03/02/2010Junior Josh Koerner spearheaded an 8-0 trouncing of O'Neill, propelling the Burke Catholic Varsity into a weekend showdown with Section 10 champs ST. Lawrence Central Larries for the NYS HS Regional title.
Burke will host the game Saturday 1pm at Ice time Sports.
Saturday's game will mark the third consecutive year the Eagles have earned a chance to compete in the Finals at Utica NY March 13/14th.
Although a 1-2 overall Regional record, the Eagles have represented themselves well. Both losses at the hands of Sweet Home were by one goal; including a heartbreaking 2-1 overtime loss in 2007/08.
The third trip proved to be a charm. The Eagles 4-0 shutdown of Salmon River at the Shamrock's hostile rink gave Burke their first trip to the Final Four.
A disputed goal ended the Eagles quest in Utica as Phelam skated to the 3-2 semi final victory.
So....with a 13-7 final record , a young Eagles squad led by Senior Captains Jay Healey and Dillon Dolansky, will give their best effort to continue on the road to Utica.
Go Eagles................
