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