January 2015 by NY Hockey OnLine

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VOLUME 4 ISSUE 4

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In This Issue... Buffalo Bisons................................... 47 Buffalo Stars...................................... 36 Central Section................................. 12 Central Women College............. 13 Central Men College.................... 15 Central News.................................. 17 East Section....................................... 19 East Men College.......................... 22 East Women College................... 24 East News........................................ 48 Freeport Arrows............................... 25 Hudson Valley High School.......... 46 Iroquois High School...................... 33 Janosz Goaltending Column....... 45 Long Beach Apple Core................. 26 Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles............... 37 North Section.................................... 27 North Men College...................... 28 North Women College................ 30 North News..................................... 29 NYSAHA HOF..................................... 44 Rome Silver Sticks........................... 18 Team USA & NYS.................................4 U18 Worlds/Buffalo........................5-9 Unsung Heros................................... 10 West Section..................................... 32 West Men College........................ 40 West Women College.................. 38 West News....................................... 48 WNYGIVH Federation..................... 35

Dear Readers, We apologize for the late issue but we wanted to give you coverage from the 2015 IIHF Women’s U18 World Championship being held here in Buffalo. It’s been a very exciting week meeting up with old friends and making new. The games have been very exciting showing the skill of women throughout the world. At press time we are coming into the finals of the tournament and will bring that to you via our website www.nyhockeyonline.com We wish all of you a Happy New Year and with that may come some changes to NY Hockey E-Magazine. We are evaluating our situation and may have to make some editorial adjustments for next season. Any input from you would be appreciated. The hits on the magazine have decreased for the last couple issues and they decrease significantly in the summer. We also need more organizations to submit their own news and/or contact us with event dates so we can visit your rink! Anyway, 2015 looks to be a great hockey year for all of us and we look forward to sharing New York Hockey news with all of you. Sincerely, Randy Schultz Publisher NY Hockey E-Magazine

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Ed. Note – This story ran on our Web page prior to the beginning of the World Jr. Championships in late December. That’s why the story will read as though the event hasn’t taken place yet. But we felt the story was worthy of repeating in NY Hockey E-Magazine just in case you missed it the first time. We hope you enjoy it.

and Greenough for his senior year. He will begin his college career at Boston College in 2015-16. Compher was a second round selection by Buffalo in the 2013 draft (35th overall) and is in his sophomore season with the University of Michigan. He had three goals and eight assists over his first 15 games this season after his 31 point freshman year he final roster for Team fresh out of the U.S. Development Team. USA’s entry into the And Fasching, fourth round pick by Los IIHF World Junior Angeles in 2013 and acquired by Buffalo Championship being played in from the Kings in the Brayden McNabb Toronto and Montreal includes trade, netted 14 goals over 40 games 13 forwards. Three of those are in his first year with the University of players born in New York State Minnesota in their trip to the Frozen plus two others have their NHL Four. This season he has five goals rights held by a team based in the with a pair of assists in 14 games. Empire State. The power forward also sent two New York hockey fans should years with the U.S. National Develbe playing close attention to the foropment program. ward lines and especially the power Mahopac native and Bosplay as they watch the 11-day tournaton College defenseman Steve ment. Santini was expected to be a mai k Alex Tuch (Baldwinsville), Sonny jor cog on the Team USA blues Kozire n e r r a Milano (Massapequa) and Miles Wood line, but was the final cut due to a By W (Buffalo) are the native sons with both lingering wrist injury. J.T. Compher and Hudson Fasching list The New York Rangers ed among the prospects in the Buffalo Sahave four prospects on various rosters in bres system. goaltender Igor Shestyorkin–Russia (2014 fourth round), Tuch, a first round draft pick of the Minnesota Wild goaltender Brandon Halverson–USA (2014 second round), (18th overall) in 2014, is in his freshman season with Bos- forward Anthony Duclair–Canada (2013 third round) and ton College after two seasons with the U.S. National Devel- forward Pavel Buchnevich– Russia (2013 third round). opment program in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The New York Islanders will be keeping an eye on the In 17 collegiate games, the 6’3”, 213 lb. power forward crease with goaltending prospects Linus Soderstrom–Swehas five goals and seven assists. He netted the only goal in den (2014 fourth round pick) and Ilya Sorokin–Russia regulation by Team USA in their tournament opener against (2014 third round pick). Finland. And, aside from Compher and Fasching, the Buffalo Milano was also selected in the first round of the 2014 Sabres have forward draft picks Sam Reinhart– Canada draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets (16th overall). Also a (2014 first round pick) and Victor Olofsson–Sweden (2014 product of the U.S. Development team, he changed his col- seventh round). lege commitment from Notre Dame to Boston College, but then opted out to join the Plymouth Whalers in the Ontario Hockey League where he has eight goals and 23 assists in his first 20 games. Wood, the son of former NY Islander and Buffalo Sabres Randy Wood, originally was set to play at Brown University this fall, but decided to return to prep school Nobles

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he IIHF 2015 Women’s U18 World Championship came to Buffalo January 5-12. Teams from Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, Japan, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland and the USA took to the ice at Buffalo’s newest rink--HarborCenter. The first day opened with Team Sweden facing Team Japan. Both teams played local girl’s teams for practice so we had the opportunity to see them before the tournament. Team Sweden opned the scoring at 2:13 into the first period when Hanna Olsson scored an unassted goal. The

Around New York/ Page 5 period would end 1-0. Japan got on the scoreboard in the second period and that period ended in a 1-1 tie. In the third Sweden scored twice and Japan would put one in to end the game 3-2 in favor of Sweden. Then it was the Czech Republic against Russia. The game was dominated by Russia early on when they scored 2 in the first period and their third in the second for the 3-1 win. Russia’s goals came from Anna Shokhina, Kristina Korotkikh and Moa Wernblom. Czech’s Barbora Patockova put in their lone goal, assisted by Michaela Pejzlova. Game ended 3-1 Russia.

Finland played Sweden in Rink 2 at about the same time. The game was 0-0 tie at the end of the first. Finland scored twice in the second and the game ended 2-0 in favor of Finland. A note that former Niagara University Women’s D1 Ice Hockey Coach Margo Page serves as a mentor to Team Sweden. In the final game, and the one all of New York was waiting for, was Team USA against Team Canada. They played to a sold out crowd. Formal opening ceremonies were held at that game

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www.nyhockeyonline.com with NYS Amateur Hockey Association President Joe Baudo and Buffalo Bisons Director of Hockey Operations and former Olympian Shelley Looney dropping the ceremonial puck. Flags from each team (see photo page 7 & 8) were skated into the arena by girl players from local associations including: Natalie O’Brien, Emily Finach, Sarah Waszkielewicz, Lara Beecher, and Camryn Brownschidle of the Buffalo Bisons and Abby Ruggiero, Jersey Phillips, Jenna Cavalieri, Karli Gregoire and Alex Snow of the Buffalo Regals. The following game report is from USA Hockey: The U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team defeated Canada, 2-1, in a thrilling shootout in the first game for both teams at the 2015 International Ice Hockey Federation Under-18 Women’s World Championship. Grace Bizal (Minnetonka, Minn./Hopkins High School) scored in regulation and Kaitlin Burt (Lynn, Mass./ Boston College) made 16 saves. U.S. captain Jincy Dunne (O’Fallon, Mo./St. Louis Lady Blues 19U) and Abby Roque (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich./Sault Area High School) added shootout goals to seal the victory. “We had a tremendous crowd tonight and we fed off the energy from the fans for a great start,” said Joel Johnson, head coach for the U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team. “It’s a great win to build off of and we look forward to facing Czech Republic tomorrow.” Just 5:06 into the game, one second after Team USA’s first power play, Bizal collected a pass from Caitrin Lonergan (Roslindale, Mass./Assabet Valley) and beat Canada’s goaltender high on the glove side. Both teams exchanged chances and the U.S. nearly made it 2-0 when Rebecca Gilmore’s (Wayland, Mass./ Assabet Valley) slap shot from the right circle hit the crossbar with 6:41 left in the period.

Around New York / Page 6 After a scoreless second stanza, Canada evened the score with 10:59 left in the third when Sarah Potomak’s shot from the slot squeezed by Burt. The teams traded several chances the rest of the frame, but headed to a five-minute sudden death overtime tied 1-1. After a scoreless overtime, the game went to a shootout. Burt stopped both Canadian shooters, and Dunne scored on the first Team USA attempt before Roque secured the win. Jincy Dunne was named US Player of the Game and Micah Hart was Canada’s Player of the Game. On day two of the Tournament Sweden beat Switzerland 4-0; Canada over Russia 3-2; Finland skated past Japan 4-2 and the USA beat Czech 3-0. Three players scored and Brittany Bugalski (Lake Worth, Fla./Assabet Valley) made eight saves to help the U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team shut out Czech Republic, 3-0. “I was really pleased with our effort and I thought we played very well tonight,” said Joel Johnson, head coach of the U.S. Women’s National Under-18 Team. “The Czech Republic had a good game plan against us and their goalie played well.” Alex Woken (Fargo, N.D./Shattuck St. Mary’s) opened the scoring 3:34 into the game when Mekenzie Steffen’s (White Bear Township, Minn./Hill Murray) breakout pass sent Woken in on goal alone and she fired a wrist shot by Czech Republic goaltender, Katerina Zechovka. With three seconds left in the second stanza, Team USA nearly doubled its lead when Grace Bizal’s (Minnetonka, Minn./Hopkins High School) spin-around pass from the right circle found Patricia Marshall (Thief River Falls, Minn./Shattuck St. Mary’s) alone in the slot for a shot that was denied by Zechovka. After a pair of shorthanded attempts, Team USA made

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Flag bearers Lara Beecher, Jenna Cavalieri, Sarah Waszkielewicz, Natalie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Karli Gregoire and Camryn Brownschidle.

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Flag bearers Emily Finach, (top) Alex Snow (Canada), Abby Ruggiero (Botton) and Jersey Phillips with USA flag. Preparing for Ceremonial Puck Drop Joe Baudo and Shelley Looney.

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Around New York / Page 9 Team USA went ahead 2-0 with 12 shots on goal to Russia’s 5. Ready for action Team Russia came out flying and scored the first goal of the second period and only goal of the game. USA’s Alex Woken answered and the USA went on to garner two more in the second period off the sticks of Alyssa Gorecki and Presley Norby. Team USA put in two more in the third and with 36 shots on goal for the US and 9 for Russia Team USA moved to the Quarterfinals on Sunday. USA’s Samoskevich took Player of the Game Honors for the US and Kristina Korotkikh took the honors for Russia. Final coverage of the Medal rounds will be published in the February issue of NYHOL E-Magazine!

it 2-0 with 11:59 left to play when Samantha Davis’ (Pembroke, Mass./Tabor Academy) pass from the corner found Caitrin Lonergan (Roslindale, Mass./Assabet Valley) in front of the net for her first goal of the tournament. With 24 seconds left in regulation Melissa Samoskevich (Sandy Hook, Conn./Shattuck St. Mary’s) picked off a clearing attempt and fired a shot past Zechovka to give the U.S. the 3-0 victory. Caitrin Longergan was named USA Player of the Game and Blanka Skodova was named the Czech Player of the Game. In the final game on Thursday night Team USA beat Team Russia soundly 7-1. USA’s Melissa Samoskevich came out early in the first and put one past Russian Goaltender Valeria Tarakanova. That was the first of Samoskevich’s three goals in the game. She got her second with 5.3 seconds left in the first and

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hile a great deal of attention has been paid to the U18 Women’s Ice Hockey World Championship being played at HarborCenter in Buffalo, as well it should be, I would like to take a moment and recognize a couple of unsung hero hockey organizations. Hats off to the Niagara Jr. Purple Eagles U19 girls and Buffalo Bisons U16 girl’s teams that played warm-up games with several of the teams that participated in the World Championship. The Jr. Purple Eagles played against Teams USA, Japan and Sweden while the Bisons played two against Team Japan. I was very impressed with the Bisons efforts in the two games they played against Japan. Head coach John Cleary and assistant coach Shelley Looney prepared their team very well. The fact that there was an age difference (U16 vs. U18) was one thing. But the other was that the Bisons are a team that may practice a couple of times per week and play a game or two as well per week. Japan, on the other hand, is a National Team that not only practices together several times per week, but live together for several months as well as fulfill their educational re-

quirements together. The Jr. Purple Eagles were a little more evenly matched against their opponents, which included Teams USA, Japan and Sweden (single games versus each team). While the outcomes were not what either the Jr. Purple Eagles or Bisons expected, the experience they got was priceless. “It was a great opportunity for both teams and we appreciate the opportunity to play against teams of the caliber,” commented Jr. Purple Eagles head coach, Scott Welch. “In the beginning our team was very excited to play against these teams, especially against Team USA. “As the games went on our team really began to settle down. I think our goal against Team USA was to take it one period at a time. “Either try to win the period or neutralize and tie it.” Welch also pointed out a couple of other important factors. “I think the girls found out that they could play against competition like Team USA, Team Sweden or Team Japan,” said Welch. “There were some col-

THE UNSUNG HEROS OF THE WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS BY RANDY SCHULTZ Randy@nyhockeyonline.com Photos by Janet Schultz (More Photos on Team Pages in West Section)

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lege coaches in the stands watching these games and I think they came away impressed with our girls.” It should be noted that the Jr. Purple Eagles and Bisons did whatever was ask of them during the games. In a couple of the games the teams were asked to help set up situations. Both teams played four-on-four, shorthanded and power play situations, no matter what the score was at the time. They also were involved in shootout situations. For Olivia Zafuto, a defenseman with the Jr. Purple Eagles U19 team, it was a great experience. “I am friends with a lot of the girls that play for Team USA because we have been in a lot of National Camps together,” said Zafuto, who scored a shootout goal against Team USA. “I tried the best I could to keep up with them in our games. “I think these games showed all of us what we have to do if we want to compete at that level.” “I was amazed and didn’t believe it at first when I was asked to play,” said Grace Simmons of the Bisons. “The play was different from what I’m used to. “The Japanese move fast, they skate around and tie us up and dig in low.” They are physical and you don’t expect it.”

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While the outcomes of the games may not have been what either team expected, the experience that they had was priceless. While the Jr. Purple Eagles and Bisons didn’t skate away with any medals, the memories they have will last a lifetime. Hats off to all of you for a great effort! (More photos from these games can be found on the NJPE and Buffalo Bisons page in the West Section)

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Cortlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kollyn Jones from Cazenovia in Goal at Cortland vs Buffalo State

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Central New York Women’s College Hockey Report

and Louise Norton has 4 goals/4 assists. Dobbs Ferry native Keira Goin has been in the net for 6 games and has a 2.60 average.

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COLGATE

Lauren Wildfang had her first collegiate goal in a 2-1 loss to Vermont, the only goal the Raiders scored. Colgate, 3-15 overall, opened the New Year with back-to-back losses to Vermont. Up next is Syracuse, Clarkson, St. Lawrence, Brown, Yale, Harvard, Dartmouth, and Union. All but Syracuse are ECAC games. Leading the scoreboard are Megan Sullivan with 7 goals and 5 assists and Annika Zalewski, 3 goals, 6 assists.

UTICA

The Pioneers are 5-2-2 as they begin 2015. Three different players scored giving the Pioneers a 3-1 victory over Canton in the New Year. With that win Utica is now unbeaten in five consecutive games. Up next are Middlebury, Stevenson, Oswego, Potsdam and Neumann. Megan Reed has 9 goals and 4 assists

Athlete of the Week for her help in a 2-2 overtime tie with Middlebury. Elmira is #2 in the USAHO poll. The Elmira JV team will be facing the Rochester Edge Senior Women’s B team on January 9 and the William Smith JV team on January 25.

OSWEGO

SYRACUSE

Alysha Buriss was named CHA Rookie Player of the Month for December and received the weekly honors December 8 The Orange came into the New Year facing Colgate on January 6. With a loss they are now 5-9-7 and have Mercyhurst, RIT and Penn State on the schedule for January.

ELMIRA

Johanna Eidensten was named Elmira College Athlete of the Week for December 1. She had 2 goals and 2 assists in a 1-1-0 week at the Cardinal Classic. Elmira’s Athletic Department held a toy drive for the Elmira Chapter of Catholic Charities. Honors came to the Soaring Eagles when Ashley Ryan was named ECACW Player of the Week on December 9 for a 9 point weekend and 2 wins over Potsdam. E r i n Weston was named EC

The Lakers held a Holiday Skate to benefit the S E FA / U n i t e d Way at Marano Campus Center Arena. They raised $520 for the cause. Oswego is 7-2 overall as they opened 2015 against Chatham, Utica, Plattsburgh and Buffalo in January. Scoring leaders include Brianna Rice with 6 goals/3 assists; Olivia Elis 3 goals/3 assists and Buffalo’s Rachel Lenard is #4 with 3 goals and 2 assists. Other New Yorker’s on the scoring list include Jayme McCreary (Lysander Lightning), Lizzy Marks, 4 assists (Rochester Edge), Alyssa Brockman, 1/1(Potsdam), Ashley Lyman, 1/1 (Buffalo Bisons), Brennan Butler, 1/1 (Northwood School), Kendall Applelbaum, 2/2 (Buffalo Bisons). (Continued on Next Page)

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CORTLAND

The Red Dragons are 2-6-1 with Hamilton, Canton, Potsdam, Neumann and Chatham on the schedule for January.

CORNELL

The Big Red are 6-6-1 and opened 2015 with a 3-0 over McGill in an exhibition game. They now face ECAC rivals St. Lawrence, Clarkson, Yale, Brown, Dartmouth, Harvard, Union and RPI in a tough January schedule as wel as Boston College. Brianne Jenner was named ECAC Player of the Week and Erin O’connor garnered Rookie of the Week honors. Jenner had 2 goals and 9 assists, doubling her points for the year and tying for pts. per game. O’Connor had 2 goals and 4 assists putting her first among the freshmen blue liners nationally.

HAMILTON

Hamilton is 2-4-2 and 0-3-1 in the NESCAC as they come into the New Year. They opened January 6 with a 3-2 overtime win against Cortland. They will travel to Vermont for the Double Tree Classic before playing Potsdam on January 13. Then it will be Williams, Cortland, Trinity and Middlebury. Junior Hannah Bartlett and Senior Katie Parkman hold the scoring lead with 3 goals and 2 assists each.

WILLIAM SMITH

Megan Messuri was named Goalie of the Week and Krista Federow was honored as Rookie of the Week December 2. Messuri stopped 46 of 47 shots in a 3-2 win over New England and Federow had an assist an all three goals in that game. The first-year team is now 2-8-1 overall and up next is Franklin Pearce followed by Plattsburgh, Buffalo State and Sacred Heart.

William Smith’s Megan Messuri (left) and Krista Federow (right) (Janet Schultz Photo)

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Central Men’s College Ice Hockey Report by Warren Kozireski Wkozires@brockport.edu

BROOME CCC

The team ended the first half 7-4 and led by Cory Della Stua’s (Pittsford) 11 goals and 19 assists. Michael Ferenti (Port Crane), Austin Brandish (Beekmantown) and Josh Maus (Binghamton) had also exceeded the ten point scoring mark. Freshman Kyle Fragola (Bellmore) earned five of the first seven wins in net.

COLGATE

A sweep at the Three Rivers Classic may give the Raiders momentum as they jump back into league action for the remainder of the regular season as they try to live up to preseason expectations. Sophomore goaltender Charlie Finn was named ECAC Goaltender of the Week Jan. 6 after he was named MVP of Three Rivers Classic with wins over Western Michigan (2-1) and No. 19 Robert Morris (61). He stopped 56-of-58 shots faced during two-game event.

CORNELL

Cornell leads the nation with a team goals-against average of 1.62 heading into the Jan. 9-10 weekend and were ready to climb out of the bottom three in ECAC as the second half of the conference schedule

Central Hockey / Page 15 resumed. Freshman goaltender Hayden Stewart was named ECAC Rookie of the Week for the period ending Nov. 23 after he registered a shutout in his first-career ECAC Hockey start, turning away 26 shots against Brown. He became the first Cornell freshman to record a shutout since Ben Scrivens on Dec. 2, 2006 against Union (also his first-career league start). Mitch Gillam has been tabbed ECAC Hockey Goalie of the Week for the period ending Dec. 7 after he made 32 saves in a 4-1 victory over ranked Denver. He made 24 saves to record his first collegiate shutout on Dec. 29 in a scoreless tie against Lake Superior State in the first round of the Florida College Hockey Classic. The sophomore led the nation in goals-against average (1.26) and save percentage (.958).

CORTLAND The Red Dragons rode the nation’s top scorer in senior forward Nick Zappia (Manlius) to a tie for fourth place in SUNYAC as they returned to the ice in January. Zappia, freshman goalie Drew Weigman and freshman forward Dan Broderick (White Plains) were honored with SUNYAC Player, Goaltender and Rookie of the Week honors Nov. 24. Zappia scored four points on three goals and one assist in the two games. Weigman earned victories in both games and posted a combined 3.00 goals-against average, 73 saves and a .924 save percentage. Broderick compiled five points on three goals and two assists during the two wins. Weigman broke the Red Dragon’s single game saves record with 65 Dec. 6 in a loss to Plattsburgh. The previous record was 59 set by Nate Ziemski in the 1998-99 season against Mercyhurst. He followed by turning aside 43 shots to earn his first career shutout against the University of New England in the first round of the PAL/Stovepipe Tournament hosted by Southern New Hampshire University.

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ELMIRA

MORRISVILLE

The Soaring Eagles came out of a November skid to average six goals per game in a four-game unbeaten streak through the first game of 2015. Jarryd ten Vaanholt was leading a balanced scoring attack with 17 points as one of ten players scoring two or more goals through the first 11. He was tabbed ECAC West Player of the Week Dec. 9 after netting seven points in two contests. Head coach Aaron Saul earned the 100th victory of his career against Wesleyan University Dec. 6.

In a five-team mix fighting for three playoff spots as the second half resumed, the Mustangs were getting balanced scoring with seven players at nine points or better through 13 games led by Joe Santino and Darren Youngâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 13. Steven Dombrosky (Elizabethtown, Pa.) was named the SUNYAC Rookie of the Week for the week ending November 30 after he registered 36 saves in a 3-2 overtime win over #15 nationally ranked Williams College at the Skidmore Invitational Championship final.

HAMILTON The Continentals had only played five NESCAC games at the break, but were in the middle of the pack at 2-2-1 having allowed the second fewest goals in the conference. Kenny Matheson and Robbie Murden were pacing the offense, each with 12 points in ten games.

HOBART Winning the Lake Placid Tournament with convincing wins over Southern Maine and Middlebury may give the Statesmen a 2015 launch as they prepare to restart ECAC West play Jan. 23 at Nazareth. Senior forward Tommaso Traversa was named the ECAC West Player of the Week and junior Lino Chimienti was selected the Goalie of the Week Jan. 5. Traversa shared a team-high with three points in the Placid weekend and Chimienti played all 60 minutes in goal in Hobartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s win over the Panthers.

OSWEGO

In a three-way battle with Plattsburgh and Geneseo atop the SUNYAC standings, the Lakers were riding a four-game winning streak into the second weekend of January thanks to their capture of their third-straight PathFinder Bank/Oswego State Hockey Classic with a 5-2 win over Nazareth College in the championship game. Freshman Mitchell Herlihey was named the tournament most valuable player as he finished the two-day event with four points, including a goal and two assists in the championship contest. Teammates on the All-Tournament team were Matt Zawadzki, Brandon Adams and Stephen Johnson. The Lakers added on forward over the mid-season break in John Jackson, whose plan to play at North Dakota fell through last minute in the fall. Chris Raguseo and Matt Zawadzki were named SUNYAC Player and Goaltender for the week Dec. 7. Raguseo notched four points in a two-win weekend for the Lakers while Zawadzki played every minute in net and recorded 58 saves and only allowed two goals. (Continued on Page 17)

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Central News and Notes... ...New Hartford’s Squirt Travel beat Lysander 6-1 on January 2 and the New Hartford Mites played between periods at the Utica Comets game on January 2. ...Rome Youth Hockey is holding a fundraiser selling tickets to the Utica Comets game vs Albany Devils on February 21. ...Auburn will be holding their MLK Holiday Tournament on January 17-18 featuring teams from Auburn, Ithaca, Midstate, Monroe, Cortland, Rochester. They are also holding their Pond Hockey Tournament on January 31. ...The Camillus Pee Wee team assembled food boxes that went to families in need through St. Joseph’s Church. ...Center State’ Midget 16U Travel Team beat the Rochester Grizzlies 6-3 on December 20. ...Elmira’s Mite Mania will be held January 17-18. ...Oswego’s Pee Wee Travel Team won the 45th Annual Wayne Gretzky Tournament. Oswego’s youth also had a night with the Oswego Lakers on January 9. ...Valley Hockey’s Girls 12U Travel Tier I team

Central Hockey / Page 17 had wins over Potsdam Ice Storm and Binghamton and losses to Potsdam and Ithaca Boys PeeWee teams. ...Onondaga’s Bantam Travel Team won the Silver Stick Invitational Regional 5-1 over West Seneca. ...Snowbelt Standings as off January 6: Squirt Red: Cortland Squirt White: Auburn Squirt Blue: Salmon River Pee Wee Red: Binghamton Pee Wee White: Lysander Pee Wee Blue: Rome ...Clinton has a fundraiser set with McDonalds where 15% of their sales on January 13, February 10 and March 10 will go to the Clinton Youth Hockey Association.

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UTICA Winless in the conference, the Pioneers hope they have built for the second half as they entered the holiday break unbeaten in five of its last six outings and earned a tie and win at the Plattsburgh Tournament. Freshman goalie Cory Simic was named the ECAC Men’s West Rookie of the Week for the first time in his career on Jan. 5 after he registered his first collegiate win and shut out posting 30 saves in a 4-0 win over New England College at the Cardinal Winter Classic hosted by Plattsburgh. Louie Educate was named to the 2015 Cardinal Winter Classic All-Tournament Team after he netted two goals and one assist in the consolation game. Freshman Brett Szajner tallied his first collegiate goal, which proved to be the eventual game-winner, Nov. 28 versus Hamilton. Rome native Max Bartell scored his first career goal in his first appearance Nov. 29 against Connecticut College. Senior defenseman Mike Baird was named ECAC Men’s West Player of the Week Dec. 2 after he registered one goal and four assists over two contests.

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Rome Youth Hockey Silver Sticks Tournament (Photos contributed by Rome Youth Hockey) Saturday, December 6 Onondaga 7 vs New Hartford 1 Clinton 5 vs Canadaigua 1 West Seneca 3 vs Utica Jr. Comets 0 Valley 1 vs Clinton 4 New Hartford 3 vs West Seneca 5 Sunday, December 7 Cross-Over 1: West Seneca 3 vs Valley 0 Cross-Over 2: Clinton 0 vs Onondaga 1 Consolation: Utica Jr. Comets 0 vs Canadaigua 3 Championship: West Seneca 1 vs Onondaga 5

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Congratulations Freeport Arrows!

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Union Senior Goaltender Shenae Lundberg is Number 1. Not only on her sweater but in the NCAA as well. Lundberg capped off an impressive December when she was named the ECAC Goaltender of the Month. Her 59-save shutout in a 1-0 win over Northeastern on December 2 were the most in a shutout in NCAA Division I history since 2000-01, the first year the NCAA sponsored a National Champion. She is also ranked sixth nationally and second in the league with a 1.38 goals against average and fourth in the country and first in the ECAC with a .958 save percentage among goaltenders with more than one game played. The Peterborough, New Hampshire native began her career as a soccer player. Some of her teammates also played ice hockey and asked her to join them because they needed a goalie. She was 9 1/2 years old and figured if she could tend goal in soccer she could do it in hockey. One issue--skating. She had skated when she was younger so when she took to the ice, it was like starting from scratch. “We went and got the gear and found out I was allergic to something in it because I have sensitive skin,” says Lundberg. “I hadn’t even stepped on the ice yet.” “I sucked it up and got on the ice,” she says proudly. And from then this little girl fell in love with ice hockey.

East Hockey / Page 20 At 10 years old she was playing with 12 year olds and at 11 she found herself with a goalie coach, Mike Buckley, who is still with her. “They found I had some natural talent and hockey knowledge,” she continues. “I never even watched hockey on TV and the only player I knew was a cousin who lived in Canada and played.” “When I was getting good, I still wanted to learn more and wanted to keep getting stronger and better. “Now I understand it and love it even more,” said Lundberg. Being a goalie does put you in demand and being good makes that demand even stronger. Lundberg played with several boy’s select teams in New Hampshire (Hookset Avalanche) and Massachusetts and also played for Assabet, a nationally recognized girl’s ice hockey team. There she played U11 Red A for 2 years and on the U12 team and at the same time played for the North Stars Boys team in New Hampshire. She also played for the East Coast Wizards for three seasons. She still plays for the Wizards as a member of their Senior team. A former member of the Deerfield Academy Ice Hockey team, Lundberg was their starting goalie and lettered all four years. She was an Assistant Captain and named MVP in her Senior year. Lundberg was also a member of the USA U18 Select Team in 2010 and has been selected to attend USA Hockey Player’s Development Camp from 2007 to

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www.nyhockeyonline.com 2010. In 2010 and 2011 she was selected to USA Hockey’s Warren Strelow Natioal Team Goaltending Camp and was nominated to play for the Make a Wish Foundation Charity Team in 2011. As a member of the U18 National Team she brought home the gold from Sweden and with Assabet she was a two-time USA Hockey National Champion at U12 and U14. “Being on the National Team is an honor,” said Lundberg. “It’s a big step because the competition is so much higher and I felt I had that because of playing with boys.” “The travel with the National Team is a great experience,” she continued. “But you are also alone without Dad to help carry your pads through the airport.” Lundberg is also realistic and knew an education and planning for her future is necessary. She was recruited by several colleges but wanted to stay close so her parents and friends could watch her play. “My parents come to all my games,” said Lundberg. “Academics does take priority,” she continued. “There’s not much after college for women in hockey so you need to focus on your education and what to do after.” “It’s important to train and work hard, practice every day and be well rounded,” she advises young and upcoming

East Hockey / Page 21 hockey players. Lundberg not only excelled in hockey she played volleyball, field hockey, soccer and excelled in Track and Field. When asked about role models for girl goalies she found herself looking at players in the NHL like Jonathan Quick. But more so she found herself looking at the collegiate goaltenders who happened to be training with her trainer, Brian Foster. “I saw how hard they worked and now they are with the AHL and/or the NHL,” Lundberg remarked. “I have respect for them.” What she has learned is that even though she started late she now understands that one of the most important things to learn are the systems and don’t just focus on the goaltending. “I wish I had started to learn how things were broken down earlier,” she continues. Lundberg is on her way to one of her ideas for the future and that is to play men’s hockey in Europe. She is also thinking of a career with in law enforcement. But right now she is focusing on getting her education and keeping the net clear of pucks for Union College.

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Eastern New York Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Hockey Report by Warren Kozireski

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ARMY The Black Knights re-entered conference action in the mix to host a first round playoff series. It would mark their first postseason game at Tate Rink since the 2010-11 season. Tyler Pham was named Atlantic Hockey Association Rookie of the Month in November. He scored

East Hockey / Page 22 four goals and six assists for 10 points while averaging over a point a game during the month. He recorded four points on two goals two assists against Mercyhurst on Nov. 8 and had three assists against Holy Cross in a 5-4 OT win. Goaltender Cole Bruns (pictured) earned his first collegiate win with 27 saves Jan. 3 against American International. The Black Knights scored four goals in a period in the Jan. 3 win for the first time since Feb. 18, 2011, also against AIC. Nick DeCenzo scored his first collegiate goal Jan. 2 against AIC.

HUDSON VALLEY CC Freshman Brandon Doherty (Hopewell Junction) was leading the team in scoring through seven games, but the Vikings needed to right the ship after a one-win first half. Matt deMoulpied (Clifton Park) was tied for the team lead with four goals.

MANHATTANVILLE The Valiants will need to turn their season around in the second half after picking up just one conference win over the first half. Ten league games remain starting Jan. 17. Freshman defenseman Anthony Ra-

gone (Babylon) scored four points and was named the ECAC West Conference Rookie of the Week Dec. 8. Junior Kurt Williams made 20 saves to earn his first collegiate victory as Manhattanville College defeated SUNY Canton Dec. 5.

The Engineers were winless since before Thanksgiving taking the eight-game streak into a road trip to Quinnipiac and Princeton Jan. 9-10. With only six of their final 14 games this season on home ice, they need to improve on their 3-71 first half road record in order to maintain a first round playoff home series. Freshman Drew Melanson (#25 pictured below) was leading the team in scoring despite missing four games with an injury. Riley Bourbonnais (Greece) (pictured above #14) was second and freshman Lou Nanne was in a logjam tied for third in team scoring despite also missing significant time with injuries.

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UNION The Dutchmen are hoping a 3-3 draw with at the time #1 ranked Boston University to start the second half sparks a turnaround as they flounder among the lower third in the ECAC through Jan. 7. Freshman forward Ryan Scarfo Ryan Scarfo (Union Photo) was named Rookie of the Week by ECAC Hockey Dec 30 for the second time this season. Scarfo played a part in all three goals in Union’s 3-1 win over Sacred Heart (Dec. 28) in the consolation game of the Frozen Holiday Classic held in Bridgeport, Conn. Senior forward Daniel Ciampini was named Player of Daniel Ciampini (Union Photo) the Week and freshman forward Ryan Scarfo chosen Rookie of the Week in ECAC Dec. 7. Ciampini scored game-winning goals on consecutive nights as Union completed a road sweep of Brown and Yale and finished with four points (three goals, assist) on the weekend. Scarfo recorded assists both nights (assisting on Ciampini’s game-winner Saturday) and finished with a plus-2. The two were also named ECAC Player and Rookie of the Month for December. Ciampini (12 points) and Max Novak (11 points) rank one-two in conference scoring. Freshman Roman Ammirato scored his first col-

East Hockey / Page 23 legiate goal Nov. 29 against Western Michigan. Defenseman Jeff Taylor (Clifton Park) earned a spot on the all-tournament team at the Shillelagh Tournament at Notre Dame Thanksgiving weekend. The sophomore has stockpiled 11 points (38) during a six-game points streak to take over as the leading defenseman scorer (19 points overall) in ECAC and third-leading scoring defenseman nationally. Union entered the UConn Tournament 4-0 against Hockey East opponents this season and have won 11 straight against HE schools since December 2012. Union ranks as the sixth-highest scoring team in the land, averaging 3.5 goals per game. OTHER AREA NOTES: • Freshman forward Jack Riley (West Point) was named Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Week for the period ending Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 and Rookie of the Month in December. He scored two goals and added two assists to lift the Mercyhurst University men’s hockey team to a 6-3 victory over his father Brian’s Army squad. The following weekend saw his first career power play goal and an assist. Riley ended the 2014 portion of the campaign with a 3-game scoring streak (3g, 3a) and is a +3 over that span.

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UNION COLLEGE

The Dutchwomen adopted two families from the Schenectady area and provided them with gifts for the holidays. Their community service continued with plans for their 8th Annual Pink the Rink fundraisser to benefit Kristen’s

Kause. They will be assisting Kristen Schinebarger on her on-going recovery from Ewings Sarcoma and also helping Union Baseball Player Justin Lloyd , Track and Field Athlete Kaitlyn Suarez and LaCrosse Assistant Coach Nate Greenberg in their fight with cancer. Coming into the New Year Union is 4-13-2 after losses to Quinnipiac and Princeton. They now have Harvard, Dartmouth, Clarkson, St. Lawrence, RPI, Cornell and Colgate in ECAC battles. Jessica Kamensky has 10 points with 2 goals and 8 assists and Kathryn Tomasell has 5 goals/4 assists and Buffalo’s Haley Welch has a goal and an assist on the season. Brandy Streeter, also of Buffalo, has two assists.

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M A N H AT TA N VILLE

Opening the New Year with a 2-1 win over Stevenson, the Valiants are now 4-4-3 on the season. Senior Goaltender Kirsten Shaughnessy turned away 34 of 35 shots in the win over Stevenson and Freshman Sarah Sinning “went coast-to-coast, dished a nice pass to Rachael Morrison, whose shot was blocked. Sinning, who was in the right place at the right time, had the puck bounce right to her stick where she quickly released a wrist-shot, beating Stevenson’s goalie with 4:45 remaining in the game,” according to a release sent by Manhattanville. The Valiants will be playing in the Rutland Herald Invitational on January 9 and 10. Their schedule then pits them against Southern Maine, University of New England, Connecticut, Plymouth, New England College, University of Massachusetts/Boston and Nichols College. Alla Traun has 2 goals/6 assists and Michele Meggioro has 5 goals/2 assists putting them in first/second place on the scoreboard. Below is a photo from Manhattanville re-opening Playland, their home ice arena which was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy.

RPI

Opening 2015 qith a win over RPI and a loss to Quinnipiac, RPI is 4-13-2 on the season. Up next is Providence, Dartmouth, Harvard, St. Lawrence, Clarkson, Union, Colgate and Cornell.

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Freeport Arrows 18U Bring Home Championship! The Freeport Arrows 18u team (pictured) for captured the 2014 Southeast Regional Silver Sticks Championship over Thanksgiving weekend. The team traveled to Columbia, Maryland and played three quality opponents in 4 games to advance to the National Tournament. The Arrows went 4-0 on the weekend and played the Montgomery Blue Devils, Grundy Senators, and two games against the host team Howard County Huskies. The team will continue competing in LIAHL and EJEPL league play while it waits for the National Silver Sticks Tournament to be held in Sarnia, ONT January 15-18. The coaching staff is very proud of how hard the team worked and they are confident the boys will make the long trip to Ontario and compete. The team looks forward to playing against other regional champions and having a successful tournament.

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Long Beach Apple Core Squirt A Green To Represent Long Island at the Empire Games in Lake Placid Feb 5-8 2015 The team is currently in first place in the LIAHL Squirt A division with a 17-0 record and an overall season record of 20-7-1. This travel hockey team consists of 9-10 year old boys from Long Beach, Atlantic Beach, Lido Beach Merrick, Oceanside, Malverne, and Baldwin Harbor. Members of the team by town are: Long Beach: Gerrin Hagen 10, Patrick Mechow 10, Peter Bold 10, Bronson Hunt 9, Tanner Hunt 9. Atlantic Beach: Connor Squeri 10, Ryan Starman 9. Lido Beach: Ryan Niland 10. Merrick: Jacob Wilk 10, Brandon Singer 10, Keith Presti 9, Greg Pelini 9. Oceanside: Daniel Lerner 10. Malverne: Ian Heiss 9. Baldwin Harbor: Jack Dodd 10. The coaches are Gene Falciano, Mike Florio, and Tom Niland. The Team Manager is Jim Wilk

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Northern New York Men’s College Hockey Report by Warren Kozireski

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CANTON Freshman Kenneth Orlando was leading the Roos with five goals and Eric Witzel had the team lead in scoring as they earned a pair of road victories playing an independent schedule.

Potsdam’s Trevor Cope sets up. (Photo courtesy of Potsdam Hockey Department)

Knights weekend sweep. The January 31st home tilt with rival St. Lawrence will mark the 199th meeting between the two schools. It’s all ECAC opponents for the final 15 games of The Golden Knights lead the series 121-66-11. the regulars season as the third place Golden Knights continue their strong season largely thanks to a stellar defense that was allowing a top-20 best 2.26 goals per POTSDAM game. Goaltender Steve Perry ranked first in ECAC In a five team race for one of Hockey in conference save percentage (.958), GAA three playoff spots, the Bears enter the second half having won just once (0.99), and in win% (.800, 4-1-0). The Golden Knights ended the 2014 portion of the of their last five conference games. season first in ECAC Hockey scoring defense allow- Upperclassmen Kenny Simon, Trevor Cope (Picing only 1.29 goals per game and first in penalty kill- tured #9) and Todd Thomas sat atop the team scoring ing at 96.3%, allowing only one power-play goal (26- chart and combined for 35 of the team’s first 93 points, so more is needed from others. 27). Freshman defenseman Kelly Summers was named Special teams also needs to be a second half focus ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Week Jan. 6 after he as both the power play and penalty kill were among scored his first two collegiate goals in a win over the bottom three in SUNYAC. The team will play its final six conference games American International. Sophomore forward Jordan Boucher was named on the road. ECAC Player of the Week for the period ending Nov. 23 after he tallied a gamewinning goal and scored another powerplay marker and one assist in The Golden

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Section III Thousand Island/Alex Bay ...Schenectady Youth Hockey will hold their ShatOswego ter Point Tournament for Squirts on March 6 thru Ithaca 8; Pee Wee, March 13-15. www.schenectadyyouthSkaneateles (1 game played) hockey.com for information. Section VII Lake Placid WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEWS AND NOTES Saranac Lake FROM THE NORTH. Albany Academies PLEASE FORWARD ALL INFORMATION TO: Beekmantown (no games played) Section X Janet@nyhockeyonline.com or Potsdam Randy@nyhockeyonline.com Massena Canton St. Lawrence Salmon River *December 31, 2014

PLATTSBURGH The Cardinals enter the second half with a commanding five point lead atop the SUNYAC standings with conference play resuming Jan. 23 on home ice against travel partner Potsdam. Paul Fregeau was honored as SUNYAC Player of the Week while junior Spencer Finney was Goalie of the Week for the first week in January. Fregeau scored his first collegiate goal in dramatic fashion as it was the first of three in a hat-trick performance against New England College Friday night. He would go on to be named to the Cardinal Winter Classic All-Tournament team as was defenseman Ayrton Valente. Finney got the start in the Cardinal Winter Classic Championship game against #15 Amherst and posted a 31 save shutout in a game that finished 0-0 in overtime. This was Finneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first shutout of the season as the junior posts the best save and win percentage among all goalies in the SUNYAC at .942 and .929 respectively.

15 pts 3 pts 1.5 pts 0 pts 4 pts 3.5 pts 3 pts 0 pts 15 pts 12 pts 12 pts 3 pts 0 pts.

ST. LAWRENCE

The Saints hit a rough patch and took a six game winless skid into the Colgate-Cornell weekend Jan. 9-10. Freshman goaltender Kyle Hayton was named the ECAC Hockey Rookie of the Month for the second consecutive month in November after he went 5-2-0 in the month compiling a 1.70 goals against average with a .940 save percentage and three shutouts. He led the nation in shutouts with three in November, setting a SLU rookie record and tying the program record for shutouts in a season. His 2.10 goals-against average and .935 save percentage are the best in 16 games for the school since Derek Gustafson in 1998-99, who had a 1.99 goalsagainst and .939 save percentage in his first 16 games.

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CLARKSON

Keeping their winning ways the Golden Knights are 12-6-1 on the season and celebrated the New Year with a 5-0 win over McGill in exibition. Their regular schedule continues with Colgate on POTSDAM January 9 followed by Cornell, Union, RPI, all ECAC The Bears open the New Year games and then head to the University of Wisconsin 4-7-1 overall and with a 7-1 loss to for two games. They wind down January with ECAC Castleton. They are home to Hamil- games against Yale and Brown. ton on January 13 followed by games against Cortland Shannon MacAulay has 26 points this season with and Utica, both ECACW games and then Middlebury 14 goals/12 assists followed by Cayley Mercer, 11 and St. Michaels. goals/12 assists; Genevieve Bannon, 9 goals/13 assists. Hiltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jordan Ott (pictured) leads the scoring Goalie Shea Tiley has started in 18 or 19 games and with 7 goals and 4 assists followed by Izzy Fayermann made 336 saves for a .928 save percentage. with 2 goals/6 assists. Below is a photo of Potsdam taking on Oswego. PLATTSBURGH Second-ranked Elmira took a 6-0 lead that went to a The 10-0-2 Cardinals face Wil7-1 win over Potsdam. In the second game Elmira beat liam Smith on January 16 as they bethe Bears 8-1. gin 2015. Following a game against Norwich they will faceoff against ECACW rivals Oswego and Elmira. Shannon Stewart was named ECACW Player of the Week for November 24-30 for her play in the CardinalPanther Classic. She was also the MVP of that tournament. Stewart led Plattsburgh with 4 pts. on a goal and 3 assists in two games. She broke a 1-1 tie vs #2 Elmira 12 seconds into the third period for the 4-2 win. Melissa Sheeran of Schaghitoke (NY) was named ECAC Rookie of the Week on December 9 after helping the Cardinals to a 7-0 victory over Buffalo State College. She had her first-ever hat trick and 5 points and followed in game two with an assist n the first goal

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www.nyhockeyonline.com in a 2-1 win. Kayla Meneghin has 11 goals and 11 assists followed by Sheeran with 8 goals/7 assists and Stewart with 8 goals/5 assists.

ST. LAWRENCE

NY Hockey E-Magazine staff expresses our sympathy to St. Lawrence on the recent, tragic death of LaCrosse Player Garrett Gagne. Gagne was killed when he was hit by a car New Year’s Day in Chatham, Massachusetts. The Saints opened the New Year 9-8-2 overall with a 3-1 win over Minnesota State at Mankato and backto-back losses to the University of Minnesota. Back to their regular season they face Cornell on January 9 and then Union, Mercyhurst, Brown and Yale. Leading the Saints scoring list are Jenna Marks with 8 goals/11 assists, Brooke Webster has 12 goals and 6 assists and Kennedy Marchment with 9 goals/9 assists.

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CANTON

The Roos are facing a tough year with an overall record of 1-14-1. They opened the New Year attending a Tournament at UMass/Boston where they suffered a loss to Chatham. They returned to regular season play with a 3-1 loss to Utica and now play Chatham, Cortland, Buffalo State and Salve Regina. The Roo’s only win came November 21 against Stevenson, 2-0. Lora Ardoin has 6 goals and 3 assists to lead the scoring in Canton. Morristown’s Margaret Troiano (Potsdam Ice Dogs) has 5 goals/2 assists and Abby Diabo has 2 goals/5 assists. At the Codfish Bowl Krystin Hoberg and Lindsey Hall scored their first collegiate goals in a 4-3 loss to Chatham. Wheatfield’s Rhea Croad is listed on the Canton roster as a freshman. She played for the Ontario Hockey Academy before Canton.

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Iroquois JV Hockey

Chiefs Varsity Hockey Lose Two

t. Joe’s scored early in the first period of the Chiefs game on Saturday night, leading 1-0 by the end of the first. Joe’s connected three more times in the second, but the Chiefs rallied with two of their own, leaving the score 4-2 at the end of the period. Although Chiefs goaltender Maverick Blachowicz performed well for his team, the Chiefs lost 4-3, with defenseman Richard Karalus netting the final third period goal for Iroquois. Second period goals for the Chiefs were Iroquois Seniors Eric Rogers and Aiden Abraszek scored by Ryan Marshall off an assist from set up against East Aurora on New Year’s Day Alex Held, and a nice shot by Joe Giambra off an assist from Jon Lavis. the second period, while a great goal by Jamie Bonn Sunday night brought a harsh 6-0 loss for the (assist by Alex Held) had the Chiefs in the lead 3-2 at Chiefs against Canisius. Despite a strong effort by the the end of the second. team, Iroquois could not get on the board. Chiefs defensemen Eric Rogers and Garrett Mill The Chiefs next game will be against Starpoint on er helped uphold the lead in the third period with a Saturday, January 10th at 8:10pm at the Hockey Outnumber of outstanding plays to ensure the Chiefs’ let. victory. Although East Aurora earned one more goal in the third period, Karalus locked up the win with a goal off of assists by Stenzel and Abraszek. Pat Marrone and Ryan Coulombe stayed strong on defense, helping Fredette earn his first Varsity win this season.

Iroquois Chiefs Win Winter Classic

ew Year’s Day brought an exciting win for the Iroquois Varsity hockey team, beating East Aurora 4-3 in the Winter Classic at the Healthy Zone Rink. The Chiefs scored two in the first, one in the second and one in the third, while East Aurora scored two in the second and one in the third period. Goalie Tyler Fredette manned the net throughout the game, blocking repeated attempts by East Aurora to get ahead of the Chiefs. Richard Karalus and Pat Stenzel put Iroquois on the board scoring in the first period off assists by Aiden Abraszek and Jon Lavis. East Aurora added two in

Varsity Chiefs Win 3 in Christmas Hockey Tournament

he Iroquois Varsity Chiefs had a terrific run during Christmas week, winning three out of their four games in the Cheektowaga Christmas Tournament. Game one earned Iroquois a 3-1 victory over St.

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www.nyhockeyonline.com Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. First star of the game was awarded to Aiden Abraszek who scored two and assisted on the third to Pat Stenzel. Goaltending by Maverick Blachowicz was solid for the Chiefs. With great goaltending by Colton DeGrace, the Chiefs won 6-5 in their second tournament game on Christmas Eve against Depew. First star of the game was given to Joe Giambra who scored two goals and assisted on a nice pass to Ryan Marshall in the third. Giambra scored goals in the first and second periods. Other second period goals were scored by Alex Held, Spencer Jones and Aiden Abraszek. Jon Lavis, Abraszek and Stenzel each earned assists. Williamsville lost 6-2 to the Chiefs in game three, with Iroquois goals netted by Sasha Hawkins (2), Richard Karalus Joe Giambra, Abraszek and Marshall. The first star was awarded to Sasha Hawkins. Goaltending by Blachowicz kept the Chiefs powerful against Williamsville. Assists were made by Lavis, Stenzel (2), Held, Garrett Miller, Tyler Hirsch, Pat Marrone and Karalus. Despite strong goaltending by Blachowicz, the Chiefs succumbed on Monday morning to Starpoint with a 2-1 loss. The sole Iroquois goal was scored by Spencer Jones off a pass from Jon Lavis.

West Hockey / Page 34 Marshall). Eric Rogers, Richard Karalus, Jon Lavis and Joe Giambra played exceptionally well on defense to preserve the lead throughout the chippy game. The Chiefs defensive line played tough throughout the game Sunday against Orchard Park. Giambra, Lavis, Karalus and Rodgers provided a strong back end for the Chiefs. Jamie Bonn and Alex Held were solid on their shifts trying hard to create scoring opportunities, while goalies Colton DeGrace and Maverick Blachowicz each made several saves during their time in net. Great individual effort by Aiden Abraszek finally landed Iroquois on the board late in the second period with an unassisted goal. Abraszek scored a second unassisted goal in the third, leaving the Chiefs at 8-2 for the night. The Varsity Chiefs play Sunday, December 28th at 8:15pm at Leisure Rinks and be sure to support the team in the upcoming Winter Classic on January 1st at 7:00pm at the Healthy Zone Rink in East Aurora. (Thank you Iroquois for supplying stories and photos, as well as weekly updates)

Varsity Chiefs Win One and Lose One

he Iroquois Varsity hockey team won 5-2 against Jamestown on Friday night, while Sunday brought a disappointing 8-2 loss for the Chiefs who played against Orchard Park. Battling through a game riddled with penalties by both teams, the Chiefs came through with a hardfought victory in Jamestown. Down 1-0 early in the game, Sasha Hawkins tied it up off of an assist by Aiden Abraszek, with Ryan Marshall adding a second goal on the next shift with an assist by Patrick Marrone. The Raiders would tie it at two late in the first, but from then on, Iroquois goalie Colton DeGrace slammed the door shut, playing shutout hockey for the rest of the game. The next three Chief goals were added by Pat Stenzel (assisted by Hawkins and Jon Lavis) and Alex Held (two goals, with one assisted by

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ver half-way through the fifth season of WNY Girl’s Varsity Ice Hockey and Orchard Park/Frontier sits in first place. With that said, there is always a chance Lancaster/Iroquois (2nd), Williamsville (3rd), Monsignor Martin or Kenmore (tied at 4th) could pull out ahead. It’s one of those things that has made this league fun! Due to a lack of statistical data being turned into our Statistician, there isn’t a formal leader list for scoring or for goaltending. We’ve also had to postpone a few games, most recently three games the week of January 5 due to WNY weather. Updated dates will be posted on NY Hockey Online’s Facebook page. One young lady from Frontier/Orchard Park was named #3 Super Athlete of the Week by WKBW-TV 7. Gabby DeMeo (pictured) garnered those honors December 19. The season opened November 25 with Williamsville at Lincoln and a tied game. The following day Monsignor Martin opened with a 2-0 win over Amherst/Sweethome Katz. December’s schedule was filled with games, as many as three on a Thursday night. Frontier/Orchard Park and Kenmore each got a goal in the first period on December 2 and that is the way the game ended. No goals in the second or third period. Lancaster, with their new partner Iroquois, went scoreless in the first period against Williamsville on December 4 and scoring two in the second took the game 2-0 into the third. Williamsville then dropped in a goal with 1:41 left and ended the Dec. 4 game 2-1 in favor of Lancaster/Iroquois. The next game up at Northtowns was Kenmore against Katz and ended in a 9-0 shutout for Kenmore. Up by four going into the second, the second period remained scoreless and Kenmore dropped 5 in in the third. Over at the Hamburg Nike Arena, West Seneca, with their new partner Hamburg, tied Frontier/Orchard Park 1-1. Continuing on Williamsville beat West Seneca/Hamburg

West Hockey / Page 35 6-1; Kenmore over West Seneca/Hamburg 6-2; Monsignor Martin over Lancaster/Iroquois 5-0; Kenmore over Monsignor Martin 5-0; Williamsville beating West Seneca/Hamburg 2-1; Lancaster/ Iroquois over Katz 7-1. On December 12 Williamsville beat Katz 3-1 after a 0-0 first period and each scoring one in the second. In the third Williamsville took the league and secured the win. Orchard Park/Frontier beat Katz 4-3 in a tough game with Katz opening the first period with 2 goals and OP/Frontier getting their first. In the second it was OP/Frontier all the way with 3 goals and the Katz putting in a single in the third to keep them a goal apart in a 4-3 victory for OP/Frontier. Katz had their first victory on December 18 with a 8-4 win over West Seneca/ Hamburg. The first period was tied at the end of the first but Katz managed to strike and take the victory. With 10:31 left in the third Katz got their sixth goal and then McKenna Rushford scored her third goal of the game and Kylie Nelson put in aother for the victory. It was also the evening of Kenmore’s first loss. A 3-2 game in favor of Orchard Park/Frontier. Monsignor Martin beat Lancaster/Iroquois 2-1 at Tacoma. Lancaster/Iroquois got on the board in the first, Monsignor Martin answered back in the second and they went into the third tied. Monsignor Martin got the puck past Maddy Norton and took the game. Just prior to the Holidays it Williamsville beat Orchard Park/ Frontier 2-1 and Lancaster/Iroquois beat West Seneca/Hamburg 3-2 in the second overtime of the entire season. Back on the ice in 2015 it was Orchard Park/Frontier over Monsignor Martin 3-2 on January 2. Monsignor Martin got back in the winning column January 6 with a 1-0 win over Kenmore and Lancaster/Iroquois took their game with Williamsville from the outdoors of Healthy Zone Arena to Leisure Rinks and beat them 2-1 in the third Overtime of the season. Games on January 8 and 9 were postponed due to weather. Note the January 29, February 2 and February 4 dates on your calendar as the quarterfinals, semi-finals and championship matchups for Section 6. The winner will then move on to the NYSPHSAA Championship Tournament on February 6 and 7 at HarborCenter. The WNYGVIH League championship games will be held February 9, 11 and 13 at Northtowns.

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Buffalo Stars Beat

Buffalo Stars Youth Spotlight Player of the Week ending December 14, 2014 Nicholas Christmann Buffalo Stars Mites Name: Nicholas Christmann (left) Age: 7 Hometown: Depew Grade in school: 2nd Favorite subject : math Favorite food : pizza Favorite tv show: sponge bob Nickname: nick Favorite super hero: the hulk Other sports you play: soccer and baseball Favorite movie: The nightmare before Christmas Hobbies: playing Lego, riding my bike

and playing video games Favorite NHL team The Penguins

Buffalo Stars Youth Spotlight Player of the Week ending January 4 Tyler Battle Mite ADM Program Name: Tyler Battle, Nickname: Ty (right) Age: 6 Height: 4 ft 2 in; Weight: 57 lbs Position: Center Hometown: Cheektowaga; Grade in School: 1st Favorite Subject: Gym Favorite NHL Player: Tyler Myers Favorite College Team: Mercyhurst University

Favorite Hobbies: Hockey and Watching Wrestling Favorite Food: Tortellini; Favorite Music: Rock Favorite Movie: Mighty Ducks Favorite TV Show: Sponge Bob Favorite Super Hero: Hulk Role Model and why: My Parents Your Personal Hero and why: John Cena because he â&#x20AC;&#x153;Never Gives Upâ&#x20AC;? Other sports you play: Soccer What are your goals for this season: Improve my puck handling skills

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NU Jr. Purple Eagles News (Photos from the NJPE 19U Team plaing Team Japan and Team USA) (All photos by Janet Schultz)

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Western New York Women’s College Hockey Report by Janet Schultz Janet@nyhockeyonline.com JDSchultz3663@gmail.com

BUFFALO STATE COLLEGE

The Bengals are 5-5-2 as they

head into the New Year and face Canton on January 16 and 17 at

home. Days later they will head to Adrian College in Michigan for a two-game stand and then back home to rivals William Smith and Oswego. Kara Goodwin leads the scoring with 9 goals and 2 assists followed by West Seneca’s Erin Gehen with 4 goals/5 assists and Bri Carroll with 2 goals/7 assists. Freshman Justine Silva (pictured) has been seeing time as the goaltender with 11 games played. She has faced 298 shots and has a .919 save percentage and a 2.29 GAA. Silva was named ECACW Rookie of the

West Hockey / Page 38 Week the last week in November for her wins over Chatham. She had 58 saves in two games for a .967 save % and 1.00 GAA.

RIT

Their second season as a fullfledged CHA D1 program, the Tigers are 7-11-3 at the end of December and facing Robert Morris on January 9 in a doubleheader at home. They will then travel to Penn State for two and back home to Syracuse for a single game on January 23. Then its off to St. Charles, Missouri for a twogame stand against Lindenwood the last two days of January. Celeste Brown (pictured right) has 7 goals and 5 assists for 12 points this season followed by MacKenzie Stone, 3 goals/8 assists and Lindsay Grigg with 5 goals/5 assists. Maddie Grisko (Buffalo Bisons) is a freshman at RIT and has played no games this season.

Collegiate Notes: ...Emily Janiga, Mercyhurst and a native of WNY, attended the USA Winter Training Camp for women in Blaine, Minn. over the holiday break. Janiga, a junior forward and the Lakers’ leading scorer this season (17 goals, 30 points), concludes play today at USA Hockey’s Women’s Winter Training Camp in Blaine, Minn. Janiga is part of a 40-player roster that features 16 members of the United States’ silver medal-winning team at the Winter Olympics in February in Sochi, Russia.

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Bison Beat ...The Buffalo Bisons 19U Girls were runners-up in the Detroit World Hockey Bauer Invitational 19U A Division following a 2-0-1 record in pool play. They won their semi-final match by defeating Illinois 2-1 and then lost in the finals to SaugeenMaitland 2-0. Team members include Katherine Lauber, Lexi Peters, Mikela Ditonto, Grace Simmons, Kailyn Burke, Karley Baker, Lauren Pray, Maddie Norton, Frangelica Bautz, Rene Doherty, Savannah Kalinowski, Lina Mirabella, Meghan Roche, Olivia Jacobs, Meg and Jess Urbank. ...The Buffalo Bisons 16U team took on Team Japan, visiting Buffalo for the IIHF U18 Women’s World Championships. On January 2 the game went 1-1 into the third period and Japan. Since this was an exhibition to prepare Team Japan for the World’s they requested some special team practice and went

four-on-four, practiced power play and penalty kill situations. The score ended 4-2. The Bison’s Leah Czerwinski scored during a five man shoot-out.

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Western New York Men’s College Hockey Report by Warren Kozireski

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NIAGARA

he Niagara men’s hockey team spent an afternoon handing out teddy bears to the children at Carly’s Club at Roswell Park in downtown Buffalo. Five Purple Eagles made the trek into the city on the day before Christmas Eve to pass out the teddy bears collected during the team’s Teddy Bear Toss during the game against the RIT Tigers on Dec. 13. “It was a great experience to come to Roswell Park and visit the kids around Christmas time,” said senior forwards Sam Alfieri. “You can see how much it brightens up their day, just by talking to them. It’s not so much the gift of the bear, but when you have four or five teammates walk into the room and everyone is just chatting about what is going on, you can really see how much it means to the kids.” Alfieri was joined by juniors Dan Kolenda and Chris Paulin, as well as sophomores Patrick Conte and Vincent Muto. “It’s nice to give back with little things like that every once and awhile,” Alfieri said. “It makes you feel good. It was a great experience and I’m glad we did it.” This is the second year the Purple Eagles collected and distributed toys through a Teddy Bear toss. The first was back in December 2012.

he Niagara University vs. Holy Cross men’s hockey game in early December seemed to be just like any other NU hockey game. There was going to be a ceremonial puck drop made by the family of Senior Airman Frank Torcasio of the 914th Airlift Wing in Niagara Falls. His wife and three children thought the Lockport resident was still in Afghanistan, where he had been for seven months. But Torcasio surprised all of them when he suddenly skated onto the ice and met them at center ice. With plenty of hugs and kisses to go around, Torcasio also got a chance to hold his seven-week old baby girl, Ella, who he was meeting for the first time. It was a great Christmas moment for all.

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On The Ice: Uncharacteristically the Purple Eagles were in last place in the Atlantic Conference with just three wins all season and none since before Thanksgiving. They will attempt to turn the season around with rival Canisius at Dwyer Arena Jan. 22 & 24 after tough trips to Air Force and North Dakota. Freshman forward Derian Plouffe was named Atlantic Hockey co-Rookie of the Week Dec. 14 after he scored a goal and added an assist for the Purple Eagles in their weekend against RIT.

BROCKPORT A 2-2 tie

at Oswego, who entered Niagara University Players delivered Teddy Bears to children at Roswell Park over the holidays. the contest (NU Photo) ranked #2 in the country, launched the team to a 4-1-1 first half finish and a share of fourth place in the conference. A 3-1 win in their first game of 2015 gave them a five game winning streak for the first time in at least 16 seasons. The final two wins of 2014 were consecutive 3-0 shutouts by goaltender Aaron Greenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the first time since varsity hockey was established in 1973 that the team registered back-to-back zeros. Chase Nieuwendyk was tied for second nationally in power play goals with five.

BUFFALO STATE

Zach Nieminen (#15) made his first collegiate goal count with the overtime winner at Geneseo Dec. 6 to give freshman goaltender Ian Sylves (Sloan) his first collegiate victory. The team was shutout in three consecutive games for the first time in program history. The streak began Nov. 28-29 at defending national champion St. Norbert and continued Dec. 5 at Brockport. The scoreless streak in total reached 203:11 before ending on a Taylor Pryce tally in the first period at Geneseo Dec. 6. Ryan Salkeld (#15) was named SUNYAC Player of the

Week Dec. 14 after he had a hand in the first four goals of the game in a 5-3 victory over Johnson & Wales. Jason Zaleski was named Rookie of the Week for the same period after his hat trick in the same game. The Bengals were among five teams fighting for three playoff spots entering the second half of the conference schedule. Five of their final six games come on home ice, which could prove huge.

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CANISIUS

ERIE CC

The Griffs were .500 or better at the winter break for just the third time in the last 10 years and the first time since the 2009-10 campaign. But they had just two wins since Halloween weekend. Their five ties over the period earned them some valuable conference points and put them in the upper half of the standings heading to the second half. Ralph Cuddemi (pictured) became the third Griff in the program’s Division I history to register two hat tricks in the same season, joining Chris Duggan (1998-99) and Cory Conacher (2010-11). He was named co-Player of the Week in Atlantic Hockey for his efforts. Freshman Jeff Murray tallied his first collegiate goal Dec. 6 against AIC. Freshman goalie Reilly Turner was honored with Atlantic Hockey Rookie of the Week honors announced Dec. 2. In a pair of games against Air Force, Turner recorded 45 saves. A 4-4 draw Dec. 6 with AIC 4-4 draw marked the first time in the program’s history that Canisius earned a point when trailing by four or more goals in a contest. Canisius has scored exactly half (22 of 44) of the team’s goals this season during the final 20 minutes of regulation. The team signed five players to National Letters of Intent during the early signing period: forwards Josh Gabriel (Lancaster), Daniel LaFontaine (Lloyd Harbor) and Matt McLeod and defenders Cameron Heath and Jimmy Mazza (Kings Park) will join the program next fall. Gabriel is in his second season with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the OJHL where he has totaled 15 points on seven goals and eight assists in 18 games this season and has recorded 49 points, 21 goals and 28 assists in 55 career games with the Jr. Sabres. LaFontaine, son of NHL Hall of Famer Pat, has played in 19 games with the Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the OJHL this season, totaling 10 points, two goals and eight assists. In 40 career regular-season and playoff games with the team, LaFontaine has collected 27 points, seven goals and 20 assists. A team captain during the 2014-15 season, Mazza currently leads the P.A.L. Junior Islanders in scoring this season with 31 points, 10 goals and 21 assists in 34 games from the blue line.

Bradley Jones (Chaffee) was leading the NJCCA in goal scoring while freshman William Korczynski West Seneca) had the top goals against average to help the Kats to a 10-2 start.

FREDONIA

The bad news is that the Blue Devils start the second half of the SUNYAC schedule in last place. The good news is that they had games-in-hand on the teams the need to catch to earn a playoff spot. Scoring continues to be an issue with only four players with three of more goals through the first 11 games. Jeff Flagler (pictured above) was named SUNYAC Goaltender of the Week Dec. 14 after making 37 saves to help lift Fredonia to a 2-1 home win Friday over Johnson & Wales in the final game of the first semester. Freshman defenseman Jamie Young scored his first collegiate goal Dec. 2 against Elmira.

(Photo Courtesy Fredonia State)

GENESEO

The Knights had scored three of more goals in a game just once since Thanksgiving, but were sitting comfortably in third place as the second half conference schedule gets underway. Included was a 0-0 tie with top-ten ranked Adrian, the first scoreless duel for the Knights in at least 16 years. Freshman Jason Stephanik (Monroe) netted his first collegiate goal Dec. 6 against Buffalo State.

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NAZARETH The Golden Flyers ended the first half in a three-way tie for first place in ECAC West and began the second half with a comefrom-behind overtime win in the first round of the Oswego Tournament with freshman John Power netting his first collegiate goal in the extra session. “We had some opportunities for some guys to come in (in January), but I love our chemistry and I love the work ethic our guys bring to the table and I didn’t want to upset that,” head coach George Roll said. “We play one of the toughest schedules in the country and it’s made us better, which is a good thing.”

Benjamin L. Randle with Veteran Ian Drullard following ceremony at Northtowns Arena. (Photo by Janet Schultz)

D’YOUVILLE COLLEGE Ian Drullard, a student in the Physician Assistant Program at D’Youville College in Buffalo, was recently honored at the 2014 American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Veterans Caucus. Drullard, Grand Island, was awarded the Grogan Memorial/Veterans Caucus Scholarship. This scholarship is provided by Rodney Grogan and his wife in memory of CMSgt. USAG retired Kenneth Grogan, his wife, Ernestine, and their son, Grogan. The scholarship honors an outstanding veteran or dependent of a veteran from any branch of the military. “We’re so proud of Ian for his service to our country,” said Maureen F. Finney, EdD, PA-C, associate professor and chair of the Physician Assistant Department at D’Youville. “He is most deserving of this scholarship.” Drullard was also recognized at a recent D’Youville men’s hockey game for his award. He dropped the ceremonial puck to start the game. Also on hand to introduce Drullard was Benjamin L. Randle, Jr., Director of Veterans Affairs at D’Youville.

R.I.T.

The Tigers were among several teams on the bubble of hosting or going on the road for the first round of the postseason, but still had 32 points up for grabs on the schedule. Senior goaltender Jordan Ruby (pictured)was named the Atlantic Hockey Conference Goaltender of the Month for December, 2014. He stopped 54of-56 shots (.964 save percentage) as RIT went 1-0-1 against Niagara. A 4-1 win over Niagara on Dec. 12 was RIT’s first over the Purple Eagles at home since Feb. 8, 1997.

OTHER AREA NOTES: • Terry Shafer (Penfield) of Robert Morris stopped 35 of 37 shots in a 4-2 win over No. 20 Penn State at the Three Rivers Classic and was named Atlantic Hockey Goaltender of the Week Dec. 30.

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By Randy Schultz Randy@nyhockeyonline.com

n 2013 the New York State Amateur Hockey Association officially formed its Hall of Fame. The NYSAHA wanted to recognize the pioneers who helped develop their organization as well as those who have excelled as players as a result of their hockey programs. Over the past year and one-half, the “home” for that Hall of Fame was on their web page. There was also a line on the page that simply read, “We are looking for a permanent home for our Hall of Fame at this time.” The NYSAHA is no longer looking for a home because they have found one in Amherst, NY. Located on the second floor of The Northtown Center at Amherst, the Hall of Fame was officially dedicated as part of the NYSAHA Winter Meetings. Master of Ceremonies for the dedication was Guy R. Marlette, Deputy Supervisor and Liaison to Youth and Recreation for the Town of Amherst. He introduced Bill Hall, Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee and USA Hockey Secretary, and Joe Baudo, President of the NYSAHA and a member of the Hall of Fame committee. For Hall it is a great moment. “It was very important to us to have a physical location,” said Hall. “But it’s also going to be important to keep the virtual Hall of Fame active for those who won’t be able to physically travel to the Hall of Fame. “But this is going to be a great at-

traction for those people from New York State who come to Amherst. Any Hall of Fame should recognize those people who have made significant contributions in moving New York Hockey to a pinnacle, which it has enjoyed. “The five people who are in there reflect that” Those five Hall of Fame members include (Class of 2013) Robert D. “Bob” Allen, Paul Furman, Richard “Dick” Brinkman, (Class of 2014) Lou Vairo and Joe Mullen. Marlette was extremely pleased that Amherst was chosen as the site for the Hall. “It’s a feather in our cap,” commented Marlette. “Of all the activities that take place here, there are well over one million visitors that come through this concourse on an annual basis. “The relationship we have with youth hockey and with USA Hockey is tremendous. I think this is kind of a just reward

for all the hard work that has taken place here. “I think when the Hall of Fame Committee took a look at where a lot of youth hockey activities takes place in the State, this is a perfect location.” Baudo was glad to see this dream become a reality. “We began talking about a Hall a few years ago and then two years ago it became a reality with the first three inductees,” remarked Baudo. “We had their names on our web site but we always felt that we needed a place where people could walk by and put a face with the description. “Being a native Western New Yorker I’m proud that it is here. When Amherst said that they would be willing and would love to have us here, there was no question about it. It was automatic. “No matter what the hockey event may be, the people here at the Northtown Center at Amherst have always stepped up to the plate and delivered. “This was no different. It is a great honor and I hope hockey fans will appreciate it for years to come.”

NYSAHA Unveils HOF

(Pictured in front of the Hall of Fame are NYSAHA President Joe Baudo and Amherst Deputy Supervisor Guy R. Marlette; In front of three honorees photos are Bill Hall, Joe Baudo and Guy Marlette)

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By Bob Janosz

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Janosz Goaltending THE MODERN GOALTENDER coaches may still use

Bailey Lewczyk

oaltending has and will continue to change and evolve on an almost daily basis. Goalies and coaches are constantly coming up with new and better techniques to stop the puck more efficiently. Goalies of different sizes and strengths may play the same situation differently, resulting in a variety of goaltending “styles”. With that being said several goalies have asked me what scouts and coaches look for in a goaltender. Do they prefer a particular style? In this article I’d like to describe what I believe most coaches and scouts look for in a goalie in today’s game. Having the privilege of coaching at the professional level and scouting with USA hockey the past 9 years I feel that I have a good grasp of the qualities that coaches and goalie coaches look for in a goaltender. Granted some

the “eye test” where they simply like or dislike a goalie from a quick glance based on size; fundamentals; quickness; etc. For the most part coaches seem to like the same qualities. Obviously they all want a goalie that can “stop the puck” and is a “winner”. Mental Toughness. I listed this first because so much time is spent practicing physical skills but the mental side is still the most important part. Reading the play, anticipation, and “hockey sense” are necessary traits to be a good goaltender. Goaltenders are expected to have those skills. Having the ability to get over a goal against or bad game are paramount in order to be an “elite” goaltender. Having self- confidence is also part of being mentally tough. Athleticism. The days of “drop and block” on every shot are long gone. The butterfly is still a regularly used save selection but can no longer be considered

a style. Coaches want goalies that are athletic and can make 2nd and 3rd saves. They want goalies to stop all the pucks they should as well some of the ones that they “shouldn’t”. Flexibility, quickness, and reacting skills are all part of being an athletic goaltender. Fundamentals. Being fundamentally sound helps consistency of play. Stance, butterfly coverage; hand and stick positioning; sealing the post; rotating to the post etc. Basically all traits that help a goaltender maximize their size and net coverage. It is important to strive to be fundamentally sound without being “robotic”. At times things don’t go as planned and saves may have to be made in an unorthodox manner. Movement. Strong footwork helps a goaltender to stay square to the puck and set for the shot more often. Being square and set for the shot make 1st

Aaron Fanti

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www.nyhockeyonline.com saves easier and provide for better rebound control. Strong skating skills out of the crease help the goaltender to be a more proficient puck handler. Puck Tracking. This includes reacting to the puck, reflexes, and tracking the puck off of the stick blade early. Most goals go in over the goalies pads and high, therefore coaches want goalies with good hands as well as good feet. Puck tracking also includes the ability to make “desperation” saves where a goaltender has to find a way to the stop the puck if they get caught out of position. Rebound Control. Every goalie in the world gives up rebounds but coaches want goalies that limit the bad rebounds. Rebounds are unpredictable and difficult for the team to defend against. Using the proper stick and pad angle as well as trapping pucks on the body and glove cut down on unnecessary rebounds. Competitiveness. I consider competitiveness for a goaltender as simply “hating” to get scored on. Game or practice. Competitive goalies hate to lose and play well in high-pressure situations and big games. Competing hard also gets the team to play harder in front of the goaltender. Size. There’s no surprise that a coach would prefer a bigger goalie to a smaller one if they were of equal skill level. This doesn’t mean that a smaller goalie doesn’t have a chance though. Smaller goalies have to be better positioned and have excellent movement, athleticism, and puck tracking skills to make up for their lack of size. They

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Nick Lardo should also strive to have something that separates themself from other goalies such as being good at handling the puck or having exceptional rebound control. Keeping these areas in mind while at practice will lead to better game habits. Goalies should pick a couple of areas of their game to really focus on each practice. This will lead to more quality practice to achieve faster long term development. For more information on the Janosz School of Goaltending Camps, Clinics, and Private Training go to www. bobjanosz.com or call (716) 308-9224.

Hudson Valley High School Hockey Standings Week 8

Varsity

Junior Varsity

Team GP W L T Arlington 14 11 3 0 OCW 14 10 4 0 John Jay 12 6 5 1 Washingtonville 13 4 9 0 Cornwall 14 0 14 0 Game Results: 12/19 12/20 12?20 12/21 12/21

Pts GF GA PCT SO 22 62 38 0.786 0 20 74 32 0.714 2 13 37 40 0.500 2 8 30 47 0.308 0 0 24 70 0.000 0

OCW 7 vs John Jay 3 Arlington 4 vs John Jay 3 Cornwall 4 vs OCW 6 OCW 6 vs Washingtonville 1 Arlington 9 vs Cornwall 2

OCW JV 6 5 1 0 FDR JV 9 5 1 3 Arlington JV 6 3 2 1 Kittatinny JV 9 3 5 1 Cornall JV 5 1 3 1 Washingtonville 7 1 6 0 Game Results 12/19 12/20 12/20

10 41 15 0.833 0 13 29 18 0.556 1 7 23 19 0.500 1 7 12 45 0.333 1 3 13 14 0.200 1 2 22 29 0.143 0

FDR 3 vs Arlington 1 Kitattiny 1 vs Washingtonville 10 Arlington 3 vs OCW 5

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News From The East...

News From the West...

...The Arrows Mites Red Team took first place at the Mite Jamboree in Massachusetts. ...The Long Island Gulls Mite Tier III team had a 2-2 record at the Holiday Tournament at Chelsea Piers, Ct. which included a 9-7 win over the NJ Colonials ‘97 Tier I team. The Gulls U16 played in a Holiday Showcase in Chicago which featured teams from Honeybaked, Little Caesers and Compuware. With three losses they had close games and a great experience. The Bantam ‘01 team defeated Team Comcast 6-2 on December 8 with Goals by Valeriy Ramage (including a game winner), Jonathan Fusaro, JD Anderson, Luke Judge and Andrew Mancini. It was Mancini’s first goal as a Gull. Nick Carider was in goal. The U16 team entered December with a weekend sweep of the Long Island Royals, NJ Devels and the Gulls are in fourth place in the AYHL for December. ...Mamoreneck will be holding a 3-on-3 Cross Ice Spring League at Ice Hutch and Playland for Mites/Squirts/Pee Wees and Bantams. ...Nassau Youth Hockey is holding a Hockey 101 which includes instruction in power skating and basic skills. ...The Scarsdale Mite White won the Turkey Shootout and are East Division Champions. ...Brewster’s Hayley Lunny has committed to Providence College. She is a former Lady Bulldog and Westchester Express ‘99 player. Chad Krys is in his first year in the National Team Development Program. Chad played his Mite through Bantam years with the Westchester Express and last season with the NJ Rockets 19U team. ...Bedford-Katona Hockey Association has posted the Harvey School Rink Rules on their website. ...Bronxville Youth Hockey will hold a fundraiser at the Fairways at Dunwoodie in Yonkers on January 31. ...Ian Harris of the GHL NY Bobcats was named Player of the Week for December 15-22 for having two assists in a 2-1 win over Vermont and 5-2 win over the New England Wolves giving them a 2-0 record at the Christmas Showcase. Vinny DaBrowan was named Player of the Week December 8 - 14 for his contributions to a +4 and +2 weekend sweep over the East Coast Wizards and Valley Junior Warriors. ...The NY Cyclones have begun fundraising for the 2014-15 season. ...The Richmond Thunder Squirt AA played in the Winter Classic held at Lasker Rink in Central Park. They beat the Hawks 7-0 in the final game, winning the Championship. ...Riverbank Hockey Association won one of two grassroots youth hockey grants from the NY Rangers and Chase Bank in the amount of $25,000 to grow hockey in their area. ...The Westchester Mariners are fundraising for their program. ...Saugerties Learn to Skate and Play Hockey for Adults Only has begun.

...The Buffalo Bison’s Pee Wee Major Team beat the Buffalo Shamrocks to win the Gene Harrington Invitational. The win came in double overtime with a 4-3 score. The Bisons went 3-01 on the tournament, also beating New Market Redmen and Toronto Eagles. ...The Buffalo Regals U16 Boys won the HarborCenter Cup. ...Jamestown Lakers will hold their Mid Winter Classic February 14 through 16. ...Clarence has put theri 2015-16 coaches application on their website. ...The Depew Saints Squirt Majors will hold a Pancake Breakfast and Basket Raffle at Applebees on Transit Road, Depew on February 7. Time is 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. For tickets email jjmccusker@ verizon.net ...Depew 2015-16 coaches application on the website. ...Perinton will take part in the Buffalo Sabre’s Timbit Skate on February 6. ...The Rochester Junior Americans and Rochester Youth Hockey announce that Bryan Carville has committed to Hobart College for the 2015-16 season. He is a member of the Rochester Jr. Americans USPHL Premier Division Team with 10 points in 34 games on the season. ...The Tonawanda Lightning will hold their 23rd Annual Tonawanda Lightning Tournament March 8-15 at Lincoln and Brighton arenas. Check out their website. ...The 15th Annual Webster Youth Hockey Cyclone House Tournament will be held March 6-8. ...The West Seneca Pee We Sharks competed in the Third Annual Aurora Cross Ice Classic and secured the championship by going undefeated. ...West Seneca’s Luke Gould Memorial Tournament will be held March 19-22. Contact jbowen@sahlen.com for information/ registration. ...The Buffalo Shamrocks Mite Varsity team won the Lakeshore Jesters Holiday Tournament. ...CONGRATULATIONS Kayleigh Tourt who had her first high school varsity goal with the Batavia Ice Devils on January 7. Please forward your Organization’s news, notes and photographs to Janet@nyhockeyonline.com or Randy@nyhockeyonline.com If you have an event you want us to cover please email or call 716-751-6524.