Varsity Bid For State Title Falls Short

Burke Catholic moved into a new neighborhood on Saturday; the NYS High School finals in Utica NY. Never before has a Burke Hockey team reached the 'Final Four' and dispite a tough 3-2 loss to Section 1 Pelham, the Eagles represented John S Burke Catholic and Section 9 with their usual class and grit.

After a scoreless first period , Senior co-captain Tommy Mahoney got the Eagles on the board with a short wrist shot. With Senior Goaltender Dane Wakefield working on his ninth straight shut-out period and the Salmon River shut-out fresh in their memory banks , the varsity had their sites on the Sunday finals; Pelham had other ideas.

Two goals ( one legitimate, one questionable) in 49 seconds put the Eagles is desperation mode and a deficit to tough to overcome.

As with last year's team , this Burke varsity would not go away easy. Junior Jason Healey once again demonstrated his big game abilities with an unassisted breakaway goal , his 6th goal of the post season, to get the varsity within one.

That would be as close to the State Championship they would get.

With their trip to the State Final Four the Burke Varsity reached new heights . A 19-5-2 record, Overall Section 9 League Champions, Divison 2 Section Champions., State Regional Champions, indicated a terrific season that fell just short of spectacular.

Hats off to the entire team. Especially the seniors who represented the program in such a positive way.




NOTES:

Game on the internet--Video of game--make sure to check out about 1.39 time line--still looks like it hit the cross bar.

NORTHCOUNTRYSPORTS.NET--Internet broadcast of games from Utica.

Tournament Information

Parents of seniors on senior trip: Please arrange for p/u from airport on Friday. We will have practice 7:30-8:30 Friday night at the Utica Auditorium ( same place as the game--5 minutes from Best Western).

Hotel Information: Call by Wednesday--$65.00


Best Western Gateway Adirondack Inn

175 North Genesee Street Utica, NY 13502

315-732-4121

Game Location: ( all D1 and D2 games will be played at the same place)

Utica Memorial Auditorium
www.uticaaud.org400 Oriskany St WUtica, NY 13502(315) 738-0164Get directions


We will be having practice at The Utica Auditorium --7:30 to 8:30-pm on Friday

Game Time on Saturday is 10am. We need to be at the rink by 8:30 AM--Bring both Jerseys.

UTICA HERE WE COME!!! Varsity Shuts Down Salmon River 4-0--Moves to State Final Four.

Before a packed house of rabid Salmon River fans the Burke Catholic Varsity played an outstanding game to move on to the Final Four of the D2 State Championship in Utica NY 10 am Saturday 03/14/07.

Playing their system to perfection , the Eagles shut down the perennial state powerhouse Salmon River with a well deserved 4-0 victory and the program's first ever regional win.


Senior Goaltender Dane Wakefield registered the shut-out while the entire team earned the victory.


Junior Mark Woinicki jumped started the offense with his first period goal as the Burke boys never looked back. Senior captain Chris Reinfried , Sophomore Josh Koerner , Junior Jason Healey completed the scoring.

Tommy Mahoney, Andrew Keating, Danny Kelly, Dillion Dolanski, Connor Dolanski, Chuck Gabriele played outstanding defense.

The Eagles now move on to the State Final Four in Utica 03/14--10 AM; details to follow.

The Internet broadcast of the game and many photos on the event are still on-line at NorthCountrysports.net........

Bwhat........BC.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Monday--Practice 4:15
Tuesday --Cycling 6:45 at YMCA -- wear Burke T Shirt
Wednesday--Practice 4:15
Thursday -- tba
Friday --Practice in Utica - 7:30--8:30pm at Utica Memorial Arena
Saturday -- Final Four Game 10am vs Phelham
Sunday --FINALS TBA

MOTEL INFORMATION

We have changed motel information: New Location:

If you already booked original motel--you can cancel and re-book or stay.

QUALITY INN-Massena NY.--315-769-2441--Under BURKE CATHOLIC

Practice on Friday is at 9:15 pm at the ST. Lawrence Ctr Arena in Massena NY--315-764-0684.

Eagles vs Salmon River --Saturday 6:30pm--Section 9 Champs Look To Advance To State Final Four

03/02/09

Salmon River will be the Varsity's opponent for the state regional playoff game. The game will be played at Salmon River HS -03/07--- 6:30 PM . The game will be broadcast over the Internet at NorthCountrysports.net.

The Eagles will be looking to advance to the Final Four of the State Finals in Utica March 14th.

Schedule for week:

Monday --regular practice

Tuesday--off

Wednesday--Practice 4:15 -5:15 (note time change)

Thursday--Practice 5:30 - 6:30

Friday -- Practice UP NORTH--9:15 pm - St Lawrence Ctr

Saturday-- Section Regional vs Salmon River -- 6pm -- @ Salmon River HS