Gallant Effort Not Enough...Eagles Suffer First Sect 9 Loss...

12/21/2009

Despite a gallant effort by the Eagles , Monroe proved to be the better offensive team on this Sunday night ; scoring four goals in the final period to down the varsity 8-4 in the first meeting of Section 9 rivals.

The Eagles did not go down without a fight. Trailing from the early going, Jay Healey(2), Josh Koerner, Richard Hudzik all scored goals to help bring the Eagles back from a 4-1 deficit.

But to no avail.

Missed opportunities, a goal called back , overall poor defensive play , helped fuel a Monroe team which took full advantage and pull away for the victory.

Senior Dillon Dolansky once again showed his determination and grit with a another fine effort.

With the toughest part of the schedule ahead of them, the young Eagles will have to team together as they struggle for another State Regional berth.

Notes: Next practice Monday Dec 28--3:45 to 5:15....Next Games --The Suffern Tournament Dec 29th/30th at Sport-o-Rama.....The JV team won their weekend game with a 5-3 victory over ST. Joes. ...... Thanks to the girls who showed up for our family skate.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All..................

CITY LIGHTS..HEALEY PACES EAGLES....

12/16/09

The Varsity continue its torrid scoring pace

(21 goals in two games) as the offense help pound Fieldstone Prep 9-3 at Riverside Drive, Manhattan.

Revenging a 2-1 scrimmage loss early in the season , the Eagles , led by Senior Jay Healey's 5 goals, dominated throughout the fast paced game. Goaltender Eric Hayden steered away 15 shots while the offense blasted 32 shots on their opponent's net.

Joining the Healey offensive party, Josh Koerner, Mike and Mark McAteer, Richard Hudzik, all contributed with goals.

Some of the newcomers also gave a good effort ; Freshman Steven Speers, Bailey Goumas, Liam Hatch, Sean Matusch, Sophomore TJ Whidden , and upperclassmen Matt Lounsbury and Austin Spears got playing time under the city lights.

The Eagles will need all cylinders working on Sunday as main rivals Monroe Woodbury arrives 6pm @ Ice Time. The Eagles have taken the last two season series from the boys in purple.

Notes: The JV jumps into action with their first home game of the season Saturday vs St. Joes--4:15pm @ Icetime....Saturday's varsity game has been changed to a later date (check schedule). There will be practice 6pm @ Ice Time. Any Alumni members home for the Holidays are welcome to skate.....check out the nice article from the Th-Record on Junior Josh Koerner....

UPDATES AND CHANGES

12/15/09

Saturday's Varsity game vs Farrell has been changed to Saturday 02/06--8pm @ Ice Time. There will be a practice this Saturday 12/19/09 at 6pm @Icetime.

JV game on 02/06 has been cancelled. A JV game has been added on Tuesday 01/19 @ the Pavilion in Staten Island 6:30 pm vs Farrell. There will be a bus leaving Burke 3:30pm.

Reminder:: Get all the support you can for Burke vs Monroe this Sunday 6pm @ Ice Time...This Friday 12/18 open skate for all Burke Family & Friends on the JV slot 4:15-5:15...Don't forget to listen to Matt & Mike on Internet Radio ......

Alumni Boys at Siena continue to play well . Pictured - Andrew Keating, Alex Pizzano , Tommy Mahoney,Danny Kelly.

The Siena team will be at Ice Time in February for their Regional Playoffs.

FILLING UP THE SCORE SHEET...

After a rough road trip to the Pavilion in Staten Island - Msg Farrell 6 Burke Catholic 2- the Eagles came out flying against Section 9 D2 opponent O'Neill. Three players : Josh Koerner, Jay Healey, and Richard Hudzik combined for 12 goals and 6 assist; final score Burke Catholic 12 O'Neill 2.

Josh Koerner recorded a season high 5 goals while Jay Healey racked up 8 points with four goals and four assist. Richard Hudzik scored his first hat trick of the season while defenseman Dillon Dolansky joined the offensive party with 4 assist.

Craig Mende, Alex Day, Bailey Goumas, all posted their first points of the season.

Senior Goaltender Austin Spears , inserted as a late game replacement for Eric Hayden, got his first opportunity to play in a varsity game.

Notes: There will be an open skate for all family and friends @ Ice time Friday 18th--4:15-5:15..no Hockey equipment. Rentals s/b available--make sure to tune into Matt & Mike on the internet. Some of the O'Neill game is archived. Just press play.

EAGLES FLY HIGH....TWO SECTION 9 WINS

12/06/2009

The 2009/10 Section 9 campaign got off to a good start with the Eagles posting a 5-1 victory over D2 rival O'Neill and a 5-2 victory over NFA.

A Thursday night contest at West Point vs O'Neill was highlighted by Junior Josh Koerner flashing his excellent speed and energy to record his third hat trick of the young season. Mark McAteer and Richard Hudzik also found the net while Sophomore Goaltender Eric Hayden stopped 14 of 15 shots to preserve the win.

Senior co-captain Jay Healey chipped in with 4 assist.

On the defensive side the Dolansky brothers , Dillon and Connor, played their usually steady game helping limit the Raiders to 15 shots on net.

Sunday's home game continued the Josh Koerner show. Another hat trick and an assist sparked a 48 shot offensive onslaught resulting in the 5-2 victory; Josh is on a torrid scoring pace with 14 goals and 3 assist in the first five games of the season. Jay Healey and Mark McAteer completed the scoring with one goal each.

Junior Mike McAteer continued his fine play on both ends of the ice .

Off to a 4-1 start , the Eagles will now head to Staten Island on Tuesday to play Catholic School opponent Msg Farrell at the Pavillion. Bus leaves at 3:30pm--meet at HS 3:15PM.