Burke Catholic Drops Program

09/09/2011

Just as Burke Catholic decided to join the Catholic School League, the school announced it will be dropping the ice hockey program. All involved did everything in their power to keep the program alive, yet dwindling roster numbers , the closing of Ice Time Sports, and a sour economy, dictated the end results. So after a fine eleven year run, originated by Mr. John Dolan,  the doors will close on a program that was extremely successful yet a victim of the times.

Thanks to all who made the program so successful.

Coach Trezza

Burke Catholic Joins Catholic School League

09/06/2011

Burke Catholic Ice Hockey will play its inaugural season in the 'A' Division of  CHSHL.  The 'A' Division is comprised of the following teams: St. Joe By The Sea(SI), Msgr. Farrell, Fordham Prep, Iona Prep, Chaminade, St. Anthony, St. Mary. Scheduled games will begin in November.

The eight team league will alleviate many of the scheduling problems the Eagles had encountered with their past affiliation with section 9 hockey. The overall competition will be much better, the league more defined (14 league games), and a playoff schedule that could lead to a berth in a NYS championship vs the winner from the Buffalo Region.


Although the news is exciting, the season will be a challenging one for the Eagles. The 'A' division of the CHSHL will test a very young Squad that will need to be committed to perform at its very best.

With the closing of Ice Time Sports , the Eagles will be practicing and playing some home games at the Palisades Ice Rink in the Palisades mall.

Wednesday Sept. 10TH after school will be the first mandatory meeting for all students interested in joining the team. Practice sessions .. requirements..uniforms .. will be discussed at the meeting.