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