Varsity Captains--Honor Roll--JV Wins--Upcoming

11/18/07--Congratulations to our new Captains for the 2007/08 varsity season: Seniors Greg Brushett and John Conroy will be co-captains while junior Chris Renfried will be an assistant Captain. The new captains were chosen by their teammates. Both senior captains are also honor students with above 90 averages for the marking period.

Honor Roll:The following players have achieved excellent grades in their first marking period (Above 90 average) John Conroy--Billy Hluchan--Andrew Keating--Greg Brushett--Alex Pizzano.

JV cooks to second win!! Freshman Josh Koerner netted four goals , Mike and Mark McAteer each scored one goal, and Stephen Beck( Mike's little brother) scored his first Burke goal; as the JV team continued their good play. The win over the Big Dogs was the second win of the season for the baby Eagles. Alex Marino stopped 25 shots in net and Yale Gropman played a fine defense. Final score Eagles 7 Big Dogs 2.

Upcoming: Monday 11/19 ( regular practice)-- Tuesday 11/20 team trip to West PT( team bus)--Friday 11/23 Varsity vs Lakeland @ Brewster 7:20pm ( no bus)-- Saturday 11/24 scrimmage 10 am-2;10 PM (no bus) --Monday 7:30pm Varsity vs Monsignor Farrell @ Staten Island Pavilion ( team bus).

Varsity and JV Begin Seasons with Wins

11/11/2007---Senior Craig Rybicki jumped all over a Tommy Farr rebound and scored what proved to be the winning tally against a good Iona Prep Team.

Trailing 2-0 , goals by Ross Flood assisted by Chuck Gabriel, and Jason Healey assisted by Chris Reinfried, got the Eagles even.

Goaltenders Mike Beck and Dane Wakefield recorded 38 saves, while the defensive corp led by senior Greg Brushett shut down the high flying Gaels.

The home win was the first of the season for the Eagles.

11/11/2007- Josh Koener led the Burke juniors to a 9-2 thrashing of Monroe. Mike and Mark McAteer, Rich Hudzig led the offense while Yale Gropman, Mike Moore, Dillon Dolanski and Andrew Musco fortified the defense.

Next game for the JV team will be Sunday--11/18--4:15pm at Ice Team.

SEASON OPENS SATURDAY 11/10/2007

The John S Burke hockey team will kick off it's 2007/2008 season tonight 11/10 at Ice time Sports, Newburgh. Iona Prep, a team which the Eagles have struggled with in years past , will be the opening game opponent. Game time is 7:30 pm.

The JV team will also open their season tonight with a 6:pm contest against Monroe.

Varsity Tryouts

Tryouts for this year's varsity will take place on Thursday 11/01/07 --4:45pm to 6pm and Friday 11/02/07 4:15pm to 5:30 pm at Ice Time. All grade levels can participate. Full equipment is necessary. Sign-up sheets and medical forms ( see Mr. Dolan ) must be signed before attending the Tryout.

Regular practice begins the week of Nov 5th.....

Mondays: 4:45-6pm (Varsity)
Thursday: 4:45-6pm (Varsity)

Friday: 4:15-5:30pm (JV-Optional varsity)

The schedule is almost complete. We should have it posted by next week. First Varsity game is Nov 10th--at home vs Iona Prep

Skating In Circles........

Hats off to the players that have participated in the off-ice workouts. Those players that made the effort to attend the YMCA cycling/fitness class , as well as the after school work-outs , have demonstrated by their participation that they are committed to having a successful season. Hopefully the work-outs will help us begin the season in good condition. We hope to continue them through the year.

We are looking for a student reporter to help us update the web page each week . A student reporter will have full team access . See coach Trezza if interested.

We would like to have student cheerleaders at our home games . Any student interested in rounding up a cheerleading team see coach Trezza.

Senior players will be expected to help out with the JV team; help coach Trezza run the practices and assist during games. Participation will allow the seniors to continue to build the Burke program, get credit for community service , and gain some extra ice time.

The Time Is Now......................

TRYOUTS BEGIN SUNDAY 10/14/2007

JV/NEW Player TRYOUTS BEGIN SUNDAY 10/14/2007--6:50 TO 8:30PM--Full Equipment:

All new players - swing players from last year- are invited to the first tryout ice session of the season.

Next Session: Sunday October 21st--6:50 -8:30pm

THE TIME IS NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EAGLES BEGIN 2007/08 SEASON

Burke Hockey 2007/08

School Contact: Mr. Dolan
Coach: Al Trezza (SR) – Alex Trezza

Varsity Practices: Monday 4:45-6pm—Thursday 4:45-6pm—Friday 4:30-5:30
(Practices should start approximately Nov 1st)

JV Practices: Friday 4:30-5:30pm---additional league practice slots

Contact Information: Burkehockey@gmail.com

All information-updates-results-schedule-rosters:

http://burkehockey.blogspot.com/

Pre Season Workouts: (optional)

· Wednesday (3-4:30) w/coach – (team workouts optional days)
· Cycling class and power fitness—(at Middletown YMCA 6:30-8PM): 4 sessions on Tuesdays- begin October 2nd—Cost: $30.00— must pre-register by emailing coach – 18 spots open- varsity considered 1st: must sign-up and have check made out to AL Trezza by Wednesday 09/26/09

Pre: Season Tryouts: Any player NOT on varsity last year including last year’s swing players.

· Sunday October 10/14-6:50 to 8:30pm
· Sunday October 10/21-6:50 to 8:30pm

Important Basic Rules To Note:
· Burke Athletic code of conduct is foundation of program (see: Burke Web Page: http://athletics.burkecatholic.org/


· All in school problems including $ fees: see: Mr. Dolan
· All on ice problems see: Coach TrezzaDuring season: November 1ST to winning State Title – you must be available for all practices-games-team activities-tournaments: Burke Hockey must take precedent over all outside activities (including travel hockey)



ALL PLAYERS: please send coach Trezza an email ( to BurkeHockey@gmail.com) and your cell phone # in order to be on the coach's contact list.



the time is NOW...................Go Eagles....................................>

MONROE WINS STATE TITLE

Burke's main rival in Section 9 hockey skated to a state title in Utica this past weekend. Burke was only one of two teams that blemished the Crusader's record this season with a 3-3 tie in January.

Congratulations to coach Bascardi and all his players for a great season.

WAIT TILL NEXT YEAR............

B2/25/07: Monroe forward pins Monroe's goalie Sean O'Sullivan against the net during the section 9 championship game. Monroe won 7 to 2. Burke scored one of their two goals on the play.
Times Herald-Record/KEN BIZZIGOT

UPDATE:03/05/2007
The Burke Varsity provided a gritty effort yet came up short in their quest for a Section 9 title. The Crusaders' explosive speed was too much for the Eagles resulting in a 7-2 loss.
Despite the setback, the Eagles provided a game effort resulting in an exciting final. Hats off to both teams and good luck to the Crusaders as they battle for a state championship.

Notes. There will be a spring clinic on Wednesday nights-(8-9pm)-beginning in May for approximately 6 weeks.. Cost will be determined by the number of players that sign up. ALL varsity/JV/new players are welcome to sign on. Usa insurance is necessary ( travel players should have it)--if not--an extra $25.00 insurance fee will be needed. The format for the clinic will be drills followed by a scrimmage. The idea is to continue building team unity-keep players skating and improve their skills--get an idea of next year's team. The clinic is not mandatory.
You can sign up by email to BurkeHockey@gmail.com or at school. There will be announcements and sign up sheets at school.

UPDATE 02/12/2007

• The Eagles posted a 5-2 league win over O'Neill on Thursday at West Point. Alex Pizzano(2) Ben Falkowski(1) and Tommy Mahoney(1) provided the offense while Mike Beck and Dane Wakefield combined to make 12 saves in the victory. Chris Reinfried (2) and Justin Smith (1) assisted on the goals.

• The Monroe Knights flashed their speed and offense defeating the Eagle varsity 5-0 at Icetime. Goaltenders Mike Beck and Dane Wakefield did their best to hold off the Knights, stopping 30 shots on net, but the Burke boys could not generate any offense to offset the attack.

With the loss, the Burke boys will now host Newburgh on Sunday February 18th ( tentative time 4:15pm) in the preliminary round of the playoffs. The game should be a good contest between two teams that played to a 2-2 tie in their last encounter. Burke won their first meeting 4-0.

The road to the Championship will not be easy , yet the Burke boys are capable.

The competition is what makes it fun.

Notes: The game scheduled for this Tuesday against the Harvey school has been cancelled. Our regular practice remains in effect; Tuesday 5:45 at Icetime.