JV GAME vs ST. JOE'S CANCELLED

12/27/2010

Due to poor weather conditions -- today's game vs ST.Joe's is cancelled. Next practice will be Thursday 12/30  -- 4-5 pm @ Ice Time......please spread the word.

Skating In Circles....Varsity Drops Two ...

12/20/10

Glens Falls and Msgr. Farrell, two formidable teams on the schedule, proved to be too much for the shorthanded Varsity; resulting in 3-1( Glens Falls) and 6-2  (Farrell) defeats.

 Playing their eight game in eleven days, skating with only ten players due to injuries and vacation, the Burke Boys ( girl) gave both opponents a run for their money; only to come up empty late in the game. Despite the set backs, the grit of the varsity was on display throughout the weekend.

 A Holiday break may be just what the doctor ordered.

Notes: Team Pictures on Monday-Re-echeduled...All games this week will be re-scheduled.

Alumni Notes: Please read the following message from MR. Kless regarding practice with the Varsity. Would love to see Alums at practice during the vacation..but NYS rule states NO....Still come by and say hello...

Coaches,

Now that colleges are on Christmas break, some of our alumni may be asking to come and practice/scrimmage with your teams. Please know that NYSPHSAA Representation Standard prohibits games and practices between students and adults during the season.  Alums are more than welcome to attend practice, with your approval obviously, but as spectators only. Alums, or any other adults for that matter, are not permitted to give instruction/coaching or participate in any drills or scrimmages.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

• Monday: Practice/Team Pictures
• Tuesday: Iona Game Re-schedlued
• Thursday: Game Re-scheduled
• NO PRACTICE FRIDAY DEC 24TH----next practice DEC 30TH -- 4PM TO 5PM---ALL JV/VARSITY.
• NO PRACTICE FRIDAY DEC 31ST. 
• Monday: Dec 27th--JV vs ST.Joe--4:40 Start @ Sport-o-Rama--

Merry Christmas ........ Coach Trezza

WORKING OVERTIME REAPS REWARDS.....

12/18/10

Freshman Ian Bernes completed his hat trick in grand form; scoring an overtime goal to pace the Baby Eagles to a 4-3 victory over Catholic school rival Iona Prep.

 In the most exciting game of the season , steady Goaltending by Ryan Glander and Stephen Herschel helped lead the JV team to victory.  Aidan Ludington completed the scoring for the Eagles . David Malota stood out on defense.


The pace was fast, the defense was good, the goaltending was solid. Not a bad way to stay undefeated.Due to the Holidays there will be no practice 12/24 -- next game 12/27 vs ST.Joe's @ Sportorama 4:40pm

BABY EAGLES FLYING....Live with Matt and Mike

12/18/10

The Baby Eagles swept the season series with Msgr. Farrell with a 6-2 victory at the Staten Island Pavilion on Tuesday. Dylan Healey wasted no time setting the tone for the Eagles with a goal 10 seconds into the game and Ian Bernes added two quick goals for the 3-0 lead; the Eagles never looked back.

Ryan Glander and Stephen Herschel shut down the Lions in goal- allowing two goals on 24 shots while Matt Wilson and Connor Healey helped shore up the defense. Jack Tofallos, Teresa Segreti, Kyle McNamara completed the Eagle's scoring.

On Friday NFA became the latest prey of the JV team . The scrimmage displayed lots of offense and good defense by the JV team led by Sophomore Sean Matusch and Kyle McNamara. Stephen Seccafico scored his first Eagle goal.

A Saturday 7:45pm contest vs Iona Prep will be up next for the JV team. The game will be live on Internet radio hosted by Matt and Mike the regular Burke Catholic announcers. The game will also be archived on their Web Site.. Anyone interested in sponsoring any of the Broadcasts can contact Coach Trezza for details.

Close But No Cigar.....

12/10./2010


Young Birds earn their wings........
Freshman Ian Bernes registered his first hat trick as an Eagle to lead the Varsity to a 8-1 win over league rivals NFA.  Senior Mark McAteer also had a big five point  night - netting two goals and three assist -  as the offense came to life pouring 49 shots on goal. Sophomore Sean Matusch(2)and Senior Richard Hudzik rounded out the offensive outburst; final score Eagles 8 NFA 1.

On the defensive side of the blue line, Senior Alex Day led a shortened staff of defenseman to help seal the victory. Senior Yale Gropman, Sophomore Sean Matusch, and Freshman Dylan Healey,  shut down any ideas NFA had about scoring. With Connor Dolansky sustaining a wrist injury, the defense worked overtime in the win.

This year's version of Burke Hockey is a work in progress. Long way to go but with the win a good step forward.

HATS OFF: Mike McAteer, Mark McAteer, Richard Hudzik have been chosen as this year's Varsity Captains while Craig Mende and Connor Dolansky will wear the ' A'.

12/11/2010

With the loss of Junior defenseman Connor Dolansky to a wrist injury, the short bench of the Eagles proved to be costly.A weary Eagles defense allowed three third period goals to the Harvey School to absorb a 5-3 loss at Ice Time. Junior goaltender Eric Haden was solid in net but could not save the day. Feshman Ian Bernes, Senior Mark McAteer, and Senior Richard Hudzik continued with their hot hands;  each scoring a goal.

12/12/2010


For the second straight night, the varsity went head to head with a good opponent only to fall short in the third period; final score Iona Prep 4 Burke 2. After falling behind 2-0 early , the Eagles stormed back with a power play goal by Senior Alex Day and a 40 ft slap shot goal by Sean Matusch to even things at 2. Iona got the advantage with a third period goal and the game clincher with an empty net tally.

Close but no cigar. The injury ridden Eagles continue to improve and be competitive yet are still trying to figure out how to win. There is no lack of effort in their quest.

Skating in Circles: 


Connor Dolansky will be out 4-6 weeks with a broken bone in the wrist area. Connor's loss is a big one for the Eagles as Connor has done a fine job helping lead the defense. Connor is already chomping on the bit to return hopefully sometime in late January..... Nick Musco is rumored to be a week or two away from getting back into action. A leg injury has kept him sidelined since early off-ice practices.....Freshman Dylan Healey has done a fine job on defense since joining the team. Normally a forward, Dylan has stepped up to help out a struggling undermanned defense...senior Yale Gropman has brought his feisty championship soccer attitude to the Eagle defense. Direct from his competitions in this year's NYS Soccer State final , Yale has shown he will not back down when the corners call.....

Weekly Schedule:

• Monday: regular practice
• Tuesday: JV vs Farrell at Staten Island Pavilion 7:20pm-no bus
• Wednesday: Varsity vs Fieldstone at Fieldstone 6:15pm-bus
• Thursday: Regular Practice
• Friday: JV vs NFA 4:30----Varsity vs Glenn Falls 9:30pm
• Saturday: JV vs Iona Prep 7:45pm
• Sunday: Varsity vs Farrell 6:15pm

JV ROUTS...VARSITY LOOKS TO IMPROVE...

11/06/10

The Baby Eagles skated over ST. Joseph's with an impressive 8-0 win on Saturday at Ice Time. Dylan Healey and Kyle McNamara led the offense; scoring two goals each while Stephen Herschel and Ryan Glander pitched the shutout.

Next Practice Friday 11/10/10- 4:45pm..Next Game Tuesday-11/14/10-- 7:20pm @ Staten Island Pavilion vs Msg. Farrell.

The Varsity will look to improve from their slow start with three games at home this weekend.

Weekly Schedule:

Monday: Regular practice
Tuesday: Office-school
Thursday: Regular practice

Friday: Jv Practice 4:45
Friday: Varsity vs NFA 9:30 PM..IceTime
Saturday: Varsity vs Harvey 7:45pm..  IceTime
Sunday: Varsity vs Iona Prep 6:15pm..  IceTime

Game @Harvey School Cancelled........

12/01/2010

Due to the weather and loss of electric power @ the Harvey School , today's game cancelled.....better days ahead