NJC Players Selected to Attend USA Hockey National Camp
Congratulations to our Colonial players, who made the 2010 Girl's National Camp! 1993 (17's) Sarah Bayersdorfer and Colleen Broderick 1994 (16's) Kellie Gatarz 1995 (15's) Hanna Beattie, Sara Culhane 1996 (14's) Karley Kapur, Ryan McCarthy, Sara Merker and Anna Rudinski
Congratulations, too, to all our girls who were selected for the 2010 AAHA Select Player Development Camp.
NEW SEASON INFO 2010-11 SEASON
Questions? BOY'S Hockey Director-Noel Rubin: colonialshd@gmail.com GIRL'S Hockey Director-Shelley Looney: slooney15@aol.com
IF YOU NEED TO ORDER A BLUE HOCKEY SHELL, PLEASE CONTACT JERRY PATRIZIO AT: NJCOLONIALSGM@AOL.COM
WHITE HELMETS ARE MANDATORY--for all Colonial players! The only exceptions are for goalie helmets. Order from Pro Shop @ Mennen
REGISTER WITH USA HOCKEY FOR THE 2010-11 SEASON**** Click here: Membership Parents must register for players under 18.
****TEAM MEETINGS**** Coaches and or team managers will be contacting you, within the next few weeks, about your first team re-organizational meeting. Team rules, dress codes, coach's expectations, will be discussed. If you are interested in managing a team, please let your coach know!
TRYOUT NEWS UPDATES FOR WEEK OF APRIL 20-23!
ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUESTED TO PLEASE ***BRING A JERSEY*** WITH THEM TO TRYOUTS, AS WE WILL BE USING PINNIES OVER JERSEYS.
@@@TRYOUT INFO for the FALL 2010-2011 TRAVEL HOCKEY SEASON@@@ TIER II TRYOUTS BEGIN: TUESDAY, APRIL 20 FOR : PEE WEE, BANTAM & U18 MIDGET
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 FOR: MITES, SQUIRTS, PEE WEE AND U16 MIDGETS
If your player is a 2002-3 birth year AND s/he played full ice games last year, s/he will be permitted to play the 20 full ice games (league) with/40 half ice practices and two full ice tournaments, this season. This schedule starts November 13, 2010 and runs to February 27, 2011. Blue pucks must be used for all games. Teams will be permitted to play an unlimited amount of half ice games,from September 13, 2010 until November 13 These will be determined by your team coach/club. The team may also be permitted to go to a tournament, during this period. The tournament will have to be USA Hockey sanctioned, utilizing the blue puck.
***For 6 & Under Cross Ice Division (2004 birthyear and below):
·’04 & younger as well as any ’02 or ’03 who wish to participate
·Practices and games will be cross-ice, only.
·In-house competition schedule- Neighboring facilities can set their own schedule (Colonial divisions will be set up, in house, to play one another AND there may be some play with other clubs)
·Mini nets with rotating goalies
·Blue pucks
·Season Length: Nov.13-Feb. 27, 20 weeks-20 games/40 practices, as determined by facility
·Coaches will serve as referees
OPENING FOR TIER I and TIER II GIRLS 12U GOALIES!
12 U's are looking for a goalie at the 12 U Tier I and Tier II levels! This is a great opportunity to play in an excellent program, with a focus on player development and competitive fun! Come join Colonials Girl's hockey, for the experience of your life! Contact Girl's Hockey Director, Shelley Looney at: slooney15@aol.com
SPRING HOCKEY SCHEDULES
SPRING HOCKEY SCHEDULE ________________________ SQUIRT 3V3 Schedule --------------------------------
May 27-6:45 PM, Rink 3 June 3-6:45 PM, Rink 3 June 10- 6:45 PM, Rink 3 __________________________________ Mite Nite Schedule _____________________________________
June 5 -10:00-11:00 AM, Rink 3 June12-10:00-11:00 AM, Rink 3 ___________________________ Mite 3 V 3 Schedule ___________________________
May 27-5:45-6:45 PM, Rink 3 June 3-5:45-6:45 PM, Rink 3 June 10- 5:45-6:45 PM, Rink 3
_____________________________________________________________ ***COLONIALS CUP HOCKEY*** SQUIRTS THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL/MIDGETS
****************SPRING LEAGUE SCHEDULES******************** MANAGERS AND COACHES, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO MAKE SURE LOCKER ROOMS ARE CLEAN AFTER EACH GAME. THANK YOU!
IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF WHICH PROGRAM TO SIGN UP FOR, PLEASE CONTACT OUR HOCKEY DIRECTOR WITH QUESTIONS REGARDING OUR PROGRAMS! NOEL RUBIN: 973-222-2383 (colonialshd@gmail.com) OR NJC Administrator-Kathy Branchina @ KBranchina@comcast.net, 973-738-0057 _________________________________________________________________
TAKE YOUR GAME TO THE NEXT LEVEL, with "The New Jersey Colonials AAA Experience!" This new program, in accordance with USA Hockey's American Development Model for the High Performance Club, will provide your player with all the key elements necessary for building an "Elite Player," whose desire is to be on the fast track to NCAA play!
Head Coach Mike Bronzo, of our USAH Nationals-bound Bantam Major team, has created a program that combines all the core elements provided by Junior programs, with the high level of play and skill sets associated with midget AAA programs.
Included in the program are: High-Level Strength, Conditioning, Skating & Skills sessions; Nutrition talks; Team Building along with Support & Advice to guide families and players onto their further hockey goals. Come be part of "The New Jersey Colonials AAA Experience!"
QUESTIONS? Please contact Hockey Director Noel Rubin at: colonialshd@gmail.com
SIMPLY THE BEST!
HERE ARE THE STAR LEDGER'S HONOREES FOR NEW JERSEY ICE HOCKEY: ALL-STATE, ALL-GROUP & ALL-AREA TEAMS MARCH 25, 2010
Congratulations to all our New Jersey Colonial players, who were honored by the STAR LEDGER as ALL STATE SELECTEES for their outstanding contributions in high school hockey for the 2009-2010 Season! Colonial players, Ken Agostino and Sarah Bayersdorfer, were also selected as "ALL-STATE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR," along with Michael Ambrosia's selection as MORRIS COUNTY BOYS ICE HOCKEY "PLAYER OF THE YEAR," by the Star Ledger!
^^^KEN AGOSTINO, ALL-STATE BOYS ICE HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE YEAR ^^^RYAN KISKA, CENTRAL JERSEY PLAYER OF THE YEAR ^^^SARAH BAYERSDORFER, ALL-STATE GIRLS ICE HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE YEAR ^^^MICHAEL AMBROSIA, MORRIS COUNTY BOYS ICE HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE YEAR
___BOYS ALL-STATE STAR LEDGER___ @FIRST TEAM: Alex Durso, Morristown-Beard; Matt Killian, Delbarton; Kenny Agostino, Delbarton; Michael Ambrosia, Delbarton @SECOND TEAM: Ryan Kiska, Pingry @THIRD TEAM: Tom Pesce, Delbarton; Michael Pirovano, Delbarton;Dan DaPoalo, Morristown-Beard ___ALL-NON PUBLIC__ @FIRST TEAM: Alex Durso, Morristown-Beard; Matt Killian, Delbarton; Kenny Agostino, Delbarton; Michael Ambrosia, Delbarton @SECOND TEAM: Ryan Kiska, Pingry; Dan DePoalo, Morristown-Beard @THIRD TEAM: Bobby Kaminski, Delbarton; Tom Pesce, Delbarton; Michael Pirovano, Delbarton ___ALL-CENTRAL JERSEY___ @FIRST TEAM: Ryan Kiska, Pingry @THIRD TEAM Bobby Palzer, Hillsborough** ___ALL-ESSEX___ @SECOND TEAM: Tom Croonquist, Seton Hall Prep THIRD TEAM: Eddie Haracz, Montclair Kimberley ___ALL-MORRIS/SUSSEX___ @FIRST TEAM: Alex Durso, Morristown-Beard; Matt Killian, Delbarton; Andrew Pascal, Morristown-Beard; Kenny Agostino, Delbarton; Michael Ambrosia, Delbarton; Dan DePoalo, Morristown-Beard @SECOND TEAM: Bobby Kaminski, Delbarton; Tom Pesce, Delbarton; Mike Pirovano, Delbarton @THIRD TEAM: Andrew Koslov, Morristown-Beard ___ALL-NORTH JERSEY__ @SECOND TEAM: Tyler Bishop, Ramsey; John Hite, Northern Highlands @THIRD TEAM: Patrick Erstling, Northern Highlands
___GIRLS ALL-STATE STAR LEDGER___ !!Former Colonial and Third-time All-Stater: Gabie Figueroa** was chosen First Team All-State for the third time. !!Special Mention: Charlotte McAuley, Morristown-Beard !!Rookie of the year: Morristown-Beard Freshman Goalie, Katherine Chester !!Other top rookies: Allie Aiello, Morristown-Beard; Hanna Beattie, Pingry; Brette Brier, Morristown-Beard; Laura Loeser, Morristown-Beard; **Isabelle Reed, Morristown-Beard; **Stuart Humphrey, Summit __ALL-STATE__ @FIRST TEAM: F-Sarah Bayersdorfer, Morristown-Beard;F-Ashley Dunbar, Lawrenceville; D-Perry McCarthy, Lawrenceville; D-Samantha Vicari, Morristown-Beard; G-Katherine Chester, Morristown-Beard; **F-Gabie Figueroa, Lawrenceville--was also selected to the U.S. Women''s National U-18 team as a defenseman, this month, which NJC Women's Hockey Director Shelley Looney is helping to coach! @SECOND TEAM; F-Brette Brier, Morristown-Beard; F-Alyssa Bufis, Morristown-Beard; **F-Nikki Rivera, Lawrenceville; D-Allie Aiello, Morristown-Beard; D-Gabby Vukasin, Princeton;G-Sarah Bryant, Lawrenceville @THIRD TEAM--F-Hanna Beattie, Pingry; **F-Justine Wnek, Morristown-Beard; **D-Savannah Hecker, Princeton Day
Click, below, to see The Star Ledger articles-3/25/10:
The links to these articles will only be available until April 8th.
RECALL ISSUED FOR SOME BAUER HOCKEY STICKS.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR CERTAIN BAUER HOCKEY STICKS, DUE TO EXCESSIVE LEAD CONTAINED WITHIN THE PAINT ON THE STICKS. PLEASE CLICK HERE, TO SEE IF YOUR STICK(S) ARE SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL.
The New Jersey Colonials 14 U Girls were honored to participate in the Quest Collegiate Tour event hosted by Quinnipiac University and USA Hockey on Sunday, January 3rd, 2010.
The Colonials girls skated an exhibition game with the CT Polar Bears prior to the game between the USA Women's Olympic Team and the ECAC All-Stars. Girls hockey was showcased throughout the event and was high lighted when all of the participants skated onto the ice and stood with Team USA and the ECAC Stars for player introductions and the national anthem.
The day was certain to be a lifetime memory for all of the participants. A special thanks goes out to Quinnipiac University staff and Lori Landino for an outstanding celebration of girls and women's hockey.
The team had a successful holiday tour that included the Polar Bear Tournament and Qwest Olympic event, extending their season record to 30-7-3. Just give a girl a goal and see how she soars! Congratulations, girls!
SQUIRT MAJOR'S EARN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE AT BELL CAPITAL CUP!
Dateline-Ottawa, CN, January 2, 2010 –
The NJ Colonials Squirt Major team (99's) beat the Syracuse Nationals, 5-2, to win the Bell Capital Cup Championship in the Atom Major AAA division on Saturday, January 2, 2010. The Colonials went 7-0 during the tournament, which ended in a championship game at Scotia Bank Place, home of the Ottawa Senators.
In round robin play, the Colonials beat Central Ontario Wolves, Bay State Breakers, Kanata Blazers and Dallas Alliance Bulldogs. The quarterfinals, against Gloucester Rangers, was a 1-0 game that had the Colonial faithful on the edge of their seats (or glued to the glass) for the entire game. In the semi-final game, the Colonials faced top seeded Burnaby Winter Club from Vancouver. Colonial siblings seemed to spend their holiday money on noisemakers for this game and used them to full effect.
The boys responded with a dazzling and near flawless game, winning 3-1. Igor Larionov** watched the entire game and came over to tell Coach Jerry Brophy that the Colonials were the best squirt team he’s ever seen.
The finals matchup with Syracuse turned out to be a battle of wills, with the Colonials’ 12 skaters going against the Syracuse 10. The game was tied 2-2 going into the third period, when the Colonials started putting the biscuit in the basket, the chickens in the pot, and the car in the garage.
The award ceremony proved that the Colonials 99's have, in fact, the hardest names in hockey to pronounce! The team would like to thank Coaches Brophy, Gorman, Inamoto and Abruzzese and the Colonial Nation for its raucous support during the tournament.
**Igor Larionov-a retired Russian professional hockey player, played for the Detroit Red Wings in three runs for the Stanley Cup Championship, '97,'98 and '00. Igor was instrumental in breaking the barrier that prevented Soviet players from joining the NHL. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 11, 2008.
FORMER COLONIAL, ALEX VELISCHEK, RECEIVES HONORS
Former Colonial, Alex Velischek, was named "East Rookie of the Week," skating as a freshman for Providence College. Click below. to read further. Alex Velischek
USA HOCKEY ONLINE HONORS NJC GIRLS
It's been ten years since the inception of the Colonial's girls program! We've come a long way, since those humble beginnings. Former Colonials President and current MAWHA President, Donna Guariglia, took the bold step of creating the Girl's program and it's success has been noteworthy! To read further, go to USA Hockey Online, below! Click here for USA Hockey-NJC Girls
HARRY BRIER SCHOLARSHIP
The Harry Brier Scholarship, made available by the Brier Family, is available, in the amount of $1,000 each, to two qualified New Jersey Colonials graduating seniors. Seniors must have played within the Colonials organization for at least the past two years.
The scholarship is in memory of Harry Brier, grandfather to players Brettie and Brandon Brier and father to NJC Board Member, Bruce Brier.
The application is available below and MUST BE RETURNED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE NO LATER THAN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2009.
MEMORIAL SERVICE WAS POSTPONED FROM MONDAY, MARCH 2 DUE TO SNOW. SERVICE WILL BE HELD: Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 9:30 AM, St. Christopher's Church, 1050 Littleton Road, Parsippany, New Jersey
It is with deep sadness that we note the passing of former Colonials Girl's Team player, Maddy Loftus, 24. Maddy was on the downed Continental flight # 3407, that crashed just outside of Buffalo, NY on Thursday, February 12. In addition to playing for the Colonials, Maddy played hockey for Parsippany Hills High School. She was a 2002 graduate of the high school.
She continued her hockey career at Buffalo State University and was heading back for a hockey reunion, when the accident occured. Maddy finished her college hockey career at St. Mary's University, Minnesota.
Former Colonials President, Donna Guariglia, said that her husband Dave had coached Maddy as a younger player and stated that Maddy " Was such a great kid and worked hard at becoming a good player. This is a tremendous tragedy."
Girl's Hockey Director, Shelley Looney said she had met Maddy at the Women's National's Camp this past summer. Maddy was a counselor at the camp. The two had spoken about getting Maddy involved with coaching for the Colonials for the upcoming season.
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Loftus Family during this terrible time.
COLONIALS KENNY AGOSTINO, CHARLES ORZETTI COMMIT TO YALE
New Jersey Colonial, Kenny Agostino, who plays for Coach Bob Ritchie's 16 U National team, has made a verbal committment to attend Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, Fall of 2010. Kenny, a long time Colonial, notched 71 points, 30 goals, 41 assists, this year alone, helping the 16 U's to their current # 1 ranking in the AYHL's 16 National Division.
Kenny, a junior at Delbarton and starting forward, was selected for the Second Team All-State and was The Star Ledger's Morris County Player of the Year for the 2008-09 Season. Last year, Kenny's record with Delbarton was an astounding 72 points, 24 goals and 48 assists, helping the #1 ranked school hockey team to a 27-1-1 record last year. According to a recent article in The Star Ledger, Kenny is well on his way to another stellar season, with 17 goals and 21 assists. He'll be joining fellow Colonial and Delbarton teammate, Charles Orzetti, a junior, who also has committed to Yale. Charles played for Coach Randy Velischek's 18 AAA team this past season.
Colonial's Hockey Director, Noel Rubin, has had the distinct pleasure of having coached Kenny on previous teams and had nothing but praise for his former player. "You couldn't find a better or nicer kid to coach. Kenny is a smart, humble and generous player, a great kid on and off the ice." We wish Kenny and Charles the best, as they look towards their future college and hockey careers. Congratulations to them both!
Trivia: Yale students are called "Eli's or Yalies." The name is derived from one of Yale University's early benefactors, Elihu Yale, an Englishman who made his fortune with the East India Company, while living in India. He was solicited as a benefactor, by Cotton Mather, after a religious rift between factions at Harvard and the Collegiate School (now known as Yale). Mather, who had vied for the Harvard presidency was turned down for the position, due to his Puritan religious orthodoxy. He then prevailed upon Elihu Yale to donate money to help create a new school, which ultimately became Yale University.
CELEBRITY REF REDUX!
NJC 16 U National coach, Bob Ritchie, has once again been selected by the IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation of Switzerland) to serve as a referee for the 2009 World Junior Championships in Ottawa, Canada. Bob has the distinct honor of being the only referee from the United States to serve in this capacity! Bob leaves for Ottawa on Christmas Day. The tournament will run from December 26, 2008--January 5, 2009. Last year, Bob reffed for the IIHF at games in Kazan, Russia. During those games, he was selected to ref the Gold medal round of the championships.
Bob and his 16 U National team have also had a stellar hockey season, having clinched an Atlantic District Playoff spot. The team''s record is currently 39-2-1-1. They...could....go....ALL....THE...WAY...TO....NATIONALS! Congratulations to the 16 U team in their quest for a sublime season! Kudos to Bob on the latest feathers added to his helmet!
For more information on the World Cup Championship games, go to: www.IIHF.com
DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
The Colonials Family wishes to extend it's deepest sympathies to former President Gene Palecco and his family, on the recent passing of his mother, Helen. Coach Jim McKnight's mother passed away on Tuesday, December 2. Our deepest sympathies to Jim, Linda and their children.
FORMER COLONIAL, BROOKE AMMERMAN, PLAYS FOR GOLD!
Former Colonial player, Brooke Ammerman, who plays for USA Hockey's 18 U National Women's team, struck gold this past weekend, while playing against arch rival, Canada. The USA Women's team beat Canada 5-2 in Calgary, Alberta, CN, Saturday, January 12, for the World Championship! Brooke was named US Player of the Game. To read more on the USA Hockey web site please CLICK HERE
FIRST ANNUAL MIDGET BANQUET
The Midget Banquet was held on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at the Grand Summit Hotel, Summit, New Jersey. Despite the rather dismal weather, we had a wonderful turnout!
Congratulations to our Charette Award winner, Matt Leanza (Midget AA Major--seen at left with Coach John Dibbles & parents, Linda and Frank) and our Harry Brier Scholarship Award winners, Steve Genualdi and Eric Visnovsky (Midget AA Major). Coach John Dibbles had the honor of coaching these fine young men! Congratulations are in order, too, to all our "Ray Murray Achievement Award" winners: Nick Pappas-Midget Major AAA; Mitch Cardone, Midget AA Major; Josh Weisberger, Midget A Major; Mike Longo, Midget American; Nick Kovary, Midget AA Minor; Kyle Brennen, Midget A Minor.
Our Midget AAA Major team will be heading to AAHA Districts and our Midget A Major team will be heading to NJYHL Playoffs. Congratualtions to all our players for a wonderful season! Good luck to our graduating seniors in whatever adventures life takes them! And to our returning players, we'll see you at tryouts in April! Thanks to Coach Mark Giangulio for helping us to organize this wonderful event at the Summit Grand! The food was outstanding!
Geoff Jeppson and Jeff Zamor are on the CCM Hockey team! Ricky Roma and Matt Germann are skating at Marist College, Poughkeepsie, NY. Ricky is a freshman and Matt is a sophomore. Kyle Krannich, '07, playing at URI; Dan Ambrosia, '07 is playing at Cornell; Elie Klein, '07 is playing for TCNJ, Jon Lyons, '07-Muhlenberg, Allentown, PA; Zander Pindyck, '07-Sacred Heart Dan Colucci '04; Kyle Romero '05; Scott Greene, Pat Coar '06; Conor McMenamy '07-University of Scranton, Scranton, PA; Jacob Simon, '06-NYU; Justin Waldron '07, Rutgers-Camden, Chris Bruen, '07-George Washington U.; Ryan Bruen, '06-Northeastern U.; Dylan Macaluso & Chris Woodford, '07-University of Richmond; Ryan, '06 and Brendan La Corte, '07-William Patterson University; Meaghan McLaughlin, played for Connecticut College (and now she's hoping to go to Veternarian school!) ; Brooke Ammerman is on the U 18 National team
Bryan Miller-Albany River Rats, Trenton Titans and currently, the Alaska Aces(where Scott Gomez played during the NHL lockout); George Parros, LA Kings and the 2006-2007 Stanley Cup Winners, Anaheim Ducks.
Former Colonials, let us know what you are doing, whether you're playing Juniors, skating for a college team or club team, we want to know! Let us know the last year you skated for the Colonials, too! We'd love to hear from you! Send updates to: Ddmcmenamy@aol.com
END OF AN ERA
Donna Guariglia, esteemed Colonials past President and Board Member, recently resigned her position on the New Jersey Colonials Board. With great reluctance, the Board accepted her resignation. Donna resigned for personal reasons, feeling that with new members on the Board, it was time for them to move in new directions. Donna's husband, Coach Dave Guariglia, also tendered his resignation.
Donna and Dave have spent countless hours in their advocacy of youth hockey programs. Donna will continue in her role as President of the Mid Atlantic Women’s Hockey Association, coordinating that organization’s roll in the 2008 Women’s Nationals to be held at Ice Line Arena, West Chester, PA in March 2008.
Donna served on the Colonials Board for 12 years, starting when her sons Pete and Dan both played on Colonials Teams. Donna’s strong hand and guidance led the Colonials to become one of the premier youth hockey organizations, not only within the Mid Atlantic District but throughout all of USA Hockey. Donna was also responsible for creating the Women’s Program at the Colonials and sponsors the "Guariglia Award" given to a deserving Senior girl who has participated in the Colonial Women's Program.
Dave, a long time coach, is fondly remembered by player and parent alike, as a guy who always cared about his players, worked hard to help a player increase his skills, but never forgot that hockey was supposed to be fun.
Both Guariglias will be deeply missed!
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
Alex Velischek, a member of the New Jersey Colonials Midget 18 AAA team, has made a verbal committment to Providence College, Providence Rhode Island, to become a member of the Class of 2013. Providence is a NCAA D 1 college. Alex is currently a Junior at Delbarton School in Morristown, New Jersey. He has played the past two seasons with New Jersey's perenially top 10 ranked "Green Wave" hockey team, according the the Star Ledger's poll.
Alex will be following in the skates and footsteps of his dad, Coach Randy Velischek, who attended Providence College from 1979 to 1983. Randy went on to play in the NHL for the North Stars, Devils and Nordiques. Congratulations to Alex! Here's to a very bright college hockey career!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ATLANTIC DISTRICT AND USA HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT CAMP SELECTEES!
Atlantic District 15u Festival Development Camp: Ken Agostino Mike Ambrosia Ciccio Biundo Mike Pirovano
Atlantic District 14 Development Camp:
Sarah Bayerdorfer Katherine Chester Tara Cuddihy Olivia Fraioli Laura Mead Maria Rivera
Atlantic District 18-U Development Camp:
Brittany Ammerman Nicole Julich Caitlin Whilock Shea Cuddihy Julia Gould Katherine Lieblich Jordan Baum Rebecca Roselli Mariah Napolitano Isabella Santore
COLONIALS' Selectees for USA HOCKEY DEVELOPMENT CAMP:
USA Hockey Girls' Select 14 Development Camp: Olivia Fraioli
USA Hockey Girls' Select 15 Development Camp: Brittany Ammerman
USA Hockey Girls' Select 16 Development Camp: Nicole Julich
BANQUET -A GOOD TIME HAD BY ALL!
Despite the change of date due to the untimely snow storm on Friday, March 16, the Colonials Banquet was well attended at the Marriott on Sunday, March 18! A good time was had by all. Unfortunately, Charrette Award winner, Zander Pindyck, was unable to attend as he had a prior charity event he had initiated for his school. His mom, Megan Pindyck, read his speech and accepted the award in his honor. Fellow Colonial "lifers" Chris Woodford and Conor McMenamy, joined Mrs. Pindyck onstage to honor their long time friend and team mate, Zander. Zander will be attending Sacred Heart University in the fall.
Congratulations to all the Ray Murray Award winners! We will have a list of all the winners shortly!
NJC 35TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, FEBRUARY 10-11!
Come celebrate 35 years of New Jersey Colonials Hockey! Everyone's invited! WHEN? February 10- 11 Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM----4:00 PM WHERE? Mennen Sports Arena, Morristown, New Jersey
We'll have hot dogs, cookies and giveaways to make our celebration special, not to mention action packed games to watch!
Are you a REC hockey player looking to take your skills and game to the next level? You're invited, too! Come see what we''re all about. BE PART OF COLONIALS HOCKEY! EVERY DAY, EVERY GAME
Welcome to our "New" web site! In celebration of 35 years as a youth travel hockey club, we have had a metamorphosis! We've changed the appearance of our web site and of our players. Our uniforms still have our long recognized red, white and blue color scheme, but we've updated our look-with just a touch of retro in our lace up collars. Our player names are sewn on, giving our jersey's a highly professional look.
MITE C/ 10 U REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Thank you to all who have registered for the Mite C and 10 U programs!
MITE C/10 U DEVELOPMENTAL REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 5
***PLEASE NOTE***** IF YOU HAVE NEVER REGISTERED WITH US BEFORE, PARENTS MUST REGISTER FIRST, THEN YOU WILL BE PROMPTED TO REGISTER A PLAYER. PLEASE HAVE YOUR CREDIT CARD READY FOR PAYMENT.
^*^*^*PRE-REGISTRATION LINKS ARE NO LONGER ACTIVE!!!!!^*^*^*
****MITE C DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM Small games on small ice, scaled for small players, in accordance with the USA Hockey's American Development Model (ADM), for players born 1/1/2002 and later. Basic minimal skating skills required. This is a 25 week program of 2 practices a week. On-ice instruction will be led by Hockey Director, Noel Rubin and Assistant Hockey Director, Jerry Brophy.
****GIRLS 10U DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM Small games on small ice, scaled for small players born 1/1/2000 and later. No skating skills required. This is a 22 week program consisting of 2 practices a week, with additional intra-squad scrimmages to be added at the end of the season. On-ice instruction will be led by Hockey Director, Shelley Looney; Assistant Director, Don Gould and Coach Cory Rothlisberger.
Selection for these program will be at the sole discretion of the NJ Colonials. Due to the popularity and limited availability of this program, we regret we cannot guarantee placement.
You will be notified by the end of May of your player's participation status. Our first skate will be in September 2010, on a TBA date for the boys and October 2010 on a TBA date for the girls. All sessions will be at Mennen Arena. Cost of each program is $825. Fee includes a Colonials jersey and socks.
If your player is accepted to the program, you will need to register your player with USA Hockey at: www.usahockey.com Click on the Membership tab, to register online. A FULL REFUND WILL BE ISSUED IN THE EVENT WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE YOUR PLAYER!
Thank you for your interest in the Mite C and the 10 U Program.
TIER I/GIRLS TIER I & II TRYOUTS BEGIN TUESDAY, APRIL 13, 2010
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^TIER I BOYS AND GIRLS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ TIER I - BOY'S-TUESDAY, APRIL 13-16--10&U, 12&U, 14&U, 16&U @ MENNEN ARENA!
GIRL'S TIER I & II: April 13-17, 2010, @TWIN OAKS ARENA** (TUESDAY-FRIDAY) & @ MENNEN ***12 U T I & II, ONLY*** SATURDAY, 4/17 @ MENNEN-CHECK SCHEDULE FOR TIMES!!!)
^^^^^^TIER II BOYS^^^^^^^^ April 20-24, 2010 @ Mennen Arena-(6 U- 8 U-Mites*), 10 U, 12 U, 14 U, 16 U, 18 U *Mite Teams will play by USAH ADM requirements.
NON-USA HOCKEY- tournament bound clubs MAY NOT HOLD TRYOUTS UNTIL: April 27, 2010 after 5:00 PM
PLEASE CHECK SCHEDULE FOR ACTUAL DATES AND TIMES!
Online Registration for the 2010-11 Travel Hockey Season is OPEN. Please click on the REGISTER tab, at the top of this page or click here: TRYOUT REGISTRATION SAVE MONEY! PRE-REGISTER ONLINE! WALK-IN REGISTRATION IS $200.
@@@TRYOUT INFO FORM-(TRYOUT SCHEDULE AND PRICING) FALL 2010-2011 TRAVEL HOCKEY SEASON
SUNDAY, APRIL 11, 2010 ______________________ Congratulations to all our teams that participated in the USA Hockey Nationals, the past weekend. Our teams had an outstanding showing at Nationals and we are all very proud of the hard work and dedication it took to get to Nationals this year!
12 U White made it to the Semi-Final Round! Teams, below, all made it to the Quarter Final Rounds! 14 U White 14 U Red 16 U Red Bantam Major '95's
-------------------------------------- SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2010 __________________________ Girls 16 U Tier I advance to Quarter Finals, against Assabet Valley! Game may be seen on: www.Fasthockey.com (fee charged for viewing) 1 PM, EDT
Girls 14 U Tier I has also advanced to the Quarter Finals. Toni Ann Miano is listed as one of the Top Ten scorers, in this Division! 3 PM, EDT or go to: www.USAHockey.com for complete schedule and results.... The team plays Honeybaked, 3 PM. From Coach Don: The Girls had a "stunning comeback last night vs Colorado Select. We were down 3-1 with 7 minutess remaining, the team exploded for 3 goals and a regulation win with 40 seconds left in the game!"
Girls 14 U Tier II's faced Central Maine, in the Quarter Finals, this morning! RESULTS: Lost to Central Maine, 0-1! :(
Girls 12 U White beat the Greenwich Wings in the Quarter Finals and faces the Bay State Breakers in the SEMI FINALS @ 4:30 PM (EDT),Saturday, 4/10 in Lansing, MI! NOTE TIME!!!
Bantam Majors advance to Quarter Finals, to play Westchester, Saturday, 4/10 @ 11:30 AM RESULTS: Lost to Westchester Express, 1-6. ----------------------------- APRIL 8, 2010 ___________________ Ryan McCarthy won the Skills Competition at the Girl 14U Tier I!
Bantam Tier I U-14: Amherst Pepsi Center, Williamsville, NY AYHL participants: New Jersey Colonials and Mid Fairfield Youth Hockey The Colonials faced the Colorado Thunderbirds, while Mid-Fairfield opened the tournament versus the Central Mass Outlaws. The Colonials edged the Colorado Thunderbirds 3-2. Alexander Gleason scored two goals, Brendan Benedetto picked up the other score and Grant Perry got the win in goal for the Colonials.
______________ APRIL 7, 2010 ______________ BANTAM MAJORS (Buffalo. NY)-4/7-Won first game with 1 second left! 4-3, against the Colorado Thunderbirds. (NJC took the T-Birds away!)
GIRLS 12 U WHITE (Lansing, MI) 4/7-Beat CT Ice Cats, 2-0, Won Spirit Award in Skill Competition!
GIRLS 14 U WHITE Lansing, MI) 4/7-Beat Alliance Texas 2-0! ATHENA AKIKI won Skills Competition, along with some great swag!
GIRLS 14 U RED (Green Bay, WI)4/7- Lost in a heart breaker to Chicago Mission, 3-2 :( GIRLS 16 U RED (Green Bay, WI)4/7 Lost to Madison Capitols, 5-2 :( ************GO, COLONIALS!*******
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GIRL'S TEAMS ADVANCE TO USAH NATIONALS!
Congratulations to all our Colonials Girl's teams, on their outstanding showing at the Atlantic District games this past weekend, March 19-21st, Mennen Arena. Here are the teams who are heading to Nationals!
****TIER I NATIONALS, GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN:
14U Tier I (Red) - District Champs 16U Tier I (Red) - District Champs
****TIER II NATIONALS, EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN:
12U Tier II (White) - District Champs 14U Tier II (White) - District Champs
The 19U team not only made Districts, but they ended with a Silver Medal finish, taking second place with a strong win in the final game, 5-0, over the NJ Selects. It was an outstanding finish for the 19's, who proved that playing with passion to the end pays off! Congratulations, Team 19!
POST SEASON PLAY/RESULTS!
HOCKEY NEWS UPDATE AS OF MARCH 14, 2010! ________________________________________________________ CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BANTAM MAJORS '95! THEY ARE HEADED TO NATIONALS, IN BUFFALO, APRIL 6TH, REPRESENTING THE ATLANTIC DISTRICT!
SQUIRT B'S WON THEIR PLAYOFF GAME YESTERDAY, PLAYING FOR CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY-MARCH 14!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MITE A BLUE TEAM! THEY WON THEIR NJYHL DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP! BEAT FLYERS YOUTH 5-1!
MITE RED CAME IN SECOND IN NJYHL PLAYOFFS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR COLONIAL TEAMS! ___________________________________________________________ RECENT RESULTS:
CONGRATULATIONS TO COACH BILL DEAN AND THE CHAMPION 16 A TEAM ON THEIR PLAYOFF WIN AGAINST THE BANDITS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SQUIRT MAJORS IN THEIR 3-0 WIN OVER THE PHILADELPHIA LITTLE FLYERS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PEE WEE MINORS AND THEIR 3-2 WIN OVER TEAM COMCAST! ____________________________________________________ ^^^^^MARCH 13-14, 2010^^^^^ *****NJYHL ~~WINDING RIVER ARENA, TOMS RIVER,NJ SQUIRT A-NORTH, RED--SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 8:00 AM --MARCH 14--Championship (2:00 pm) or Consolation game (8:15 AM) MITE BLUE CHAMPIONSHIP, Saturday, 3/13, 5:30 PM @ RED BANK ARMORY ________________________________________________________ ^^^^^MARCH 19-21, 2010^^^MENNEN ARENA! *****MAWHA PLAYOFFS GIRLS/WOMEN'S-District Playoffs at Mennen : March 19 @ 1:30 pm at Mennen; March 20 @ 11:45 AM; March 21 @ 9:45 AM (if needed)
GIRLS WIN BIG AT MAWHA PLAYOFFS!--SPRING LEAGUE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
PLEASE NOTE: ____SPRING LEAGUE REGISTRATION__________ NOW OPEN! CLICK ON "REGISTER" TAB @ TOP OF PAGE ^^^^^^^
_______________SUNDAY, MARCH 7__________________________________ CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GIRL'S TEAMS AND THEIR SPECTACULAR SHOWING IN THE MAWHA PLAYOFFS AT ASTON ICE THIS WEEKEND! (MARCH 6-7). !!!16 U TIER 1-CHAMPS! !!!14 U TIER I-CHAMPS! !!!14 U TIER II- CHAMPS! !!!12 U TIER II-CHAMPS! Great job, Ladies and Coaches!
****************************************************************************************************************** ________________SATURDAY, MARCH 13________________________________ *****MENNEN >M 2 Saturday 03/13/10 4:30pm 5:30pm Mite C Select Boys Mennen 2 NJ Colonials Kinnelon NL Saturday 03/13/10 6:00pm 7:30pm Girls 16U White Girls Mennen 2 NJ Colonials Practice >M 3 Saturday 03/13/10 11:00am 12:15pm Girls 12U White Girls Mennen 3 NJ Colonials Practice *****BSA Saturday 03/13/10 8:50am 10:20am Available BSA Blue NJ Colonials Available Saturday 03/13/10 4:20pm 5:50pm Girls 14U Red Girls BSA Red NJ Colonials Practice/Game TBD Saturday 03/13/10 6:00pm 7:30pm Girls 19U Girls BSA Red NJ Colonials Women's Sr A NL _______________SUNDAY, MARCH 14____________________________________ *****MENNEN >M 2 Sunday 03/14/10 4:30pm 5:30pm Mite C Boys Mennen 2 NJ Colonials Practice >M 3 Sunday 03/14/10 12:15pm 1:30pm Girls 16U Red Girls Mennen 3 NJ Colonials Practice Sunday 03/14/10 5:45pm 7:00pm Girls 16U Red Girls Mennen 3 NJ Colonials Practice *****BSA Sunday 03/14/10 8:30am 10:00am Girls 16U White Girls BSA Blue NJ Colonials Practice/Game TBD Sunday 03/14/10 10:10am 11:40am Girls 14U Red Girls BSA Blue NJ Colonials Practice/Game TBD
14 U HEARTS AND BLADES BLAZE FOR CHARITY!
SEE 14 U TEAM PAGE FOR STORY.
PINK JERSEYS HIT THE ICE FOR CHARITY!
SEE STORY ON U12 A TEAM PAGE!
NJC'S HOCKEY HERO!
Here is one of the letters we received about the Squirt B's "Hockey Hero!"
"We wanted to let you know about our Hockey hero. Her name is Linda McKnight, she is the Team Manager for our team, Squirt B.
To say she is a Team Manger is an understatement! She bakes for all of us, makes sure everyone knows where and when every practice and game are. She emails us timely reminders every week and is on top of any and all changes to the schedule. When the team jerseys came in she made it very special for each player, it was a celebration! She gave each player a goodie bag when we went to Hershey for our Thanksgiving Tournament with special personalized chocolate bars. At Christmas each player got a very special hockey gift from her as well as some goodies. Mrs. McKnight was our Team Manager last year and at the end of the season she presented each player with a memory book, personalized for each player with pictures, quotes, coach commentary and priceless memories from the season. These take her weeks to make yet each player gets their own made just for them. She has a family of her own as well as a full time job so none of us are sure how she manages to get it all done. The rumor is that she never sleeps!! Hockey is a lot of fun but Mrs. McKnight makes it a pleasure! She plans dinners and parties for the team bringing us all together like a big family.
Linda is absolutely THE BEST there is, we cannot imagine hockey without her and that makes her our Hockey Hero!" Congratulations, Linda!
Thanks to all our "Unsung Heroes" in hockey! Thanks to Noel, Shelley, ALL our Managers and Coaches, Kathy Branchina!, the Board Members, the Staff at Mennen and especially to our Colonial Families that make the extra sacrifices everyday, to play the sport of hockey!
Looney Hall of Fame
Shelley Looney, New Jersey Colonials Women's Hockey Director, was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on Tuesday, December 1, in Boston, Massachusetts.
Shelley was joined by her fellow teammates from the first EVER USA Olympic Women's Hockey Team in receiving this honor. Other inductees included: Ben Smith, Frank Zamboni, John LeClair, Tom Barrasso & Tony Amonte. To read further: FOR COMPLETE STORY PLEASE CLICK HERE
Once all your seasonal festivities are done, why not come out and play some 3 X 3 hockey? What a great way to work off those holiday dinners and give the visiting relatives something to do?
Come play hockey at the New Jersey Colonials Annual " STARS AND STRIPES TOURNAMENT" ON DECEMBER 28 & 29, 2009.
4 teams in each division. Finish in one day. Mites-Bantams. 6 player, 1 goalie per team! IT'S FUN, FAST AND FANTASTIC!
Just a reminder, USA Hockey requires that all ON-ICE Coaches MUST wear helmets.
TRYOUT DATES FOR THE 2010-11 SEASON
TIER I - 10&U, 12&U, 14&U, 16&U, 18&U: April 13, 2010 after 5:00 PM
TIER II- 8&U, 10&U, 12&U, 14&U, 16&U, 18&U: April 20, 2010 after 5:00 PM
ALL Girls/Women: April 13, 2010 after 5:00 PM ALL Non -USA Hockey tournament bound clubs: April 27, 2010 after 5:00 PM
Specific NJC dates, times and team tryouts will be posted around the end of February. Please watch our web site for further detailed information. ___________________________________ AYHL PLAYOFF DATES FEBRUARY 26 – 28, 2010
SQUIRT: TOP 8 IN LEAGUE STANDINGS PEE WEE: TOP 6 IN LEAGUE STANDINGS BANTAM: TOP 6 IN LEAGUE STANDINGS MIDGET-16A: TOP 4 IN LEAGUE STANDINGs Venues to be determined ___________________________________
GIRL'S 16 WHITE TEAM WINS BIG!
Congratulations to the Colonial Girl's U 16 team on their tournament championship win at the "Fight Like a Girl Tournament" in Warwick, RI over Columbus Day Weekend!
MIDGET 18 A'S WIN BIG AT FLOYD HALL!
Coach Duane Perry's Midget U18A team had a very successful weekend. 1st Place Champions at the Floyd Hall Arena's Summer Midget Showdown.
Game 1, Thursday night vs. Bandits, 6-2 loss Game 2, Saturday afternoon vs Montclair Blues White, 4-4 tie Game 3, Saturday night vs Montclair Blues Blue, 3-3 tie Game 4, Sunday morning semi final vs Montclair Blues Blue, 5-1 WIN Championship Game, Sunday night vs Bandits, 5-4 WIN
NJ COLONIAL'S PLAYER DRAFTED BY NHL
Recent Delbarton graduate and New Jersey Colonial, Alex Velischek, was drafted by the NHL on Saturday, June 27, 2009! He was selected in the fifth round of the draft by none other than the 2009 Stanley Cup Champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins. Alex is the son of former NHL player, broadcaster, 18 AAA and PW Minor Colonials Coach, Randy Velischek and mom, Kathleen. Alex played for the Colonials 18 AAA team this past season, which finished second in the AYHL in regular season play.
Alex is a June 2009 graduate of Delbarton and was instrumental in helping the Green Wave win its second straight NJSIAA Non-public high school championship title this past winter. He was selected as the 2009 Daily Record Player of the Year. Alex will be attending Providence College this fall, following in the footsteps of his dad. The Colonials congratulate the Velischek family on these extraordinary accomplishments!
In other Colonials News, Mike Ambrosia has received a commitment from Princeton University for 2011-2012. Mike's parents are Dave and Lynn Ambrosia. Mike's brother Dan (also a former Colonial) currently plays hockey for Cornell University, where their dad captained the team.
Colonial players, Ken Agostino and Charles Orzetti, received commitments from Yale University this past spring, for the 2011-12 Season. See our Archived article for further info on them.
Congratulations to all of our players on their distinguished and noteworthy achievements!
COACH LOONEY NAMED ASSISTANT COACH- 18 U GIRL'S NATIONAL TEAM!
*******NEWS UPDATE-June 22 2009: ******
Shelley Looney was presented with the Atlantic District's "NEW LEADER AWARD" on June 20, 2009. The award was given to Ms. Looney for all the work she has done to promote Girls'/Womens' hockey in the Atlantic District. Great work, Shelley!
*********** New Jersey Colonials Women's Hockey Director and 1998 Olympic Gold Medalist, Shelley Looney, has been appointed ASSISTANT COACH TO THE 18 U GIRLS NATIONAL TEAM FOR THE 2009-10 SEASON!
Shelley Looney's 1998 Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, has been nominated for the OLYMPIC HALL OF FAME!
The New Jersey Colonials are proud to support Shelley and her team's "March to the Hall of Fame!" With that in mind, we are asking our Colonial Families and supporters to go to the USA Hockey web site to place your vote.
Each vote counts! It is very simple and takes only a few seconds. Just click on: www.teamusa.org OR http://teamusa.org/halloffame ( copy and paste it into your browser). In the upper right hand corner, you will see the words: "Vote Now for Hall of Fame." Simply click on these words, then go to "Vote for a Team" and vote for the 1998 Women's Hockey Team. VOTING ENDS JUNE 16, SO GET YOUR VOTE IN NOW!
Coach Shelley said, "This was an amazing point in my life, and to be recognized in this fashion would be icing on the cake! It would be an overwhelming privlege and honor to join the ranks of those athletes who's names already grace the Hall. Thank you so much for your support!" Keep a look out for the results in the middle of June!
KEY POINTS OF LEAGUE SETTLEMENT
An agreement has been reached between the New Jersey Colonials and the AYHL-AMHL membership, regarding various sanctions which were previously imposed. The following are the key points of the agreement: 1. There are no longer any roster restrictions imposed on the PW Minor (1998) team, except the league rule regarding 2 player movement.
2. The Squirt Major (1999) team, for the 2009/10 season, will be allowed to roster up to one (1) player from any other AYHL club, provided that such player did not try out for the Brick Super Novice Invitational team, from which no outside players may be rostered.
Noel Rubin will be able to run tryouts, practices, and clinics for all New Jersey Colonial teams without restriction and his role as our Hockey Director is unaffected. Noel can request reinstatement with the AYHL effective November 7, 2009. If reinstated, he can then coach AYHL games, tournaments, and playoffs. We are confident that his request for reinstatement will be favorably considered, provided there are no infractions of AYHL Rules or By-Laws. His probationary period would, however, remain for two more years.
MATT CARACAPPA NAMED USA HOCKEY FISHMAN INTERNSHIP RECIPIENT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey today announced that Matt Caracappa (Randolph, N.J.) has been named the recipient of the 2009-10 Brian Fishman Internship. Caracappa will work in the media and public relations department at USA Hockey’s national office in Colorado Springs, Colo., beginning in June.
PLEASE PRE REGISTER FOR TRYOUTS ON THE "REGISTER" LINK ABOVE. Tryout registration for the 2010-11 Season will be available shortly.
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS $150 AND WALK IN REGISTRATION IS $200. SAVE MONEY AND TIME! REGISTER ONLINE!
FORMER COLONIAL HONORED
Former New Jersey Colonial, Eric Greene, has been chosen as a finalist for the 2009 BNY Mellon Hockey Humanitarian Award.
This award is granted to a NCAA (DI-DIII) college hockey player, who best exemplifies personal character, a commitment to scholarship and who has contributed to his/her larger community. Those selected for this award serve as role models for future generations of hockey players.
Many of you know Eric, through his ice hockey lessons at Twin Oaks with Randy V and his coaching work on some of our spring teams. Eric, currently a senior at #1 nationally ranked Plattsburgh State and a Captain for Plattsburgh State Men's Ice Hockey team, proudly wore a Colonial's jersey as a Mite through Bantam (1993-98).
On behalf of the entire Colonials family, we congratulate Eric on this terrific honor! We sincerely hope that he will be chosen as the recipient of this most prestigious award which will be presented on Friday, April 10, 2009 at the Verizon Center in Washington,D.C. in conjunction with the NCAA 2009 Frozen Four.
To read more about the history of the BNY Mellon Hockey Humanitarian Award, please go to: http://www.hockeyhumanitarian.org/history.html
MIDGET BANQUET ROUNDUP!
Midget Families and Players, celebrated at the "SECOND ANNUAL NEW JERSEY COLONIALS MIDGET BANQUET, held Monday, November 10, 2008 at the Summit Grand Hotel, Summit, New Jersey. As always, the food was outstanding! Mark Giangiulio and his staff did a superb job!
Kevin Redmond, who played for Coach Chaz McLaughlin's 18 AA team this past season, was the proud recipient of the "George Charette 110% Award." Coach Charette spent 28 years with the Colonials and was there from the inception of our organization. We honor Coach Charette and his dedication to the Colonials by giving an award in his name.
This award is given to a graduating senior midget player, who is a leader in the eyes of his team mates, a good student-athlete, is involved in community service, keeps hockey in perspective and exhibits the highest level of good sportsmanship. Kevin was a three time recipient of the "Ray Murray Achievement Award" and represented the AYHL at the Quebec PW International Tournament in '03-'04. He attends Morristown-Beard and is a 4 year letter winner, won the "Unsung Hero Award" last season and is Co-Captain of the Morristown-Beard hockey team in this, his senior year. His proud parents are Donna and Paul Redmond. Congratulations, Kevin!
Recipients of the "Ray Murray Achievement Award" for the 2008-09 Midget Season are: 18 A-Zach Barrish 18 AA-Michael Lenehan 18 AAA-Dan Schroeder 16 A-Eric Stabler 16 AA-Kyle Kepple 16 American-Matt Brizzi 16 National-Dan DePoala Congratulations to all our award winners!
Congratulations to all our Midget teams that have qualified for post season play. The 16 National and 18 AAA teams will be going onto District playoffs. The 18 A team qualifies for NJYHL playoffs (seeding still to be determined) and the 16 American team has also qualified for AYHL playoffs.
Great going, guys! Good luck with your upcoming highschool seasons!
GIRL'S HOCKEY DIRECTOR HELPS GROW THE GAME
New Jersey Colonials Girl's Hockey Director, Shelley Looney, has made a name for herself in the world of women's hockey, charting some impressive statistics with Northeastern University, medaling in two Olympics (1998 and 2002) and a host of other impressive accomplishments. Now she is working to send the next generation of Colonial girls on to even greater heights! Read what USA Hockey Magazine has to say about her! To read more about Shelley's illustrious career and involvement with youth hockey: CLICK HERE
16 U NATIONALS EXCELLENT LABOR DAY ADVENTURE!
Coach Bob Ritchie's Colonials 16 U Midget National team, played 7 games in 3 days at the Labor Day Face Off in Marlboro, MA, Labor Day weekend!
The NJC National team started their journey with a game against the Baystate Breakers on Friday, August 29. The Nats coasted to a solid victory over the Breakers, going ahead by 5 goals in the s econd, forcing the clock to running time. A six goal differential ended the game after two periods.
On Saturday morning, the Nats took on the Greater Boston Bruins, tallying another win, 3-1. But later that evening, the winning streak came to a screeching halt as NJC encountered giant slayers, Mid Fairfield Black. In what would be the first of two games together at this tournament, previous National Champions Mid-Fairfield were eager to set the record straight, having lost to the Colonials the previous weekend in OT, in Cromwell, CT. The Colonials were not about to make it easy for Mid Fairfield and pulled ahead 1-0 at the end of the first. Mid Fairfield tied up the game, 1-1 after the 2nd. With one minute left in the 3rd period, Mid Fairfield dealt the deciding blow, flicking in a goal to take the win, 2-1, vanquishing the sting of their Cromwell loss.
Sunday dawned a new day and attitude re-adjustment. Our boys laced up their skates and pride, and went on to notch two more solid wins, with a mercy decision against the District 10 Bulldogs, 7-0, at 1 PM and then eliminated the Mahoning Valley Phantoms, 6-1, in a late night game.
The boys didn't get much rest, though, as they were up and at 'em early Monday morning, to cross sticks in the Semis against the Buffalo Regals. The Nats were down 2-0 to Buffalo, but clawed back. The Regals forechecked hard and took away the crisp passing that is quickly becoming the hallmark of the National team, but the Colonials owned the third period, as one fan described it. The Nats took down the Regals in a 4-3 squeaker to advance to the championship round.
The Championship Game promised to be a good one against the Colonials now two-tournament nemesis, Mid Fairfield Black. The game portended to be of titanic proportions and did not fail to disappoint!
With pride and egos at stake for this 7 TH game in the series, the teams see-sawed in their scoring, with the Colonials falling behind twice during the match up. Late in the third, Colonial Mike Ambrosia hit the winning tally with a sweet pass from Ken Agostino to get the go ahead and ultimately game winning goal. Final score was 4-3.
Buzz was huge around the rinks once word got out of the Colonials victory over Mid-Fairfield, both in Cromwell and the Labor Day Face Off. A ref commented to one Colonial player on how good he thought the Colonial team was! He expressed his hope to be able to officiate at a future playoff game between the Colonials and TBD opponent!
Several prep school coaches in attendance took note of the games between these two 16 U powerhouses. Congratulations to the Midget National Team and Coach Ritchie for their back to back weekend tournament wins! Way to start the season!
NJC GIRLS ATTEND SELECT DEVELOPMENT CAMPS!
Shelley Looney, NJC's Girl's Hockey Director, recently attended the USA Hockey Girl's Select Development Camps in Rochester, NY from July 19-25. She served as the On-Ice Director for the 14 U Camp. The Colonials were represented by three present and past players: Tara Cuddihy (current 14U Red team) Nikki Rivera (current 14U Red team) and Laura Mead (former NJC player, who has moved onto a New England prep school).
The week of July 26-Aug 1, USA Hockey held the 15 U and the 16 U Select Camps, in Rochester, NY (where the 2009 Girl's National's will be held). Three Colonials players were selected to participate at the camps. At the 15 U Camp were: Lauren Vella, Colleen Broderick (current NJC 16U Red team) and at the 16U camp: Gabie Figueroa (current NJC 16U Red team). Congratulations are in order to all our Colonials Girl's past and present, for this distinguished honor and to Shelley, in her capacity as the "On Ice Director".
COLONIALS IN THE NEWS
Midget AAA Colonial player, Matt Willows of Morristown-Beard, was recognized as the Star Ledger's "Player of the Week" on Tuesday, February 19, 2008. Matt played for Coach Rich Willows on the Midget AAA National Team. Matt noted Colonial teammate, Jonny Donofrio, as one of his "Unsung Heroes" in the article. Anthony Curto, another Colonial player, is Matt's line mate on the Mo Beard Team. Morristown Beard is currently ranked #17 in the state (17-4-1) in the Star Ledger Top 20 Poll. Mo Beard is slated as the # 1 seed for the Mennen Cup tournament. Cup Quarterfinal contention begins 2/19, with Chatham V. Morris Knolls. To read more about Matt's accomplishments, please go to: http://www.nj.com/starledger/stories/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1203399356296740.xml&coll=1
Midget AAA Colonial player, Dan Weiniger of Pingry was recognized in the Star Ledger's "Athlete of the Week" on Tuesday, January 29, 2008. Dan played for Coach Randy Velischek, who's team placed first in the 18 U AAA Division and will be going to Districts with a chance of going to Nationals in March. Dan's teammate at Pingry, Jay Sogliuzzo-also mentioned in the article, played for the Colonials Midget AA team under Coach John Dibbles. Congratulations to Dan on his fine achievement!
Colonial Midget AA goalie, Eric Visnovsky, was recognized as the Star Ledger's "Hockey Player of the Week" in the Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Sports Section. The Star Ledger does weekly rankings of the Top 20 high school hockey teams and features a "Hockey Player of the Week."
Eric a was one of the recipients of the "Harry Brier Scholarship," a college scholarship given to a Colonial graduating senior, who excels at academics as well as hockey.
Eric mentioned another outstanding Colonial player and friend, Forward Keith Macey of Ridge High School, in this article! (Eric is shown left with Coach John Dibbles and his parents, Dennis and Suzanne)
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