Two Steps Forward...One Step Back......Next....

11/29/10

Forward...Despite losing 2 of 3 at the White Plains Tournament, the Burke Eagles demonstrated some grit over the Holiday weekend. After a 6-0 loss to Tournament winners and Section 1X rivals Monroe Woodbury , the Varsity lost a hard fought contest vs Salem 3-2.  A 8-0 win over NFA concluded the long Holiday weekend which also saw the Eagles win all three of its 30 minute scrimmages vs Scarsdale, Fieldstone, North Rockland.

The defensive team of Alex Day, Yale Gropman, Sean Matusch, Connor Dolansky continued to improve in front of goaltenders Eric Hayden and Steven Herschel; they allowed the opponents only one goal in the scrimmages and played tough in the Tournament.

Michael McAteer led the Eagles offense with four goals and nine assist while Richard Hudzik chipped in with three goals and four assist.

Backward ..... On Monday a speedy St. Joes team put some added pressure on the Eagle defense as they skated to a 7-1 victory over the Burke varsity. Despite out shooting their opponents , a lack-luster defensive effort by the entire Burke team set the tone for the loss.

One way hockey usually ends up one way......

Next Step.... Varsity heads to the Harvey School Wednesday for an afternoon contest.

Weekly Schedule:

• Wednesday : Varsity vs Harvey School
• Thursday : Regular Practice
• Friday: Regular JV/VARSITY Practice
• Saturday : JV vs St.Joes - IceTime 7:30

Bloated Weekend...

11/24/2010

Hockey Overload. The Varsity Eagles will be very busy this Holiday weekend. Friday will see the Eagles play their initial White Plains Tournament game vs Monroe at Ebersole Rink 11 am. . Saturday will feature the Eagle's traditional sojourn to the Ice Hutch for the Scarsdale Jamboree scrimmage 11am to 2pm;  they will compete in three thirty minute periods vs three different teams: Scarsdale, Fieldstone Prep, North Rockland.

The rest of the weekend will consist of two games to complete the White Plains Tournament. Ending the four day marathon will be a 5pm home game vs ST.Joseph on Monday.

After a solid scrimmage vs Clarkstown , led by the offensive play of  Seniors Michael McAteer, Mark McAteer, Richard Hudzik, and the improved defensive play of Junior Connor Dolanski, the Varsity will get a a full weekend of skating to build on their team play.

Directions to Ebersole Rink:

53 Lake St.
White Plains, NY 10605
914-422-1348

Directions to Ice Hutch:

Ice Hutch
655 Garden Avenue
Mount Vernon , NY 10550
(914) 699-6787

First time for everything....

11/20/2010

The Varsity stumbled out of the gate in their first exhibition contest of the season. Msg. Farrell of Staten Island brought all their weapons against the Eagles to gain the victory; final score 10-3.

 Despite the score, the newest version of Burke Varsity Hockey skated to a night of firsts:

Sophomore Teresa Segreti became the first female player to skate for the Varsity. Teresa, who also carried a 97 average for the first marking period, did a very nice job both on wing and on defense.

Freshman Dylan Healey and Ian Bernes got their first taste of Varsity hockey; a little bitter for the newest Healey addition who sustained a shoulder strain early in the contest and had to be sidelined but sweet for Ian who registered his first Eagle goal.

Freshman Goaltender Stephen Herschel got his first look from between the pipes. Stephen , who saw 12 shots on net in the third period, also suits up for the JV squad.

Look for this Eagle team to battle all season. With their ranks somewhat depleted through graduations and the loss of several key players, look to the Seniors to carry the load. Mike and Mark McAteer , Richard Hudzik, Alex Day, Yale Gropman, Craig Mende, will see plenty of ice time.

The Season will really kick-off this week with a plenty of Holiday action scheduled.

UP-COMING SCHEDULE::

Monday: Scrimmage @ Palisades vs Clarkstown ( Bus leaves immediately after school)
Tuesday : Off Ice @ Primo Sports 3:30 to 4:45 pm
Friday: White Plains Tournament ( see schedule)
Saturday: Scarsdale Jamboree @ Ice Hutch///White Plains Tournament( see schedule )
Sunday: White Plains Tournament( see schedule)
Monday: Varsity vs St. Joseph 5pm @ Ice Time
Wednesday: Harvey School @ Katonah

Happy Thanksgiving.....

Little Eagles Start To Fly

11/15/2010

One year ago Msgr. Farrell pushed around the Burke JV team . Bigger, faster, and ready to go , the Baby Eagles returned the favor with a 6-5 victory at Ice Time on Sunday.

After Burke scored three goals in the first period , Farrell responded with their own offensive flurry; scoring four goals to take the lead. After trading third period goals, a late score by the Eagles sealed the victory.  

 Varsity Gets it Going....


Tuesday will see the Varsity begin their season with a trip to the Pavilion in Staten Island. Msgr. Farrell, last year's Catholic School Champs, will be waiting. With a new group of seniors , a supporting group of juniors and sophomores, and some talented freshman,  the Burke squad will try to revenge last year's loss to Farrell and kick off their season with a victory.


 Here we go....have fun.........

Weekly Schedule:

• Monday..regular practice
• Tuesday .. Varsity @ Msg Farrell..7:20
• Thursday..regular practice
• Friday..JV & Varsity practice..4:30-5:45.
• Saturday scrimmage @ Lakeland cancelled.

Senior Richard Hudzik leads the way as off-ice practice along with on ice preparation for the season continues. Richard has been a four year member of the team. Richard will be looked to for his leadership and his offensive abilities on the ice.

Schedule of Week 11/08/10:

• Monday practice 5-6pm IceTime
• Tuesday off ice 2:45 @ school
• Thursday practice 4-5pm IceTime
• Friday practice ( with JV) 4:30-5:45
• JV game..Sunday..6pm..IceTime...Msg Farrell...