Burke Catholic Drops Program

09/09/2011

Just as Burke Catholic decided to join the Catholic School League, the school announced it will be dropping the ice hockey program. All involved did everything in their power to keep the program alive, yet dwindling roster numbers , the closing of Ice Time Sports, and a sour economy, dictated the end results. So after a fine eleven year run, originated by Mr. John Dolan,  the doors will close on a program that was extremely successful yet a victim of the times.

Thanks to all who made the program so successful.

Coach Trezza

Burke Catholic Joins Catholic School League

09/06/2011

Burke Catholic Ice Hockey will play its inaugural season in the 'A' Division of  CHSHL.  The 'A' Division is comprised of the following teams: St. Joe By The Sea(SI), Msgr. Farrell, Fordham Prep, Iona Prep, Chaminade, St. Anthony, St. Mary. Scheduled games will begin in November.

The eight team league will alleviate many of the scheduling problems the Eagles had encountered with their past affiliation with section 9 hockey. The overall competition will be much better, the league more defined (14 league games), and a playoff schedule that could lead to a berth in a NYS championship vs the winner from the Buffalo Region.


Although the news is exciting, the season will be a challenging one for the Eagles. The 'A' division of the CHSHL will test a very young Squad that will need to be committed to perform at its very best.

With the closing of Ice Time Sports , the Eagles will be practicing and playing some home games at the Palisades Ice Rink in the Palisades mall.

Wednesday Sept. 10TH after school will be the first mandatory meeting for all students interested in joining the team. Practice sessions .. requirements..uniforms .. will be discussed at the meeting.

Spring Clinic

04/05/2011
The Spring clinic roster continues to grow. Each Wednesday beginning April 6th--8-9:15pm we will have a scrimmage clinic: 15 to 20 minutes of drills followed by a scrimmage game each week.

There is a good mix of players from around the area with Burke , Monroe, NFA, Warwick being represented.  There are several 8th graders getting ready for their high school careers; all are travel players and have played with their JV teams.

As of this post will are still looking for players; any school district ok--no seniors. We hope to have a 22-24 player roster. Perfect opportunity to skate in the spring against a good mix of local players. Teams will mix and match each week.

Spring Roster to date

Basic Information: HS Players...Wednesdays 8-9:15....USA Insurance required....Cost $200.00.....

Email coach Coach Trezza if interested.

HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY GAME CLINIC/SCRIMMAGE

• OPEN TO ALL HIGH SCHOOL PLAYERS
• WEDNESDAY NIGHTS 8 WEEKS--APRIL THRU JUNE--8-9:15
• COST $200.00
• ALL PLAYERS NEED: USA INSURANCE--FULL EQUIPMENT--WHITE/BLACK JERSEY
• FORMAT: 15-20 MINUTES DRILLS FOLLOWED BY WEEKLY SCRIMMAGES--TEAMS WILL BE MIXED AND MATCHED EACH WEEK

Please Register by: 03/23/11

Interested; Contact Coach AL TREZZA -- HEAD COACH BURKE CATHOLIC
EMAIL: BURKECATHOLIC@GMAIL.COM for APPLICATION/REGISTER
PHONE:845-386-8272
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE---MAXIMUM 30 SPACES OPEN

Hit Link:

Application: Register...print....bring 1st night

You Win Some...You Lose Some......Enjoy the Ride...

03/14/11

After a season of ups and downs, the Burke Varsity suffered a 7-1 loss in their state regional game at the hands of the Pelham Pelicans , the Section 1 D2 champs. After running through their playoffs with three straight wins , including an upset 1-0 upset win over Rye,  the Pelicans brought their well tested 'A' game to their home arena; the Eagles had no answers.

Eagle goaltender Eric Hayden stepped up his game facing 52 shots on net while Richard Hudzik scored the lone Eagle goal.

More than the chance to go to the NYS Regionals, the loss was the last game for a fine group of seniors: Mike McAteer, Mark McAteer, Richard Hudzik, Yale Gropman, Alex Day, Craig Mende, Danny Gilmore. Unlike some recent reports on the shortcomings of some local athletes, all the Burke boys will graduate, all have been accepted into a college , all are pretty good friends, all are still smiling, all have the foundation for a great future. Despite injuries, a diminished bench, O'Neill dropping out of the league, a shortened schedule, the seniors never wavered from their loyalty to the Burke program; no losers here.

What goes around comes around.....Pelham lost their first game in Utica on a questionable goal that seemed to hit the crossbar. Burke's 2008 trip to Utica ended on a questionable goal that seemed to hit the crossbar: opponent Pelham. Go figure.

Suffern , Section 1 D1 champs and ranked the #1 team in the state for most of he season , saw their season end in a first round loss in Utica
.

Sometimes you win , sometimes you lose....enjoy the ride.

Burke Alumni Keeps Rolling Along........

03/04/11

Nice article on Burke Catholic and Ice Hockey Alumni Tommy Farr in the TH-Record .

Tommy did a terrific job playing wing for the Eagles ; displaying speed and a quick shot. He helped the Eagles capture a Section 9 overall championship in '08 when Burke Catholic won a thrilling 1-0 victory over Monroe to win the Section title.

Check out below the You Tube link below. Tommy hits post late....Burke holds on for Championship.

Burke Catholic Section IX Champs

State Regional: Burke Catholic vs Pelham..03/05/2011-4pm Ice Hutch

02/27/11

A hard fought 1-0 victory by Pelham over Rye labeled the D2 Regional NYS Regional opponent for Burke Catholic. The game was played at West Point with an enthusiastic crowd of supporters for both sides.

 The defensive contest was decided on a tip in goal midway through the third period.

Pelham and Burke Catholic will now do battle for the second time in three years. The winner will gain the right to go to the final four in Utica and a chance for a state title.

In the early game , the number one ranked D1 team in the state , Suffern, defeated White Plains 4-1. Suffern will now play Monroe Woodbury in the D1 Regional.

Both games will be played next week on Section 1 ice;

 Burke Catholic vs Pelham -- Saturday 03/05--4 pm--Ice Hutch.

Hats off to Section 1 for an exciting well organized section final.

Weekly Schedule:
Tuesday: Off Ice : 3-4pm-Burke
Wednesday: Varsity Practice-5-6pm
Friday: Varsity Practice: 4:45-5:45pm
Saturday: Regional Playoff vs Pelham--@Ice Hutch..4pm--bus 1:15@ Burke

PLAYOFFS....

02/26/11

Section Playoffs--D2--Rye vs Phellam-West Point-6:30pm
Winner will play Burke Catholic for D2--NYS Regional Title-03/05/11 TBA




Weekly Schedule:


Tuesday: Off Ice : 3-4pm-Burke
Wednesday: Varsity Practice-5-6pm
Friday: Varsity Practice: 4:45-5:45pm
Saturday: Regional Playoff vs Phelham--TBA

Road To Utica Must Pass Through Section 1...........

02/18/2011

Follow the playoff bracket of Section 1 -- Burke Catholic's first Regional opponent.

SECTION ONE--NYS PLAYOFF BRACKETS

Too Little Too Late..............

02/15/11

On Sunday night, a hard fought contest vs Clarkstown at the Palisades resulted in a 6-5 Varsity loss. Senior Richard Hudzik and Freshman Dylan Healey led the offense with two goals each while Freshman Ian Bernes completed the offensive output for the Eagles with one goal.

Hudzik and Healey both played their best game of the season. The Eagles out shot their opponents 35 to 30 yet could not put a win in the books.

Once again shorthanded by two late scratches , the varsity did not falter despite being down early in the contest 3-1 and late in the third period 6-4; the Eagles continued to ramp up the attack.

Too Little Too Late.......


Skating in Circles:

The JV is invited to skate with the Varsity @ the next three practices--Thursday 4-5--Monday 5-6--Thursday 4-5. There are no more JV practices. If possible we will line up some games.


UPCOMING SCHEDULE:


Thursday: Practice 4-5
NO FRIDAY PRACTICE.
02/19 Saturday: Varsity...9pm-10:30pm...possible scrimmage or practice.
02/21 Monday : 5-6
02/24Thursday: 4-5
02/26 Saturday : 9-10:30 .. tba...
03/04 Friday: Varsity 4:45-5:45
03/05 Saturday--State Regional Tournament vs Section 1 Away.

Thanks to TH-Record reporter William Montgomery for a nice article on some of our senior boys. Although only three of seniors were profiled, hats off to all the seniors who have carried the team through-out the entire season.

Any JV player that would like to visit the school or receive additional information on attending the school...please contact MR. Dolan @ 845-294-5481  or Coach Trezza 845-386-8272.