pts Lake Placid 6 pts Albany Academies 0 pts Saranac Lake 0 pts
Section III
Ithaca 6 pts Skaneateles 6 pts Alexander Bay 4 1/2 pts Oswego 1 1/2 pts
Right: WNYGIHF Lancaster vs Williamsville (Photo by Janet Schultz)
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Monsignor Martin 12 pts Williamsville 12 pts Kenmore 11 pt Amherst/Sweethome 7 pts Orchard Park/Frontier 7 pts Wet Seneca 4 pts Lancaster 0 pts (Standings are latest posted on websites for December. If you have updated information please forward to Janet@nyhockeyonline.com)
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By Kathy Griffiths
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he Dynamo Harrow Hockey Team capped off an exciting spring season by taking the silver metal in St. Catherines. What makes this team so extraordinary, besides their incredible season they had, is that the team is the combination of truly elite 2003 players from Ohio, New York, Southern Ontario and Toronto, Canada. Coach Kenneth M. Franasiak stated “These young men came together and truly bonded as a team. This was a great opportunity for young hockey players to play with their peers from throughout North America in a very competitive elite level play.” This tournament is one of the
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most prestigious youth hockey tournaments in North America featuring the top teams across the world. Over 100 teams traveled to Southern Ontario in April for three days of exciting hockey competition. The Dynamo Team impressively skated their way into the finals where they secured a Silver medal with outstanding performances. What is even more impressive is that they did it with a total of 10 players. The Harrow Spring program will allow players to play together throughout North America. Our coaching staff did a tremendous job from Girls Hockey News should our skills coach (Rick be directed to Ferroni) to the Goalie and Janet@nyhockeyonline.com Assistant Coach.
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Coach Ken Franasiak said “We are very, very proud of our boys. “We had a fabulous season and truly look forward to next spring. To see what these remarkable eight and nine year old young men can do is a true testament to their hard work and dedication. “The entire coaching staff is extremely proud as well as the entire organization. These Dynamo Harrow Hockey boys have amazing skills and heart. Their hard work and drive made it a real pleasure to watch and we’re proud to be part of such an exciting season. “We are already in the process of actively preparing for next season.” The program runs from April to the beginning of June. They play three to four tournaments, all in southern Ontario with their home ice will be at the Gala Center in Niagara Falls, Ontario The program will be similar to last year’s and consist of a broad spectrum of coaches from the U.S. and Canada focusing on skill development, team play and some good old fashioned hockey fun. Additional information is available at www.harrowspringhockey.com.•
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Golf and Hockey: Dudley Hart Loves Both by Randy Schultz
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t is a Thursday “I think that turned out to morning in late Aume a good move on my part,” gust at Cazenovia he continued with a big smile. Rink in Buffalo. Out“I don’t know how far I would side the temperatures have gone with my goaltendare hovering around ing career.” 75. Which is an understate Inside the rink the ment. Hart turned pro in 1990 temp is around freezand joined the PGA Tour in ing. Professional golfer 1991. Dudley Hart is seated Hart has won two tourat a table watching two naments on the PGA Tour, of his children skating the first coming in 1996 at around the rink. the Bell Canadian Open. The So what is one of second was at the 2000 Honda the top professional Classic. golfers in the world do He also finished in a ing in a hockey rink on three-way tie for first in the a bright, sunny August day? Shouldn’t he be playing golf? 2004 EDS Byron Nelson Championship, which he and “I love the game of hockey and my kids are involved Robert Damron lost in a playoff to Sergio Garcia. in it,” answered Dudley. “They were asked to come down Although Hart has won only two PGA tournaments, to participate in some ice skating activities he is considered one of the most consistent with the Buffalo Shamrocks. players on the Tour. He has more than four “So I decided to tag along.” dozen top-10 finishes, including several “The classiest While the Rochester native may know a second and third place finishes. lot about hockey and has even played it, there group of athletes A resident of Clarence, while Hart spends is no doubt that golf is where his heart is. I’ve ever met are a great deal of time on the golf course, he “I grew up playing hockey in the Weststill reserves some time for the ice rink. hockey players.” “What I love about this game of hockey, ern New York area,” recalled the 44 year-old Hart. “I played in the Buffalo Southtowns and what I have learned about the sport -Dudley Hart since I began playing it as a kid, is the type area right up until I would have gone into the Professional Golfer of athlete that plays the game,” who is marPee-Wee level of the game. “That’s when my family moved to the ried to wife Suzanne and have triplets, Ryan, Miami, Florida area. That kind of ended my Rachel and Abigail. “I’ve gotten to know hockey career. a lot of NHL players, interestingly enough “I was a goalie up until that time. My passion for the through golf. sport came from my dad. He had season tickets for the “Hockey players love to play golf. The classiest group Buffalo Sabres. of athletes I’ve ever met are hockey players. Hockey is a “I grew up playing hockey in the winter and golf in the true team sport. summer. Of course once I got to Florida my hockey career “That’s why I like the fact that my kids (Ryan and was finished and I played golf 12 months a year. Rachel) are involved in the game. It’s a team sport and you
NY Hockey OnLine can learn so much by being on a team. “It’s a great sport to stay active with in the winter time. They have a great group of friends that they hang around with. “My son and daughter just can’t get enough of it.” So why was Hart a goalie? “Because I got to play all the time,” answered Hart. “I would also watch them on TV and nobody ever messed with a goalie. “I think the goalie is the most important part of a hockey team. I don’t care how great your team is scoringwise, if you have a bad goalie you’re probably going to struggle. “But I just simply wanted to play the whole game and be out there all the time. And being a goalie afforded me that opportunity. “I enjoyed being that important part of the team. The last line of defense, so to speak. “I also remember those early morning hours for practice as well as some of the game. I’ve gone through that again now with my kids, although now they’re getting older and practices don’t come as early. “Thank goodness I’ve always been a morning person, so those early mornings I had to get up as a kid, around five or six, really didn’t bother me.” Although Dudley lost contact with hockey after moving to Florida, he did his best at trying to reconnect with it in later years. “When the NHL expanded to Florida with the Panthers, I was one of the first 15 or 20 people who signed up for season tickets,” said Hart. “Hockey wasn’t on TV as much down there either. “But I did my best at keep track of what was going on, hockey-wise.” Interestingly, Hart moved his family back to Western New York just before the triplets were of school age. “I remember my years in school here in Western New York,” remembered Hart. “I didn’t want my kids getting their school education in Florida. “So that’s why we moved back here to Clarence.” And immediately got involved with hockey as a parent. “I talked to a friend of mine, Bill Wippert, who had his daughter involved in the Shamrocks hockey organization,” continued Hart. “The Shamrocks became a great fit for my kids and our family.” Another close friend of Hart’s is Sabres head coach, Lindy Ruff. “I got to know Lindy back in the mid-1990s when he was an assistant coach with the Panthers,” said Hart. “He was taking some golf lessons from my brother in-law.
Feature / Page 9 “We were introduced to each other and have been friends ever since.” Just how addicted to hockey is Hart today? “I’m a season ticket holder with the Sabres,” Hart responded. “I take my kids on at least one road trip a year. “I’m involved as a hockey parent. I love watching my kids play. “I watch them have fun with it. “When I’m on the road playing golf, I don’t miss games. I’ve got it on my laptop computer. “ Unfortunately for the last three years Hart has been on the sidelines with his golf game. He suffered a herniated disc in his back in 2003. Following his return, Hart had to take six more months off in 2007 to care for his wife who had a softball-sized tumor removed from her lungs. In 2009 Hart had spinal fusion surgery. “I got into coaching with my kids teams,” stated Hart. “It helped me keep my sanity and kept me busy. “It’s fun to teach kids. I had a blast doing it. “And I now have a greater respect for those coaches and the time and effort they have to put into coaching. “In the end it was fun. And having fun is what is all about when you are playing youth hockey. “That’s what the Shamrocks are all about. They’re organized and they want their players to have fun. “You want them to get better. Learn a team sport. “I want my kids to achieve their dreams. I’ve already achieved mine. “I don’t care what their dream is. But have one and make the most of it. “And have fun.”•
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Coaching With Chuck Gridley
Coaching Hockey?................... There’s an App for that!
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art of our job in the USA Hockey Coaching Education Program is to give coaches the tools they need to be successful. Well, there is a new and exciting tool to tell you about. It’s called “Mobile Coach. It’s an app for Iphone, Ipad and Droid produced by USA Hockey. Here is the link: http:// www.usahockey.com/MobileCoach.aspx The app contains a vast array of resources including practice plans, manuals, skills PDF’s and videos, and best of all it’s free to USA Hockey members. Here are some things that you will find on “Mobile Coach”: • Small-Area Games • Dryland Training • Goaltending Drills & Videos • Body Contact Instruction • Much more Mobile Coach is easy to access, but before doing this you must create a log-in profile which requires a current registration number. It’s easiest to create the log-in on a desktop computer using the link below: http://mobilecoach.usahockey.com/jkc-usah/ If you click ‘Create App Log-in’ in the upper left corner, it’s a very simple process. Once you have created a log-in profile, you can download the app on your smart phone and/or tablet. You’ll notice on the right side of the screen, each practice plan, video, etc. has a small square with an arrow. With a few simple clicks, you can share your
Coaching / Page 10 favorites via traditional email, Facebook or Twitter. Keep in mind – this product is still very new and we will be updating the app as soon as content is developed. I’m very excited about the potential of this new coaching tool. But don’t take my word for it. Here’s what Ron Rolston, Head Coach of the Rochester Americans recently said about “Mobile Coach” ”As technology continues to shape the landscape of hockey, USA Hockey has provided coaches at all levels with an educational and informational app that is both forward thinking and practical. The USA Hockey Mobile Coach is an invaluable tool and learning resource that will empower coaches to have an even greater impact on player development.” Please take the time to check this out……it only takes a minute. And remember….it’s free to all USA Hockey registered coaches. Chuck Gridley New York District Coach in Chief 14 E. Elizabeth St. Skaneateles, NY 13152 (315) 569-2778
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Hockey-Making a Difference for a Lifetime!
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by Randy Schultz Photos Contributed by Ice Hockey in Harlem
of 40 children, ages 9-12 years old, ineteen Eighty-seven. The average income that year was began participation in an organization called Ice Hockey In Harlem. $24,350. Today, a quarter of a century later, The cost for a gallon of gas was Ice Hockey In Harlem continues to 89 cents and a stamp cost 24 cents. grow, already having thousands of The Simpsons were seen on telechildren pass through their doors and vision for the first time and the movgoing on to live successful lives. ies “Three Men and a Baby,” “Fatal So just what is Ice Hockey In Attraction,” “Lethal Weapon” and Harlem? “Dirty Danc “It is an ing” hit the “Ice Hockey In Harlem is a silver screen. very powerful organization and opportunitybased orga In sports has a very powerful influence nization,” the New York answered Giants defeated in the community.” the Denver John Sanful John Sanful, a Broncos, 39-20 IHIH Director director with in Super Bowl XXI. The Minnesota Twins the organizadefeated the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games to win the World Series. tion. “The mission begins The Edmonton Oilers squeezed by the Philadelphia Flyers in seven to with teaching kids from the win the Stanley Cup. community on In the winter of 1987 a group how to play hockey. “Learning how to play hockey will help kids in several different ways. It will help them build self-confidence; learn the value of teamwork and discipline. “It will then
translate off the ice as well. It will translate into them being better students, have more confidence in school and help them gain a hunger to move on beyond high school. “That is what we’ve seen for the past 25 years. We’ve seen students go from being squirts in the program to graduating from high school and going on to college. “And in many cases we’ve seen them grow into adults and have families and being productive members of the community themselves. “Ice Hockey In Harlem is a very powerful organization and has a very powerful influence in the community.” They have come a long way since that first year when those 40 youngsters put on mismatched, second-hand equipment and skated onto the Lasker Rink ice. That is an outdoor rink located at the northern end of Central Park. With Co-Founders Dave Wilk and Todd Levy combining with former New York Ranger Pat Hickey, the 40 kids were soon skating like pros. By year number five Ice Hockey In Harlem had expanded to 125 participants. Last year the number hit 193 and this year there are 225. But it’s more than the numbers for Sanful.
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Ithaca Shooting Stars 19U with Championship Trophy!
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Central / Page 13 fense in the championship game with two goals, and Marlena Doerr had two assists and one goal. Rachel Brock and Aiya Taylor also scored. The team is coached by Jeff Luschwitz who is assisted by Peter Seznec and Eddie Ramos. The 14Us tied Webster 1-1, defeated Binghamton 6-1, and lost to CNY, 0-5. MacRae McCarthy had two goals and one assist while Maddie Block and one goal and two assists. Goalie Emily Edwards stopped about 80 shots in three games. Aaron Pundt and JR Reynolds guide this team. Ithaca’s 12Us were defeated by Amherst twice, and by Camillus. Catherine Eisenhut stopped 70 shots in three games. Eric Eisenhut coaches and is assisted by CJ Delvecchio and Tom Hartshorne. The 10Us lost to Cazenovia twice, and Binghamton once. Madeline Hall scored twice against Binghamton. They are coached by Marnie Cryer, Brian Crane and John Duthie. This team recently played an exhibition scrimmage at Madison
Celebrating 40 Years of Hockey! (Submitted by Mary Grainger, TGHA)
TGHA Celebrates 40 Years! 19U Ithaca Stars Win Championship
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uring the December 7-9 weekend, Tompkins Girls Hockey Association (TGHA) hosted the 14th annual Ithaca Shooting Stars Invitational tournament with 23 teams playing in five age levels. Four Ithaca Shooting Stars teams (19U, 14U, 12U and 10U) competed with other girls from across New York State and from Colorado. This link accesses the association website for all game results: https://sites. google.com/site/ithacagirlshockey/home The 19U Ithaca Shooting Stars won its age level Championship on Sunday defeating the Southern Tier, 5-1. To advance to the finals, Ithaca defeated West Seneca, 3-1, Colorado, 1-0, and tied Southern Tier 0-0. Goalie Ali Pace stopped 23 shots when shutting out Colorado. Anastasia Lyon led the of-
Square Garden between periods of the Frozen Apple game when Cornell men’s hockey played Michigan. This year’s tournament coincides with the 40th anniversary of TGHA. On November 18, 1972, Cass Park opened and the first ice-time users were the brand-new members of TGHA. There was a celebratory ice time on November 18, 2012 for current and alumni players, parents, coaches and fans, with refreshments and brief remarks by one of the founding players, Linda Dominick Hemmerich. A guest book was open for signatures that day and throughout the tournament weekend. Alumna Julie Crowley offered tournament participants and current families special offers at her stores, Ithaca Coffee Company Triphammer and Gateway Commons. Since a significant part of the girls hockey experience are the relationships and connections one makes and maintains, everyone was encouraged to use the coupon offers with at least one other hockey team member or friend. In addition, some alumnae are making donations to the TGHA Scholarship Fund.•
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he Raiders were on a bit of a role winning five of their last seven prior to the holiday break and tied for fifth in ECAC. And they were doing it offensively on the back of freshman Tyson and Tylor Spink and Kyle Baun. All three stood top-ten in the nation in points per game by rookies. At the annual banquet, the Silver Puck Club and head coach Don Vaughan awarded Assistant Athletic Director for Medical Services Steve Chouinard with the 50th Silver Puck at the Hall of Presidents at Colgate. Chouinard has been working with the men’s hockey team in multiple capacities since arriving at Colgate 17 years ago. New Jersey Hitmen captain Andrew Black has committed to the Raiders for fall 2013.
team’s home sweep of Clarkson and St. Lawrence, to earn ECAC Hockey Player of the Week honors for the period ending December 2nd. Tri-captain Nick D’Agostino is one of 20 national candidates for the Senior CLASS Award, which is presented annually to an NCAA Division I senior that has notable achievements in four areas of excellence — community, classroom, character and competition. D’Agostino has emerged as one of the nation’s top point-producing defensemen, leading the Big Red with six power-play goals en route to
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he season of streaks continues with the latest a four-game unbeaten run prior to their annual Florida run before New Year’s. Greg Miller, Joel Lowry and John Esposito have combined to account for more than half of the team’s goal total so help will need to emerge from elsewhere moving forward. Sophomore forward Cole Bardreau was named to the preliminary roster for the U.S. National Team for the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia. Senior forward John Esposito scored three goals, including both game-winners in the men’s hockey
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All-Ivy League Second Team and AllECAC Hockey Second Team selections last season. He posted careerhighs in goals (8) and points (20) last season, producing a whopping five game-winning goals. Outside of the rink, he has been involved in a service trip with the Portal De Belen Foundation to Don Juan, Dominican Republic, Feed My Starving Children, the United Way Day of Care and the Ithaca Youth Hockey Association. He is also a three-time member of the School of Industrial and Labor Relations’ Dean’s List in 2011 and 2012. The Big Red has scored 15 of its 27 goals (55.6 pct.) this season in the third period of its first 11 games. Cornell is the only team among the country’s 59 Division I programs to have scored more than half of its goals in the third period.
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n a five team mix for three playoff spots at the midway point, the Red Dragons seem just a step away from being scary down the stretch if their 3-3 tie against nationally ranked Plattsburgh is any indication. Chris Kaleta (Angola) and Michael Lysyj were each off to their best offensive seasons with 11 goals apiece with Adam Bevilacqua and A.J. Moyer also in double figures. Sophomore David Moore scored his first goal as a Red Dragon December 8th against New England College.
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inners of just one of their last four, the Soaring Eagles will test themselves at the Cardinal Classic in Plattsburgh and at home against Oswego when the schedule resumes. Their next ECAC West tilt is at Nazareth January 17th. Freshman Michael Collins led the team in goals and points and was just one of only six players to play in all 11 contests.
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he Continentals have just one win and two ties total, but all-but-one of their eight games has been a onegoal or tied affair. Defenseman Marco Brelish was leading the team with four assists at the break. Williamsville native Matt Tetro of the Springfield Pics of the EJHL has committed to play at
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ndefeated in conference play and with just one loss overall, the nationally ranked Statesmen were making a statement through the first half. Their school record 13 game unbeaten string to start the season was broken by Oswego in the final game before the break. Goaltender Nick Broadwater stood fourth in the nation in goals against, third in save percentage and tied for second in shutouts as the team was averaging just 1.64 goals per game. Eight players were scoring in double figures through the first 14 games led by Frank Salituro’s nine goals and ten assists. The team has over four weeks off before resuming on the road January 12-13.
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he second best offense and the sixth best defense is a tough combination to beat and the Lakers had only been beaten twice—both to nationally ranked opponents and both by one goal. Paul Rodrigues was number one in the nation in points per game and assists per game with linemate Luke Moodie sixth in points and seventh in goals while senior defensemen Zach Josepher and Jesse McConney were among the top five in ppg by defenseman with both well over a point per game. Rodrigues and Andrew Hare were named the SUNYAC Player of the Week and Goaltender of the Week respectively for the period ending Dec. 9th.
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Will hold their Fire On Ice Tournament on February 22-24.
Elmira
New Bylaws will be voted on at the January 9 meeting.
Ithaca YHA
The Sport International Academy will return to Ithaca for the 24th year on August 19-23. For information go to http://siha.com
Oswego Minor
OMHA skated with the Oswego High School Varsity Boys Ice Hockey Team on December
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Salmon River
Salmon River held a Three on Three Kids Pond Hockey Tournament in December.
Clinton Comets
Clinton Youth Hockey saw Curry College play Hamilton as part
Rodrigues netted a goal in each game against ninth-ranked Utica and fourthranked Hobart while Hare compiled 74 saves and a .949 save percentage. Eli Kim-Swallow registered his first collegiate goal against Potsdam November 30th.
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of a fundraiser for the organization. The Pee Wee Travel Team won the 2012 Frank Barber Tournament in New Hartford.
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he Big Red’s only game in December proved to be a 4-2 win over St. Lawrence University. They went on break until January 12 and 13 when they face Northeastern and Boston on-the-road. Brianne Jenner leads the scoring with 9 goals/10 assists followed by Jillian Saulnier, 5 goals/13 assists and Lauriane Rougeaux, 1 goal/11 assists. Akwesasne’s Olivia Cook has 3 goals/2 assists. Goalie Lauren Slebodnick, with 10 games played, has a 1.77 GAA and .924 save %. The Big Red are 10-3 overall and 6-0 in their conference.
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olgate played only one regular game in December, a 2-1 win over Clarkson. They then went to the Nepean Invitational AA Exhibition on December 30 and return to the ice at the University of Vermont on January 5 and 6. Their next home game is January 18 against Clarkson. Brittany Phillips has 4 goals and 6 assists leading the team in points, followed by Jenna Klynstra with 3 goals/7 assists. Goalie Ashlynne Rando was named ECAC Rookie of the Week as she pushed aside 35 shots ina 4-3 loss to St. Lawrence.
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porting a 6-5-1 overall record as they come into the New Year, Oswego took Chatham 6-1 and 4-0 early in the month, followed by a 1-2 loss to Amherst. The team held it’s annual Food and Toy Drive to benefit the United Way. They also hosted a Holiday Skate which raised a record $800 for the SEFA/United Way. They return home January 5 and 6 against St. Norbert. Leading the scoring is Melissa Seamont with 4 goals/10 assists and Olivia Boersen 4 goals/7 assists. New York players sporting some statistics for Oswego are LIzzy Marks (Penfield/Rochester Edge) 2 goals/2 assists; Erin Ganely (Baldwinsville/ Syracuse Stars) 1 assist; Chelsea Hunt (Brockport/Buffalo Bisons) 2 goals/2 assists. Hamburg’s Bridget Smith has played in 9 games and has a .935 save % and 1.54 GAA.
he Soaring Eagles are 11-1-1 overall and leave 2012 with two wins over Neumann and one over Williams College. They open 2013 against Manhattanville on January 4 and Hamilton College on January 5. Ashton Hogan has 12 goals/3 assists for a total 15 points, leading the team. Tanis Lamoureux has 6 goals/9 assists. Rochester’s Ashley Ryan has 6 goals/5 assistsf for 11 points. Lindsay Burrows was named to the ECAC Honor Roll after posting two goals in a 6-0 win over Williams. She scored her first goal of the season and first of the game in the second match-up. Burrows was named Elmira Female Athlete of the Week for December 9. Elmira jumped up two spots placing #3 in the USCHO.com rankings putting them behind #2 Gustavus and #1 Plattsburgh.
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are Samantha Pucci , Caitlyn Moccaldi, Nicole Kieffer and Lindsay Norton, all with assists. Goalie Jennifer Hamel (Ithaca/Northwood) was named ECACW Goalie of the Week for stopping 17 of 18 shots in the loss to Amherst. Hamel has played in 7 games and has a 1.85 GAA and .909 save %.
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he Red Dragons ended the semester with a 1-1 tie at Buffalo followed by a 3-2 loss to Buffalo. Their only December win came when they defeated Potsdam 6-1. Chelsey Wright (#21) has 7 points on the season (1G/6A). Maggie Corbet is at 4 goals and an assist; Maggie Giamo (Orchard Park/RIT) (#2) has 3 goals and an assist and Abbie Adams (Potsdam/Corwell Typhoons) has a goal and 3 assists. Other New Yorkers on the stat sheet are Buffalo’s Chelsie Hausberger with 2 goals; Erika Osborne (Sharon Springs) with an assist; Gina Chelsey Wright Tomei (Bronx) 2 assists; Kellie Micillo (Sayville) a goal and Maggie Giamo an assist and Brianna Rossi (Stormville) two goals and an assist. Goalie Deanna Meunier (#30) was named ECACW
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ive victories at the break already surpasses their wins total from all of last season and the Black Knights sat in third two points out of second at the break with at least one game-in-hand on the teams ahead of them. Freshman forward R.J. Burns by Warren Kozireski ust one win and one tie in made his first collegiate goal ECAC action found the memorable—a short-handed Engineers in a three-way tie for game-winner to beat Bentley last, but were showing signs of November 29th. coming out of their funk with three wins and a pair of ties Army sophomore Mac Lalor was named the Atlantic over the last six games before the holiday. It doesn’t get Hockey Association Co-Player of the Week for the period any easier with five of their first six games after Christmas ending December 16th after his first career two-goal game. against ranked opponents. Lalor was moved to forward for the first time in his Army Freshman Mike Zalewski (New Hartford) netted his career for the non-conference matchup at Merrimack. first collegiate goal against Quinnipiac December 1st. Instead of his usual right defenseman spot, he played right Freshman Mark Miller (Massena) recorded his first wing in the contest. collegiate goal against Mercyhurst, while classmates Za-
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anked 15th at the close of the first half, the Valiants only three losses have come on the road and only one of those was a conference game. Mark Rivera was among the top-20 nationally in assists per game with blueliner Anton Racklin top ten in points per game among defenseman. Matt Coleman was also in the top 20 in freshmen scoring.
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lewski and Craig Bokenfohr got their first assists. Rensselaer senior defenseman Nick Bailen (Fredonia) is one of 20 student-athletes nationwide to have been chosen for consideration for the Senior CLASS Award in men’s hockey. A dual major in Business and Management and Economics, Bailen has a cumulative grade point average of 3.91. He was named All-ECAC Hockey First Team and AHCA National All-America Second Team following his sophomore season. The Engineers meeting with Yale December 7th marked the 100th time the two teams have played.
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and Rookie of the Week honors for the period ending December 2nd. He had his best weekend output of his career as he tallied three goals and three assists in the two games. As of the end of the December portion of the schedule, Union is 31-0-7 when scoring three or more goals in a game since last season. Sophomore defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere was one of 27 players named to the preliminary roster for its 2013 U.S. National Junior Team. The players will be auditioning for a spot on the U.S. National Junior Team that will take part in the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship, Dec. 26, 2012-Jan. 5, 2013, in Ufa, Russia. Final cuts will come after the second camp in Helsinki, Finland, Dec. 19-23. The final 23-player U.S. National Junior Team roster will be announced Dec. 23. Gostisbehere and senior Greg Coburn were among the top ten nationally in points per game by d-men. Midway through the 2012-13 season, Union has two players nearing 100 career points. Senior forward Wayne Simpson (95 points) and junior forward Daniel Carr (89
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In December the Valley Youth Hockey Association hosted 11 teams in the “Crouse Hospital Hockey 4 Hearts” Tournament, a charity tournament to raise funds to purchase defibrillators for placement at various locations within the City of Syracuse, New York. The event was a joint effort between Valley Youth Hockey, and the City of Syracuse. Major sponsors included Crouse Hospital/ Sports Care Express and Pediatric Cardiology Associates. Through this effort over $5,000 was raised for the purchase of defibrillators. The tournament included Squirt and PeeWee “house” teams. The winners of each division were as follows: Squirt “Black” Division: Ithaca 1, Coached by Jon Par-
points) could become the ninth and tenth players to join the Union College Century Club in the Division I era.•
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menter; Squirt “Gold” Division: Valley “Red”, Coached by Rodney Kirkby; PeeWee Division: Camillus 2, Coached by Mike McManus.
Westchester Winter Classic Tournament Results The Aviators, Dragons, Philadelphia Jackals and Syracuse Stars took part in the Winter Classic at Aumen Pond in Williamsport, Pa in December. Friday Games: Dragons 4 Jackals 3 Aviators 5 Stars 1 Dragons 0 Aviators 0 (Under the winter sky at night this game went into a 4-on-4 overtime; a threeman shootout and with 7 shooters they still ended 0-0) Saturday Games Jackals beat Aviator Dragons 3, Stars 0 with Stars goalie facing over 50 shots
Dragons come into finals with 3-0 record; Jackals, 2-1 record. The Jackals kept the Dragons scoreless for the first time in tournament history and the outcome was Jackals 2, Dragons 0.
In Other News... ...The Brewster Lady Bulldogs’ Caitlin Buckley has been accepted to Williams College.
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“A few weeks ago I was in a food store in Harlem,” recalled Sanful. “I was wearing an Ice Hockey In Harlem t-shirt. “A person came up to me and asked about the program. I explained about Ice Hockey In Harlem and the fact that it had been around for 25 years. “The woman looked at me and said that she knew all about the program from her husband. He had played for the Ice Hockey In Harlem when he was a kid. “That said it all for me. Harlem is a unique area in New York and Ice Hockey In Harlem has been a common thread for many people living there.” It should be understood that all the participants of the ice hockey program are from Harlem. “All of our kids live north of 110th St. from west to east,” added Sanful. “Besides the kids, we have a lot of their parents who participate with their kids as well. “It doesn’t matter if they simply attend games or help out with the teams, they are there for their kids.” Throughout the quarter of a century of success, Ice Hockey In Harlem has grown a strong relationship with the National Hockey League’s New
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celebrations. “That has included providing access to their players for camps, autograph sessions and clinics. They have been great.” Ice Hockey In Harlem services children from the age of 4 through 18. Education plays an important role in the success of the participating skaters, especially those ages 9 through 13. Students are required to attend weekly classroom sessions as a condition for participation in the hockey program. Ice Hockey In Harlem also uses hockey as a central reference for the study of geography, history, social studies, math, reading and writing. Because of their efforts, IHIH recently received a $25,000 grant from USA Hockey partner RBC. “That grant will enable us to travel with our teams to locations where we might not have been able to travel before,” stated Sanful. “We travel to play teams in the New York City, Westchester community, New Jersey and Connecticut areas. “It came at a very good time. It will help our travel program. We also have kids in learn to skate programs right on up the ladder.” While IHIN may not have produced an NHL number one draft pick, they have produced solid, outstanding
citizens. “A few months ago, I ran into a young man by the name of Lydell Harrigan,” said Sanful. “I found out he had gone through our program. “Today, not only is he an outstanding citizen, but he is a New York City police officer. That’s not a number one draft pick, but in my eyes he is just as good.” So what is ahead for IHIH for the next 25 years? “We want to get more kids in Harlem interested in hockey,” answered Sanful. “We want to be represented at every event in the Harlem community. “We want to increase the amount of kids involved in hockey, as well as the educational opportunities our program offers. “We launched a college readiness program this year for kids 13 to 17. We want them to visit colleges, talk to college reps and get an idea as to what is available to them out there. “Our goal is to make kids life long fans of hockey. Hopefully their kids will become fans of hockey. “We already have second generation kids coming to our program who had their father or mother involved in the program ahead of them. “We want them to also become educationally involved with our program. We want them to know all of their options. “In the end we not only want to produce hockey players and fans, but outstanding citizens as well. “We’re not only involved in our community, but we’re continually trying to make it better as well. We’re trying to keep our kids away from gangs and gang violence. “That is what we’re all about and will continue to be about for the next 25 years.”•
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nding 2012 with a 5-9-3 overall and 0-5-3 conference, Union will return to the ice against Harvard on January 4 and Dartmouth on January 5. Courtney Turner has four
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t was ho-hum usual for the Cardinals with a 6-1-1 conference record and tied for second with Geneseo one point behind Oswego. Only two players were averaging a point per game (Mark Constantine & Luke Baleshta) and only six players had played in all 11 contests—tied for fewest in the SUNYAC—so expect the Cardinals to settle in a bit in the second half. Mathieu Cadieux was named SUNYAC Goalie of the Week for the week ending December 2nd. Cadieux made 63 combined saves in a three-point weekend for Plattsburgh State to earn conference honors for the second time this season. Sam Foley was been named SUNYAC goalie of the week for the week ending November 25th as he earned his first collegiate win and shutout against St. Thomas.
he Bears are in a stretch of 13 straight road contests that won’t end until they return “home” February 8th. They last were home November 25th. Mike Arnold’s ten goals had him tied for third nationally and his five power play goals were second while Trevor Cope stood top-20 in assists per game and had 11 overall.
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he Alexandria Bay Girls Varsity Hockey Team started the 2012-2013 season with a new head coach. Lindsey Steblen stepped up to take over the position after the former coach decided not to continue coaching the team. Lindsey is a former Division 1 player from Ohio State. Brian Hudon rounds out the coaching staff as Lindsey’s assistant. Alexandria Bay is a combined team from five different school districts. These schools are Alexandria Bay Central, Thousand Islands, Indian River Central, General Brown and Immaculate Heart Central. Since this is the only girls varsity program in this area, it is open to girls that need a place to play. Alexandria Bay is still a fairly young team with the majority of the players being in tenth grade. The team’s only senior this year is Jessica Prance, who is also the team’s leading scorer and leader. Junior players
Northern Notes... ...Adirondack Youth Hockey is holding their Cabin Fever Registration. Register before January 31 and skate through March. Go to www.ADKhockey.com ...The Artic Foxes Women’s Ice Hockey Team is holding their 2013 Tournament at Clifton Park in February. They are looking for teams in B, C, D level. This is a Rec Exhibition tournament. Contact Molly at foxestourney@yahoo.com for details. If you have a Rec C or D team and want some competition, let the Artic Foxes know. They are looking to schedule some games. ...Bethlehem Squirt B Eagles won the Skaneateles Squirt Shootout Tournament in December. The Team won 5 straight games in 3 days with 5 consecutive shootouts. ...Capital District Hockey Association
this year include Ashley Dobmeier playing forward, Amanda Lingenfelter and Mikayla Kolb are protecting the goalie. Sophomores include Kiah Hudon, Molly Aznoe, Mikayla Benny, Jarah Papin, Molly Russell, Taylor Kiechle, Haley Aubertine, Kayla Rios, and Taylor Singer. Freshman players include Samantha Griswold, Maddy Cullen, and Sydney Aubertine. Rounding out the roster are two 8th graders, Emilie Walti and Kyleigh Prance and the lone 7th grader, Taylor Hudon. Alexandria Bay is lucky to have three goalies on the roster this year. The oldest being Kayla Rios and Taylor Singer in the 10th grade and Samantha Griswold who is a freshman this year.
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Player Erik James “EJ” was injured in a car accident. He has had many surgeries and is rehabiliting. He is expected to make a complete recover. EJ is a member of the Saratoga Casino and Raceway team as a forward. ...North Country Cougars are holding their PeeWee Cup January 8 and 9; Mite/Squirt Cougar Classic, Jan. 22-23 and the Bantam Cougar Classic Jan. 29-30
...Schenectady Youth...The Capital District Hockey Teams will battle for the Mayor’s Cup on January 26. Games time is 7:30 p.m. at Times Union Arena. RPI will faceoff against Union College for the title. The Shatterpoint Tournament will be held March 8-10 for Squirts and Marhc 15-17 for Pee Wee and Bantams. Contact Awillbrant@nycap. rr.com for information.
...Northwoods Schools: The Boys Junior team is 12-7-1; Girls Varsity is 13-12-5; Boys Midget: 21-7 and the Boys High School is 11-6-3 going into 2013. The Boys Midget team was the first Northwoods team to win the Brooks Pingree Championship.
...The Troy-Albany 20th Rink Rat Tournament will be held February 1518 during Hockey Across America. This is for ABC Squirts, Pee Wees, Bantams, Midgets, Girls 12U, 14U 16U and 19U as well as Sled. Contact troyalbanytournaments@gmail.com
...Saratoga Youth will hold the White Out Weibel even on January 30 with Saratoga Springs taking on Shenendowa High in a cross-town rivalry matchup. This event will raise money for the American Cancer Society. They will hold their Learn to Skate, Learn to Play Session II beginning January 7.
...The Troy Albany Girls 14U team won their second tournament this season at the Ithaca Shooting Stars Tournament.
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o be a part of a National Championship hockey team is very special. But to win it on a team from your hometown makes it even better. That is the situation that Kristina Moss found herself in last season. The Webster, NY naby Randy Schultz tive was a member of the Photos by Janet Schultz 2012 NCAA Division III Champion RIT women’s hockey team. parts about winning the champion On December 16 ship.” Moss and the rest of the team were The Tigers claimed their first NCAA Division III Women’s Ice Hockey National Championship back on March 17, 2012 when they defeated Norwich University, 4-1, at Ritter Arena. “It was almost surreal,” recalled Moss, now a honored with championship rings at senior on a ceremony held at the Locust Hill the RIT Country Club in Rochester. team. “This is the most exciting day of my life,” commented Moss, moments after receiving her championship ring. “We had been waiting for this for so long. “It is an amazing feeling. It’s so “The buzzer had gone unreal. off, we were standing “I really didn’t know what to exon the ice as a team pect when I opened the box and saw with our hats on. the ring inside. The ring is amazing “And they and I really didn’t know what to say brought the chamor do. pionship trophy out. “It’s also very special that I live We just looked around and couldn’t right here in the area. It was more believe what was happening.” exciting that I got to win a National RIT head coach Scott McDonald Championship in front of my family was happy for Moss. and friends. “It’s always special to win a Na “That is one of my more favorite
tional Championship and get the ring,” stated McDonald. “But it’s even more special when you win it on a team from your hometown. “Kristina is a very solid player for us. She was heavily recruited coming out of high school (Moss had played hockey for the Buffalo Bisons organization). We were very fortunate that Kristina chose RIT to play for. “She has been a solid player for us and a very important part of that championship team.” The Tigers have built a winning tradition since the program’s inception in 1975. Since women’s hockey became an official NCAA Championship sport in 2001, RIT has become a national power, appearing in the NCAA Tournament three times (2007, 2011 and 2012), while hosting the last two NCAA Division III Women’s Ice Hockey Championships. Last season RIT set a single-season record with 28 wins, finishing with a record of 28-1-1. After finishing up in fine style at the Division III level, RIT announced in the spring they would be playing Division I hockey for the 20122013 campaign. “It has been quite a change for us,” said Moss. “The game seems a bit faster at the DI level. (Continued on Page 35)
Webster’s Moss Receives Championship Ring as RIT Women Cap Off Last Season!
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aniel Ohar is a Vietnam veteran. Three years ago Ohar was involved in an accident that left him disabled and wheelchair-bound. Back in the early spring it was announced that the Buffalo Sabres Foundation, Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association and National Fuel joined together with the Veterans Affairs Western New York Healthcare System. The plan was to provide recreational on-ice services to local veterans using sled hockey and traditional stand-up hockey as a driving force for physical and emotional rehabilitation. Two new teams evolved from this and were called the Buffalo Sabres Sled Vets and the Buffalo Sabres Warriors. The three organizations involved have committed a total of $90,000 per year for the next three years to support the program. The funding will pay for equipment, uniforms and ice time, as well as tournament and travel costs. The partnership is a culmination of a relationship that started in the fall of 2011. That is when a free clinic, open to any disabled veterans in the WNY area, was held at Riverside Ice Rink. That first clinic, run by Norm Page, a USA Hockey Sled Disabled representative, drew 15 veterans who
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called Ohar. “I got involved with the Veterans, who were taking care of me. “I had heard about this sled hockey and tried out for it. It’s been great so far. “I had never played the game before my injury. I wish I had now. “It was quite a bit for me to learn, especially the balance part. I really don’t have any stomach muscles, so it is hard for me to stay up sometimes. “I’ve been in it now for about a year. It’s the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. “I enjoyed it right away. There was a learning curve for me, especially when it came time to try and control the puck
and balance myself all at the same time. “With sled hockey everything is done with the hands and your arms.” Ohar admits that he has had his fair share of adjustments with life since his accident. “This has been a great outlet for me,” continued Ohar. “I also do hand cycling. “It’s also been great to be on this team. I’ve gotten to meet a lot of other veterans who have worse injuries than I do. “I think I’m doing pretty well. I have half my body working. “There are a lot of guys around who aren’t so fortunate.” Ohar has a very interesting thought on life. “I’m a Christian and I believe that everything happens for a reason,” stated Ohar. “This was a real hiccup in my life. “You just try and find your way and see what works for you. You try to stay strong. “The stronger I am, the less of a burden I am.” Ohar’s wife and biggest supporter, Jenny, has seen the difference sled hockey has made in her husband’s life.
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“The veterans hospital had called and asked Daniel if he was interested in playing hockey,” commented Jenny. “So last January he came out for his first time on the ice. “He immediately came alive. In my estimation, this is the best thing that the VA could have ever done, collaborating with the Sabres and National Fuel. “Just being around the guys has been great. They all encourage each other. “The minute he hits the ice, he is smiling from ear to ear. And his skill level is still growing. “He is an amazing human being. To get out there and skate around the way he does, using his arms to move with and shoot the puck with. “He is my hero. I’m amazed at how strong and confident he is on the ice. “In everyday life, things can be tough at times for him. But put him out on the ice and he is an entirely different person. “It helps him get through those tough days. I don’t
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West News and Notes 2012 Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles Thanksgiving Tournament Results
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Squirt Major Champions – Niagara Jr Purple Eagles Niagara Jr Purple Eagles 4 vs Fort Erie Meteors 3
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n Behalf of the Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles I would like to express our sincere appreciation to all the teams for participating in this seasons Thanksgiving Invitational. Just as your teams, our volunteers work hard to make these events a fun and enjoyable experience for everyone! It was great to see many children playing with so much excitement as well as having so many enthusiastic spectators. It’s memorable weekends like these that truly indicate what youth hockey has to offer and we hope to share more of them with you in the future. Congratulation to all the Division Winners and Runner Ups! Mite Marvel Champions – Erie Lions Black Erie Lions Black 5 vs Buffalo Bisons Black 2
Mite Avengers Champions – Niagara Jr Purple Eagles –B Niagara Jr Purple Eagles 8 vs Amherst Knights Black 1
Squirt Minor Champions – Buffalo
Pee Wee Minor Champions – Niagara Jr Purple Eagles Niagara Jr Purple Eagles 4 vs Buffalo Shamrocks 2
Pee Wee Major Champions – Niagara Jr Purple Eagles Niagara Jr Purple Eagles 3 vs Whitby Wildcats 0
Bantam Minor Purple Champions – Niagara Jr Purple Eagles Niagara Jr Purple Eagles 5 vs Cheektowaga Warriors 2
Bantam Minor Eagle Champions – Buffalo Shamrocks
Buffalo Shamrocks 4 vs Clifton Park Eagles 3
Bantam Major Champions – Niagara Jr Purple Eagles Niagara Jr Purple Eagles 4 vs Syracuse Blazers 1
Girls 14U Champions – Ancaster Avalanche
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he Buffalo Bisons continue to hold on to the top spot as far as Tier I organizations are concerned in New York State. The Buffalo Bisons field girls teams at all five age levels- U10, U12, U14, U16 and U19. All teams maintain a minimum of a top 20 rank in the Nation at the Tier I level. The U10 Bisons are a obviously young team with a bright future under the leadership of David Carlon. The team participates in the Lower Lakes Female Hockey League that plays in Southern Ontario. The team has played in a number of tournaments this year including the Bauer Invitational in Detroit last month. Dave is also associated with a spring / summer program that adds additional skill development for those kids that are looking for a little extra in the offseason. The Bisons look forward to having this next group of girls come through the ranks of top hockey in the region. Our U12 team continues to thrive with the coaching of Matt Robinson who is in his third year with the Bisons. The U12 team is a solid participant at the Tier I level and also plays in the LLFHL in Southern Ontario and played in the Bauer event. The team is currently ranked 16th in the Nation. (Continued on next page)
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ranked 7th in the Nation. After an overtime loss in the championship game at the Stoney Creek Showcase and getting to the quarterfinals at the Bauer Invitational the team has gone into what they consider a quiet period as many of the girls are participating in the local high school leagues. The team made the decision to cut back on the scheduling of practices and games so that the players can play on their high school teams and also tend to their studies. For those players that want or need additional ice, the organization provides two optional weekly practice sessions. The U14 team will kick back up for the Connecticut Polar Bear Tournament over the December holiday before pushing for the State tournament in March that Syracuse is hosting. The U16 team is being led by Dave Smith when he is free from his duties of coaching the Canisuis College Men’s Varsity Hockey Team. The U16 team is also off to a solid start this year and has participated in the Cleveland Ignite and the Manon Rheume Invitational among others. The U16’s will also be at the Polar Bear over the holiday. The U19 team is also coached by Scott Welch and is currently ranked 11th in the Nation. The U19 team has also gone into a similar split season mode to allow the girls to play for their high school teams and will participate in the Polar Bear. The U16 and U19 teams are hosting the State Championships in March.
West / Page 32 In general, all Bisons teams have a skating skills session each week throughout the season and this additional attention with professional instructors proves to be extremely valuable in a player’s development. The Bisons equally provide a goalie skills session each week with Bob Janosz taking the lead. Bob runs a number of local camps and also is a professional goalie coach. The USA Hockey Tier I National Championships for the U14, U16, and U19 this year is being held is San Jose, CA the first week in April. We hope that all three of the Bisons teams will be fortunate enough to represent NYS at this prestigious event.
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ix members of the U16 AAA Maksymum team were selected for the Eastern Junior Elite Prospects League All Star Event to be held January 20-12 at Hookset, NH. Defensemen Matthew Buchbinder and Matt Damelio; Goalie Monty Cunningham and Fowards Ritchie Francis, Chris Peters and Austin Pieniaszek have been selected. Alternates to the event were Goalie Shane Fuller and Defenseman Jake Schultz. Maksymum Coach Dave Maksymiu has been selected as the Coach.
Buffalo Stars Honored The Buffalo Stars Youth Players of the Week during December included Alexander Hunt, age 10, Goalie for the Squirt Majors (Dec. 5); Gianni Vona, 9, defense, Squirt Majors (Dec. 12) and Alec Dobinski, 10, offense, Squirt Majors (Dec. 19). The Buffalo Stars named Brennan Conway, forward, as Junior Spotlight Player of the Week for Dec. 2 and Anthony Avarella, forward, for the week of Dec. 16. Alex Lynch of the Midget U15 team was named Student/Athlete of the Month for December. Stars Forward Patrick Schmelzinger was named to the Annual Empire Junior Hockey League All Star Game in Hookset, NH in January. Schmelzinger is a junior at Jamestown High School and is a second year veteran of the Stars. He is also the 2012-13 Captain. The All-Star game is a four team showcase that features the best players from the three Empire Conferences and the State Hockey League. The Buffalo Stars Bantam Majors moved into first place in their division with a victory over the Coyotes.
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he Squirt Minors won the Detroit MoTown Tournament, even playing up a division. After a 7-3 loss to Ottawa in the first game, the Blades came back by beating the undefeated Bowling Green team 4-3 and West Mall 7-1. They faced Bowling Green in the semi-finals and won 1-0. IN the finals they faced an undefeated Ottawa team and beat them 5-2. Congratulations to the Blades. The Blades March Madness Mite Tournament will be held March 1-3 at Hockey Outlet. Space is limited and registrations are due January 15. Contact Duf1807@yahoo.com or go to www.wheatfieldblades.com The Blades will be holding sum-
...Our sympathy to the Batavia Ramparts organization on the passing of Collin Crane. Collin was killed in a automobile accident on Deember 8. ...Canandaigua will hold an AdoptA-Brave Skating Clinic on January 11. This is limited to 23 participants and each will skate 50 minutes with a member of the Canandaigua High School Varsity Ice Hockey Team. For information call Mark at (716) 3930065 or email macneilm@frontiernet. net ...The Niagara Junior Purple Eagles will host their Patriots Day Tournament o February 16-18 at Dwyer Arena. Contact Sandy Sargeant for information at Sandy@sport-travel. com ...North Chautaugua County Youth Hockey Association...the NCCYHA is holding Steelers in the Stands on January 5. Players and families will attend the Fredonia State University Ice Hockey Game vs New England College at 3 p.m. Other family activi-
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Regals Hosting Tournament
n January 19 through 21, the Buffalo Regals 2003 team will be playing host to 10 teams in a Super Series Tournament. There will be teams from Dallas, Phoenix, London Ontario, Mississaugua, Pittsburgh, New Jersey, and Philadelphia. Local teams playing include the Regals, West Seneca and Rochester. The highlight of this tournament is that Dallas and Phoenix will be playing their tournament game against each other at the outdoor rink in East Aurora. “I was able to book this game and thought it would be a great experience for the two teams,” said Terrence Miller, organizer. All other games will take place at holiday Twin Rinks.
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he Golden Eagles ended a five-game losing streak in the final game before their four-plus week layoff, and were hoping the second half return of freshman goaltender Jared Lockhurst after missing seven games. The team was getting balanced scoring with only freshman Jesse Facchini in double figures thanks to nine assists. Top recruit Chase Nieuwendyk had four points in five games since his return. The team has a trip east for two games before SUNYAC play resumes January 18th home versus Buffalo State.
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pair of wins in their final two conference games of the first half salvaged a disappointing start and put the Bengals in the middle of the packed SUNYAC with five teams separated by two points. Mike Zanella (Ithaca) stood fifth nationally in goals per game with 12 in 13 games to pace the offense along with Nick Melligan (Sanborn), who led the squad with ten assists. Goaltender Kevin Carr was rounding back into form after a rough early November.
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Tony Capobianco earned twostraight Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week accolades in late November and early December. He is the first Griff to receive the honor in consecutive weeks since the program joined the conference in 2003. Sophomore Logan Roe netted his first collegiate goal November 30th at Connecticut. Jr. Sabres forward Nolan Sheeran (East Amherst) has committed to the Griffs beginning in 2014.
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he Kats were fifth nationally at the end of December with a 7-5 overall record and were averaging well over six goals per game. Erik Mueller (Hamburg), Ryan Rogalski (Lancaster) and Matt Shumate (Niagara Falls) had eclipsed the 20-point mark with Matt Malley (North Tonawanda) one point away. Goaltender Daniel Fulton (Buffalo) has five of the team’s first seven wins.
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inners of just one of their last seven games, the Blue Devils were still in the playoff hunt among a five team group within two points of the final
three postseason spots. Offense was a trouble spot with Mat Hehr leading the team in scoring with eight points including four goals. Freshman Taylor Bourne also was tied for the team lead with four goals. Defenseman Darrin Trebes (Williamsville) has committed to play for the Blue Devils starting next fall according to the Jr. Sabres website.
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he nationally ranked Knights ran off four consecutive victories to finish the first half. Their only conference loss of the first half was to the team they are chasing— first place Oswego. Sophomore defenseman Jack Caradonna was among the top scorers on defense in the nation with a teambest 13 points with juniors Zachary Vit and Rich Manley at 12 and ten points respectively. Sophomore Bryan Haude (Hilton) stopped all 28 shots he faced to record the first shutout of his career December 7th against Brockport.
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he upstart Golden Flyers were 4-3-1 in non-conference play, but were still looking for their first ECAC West win through midyear. Junior Russian Mark Zavorin had taken over the team lead in scoring with 15 points and nine goals with sophomore Julius Tamsy and senior Ben Waldman (Pittsford) next at 13 and 12 points. Ed Zholshek had all four of the team’s wins in goal.
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he Purple Eagles entered the break undefeated in conference play, ranked 16th in the nation, in first place with a five-point cushion on their closest opponent and on a Division I best 12-game unbeaten run. Giancarlo Iuorio was named AHA Player of the Week for the period ending December 2nd after his five-point weekend against Sacred Heart. He previous was named the conference’s Player of the Month for November with teammate Carsen Chubak named Goaltender of the Month. As of Dec. 20th, Chubak is ranked first in the nation in three goaltending categories--save percentage (.959), goals-against average (1.25) and shutouts (5). Iuorio leads the team in goals (12) and points (20), and is 11 points away from reaching the 100-point club. He was ranked second in the nation in goals-per game (0.75), and 16th in the nation in points-per game (1.25). Head coach Dave Burkholder registered his 200th career victory
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fter earning points in just three of their first ten games, the Tigers were beginning to show signs of pulling out of their funk with three ties and two wins over the last six prior to the break. They still have a way to go to avoid being on the road in the playoffs for the first time since joining the Atlantic Hockey Conference. Mike Colavecchia was named Atlantic Hockey Association Player of the Week for the period ending December 9th after recording six points on three goals and three assists in a weekend sweep of Sacred Heart. Freshman defenseman Alexander Kuquali netted his first collegiate goal on home ice against Sacred Heart November 30th. He added another one night later and was named AHA Rookie of the Week for the period ending December 9th. Junior forward Ben Smith was named AHA co-Player of the Week for the period ending December 16th after his two-goal effort at Niagara including a shorthanded tally. The defensive pair of Chris Saracino and Greg Noyes continue to rack up the points. Saracino is tied for fifth nationally in scoring by defensemen, with 14, while Noyes is right behind with 13 points. They are the secondhighest scoring defensive duo in the nation behind Bentley.
“That’s why we’re already setting our sites at a DI championship.” On hand at the ring ceremony were Kristina’s parents, Gary and Joan Moss. (Pictured with Kristina
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“I didn’t want to cry,” said Joan. “It has been amazing. “Winning a National title doesn’t happen everyday. It doesn’t happen to everybody. “She has a lot of family and friends that come out and support her and that has been great.” “We’re very proud of Kristina, as well as all of her teammates,” added Gary. “What is even more amazing is the fact that a lot of these girls who came together as a team at RIT last year, played against each other a lot when they were growing up. “For them to come together the way they did last year is amazing. They got the job done. For Moss and the rest of her teammates from that team, the ring is what brought everything together. “This ring brought everything together,” said Moss, who is studying Healthy System Administration at RIT. “This ring and the memories from it will bond this team together forever. “It is something we will never forget.”•
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loss, win and tie brought RIT to the conclusion of the fall semester. They are 7-9-3 overall and 2-3-3 in their inaugural season with the CHA as a DI school. Ariane Yokoyama and Kourtney Kunichika each have 4 goals and 7 assists for 11 points this year. Captain Kim Schlattman has 8 goals/2 assists and Celeste Brown, 6 goals/4 assists. Others listed at the top of the stats are Tenecia Hiller, 5 goals/5 assists; Katie Hubert, 4 goals/6 assists; Webster’s Kristina Moss has 6 assists on the season. CHA honors went to Goalie Ali Binnington as she was named CHA Goaltender of the Week for December 16 after stopping 46 of 48 goals in a 1-0-1 weekend against Lindenwood and Brown was named CHA Player of the Week for December 16 after posting season highs of 2 goals and 3 assists and a plus 3 in a 5-1 win over Lindenwood. In the second game against Lindenwood she had 5 shots on goal in the 1-1 tie. The Tigers return to the ice on January 4 and 5 at Robert Morris. Highlight of the semester was a special ceremony at which each player received their DIII Championship rings. (See Related story on Page 29)
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he Bengals are 4-6-1 as they move to the New Year. Courtney Carnes has 4 goals and 6 assists Carnes for 10 points on the season followed by Kara Goodwin, 3 goals/5 assists and Lauren Mallo, 1 goal/6 assists. Familiar faces to the New York community are Melissa Ash (Binghamton/Syracuse Stars) with 3 goals/2 assists; Nikki Kirchberger (Buffalo/Buffalo Regals), 4 goals/2 assists; Jeyna Minnick (Rochester/Edge) 3 goals/2 assists and Christina Zandri (Baldwins-
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ville/Syracuse Nationals) 3 goals/1 assist. Kirchberger was named ECACW Rookie of the Week for December 9 after she scored the Bengals first two goals in a 3-2 victory over Cortland. Both goals were unassisted at even strength. Goaltender Jordan Lee was named to the ECAC Honor Roll for her performance in the games against Cortland. She had a .925 save percentage and 1.46 GAA in those games. The Bengals Pinked the Rink December 7 and 8 with proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. Adrian College will come to face the Bengals on January 5 and 6.
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pencerport native Shane Included among the Prince left home in the four goals was a third period summer of 2008 at the game-winning goal to beat age of 16 to play hockey north Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4-3 of the border for the Kitchener December 19th completRangers in Ontario Hockey ing the first multi-goal game League. of his professional career. Four years, a junior trade He had a three-assist game to Ottawa, being drafted by the against Syracuse December Ottawa Senators in the second 2nd in just his 11th pro conround of the 2001 NHL Entry test. Draft and the first two months “Every time you come By Warren Kozireski of his professional career later, into a new league things are Prince returned to Rochester going to be different and you December 21st as a member need to get used to a few of the Binghamton Senators to things, but I’m back from my play his former hometown team. injury and back to 100% now.” “I was excited going into this game and had so Prince arrives to his professional career with an many family and friends out to support me,” said the offensive pedigree. He set career highs last season just turned 20 year old (November 16th). “Your whole with the Ottawa 67’s of 43 goals and 90 points and career you work hard to get to this level and to play added seven more goal and 16 points over 18 playoff be able to come back and a game in my hometown contests. He finished the regular season fourth in the is awesome and not something everyone gets to league in goals and points and was named co-winner experience.” of the team’s Humanitarian Award. Prince had injury trouble earlier this season, but Prince and Binghamton will be back in Rochester is rounding into form showing the offensive skill set on March 13th. he was drafted for. In 16 games this season, he has “I went to a lot of games here (Blue Cross Arena) scored four goals with four assists and has earned when I was growing up and you always have the one of the coveted spots on the Senators power play mindset that you’ll play here some day and that time unit. came tonight and it was a lot of fun.”
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he Purple Eagles are 10-0-1 coming into the New Year. The bid a fond farewell to Senior Erika Wenzke and Jessica Schug after the Wheatfield Blade’s 6-4 win. Uncertain of a double-header against Ohio State, the Purple Eagles left Ohio with a 9-4 win and 4-4 tie. Lauren Fontaine leads the scoreboard with 32 goals and 6 assists for 38 points followed by Natasha Fryer with 25 goals and 4 assists. They return to the ice on January 18 against the University of Buffalo Lady Ice Bulls and then go on the road to SUNY Geneseo on January 26 and Cornell’s Club team on January 27.•
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ach year since its inception, the Tim Horton’s Backyard Classic has grown. It will be no different for 2013. “This year, for the first time, the Backyard Classic will be held at The Rose Garden in Williamsville,” said Nick Penberthy, a 20 year-old sophomore at SUNY Cortland and East Amherst native. “This will be the fifth year we’ve done this event. “The first year it was held at the Penberthy Backyard Rink
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about the group of kids who belonged to the Hasek’s Heroes organization. They give underprivileged kids the opportunity to play hockey. “My family had always had an ice rink in the backyard to play hockey on. So I decided on that December night to organize this hockey tournament to raise money for Hasek’s Heroes. “That first year we had 24 kids play hockey and we raised $500. And it has been going ever since.” Because of the new location, this year’s Classic has a capacity for 92 teams, totaling 368 players, that will play on our outdoor ice rinks. January 12 will feature the Adult and Middle School Divisions. January 13 will have the High School and College Divisions. “Another person who has been very important to our cause is Chris Taggart, who serves as co-chair of the event,” continued Penberthy. “He is huge with many of our sponsorships. “He got deals on the plastic that we use to construct the rinks with. The same thing with the wood used for the rinks.” Taggart takes everything in stride. “We’ve gotten a lot of cooperation from different businesses around the Western New York area,” commented Taggart.
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he Medaille Men’s Hockey team traveled to Philadelphia, November 16-18 to participate in the East Coast Showdown Tournament hosted by Widener College. Other teams participating were members of the DVCHL (Delaware Valley Collegiate Hockey League) from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Washington, DC. Medaille opened the tournament against American University (Washington, DC) ending in a 2-2 tie. Goals were scored by Simon Fedak and Josh Smith. Goalie Chris Koester was nothing but solid in net. The second game was against Rowan University (NJ), starting out with a quick goal by Rowan. By the second period, the Mavs turned up the heat to beat Rowan 10-4. Goals were scored by Josh Smith (4), Tyler McLaughlin (2), Matt Territo (2), Gio Gullo, and Freshman Kevin Dietrich netted his first goal of his college career. Freshman Derrick Ford was strong in net for Medaille. Game three was against Rutgers University (NJ) and again the Mavs brought out the horse power by scoring first. Matt Cieslak opened the scoring in the 1st period, followed by Eric Grzechowiak, Josh Smith (2), Tyler McLaughlin, Matt Territo and Eric Schlegel. Final score 7-1 giving Medialle 2 wins. Medialle ended up in a 3 way tie with California University at Pennsylvania and Shippensburg University (PA). After all tie breakers were met, Medaille finished 4th out of 12 teams. •
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“Different companies have donated different items that we use for the tournament. “Plus we had between 30 and 40 volunteers who helped construct the four rinks we will be using. It all goes to a great cause.” Penberthy is studying Childhood Education at SUNY Cortland. “That is another reason I got involved in this,” added Penberthy. “Hasek’s Heroes introduces city youth to ice hockey and life skills. “This year’s proceeds will be used to help build an educational resource center for the kids to use. In our previous four Classic’s we’ve raised over $20,000 for Hasek’s Heroes.” To register for the Backyard Classic go online at www.timhortonsbackyardclassic. com.•
FIFTH ANNUAL TIM HORTON BACKYARD CLASSIC JANUARY 12 & 13 The Rose Garden (Restaurant) Wiliamsville, New York Information/Registration: www.timhortonsbackyardclassic.com
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USA Hockey News US Takes The Gold Medal
Team USA defeated Sweden 3-1 to capture the Gold at the 2013 IIHF World Junior Championship in Ufa, Russia. Prior to the semi-final match-up, Team USA beat Sweden 3-2 in overtime; German, 8-0, Slovakia 9-3 and the Czech Republic 7-0. Their losses came at the hands of Finland 5-1, Russia 2-1 and Canada 2-1 earlier in the tournament. However in the Semifinal match Team USA beat Canada 5-1 sending them to the Gold Medal Round. This is the third gold medal for Team USA at the IIHF World Junior Championship. The Men’s National Team included Fairport’s Cole Bardreau and Binghamton’s Tyler Biggs.. Bardreau is a member of Cornell’s Men’s Ice Hockey Team and Biggs plays for the Oshawa Generals. Coaching the team is former Buffalo Sabre, Phil Housley.
U17 National Team
Four New Yorker’s were among those named to the 2013 U17 National Team that took part in the 2013 World U17 Hockey Challenge in Quebec. Nathan Billitier, Spencerport, Brandon Fortunato, North Hills, Ryan Hitchcock, Manhasset and Alex Tuch, Baldwinsville made the final cut. Billitier is a Defenseman from the Rochester Stars Jr. team and has a verbal commitment to Notre Dame of the CCHA. Fortunato is from the Long Island
Royals and is committed to Harvsrd of the ECACH. Hitchcock plays for the NJ Rockets Jr. B MJHL team and has plans to go to Yale of the ECACH. Tuch is a member of the Syracuse Stars Jr. B Team in the EmJHL and is committed to Boston College of the HEA. As of press time the final games were being played.
U17 Edged by Russia The US
U17 (mens) team lost to Russia 6-4 in the semi-finals. New York’s Sonny Milano (Massapequa) had two asists and Nathan Billitier (Spencerport) had two assists and Alex Tuch (Baldwinsville) and Ryan Hitchcock (Manhasset) each had a single assist in that game. Team USA was undefeated going into that game. They will face Quebec on January 4. The World U17 Challenge is being played in Drummondville and Victoriaville, Quebec.•
Women’s Winter Camp Players Named
Emily Pflazer, Getzville; Courtney Burke, Albany and Kelly Steadman, Plattsburgh were named to take part in the 2012 US Women’s Team Winter Camp that was held in Colorado Springs December 26-31. In addition Cornell’s Alyssa Gagliardi and RPI’s Jordan Smelker were invited. The camp provided intrasquad scrimmages for coaches to evaluate players that will be named to the 2013 IIHF Women’s Worlds this spring.
U18 Women Advance to Gold Medal Round
Team USA posted its fourthstraight shutout victory of the 2013 IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship by defeating the Czech Republic 10-0. The now face Canada (Jan. 5)! That is old news since they have faced the Canadians in every final since the tournament’s inception in 2008. The U.S. took the gold in 2008, 009 and 2011. To get to the finals Team USA beat Russia, Czech Republic (twice) and Sweden.
Sled Team Wins Worlds The US Sled Team brought home the gold after playing in the 2012 World Sledge Hockey Challenge. They won with a shut-out over Canada. New York natives playing for the Red, White and Blue were Lancaster’s Adam Page, Buffalo’s Alexi Salamone and Paul Schaus. All three play for the Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Team. In their first game they beat Team Norway 3-1 followed by a win over Japan, 8-0. It was their only loss, but it was to Canada in game 3, 2-1. They rallied back and beat Norway 4-1 before facing the Canadians once again and taking them 1-0.
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Tournament Honors Former Player
olin Kennedy, a former hockey player from NY State passed away unexpectedly in his sleep six years ago. His family established the Colin F. Kennedy Fund in his memory at the time of his death. The fund supports Quad A for Kids, an organization that offers children the opportunity to participate in a variety of social activities that promote teamwork, sportsmanship and academics. Fund raising for the Colin F. Kennedy Fund revolves around an annual ice hockey tournament held over Thanksgiving weekend. Through the generosity of our family and friends, the annual Colin Cup has enabled the Colin F. Kennedy Fund, through Quad A For Kids, to make grants for programming to the following organizations: • Camp Daydreams • Rochester Hispanic Youth Baseball • Cameron Community Ministries • Summer Safe Haven The 2012 tournament, the fifth year for this charity event, featured four teams skating for the coveted cup. This year’s event also included a raffle of hockey items from people like Brian and Stephen Gionta, both NHL players and Greece, NY natives. With the entry fee and post tournament celebration proceeds, this year’s event raised approximately $7,000 to benefit the Colin F. Kennedy Fund. The 2012 cup went to Team Kennedy, featuring
Colin’s 6 brothers, his sister in-law and father. They won the tournament after a hard fought battle with the Team Langdon, featuring Steve Langdon, retired Boston Bruin and Rochester American, and his 4 sons. 2012 Tournament Winners – Team Kennedy, featuring Bridgett, Martin, Patrick (kneeling), Martin (Sr.), Carroll and Conleth Kennedy and family friend, James Sullivan. Team Langdon featured former Boston Bruin and Rochester American Steve Langdon and his four sons. For more information on the Colin Cup or to make a donation, please visit www.colincup.com .
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