SUNDAY'S JV GAME VS IONA CANCELED....

01/20/2011

SUNDAY'S JV GAME VS IONA CANCELED..........01/23/2011...game will be re-scheduled if possible.

The ' Alamo Gang'......

Holding down the fort might be a little gar fetched, yet the Burke Catholic Varsity, with only 10 skaters including their starting goaltender playing left wing, lost in a shoot-out 4-3 in the first round of the Scarsdale Tournament; Final score Stepinac 4 Burke Catholic 3.

Freshman goaltender Stephen Herschel did all he could to compete for the victory, stopping 22 shots , while regular starting goaltender Eric Hayden did a fine job skating out of the net for the first time in his Varsity career.

Jumping out to a 3-1 lead looked promising for the undermanned Eagles, yet penalties and fatigue finally took their toll.

 Seniors Alex Day, Richard Hudzik, Mark McAteer provided the offense with one goal each.


Despite several opportunities in the final seconds of over-time to put a win in the books, the Eagles gallant effort came up a short.

Sunday's Consolation game vs Scarsdale proved to be the second thriller of the weekend. Nick Musco wristed what was the winning goal with two minutes remaining in the third period as the abbreviated Eagle varsity squeezed out a 2-1 win.

 Junior net minder  Eric Hayden turned away 26 shots while the defense led by seniors Alex Day and Richard Hudzik were stellar in front of him. Seniors Mike McAteer and Craig Mende logged heavy duty minutes to helped secure the win while underclassmen Teresa Segreti, Steven Speer , Sean Matusch , and Nick Musco played significant roles in the victory.

Clinging to a one goal lead provided by all-tournament team selection senior Mike McAteer early in the contest, the Eagles finally cracked with three minutes left in the third period,  as the Scarsdale Raiders found the back of the Eagles Net.

 Time to pack it in...no way... not for the 'Alamo Gang ' who would not be denied; responding with a quick score of their own.

Overall an excellent effort for the Tournament Weekend.

Weekly Schedule::


Monday Optional practice--regular time.
Wednesday--JV scrimmage vs NFA--4-5:30
Thursday Regular Practice--Varsity be sure to wear practice Jerseys.
Friday-JV and Varsity Practice-4:45
Sunday--JV away @Ice Hutch vs Iona Prep--8:15PM
Monday--Varsity Pictures--Regular Practice

NFA JV GAME CANCELED..01/12/11....

 01/12/2011

NFA has canceled today's JV game. Please pass the word to teammates.

Any JV player is welcome to skate with our varsity on Thursday -- 4 to 5pm--please wear Burke Jersey if you plan on attending.

Friday regular practice.

Dynamic Duos (brothers) at the Burke Outdoor Rink.....

Mac Boys....Dolanskys....Healeys...............


Maybe with a shoveling crew we can get the rink open this year .......

VARSITY SPLITS SECTION 9 WEEKEND.....

01/11/11

Senior Richard Hudzik registered four goals as the Varsity continued their dominance over a young NFA team on Saturday.; final score Burke 10 NFA 2.

Sunday night sang another tune vs section rival Monroe Woodbury. After sophomore Sean Matusch hammered a slap shot into the upper corner to bring the varsity within one, the varsity surrendered three unanswered goals to absorb a 5-1 loss. Senior Hudzik scored the lone Eagle goal

The effort was good, the pace was fast, yet the results in the win column came up empty.

Weekend Specials.....

Senior Richard Hudzik has played both ends of the ice for the last several games. Normally a forward for the first line, the four year varsity member has shored-up the defense with the absence of Conner Dolansky; accepting the role without complaint. With a good shot and strong skating style,  Richard has been a main factor keeping the varsity competitive.

Sophomore Sean Matusch continues to improve his game . The lanky defenseman has settled down from his early season development to be one of the main anchors on the Burke defense. Sean's rocket goal in the Monroe game demonstrated his quick strong shot being his best asset while his defense around the net has improved each week.

Freshman Dylan Healey, finally healthy, is starting to find a home on the offense. Playing mostly center over the weekend, Dylan showed a slick skating style with good vision of the ice. Only good things to come.

Welcome Back....


Sophomore Nick Musco back from a leg injury....Senior Yale Gropman back from his trip to India (nice winter vacation).

Schedule for the Week:

Monday--regular practice
Wednesday--JV scrimmage vs NFA--4PM (weather permitting-check website )
Thursday--Practice open to all JV and Varsity--4-5pm
Friday ---Practice open to all JV and Varsity--4:45-5:45
Saturday-Varsity @ Scarsdale Tournament Ice Hutch--see schedule
Sunday -Varsity @ Scarsdale Tournament Ice Hutch--see schedule
Monday -- Varsity Pictures--practice.

* note JV wear Burke jerseys @ all practices

GAME @Harvey School Cancelled........PRACTICE CANCELLED

01/07/11

ALL Activities are cancelled today--Friday 01/07/11--due to weather. Next game for Varsity is Saturday 01/08/11 vs NFA---7PM.


A JV practice/scrimmage vs NFA has been added for Wednesday 01/12/11 at Ice Time. The Ice Slot is from 3:30 to 5pm--considering the early session players will be allowed to arrive late. Bring Jersey.

COVER GIRL....

Varsity 845

Hockey: Segreti breaks the ice with boys

Burke sophomore only girl in Section 9 hockey
By BY WILLIAM MONTGOMERY

Times Herald-Record
Published: 2:00 AM - 01/05/11
TOWN OF NEWBURGH — Al Trezza, coach of the John S. Burke Catholic ice hockey team, joked with sophomore forward Teresa Segreti that some people are going to think of her as a novelty act — a traveling sideshow. Step right up and see the hockey player with a ponytail!.........click to Article...

Senior Captains Got It Figured Out : Finishing Up Strong...

01/03/2010

After a long mid season break , the Eagle Varsity led by Senior Captains Mike and Mark McAteer, Richard Hudzik, and Assistant Captain Craig Mende , hope to finish the season in strong fashion.

In a season plagued with injuries and some tough losses , the senior captains have logged plenty of ice time. All four have played multiple positions without complaint while accepting their roles as mentors to the younger players.

Four years with the team; the first two seasons  working their way up with spot roles on a strong state bound twenty man roster; all the boys are now reaping the rewards of their hard work; lots of playing time, leaders of the team, good student athletes, looking ahead to college, having fun.

Think they got it figured out.....maybe that's why they're always smiling.

Weekly Schedule:
Monday - Regular Practice
Thursday- Regular Practice
Friday--JV practice 4:30-5:45
Friday--Varsity vs Harvey-away 5pm-(bus)
Saturday--Varsity vs NFA-6PM
Sunday--Varsity vs Monroe - 6PM