Eagles Fly High With Two Section 9 Wins

Jason Healey( 4 goals-3 assist) and Chris Reinfried(1 goal-6 assist) continued their torrid offensive streak registering 14 points over the weekend as the Varsity swept section 9 opponents O'Neill and Monroe Woodbury. Senior Goaltender Dane Wakefield had a nice little streak of his own as he recorded two shutouts in the victories.


Josh Koerner was the offensive star on Saturday with his two goal effort, yet it was the defense that shined in the win; allowing only 9 shots on net to preserve the shutout.

On Sunday the defense got tougher and better. Led by Wakefield's excellent 32 save effort, the defensive team of Mahoney, Kelly, Keating, Dolanski , Gabrielle, continually forced the Knight's shots far and wide.

Nice Weekend...good team effort.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday 12/22--regular practice
Friday 12/26-- no practice for JV or Varsity
Saturday 12/27-- Varsity game--Iona Prep --IceHutch --12:30pm
Monday 12/29--Varsity Tournament Away
Tuesday 12/30--Varsity Tournament Away

Friday 01/02/09--JV vs NFA--HOME--4:15PM

Friday 01/02/09--Varsity away Paramus Catholic at Ice House Hackensack 6:15pm

Friday's Varsity Game and JV Skate Canceled

12/19/08

Friday's Varsity Game and JV Skate Canceled due to weather. Varsity will next play at home vs League rival O'Neill 6:30pm on Saturday 12/20. Sunday's game vs Monroe is at 6:pm not 6:30 as previously posted.

Late Goal Lifts Eagles Over Stepinac

11/15/2008

Sophomore Richard Hudzik rifled home a power play goal with 3:25 left in the third period to secure a hard earned win over Catholic School rival Stepinac; Final Score a 4-3 win for the Eagles.

After falling behind by two goals twice in the contest, 2-0 and 3-1, Jason Healey and company got the Eagles to within one. Jason scored two goals while continuing to lead the team in scoring.

A hard working goal by the second line got the varsity even as Josh Koerner banged home a Mark McAteer rebound to knot the score at three.

Mike McAteer also recorded an assist.

Goaltender Dane Wakefied and the defense shut down Stepinac in the third as Richard Hudzik scored the game winner assisted by Reinfried and Healey.

Andrew Keating led the defense with some fine play.

With the win the Varsity improves to 3-0 overall with a big three game set coming up this weekend.

Eagle notes: The JV team recorded their first win of the season with a 5-1 pasting of NFA. Goaltenders Eric Hayden and Joe Miano led the way in the victory.

Weekly Schedule.

• Monday 12/15--Regular Practice
• Wednesday 12/17-- Regular Practice
• Thursday 12/18--Off Ice Practice at School
• Friday 12/19--Varsity away at Chaminade (bus)
• Friday 12/19--JV Family Skate 4:15 to 5:15
• Friday 12/19--JV Game vs NFA --9:30PM
• Saturday 12/20--Varsity vs O'Neil--League Game--6:30pm
• Sunday 12/21--Varsity vs Monroe--League Game--6:30pm

GAME CANCELLED VS FIELDSTONE PREP

12/11/08

Tonight's game vs Fieldstone Prep cancelled due to weather. There will be practice regular time 7-8pm. We will share ice with JV.

Family Affair Leads Varsity To League Win

12/07/2008-

Sophomore Mike McAteer netted two goals and Mark McAteer gained an assist leading the Varsity to their first league win of the year: final score Burke 3 NFA 1.

Jason Healey completed the scoring with his lone goal while Senior goaltender Dane Wakefield stopped 14 shots in the victory.

Freshman Connor Dolanski gained his first point at the Varsity level, an assist , while big Brother Dillon continued his fine play on defense.

With the win the Eagles improve to 2-0 / 1-0 Sect 9.

(Check out TH-record.com--sports 845--for more photos of game.)

Weekly Schedule:

• Monday-12/08-- 5-6pm practice
• Wednesday - 12/10 Game Away--(Bus)--Fieldstone Prep--Away
• Wednesday-12/10 JV practice 7-8pm
• Thursday - 12/11--Off Ice--3-4:15pm
• Friday 12/12--JV Game --4:15-5:15--NFA
• Sunday 12/14--Varsity Away --Ice Hutch--8PM vs Stepinac

The Season is heating up.....

Varsity Continues Winning Ways

Senior Goaltender Dane Wakefield shut down Pearl River and Scarsdale to lead the Varsity to a 2 win /1 tie Tournament win at the Ice Hutch.

The round robin tournament, which featured three 30 minute periods against different opponents, started slowly for the Eagles.

After allowing two early goals to Fieldstone Prep , the Varsity mounted a comeback highlighted by Mark Woiniki's goal with six seconds remaining to gain the tie , followed by two shutout wins ; 7-0 and 3-0.


The third line consisting of sophomores Mark McAteer, Mike McAteer, and Craig Mende, all contributed to the win with goals.


Weekly Schedule:

• 12/01-Monday-practice 5-6pm
  12/03-Wednesday-practice-7-8pm
  12/04-Thursday-off ice practice -3-:4:15 at Burke
  
• 12/05-Friday - JV Practice--4:15-5:15pm


• 12/07 - Sunday-Varsity vs Newburgh--2:45pm -- League Game.
  

JV Begins Season Friday 12/05--4:15pm

Our first JV practice/meeting will be on Friday 12/05/08--4:15pm-5:15pm at Ice Time. We will be skating a regular practice followed by a short meeting about the season. Our first game will be the following Friday 4:15 to 5:15pm vs Newburgh. We will play as many games as possible at the Friday slot- if no game we will practice/scrimmage.

Our objective is to develop our JV program which will be a feeder for our very successful varsity program.

For the players who are not currently at Burke- there is no commitment to attending the school. We would hope you might consider the possibility.

We hope to play approximately 8 to12 games vs club teams and Catholic schools such as Stepinac/Iona Prep/Fordham Prep..

The fee will be minimal, approximately $100-$150.00 for the season. We will not interfere with the travel schedules.

Varsity coaches, Al Trezza and Alex Trezza, will supervise the program. Scott Malonowski will be the Head Coach.

Please bring the following to the practice:

Full Equipment and be ready to skate
A copy of the players USA Hockey Registration form.
Please be ready to skate at 4:15 prompt--please attend a 15 minute meeting after practice.

HEALEY / REINFRIED ICE FARRELL

11/24/2008

Junior Jayson Healey wristed a goal with 1:55 left in regulation time to lift the Burke Varsity to a 6-4 road victory over Msgr. Farrell. Captain Chris Reinfried capped off the wild offensive game with an open net goal, his second goal on the night.

Senior Goaltender Colton McGovern , getting his first start in a Burke Jersey, recorded 44 saves in the victory.

The pedal to the metal game highlighted 78 shots on goal as the scrappy Eagles refused to be denied the win.

Sophomores Josh Koerner and Richard Hudzik registered their first goals of the young season.

Senior Defenseman Danny Kelly recorded two assist.

Varsity Ends Pre-Season 3-1

11/24/2008

On Saturday the offense continued to load up on goals with a decisive 8-1 win over ST.Joes . The line of Jason Healey, Chris Reinfried , and Mark Woiniki continued their fine offensive production while Andrew Keating dished out some big checks to lead the defense.

The win was the first over St. Joes in three years.

Sunday's opponent, Catholic School Champs Iona Prep, presented the first big test of the season for the varsity. Although the results were not on the win side ( L 5-4) , the Eagles played inspired hockey only to surrender the tie breaker in the final minutes of play.

Once again the Healey, Reinfried , Woiniki line led the offense while Tommy Mahoney and Dillon Dolanski played strong defensively.

Sophomore Josh Koerner helped the cause with an extra effort goal and aggressive play.

The Eagles continue their play Monday at the Staten Island Pavilion- 7:20 pm-vs Msgr Farrell.


WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

• Monday 11/24/08--away game vs Msgr Farrell at SI--7:20



• Tuesday 11/25/08- off ice practice after school



• Wednesday 11/26/08 - Regular Practice - 6:45-8pm



• Saturday 11/29/08- tri period scrimmage at Ice Hutch

Happy Thanksgiving.....

VARSITY CAPTAINS

Chris Reinfried and Tommy Mahoney have been selected as this year's captains. Senior Andrew Keating and junior Jayson Healey will be the assistants.

ALL the players, who are also honor students , were voted to wear the letters by their teammates and coaches.

Other Notes: Their will be a parents meeting at 5pm on Sunday 11/23 at Ice Time before the Iona Game. Coaches will outline the up-coming season and the tournament in December.

The JV games for next week have been re-scheduled. Jv practices/games will begin 12/05 - 4:15pm at Ice Time. All JV players need to be USA Hockey Insured. See coach for details.

Varsity Jump Starts Season

With a new line-up consisting of 10 seniors, 3 juniors, 5 sophomores, 1 freshman , the Eagles opened their 2008/09 season with two scrimmage wins over Lakeland. The Varsity outscored Lakeland 15 to 3 over the course of the two games.

Senior Chris Reinfried set the tone for the Burke boys with his usual aggressive play , while Jason Healey and Mark Woinicki led the offense. Goaltenders Dane Wakefield and Colton McGovern shut down Lakeland, allowing 3 goals on 26 shots, while seniors Tommy Mahoney, Andrew Keating , and Danny Kelly did a nice job on defense.

The schedule ahead will touch off a tough week against Catholic School opponents ST. Joes and Iona Prep at home followed by Msgr. Farrell at Staten Island.

The upcoming games should give a good indication of how competitive the Eagles will be against better competition.

Week Ahead:

• 11/17-Monday-practice 5-6pm


• 11/19-Wednesday-practice-7-8pm


• 11/20-Thursday-off ice practice -3-:4:15 at Burke


• 11/22-Saturday 6:30pm-Ice Time-vs ST.Joes


• 11/23-Sunday 6:30pm - Ice Time -vs Iona Prep


• 11/24-Monday 6:30pm-Staten Island Pavilion-Msgr. Farrell

2008/09 Season Begins

The John S Burke Hockey 2008/09 season is underway. With the graduation of nine seniors ( and starters) from last year's very successful Section 9 Championship team , the Eagles will be depending on many new faces to support the team. Although the season has just officially begun as of November 1st , many of the players have participated in six weeks of fitness training to ready themselves for the season. The training , supervised by coach Trezza jr, included running, stretching, cycling, and circuit fitness dynamics.

The season jumps right into action with our first scrimmage Monday 9:15 pm at Ice Time vs Lakeland. This is the first of 5 scrimmages that will compliment a 24 game schedule that includes Section 9 rivals O'Neill, Monroe , Newburgh as well as Catholic School teams as Paramus, Chaminade , Stephinac, Farrell, Iona, Fordham Prep, and St.Joes. The Eagles will also participate in two Tournaments: The Albany Invitational ( overnight) and The Ice Hutch Tournament.

All information pertaining to the season has been sent home by way of the players. As we did last year , we will try to keep the web page updated with all necessary information and game highlights.

Anyone that would like to keep a digital picture record of the season is welcome. Last year's video of the season by Mrs. Pizzano was well appreciated, especially by the graduating seniors.

Looks to be an exciting season. Go Eagles......................

Weekly Updates:

• Monday 11/10-Practice 5-6pm//Scimmage vs Lakeland 9:15pm
• Wednesday 11/12-Practice 7-8pm
• Thursday 11/13 - off ice practice 3-4:15pm
• Sunday 11/16 - Scrimmage 6:20 pm Brewster vs Lakeland

Team Updates(04/08)

Year's Highlights:
Winners of the Clarkstown Tournament
Section 9 Overall Champions
Section 9 D2 Champions
John S Burke ranked #10 in the final NYS rankings.
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We will be notifying team members shortly about our end of year party. Hopefully everyone will make plans to attend. It will cap off a great season and also give our senior players the send-off they deserve.

Seniors ( senior parents)
Please email Mrs. Pizzano a mite hockey photo . She is producing a video highlight of the season and would like to get some early pictures of the seniors: Please asap.
http://KPIZZANO@hvc.rr.com/


REMINDER:: Our Spring Clinic will be 3 sessions:(rink took back 1 slot):

Tues. 4/29 --------7-8pm.
Tues. 5/6 --------- 7-8pm
Tues. 5/13------ - 7:45-8:45pm

We would like to get 20 players signed on--This would be a good opportunity to scrimmage and begin establishing next year's varsity team. Current seniors and new players are welcome. You must email coach if you will be attending.

Sign-ups to date:

D1 DREAMING

by Gerald D. Skoning/Special to USCHO
March 6 — The rosters of Division I college hockey teams consist almost entirely of players who have spent a year or two playing for “junior” hockey clubs. Only a very few players on these Division I clubs have entered college directly out of high school. As a result, the quality of college hockey has been enhanced, but this improvement has had a negative impact on the “student” part of the vaunted student-athlete experience.(hit link above--tx Mr. Pizzano)

Thinking Scholarship--???

THE SCHOLARSHIP DIVIDE; Expectations Lose to Reality of Sports Scholarships
...bring harmony on teams, however, and scholarships can be at the heart of the unrest...year athletes to relinquish their scholarships. “Kids who have worked their...qualifications.” The math of athletic scholarships is complicated and widely misunderstood...
March 10, 2008 - By BILL PENNINGTON - Front Page


THE SCHOLARSHIP DIVIDE; Recruits Clamor for More From Coaches With Less
...television, controlling a bevy of full scholarships and a sophisticated marketing machine...dole out the equivalent of six full scholarships across four years. “Except...promote the notion that some athletic scholarships go unclaimed. In interviews with more...
March 11, 2008 - By BILL PENNINGTON - Education


THE SCHOLARSHIP DIVIDE; It’s Not an Adventure, It’s a Job
...scholarship at Delaware, said 5 of the 12 women she entered with were no longer on the team. Most had relinquished their scholarships. Joe Taylor, a junior soccer player at Villanova, said he was one of four left from a freshman recruiting class of 10...
March 12, 2008 - By BILL PENNINGTON - Education

Spring Clinic Notes::

Burke Alumni spark Siena to ACHA Nationals ---Sporting their playoff beards: Pat Markiewicz---James Whalen-Eric Reinfried

Good Luck In Florida.

Spring Clinic Notes::

Any Player that would like to sign -up for the spring scrimmages please email Coach Trezza ASAP--We need at least 15 players. Any current players ( including seniors) or players that will/might be coming to the school are welcome. Approximate cost: $80-$100 for the 4 weeks. Spread the word.

Tues. 4/22 -7-8pm.
Tues. 4/29 -7-8pm.
Tues. 5/6 - 7-8pm
Tues. 5/13 - 7:45-8:45pm.

Tough Ending To Great Year

03/04/08 Just when it seemed the Eagles would skate their way to Utica and the final four , a strong dose of reality in the form of a sudden death overtime loss to Sweet Home ended a great season. By now the details have been written in the TH-record and the hurt still resides with all those who care; yet detail will not overshadow a terrific season by the Varsity.

A 17-5-2 record, winners of the Clarkstown Tournament , Section 9 Div 2 Champions, Section 9 overall Champions, and a class act finish in probably one of the most exciting games at IceTime in recent memory, highlighted the season.

No loss will diminish their accomplishments nor their representation of school and team.

Congratulations to the seniors and all the team members for accepting the challenge to excel and playing out their mantra ' The Time is Now' .................



Notes:
Jv and Varsity season is over--there will be a team pizza party late March or early April---There will be a School Awards dinner ( listen for details in school)---we are trying to secure some ice in April and May for team scrimmages ( all current players- varsity jv-new players will be invited ( if we can get a decent ice slot)....look for details.

TH-Record Preview:DIV 2 Quarterfinal

( SENIORS 08)

Division II state hockey quarterfinal preview: John S. Burke Catholic vs. Sweet Home
Division II state hockey tournament
What: John S. Burke Catholic (17-4-2) vs. Buffalo-area Sweet Home (15-8-4) in state quarterfinals
When: 3:15 p.m. today
Where: Ice Time, Newburgh
Admission: $4, $2 for students children
At stake: Trip to the Division II final four next weekend in Utica. The Burke Catholic-Sweet Home winner will play the Thousand Islands-Rye winner at 3:15 p.m. next Saturday. The final is 3:30 p.m. March 9.
How they got here
Burke Catholic beat James I. O'Neill 4-0 for the Section 9 Division II title on Feb. 20 at Ice Time. Sweet Home beat top-seeded Bishop Timon-St. Jude 2-0 on Sunday to win the Western New York Hockey Federation championship, as reported in The Buffalo News.
Talkin' hockey
Burke Catholic coach Al Trezza: "This group got better and better as the year went on. We don't have any superstars. We are doing things by way of (perfect) attendance in practice and coming to the games. And it's nice to have nine seniors.''
Keys to victory
Burke Catholic needs to show the same hunger it did in beating defending Division II state champion Monroe-Woodbury 1-0 for the Section 9 title last weekend. The win snapped Monroe-Woodbury's run of six straight sectional titles. Burke Catholic goalie Mike Beck has had a terrific season and will have to be on top of his game again. Ryan Marko is Sweet Home's all-time leading scorer. Goalie Rob Cattiglia was named most valuable player with 28 saves against Bishop Timon-St. Jude. "Our game is just hard work,'' Trezza says. "That's it. We play three lines, five to six defensemen, and we go out and work hard.''
Kevin Gleason

With an Iron Will, He Finds a Way

New York Times Sports /February 29, 2008 With an Iron Will, He Finds a Way
By JOSH KATZOWITZ With legs that end at his hips and much of his arms amputated, 18 year-old Ohio wrestler Dustin Carter defies the odds. But don’t feel sorry for him.

TWO MINUTES THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME!!!!!(Hit link for video)

SECTION 9 CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!

02/24/08 The Eagles are soaring. Led by senior Goaltender Mike Beck , the Burke varsity clinched the Section 9 combined title with a thrilling 1-0 victory over the Monroe Crusaders.

Declan Ludington's first period goal, assisted by Craig Rybicki , proved to be the game winner.

A terrific team defensive effort sealed the victory.

Congratulations to the entire team. They did it the old fashion way; they earned it!!!!!

Practice Cancelled--Friday 02/22

TODAY--FRIDAY--PRACTICE CANCELLED:

Reminder: Next Game Sunday 6:45pm vs Monroe..........

Burke Varsity--Sect 9 D2 Champs

02/21/2008-- Two early goals propelled the Burke Varsity to a 4-0 whitewash of O'Neill to clinch the Sect 9 D2 Championship.

With the win the Eagles earned the right to represent Section 9 in the state regional playoffs on March 1st at IceTime.

The win, which improves Burke to 16-4-2 on the season, also sets up a final Section 9 game vs arch rival Monroe; Sunday 6:45pm at Ice Time.

Hit the below link to get all the info courtesy of the Th-Record ( Kevin Gleason). Pictures from the game are also available on-line.

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?Category=SPORTS31

Added Note: The Jv squad led by Dillon Dolanski defeated NFA 3-2 in the rubber match of their three game series.

Varsity/JV Find Net

02/17/2008- The Eagles' Varsity and JV found their scoring touch Friday as both teams worked their way to victories; Varsity 10-0 over Pawling -- JV 9-1 over Cornwall.
The 19 goal out-put was pretty impressive for a program that prides itself on defense.

Mike McAteer led the Jv with a 5 point game while Josh Koerner sniped his way through the game with 2 goals and an assist. Stephen Beck also had a big game with 2 goals and an assist.

Next Jv Game: Wed-02/20-IceTime-4:15-vs Newburgh
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In their last regular season game the Varsity tuned up impressively for the playoffs with a 10-0 win over Pawling.

Alex Pizzano and Mark Woinicki led the way with two goals each while Jason Healey posted a 5 point night.
The line of Pizzano,Hluchan, Conroy continue their own impressive streak by not allowing an equal strengh goal in quite a while as Burke Catholic closed their regular season 15-4-1

The Varsity will now face O'Neill for the Section 9 D2 title on Wednesday 02/20/08 --Icetime--7pm......

Upcoming:
Monday : Regular Practice
Tuesday : off-day
Wednesday: JV vs Newburgh 4:15-5:15pm
Wednesday: D2 Championship--Burke vs ONeill 7pm IceTime
Thursday : Regular Practice
Friday : Regular Practice

Wednesday 02/13/08---Off-Ice--Cancelled

Wednesday 02/13/08---Off-Ice practice is cancelled--all players should try to work-out for 1 hour on their own::

Sample if no apparatus available::
Run in place 7 minutes for warm-up
15 squats--15 push-ups--15 sit-ups ( easy pace time: 5 minutes)
stretch( 3 minutes)
repeat above for 4 sets increasing speed of set ( run should be intervals with 30 second bursts)
The time is now........

Upcoming :: Thurs regular practice -- Friday JV game 4:15-5:15--Friday game at Pawling 8:30pm (no bus)..............

Directions to Trinity Pawling:

Take Interstate 84 East to New York Exit 18 Route 311/Patterson. Make a left at the bottom of the ramp. Follow Route 311 approximately 6 miles until you come to a light at Route 22. Make a left onto Route 22 North and proceed 6 miles until you pass under a brick and cement footbridge that spans the road. Immediately after passing under the footbridge, turn right into the school's driveway and proceed up the hill.

29TH Shot on Net Sinks Eagles

02/09/2008--- The 29th shot on net proved to be the game winner as the Eagles suffered their first loss since Christmas; Final Score Monroe 3- Burke Catholic 2.

In an exciting overtime match in which both teams had each registered 2 goals and 28 shots, a backhanded flip from behind the net trickled behind Eagle goaltender Mike Beck to end the contest.

Beck was terrific in goal as was his counter part Monroe goaltender Sean O'Sullivan.

Both netminders had plenty of support as both teams skated to the best hockey of the season.

Tommy Farr and Ross Flood provided the offense (Alex Pizzano and Jason Healey assited on both goals)... Captain Greg Brushett led a strong effort by the defense...... Burke fans rocked the building. Tough Loss...Great Game.











Weekly Schedule:
Monday-- Scrimmage vs Pawling HS -- practice slot 5-6pm ( Unless noted -no jv)
Tuesday-- Off Day
Wednesday-- Off Ice Practice
Thursday--Regular Practice
Friday -- JV game vs Cornwall 4:15-5:15
Friday --Varsity Game 8:30pm at Pawling vs Pawling HS
Upcoming:
Wed - 2/20/20087:00 Varsity SECTION 9--DII- Championship(Burke vs Winner O'Neill/Newburgh
Sunday - 02/24th --6:45pm---Section 9 Final--D1 vs D2
SAT - 3/01/2008--Varsity States-IceTime--3:45pm
SAT- 03/08/2008--States--Utica NY

Senior Night

JV Skates To 4-0 Victory

02/07/2008---Varsity 2010??...The junior Burke Eagles came out flying vs NFA; scoring an impressive 4-0 shut-out victory.

In a re-match from last week's contest which saw the Burke boys falter 3-2 , Burke blasted 60 shots on net to gain the victory.

Mike McAteer , Dillon Dolanski ,Mike Moore, and Jeremy Legros provided the scoring .

Yale Gropman, Connor Dolanski, and the entire defensive crew, shut down NFA.

Goaltenders Eric Hayden and Alex Marino shared in the shut-out.

Next JV session: Friday 02/09--practice or game-4:15 Ice Time.

SUPER SUNDAY

02/03/2008- The biggest game of the year--football that is--did not stop the Eagles from a tough Catholic school match-up. Paramus Catholic and Burke Catholic provided some good end to end action that resulted in a 1-1 even contest.

Senior Alex Pizzano scored the lone Eagle goal, assited by Chris Reinfried and Ross Flood. Dane Wakefield and Mike Beck stopped 24 shots on net.

The varsity record now stands at 14-3-2 entering Friday nights contest vs league rival Monroe .

Weekly Schedule:

Monday--Regular Practice

Tuesday-- Off-Day

Wednesday-- Off Ice Practice

Wednesday--JV Game vs Newburgh--4pm

Thursday-- Regular Practice

Friday--Possible JV Game--4:15pm

Friday--Varsity vs Monroe 9:30 pm

Seniors Have A Night--Eagles Win 7-2

Senior Mike Beck turned aside 25 shots on net as the Eagles coasted to a 7-2 victory over Beekmantown.

On a night when all the current senior players were honored (presenting their parents with flowers of thanks), the varsity blasted 48 shots on goal to secure the win.

Seniors Ross Flood, John Conroy, Billy Hluchan, ALex Pizzano all found their way to the scoring sheet while Tommy Farr , Declan Ludington , Greg Brushett were major contributors in the victory.

Senior Craig Rybicki , having a strong season, sat out serving a suspension while honorary team member senior Jimmy Kelly cheered from the sidelines.

The seniors seem to be on a mission as they lead the Eagles down the stretch.

Notes: For Our Senior Parents: End Game

Eagles Continue Winning Ways

Friday: 01/25/08
Goaltender Mike Beck shut down NFA in a Section 9 showdown as the Eagles rolled to their 12th win of the season; Final score Burke 5- NFA 1.

Offensively the goal scoring was spread among 5 players: Chris Renfried, John Conroy,Tommy Farr, Mark Woinicki , Jayson Healey, all found the net .
The Varsity is now 4-1 in League play.

Saturday : 01/26/08

Goaltenders Dane Wakefield and Mike Beck steered away 28 shots as the Varsity skated to a solid defensive effort against a strong Iona Prep Team; Final score Burke 4 Iona Prep 2.

The Eagles picked up the pace early in this contest, jumping out to a 3-0 lead in the second period. Mark Wojnicki kick started his big game with 2 goals assisted by Chris Renfied and Jayson Healey. Alex Pizzano , with a nice feed from Billy Hluchan, completed the early scoring.

Two Iona second period goals made things interesting, yet the Eagles would not be denied. Jayson Healey netted a third period insurance goal to seal the victory.

Greg Bruschett led a fine effort by the defense as Burke improved to 13-3-1.

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JV In Action:
On Friday the JV jumped back into action with a 3-2 loss to NFA. Despite skating to a 2-0 lead, the junior Eagles could not hold on for the victory. Next JV Game Wednesday February 6th - 4:15-5:15pm vs Newburgh.


Weekly Schedule:
Monday -- Regular Practice
Tuesday-- Off Day
Wednesday-- Off Ice Practice
Thursday-- Regular Practice
Friday--No Practice No Game (Glenn Falls could not field a team due to 9 players being suspended)
Saturday-- Varsity Game vs Beekman Town 6pm @ Ice Team(Senior *)

Sunday -- Varsity Game vs Paramus Catholic 7pm @ Ice Time

*TO ALL:: We need someone to take pictures on Senior night this Saturday--We have 9 graduating seniors and it would be great to have some nice photos taken----- please contact Eileen Kelly if your available:

hockey5691@yahoo.com

Updated Schedule 01/23

• There will be a JV game this Friday - 01/25--on our Regular practice slot--4:15pm to 5:15 pm vs Newburgh.


• There will be no shoot around for the Varsity.


• Varsity VS Newburgh 9:30pm Ice Time

Varsity Defeats Chaminade

01/21/2008
Ross Flood scored 2 goals to lead the Varsity to a 3-1 win over Chaminade.

With the win Burke improves to 11-3-1.





Photo: TH-Record Online

Eagles Fly to Tournament Win

01/20/2008---The Eagles exploded for twelve goals , producing their highest offensive production in two seasons , to win the Clarkstown Tournament at the Palisades. Final score Burke Catholic 12 Clarkstown South 1.

Matched against the home team Clarkstown South, who had defeated O'Neill on Friday to get to the finals, the Burke boys made this one a no contest.

Alex Pizzano (2 goals, 1 assist), Chris Reinfried (2 goals, 1 assist), and Mark Wojnicki (2 goals) led the relentless offensive attack.

Lundington,Andrew Musco,Billy Hluchan,Craig Rybicki, Josh Koener, and John Conroy all joined the party with one goal each: Freshman rookie Josh Koener's goal was his first as a Varsity player.

On the defensive side Ross Flood and Tommy Mahoney led the back-line while also helping the offense; Mahoney distributed 4 assist while Flood dished out some big hits.

Mike Beck and Dane Wakefield stopped 18 shots on goal.

Notes: Tommy Mahoney , Mike Beck , and Ross Flood were selected to the All Tournament Team. Ross Flood was selected as the Tournament MVP.

Next Game : Monday 01/21--4pm vs Chaminade @ Ice Time.
Notes: Sunday's Intra-squad game @7pm is cancelled--no practice.

Weekly Update:
Monday Varsity vs Chaminade@ Ice Time 4pm

Tuesday off day

Wednesday - Off Ice practice

Thursday --Regular PracticeFriday Shoot Around Practice 4:15-5:15

Friday League Game vs Newburgh 9:30pm @ Ice Tim
Saturday 2:10 pm @ Ice Hutch vs Iona Prep ( no bus)

Sunday 6pm vs Glenn Falls @ Ice Time

VARSITY WILL PLAY IN FINALS

01/19/2008-- A 5-3 win over Pawling on Frdiay will send the Varsity to the finals of the Clarkstown Tournament on Saturday 9pm @ the Palisades.

Jason Healey , coming from the sick bed, continued his scoring touch with two goals . John Conroy, Tommy Farr, and Dylan Dolanski completed the scoring with one goal each.

After a shaky start, allowing Pawling to jump to a 2-1 lead , the Eagle defense led by Ross Flood , shut down the Tigers while the offense completed the comeback.

Notes: Sunday's 7pm ice slot will be a inter-squad scrimmage for the whole program. Players should bring Grey and White Jerseys.

R-Factor Changes Game

Amputee Ineligible for Olympic Events

01/10/2008--Junior Chris Reinfried scored a shorthanded goal to propel the Eagles past league rival O'Neill 4-1 at a game played at West Point.

Leading 2-1 on goals by Senior Craig Rybicki and Freshman rookie Richard Hudzik, the Varsity faced a two man disadvantage and a hungry O'Neill team early in the third period. Enter The R-factor Reinfied . Chris chipped the puck past two defenders and ripped the winner past the O'Neill Goaltender. O'Neill never recovered.

Dane Wakefield and Mike Beck shared the duties in the net; stopping 16 of 17 shots for the victory.

Weekly Update:
Monday: regular practice
Tuesday: off

Wednesday: Off ice at the school

Thursday: Regular Practice

Friday: NO PRACTICE-Clarkstown Tournament-7:15pm Palisades

Saturday:Clarkstown Tournament Final: TBA( 6:45-9:30PM)

Sunday: TBA--Possible JV Game

Monday: 21-Jan MON 4:00PM ICE TIME CHAMINADE

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Note: All travel hockey should give a copy of their USA registration to coach Trezza.

Scholar Athletes-Honor Roll

Congratulations to our players that have achieved 90 plus averages for the second marking period:

Senior Center Billy Hluchan
Sophomore Center Jason Healey
Senior Wing ( co-captain) John Conroy

Notes: No Ice-No Problem--Off Ice conditioning continues to keep Burke Players game ready

Headline News-Senior Goaltender Mike Beck

Hit Link Below To Meet Mike Beck::

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080107/SPORTS31/801070324/-1/SPORTS

Varsity Wins Over O'Neill--4-1

01/04/2008

The line of Hluchan, Pizzano, and Conroy continued their hot offensive play as the Eagles defeated division rival O'Neill 4-1.

After Chris Reinfried got the Eagles on top with his eight goal of the season, Jason Healey matched the effort with his team leading ninth tally.

Alex Pizzano and Billy Hluchan rounded out the scoring with second period goals.

Mike Beck stopped 18 shots in the victory while Tommy Mahoney played a fine game on defense.

With the victory , the Eagles improve to a 7-3-1 record

Weekly Schedule:

Monday :: practice 5-6pm

Tuesday:: off day
Wednesday:: off ice practice @school-3-4:15pm

Thursday:: shoot around practice--5-6pm

Thursday :: Varsity vs O'Neill (league) 9pm West Point.

Friday :: Regular Practice 4:15pm-5:15pm

Note::Remaining JV schedule will be changed. Burke will no longer participate in the Ice Time League.

Final Note:: There will be a blood drive sponsored by the team. Alex Pizzano, Chris Reinfried, and John Conroy will be heading the event . It will take place on Thursday at the school. Please contact Mrs. Reinfried with any questions. Information detailing the event was distributed on Saturday.

JV GAME CANCELLED

Saturday's JV GAME (01/05) is cancelled.