Coming Of Age.....Hayden Earns Award....

Led by sophomore goaltender Eric Hayden , the penalty killing unit of Senior Dillon Dolansky, Sophomore Connor Dolansky, Junior Mark McAteer, killed off a 5-3 power play advantage for Lakeland/Panas to help secure a hard fought 4-3 victory for the gritty Burke Catholic Eagles.

Playing in the consolation game of the first annual Suffern Tournament, Senior Jay Healey led the offense with two goals and an assist - including a game winning tally late in the third period. Junior Josh Koerner and Dillon Dolansky also found the net while Eric Hayden stopped 25 shots to preserve the victory.

The effort was a good response to the 5-0 loss the previous night to Suffern. The play of the third line consisting of Junior Craig Mende, Freshman Sean Matusch and Nick Musco, helped the Eagles commit to a more defensive style game that has been suspect as of late.

Eric Hayden's play in goal throughout the Tournament helped earn him a spot on the All-Tournament Team. Eric faced 70 shots on net - stopping 62.

Burke improves to 7-4 on the season.

The varsity opens the second half of the season with a game on Sunday vs Catholic school rivals Iona Prep - 8:45pm @ Ice Time.


Notes: Regular practice begins Monday Jan 4 ( Mondays 5-6//Thursdays 5:30-6:30)--Friday's game vs St.Joe's will be played @ Sportorama 8:45 pm.

Gallant Effort Not Enough...Eagles Suffer First Sect 9 Loss...

12/21/2009

Despite a gallant effort by the Eagles , Monroe proved to be the better offensive team on this Sunday night ; scoring four goals in the final period to down the varsity 8-4 in the first meeting of Section 9 rivals.

The Eagles did not go down without a fight. Trailing from the early going, Jay Healey(2), Josh Koerner, Richard Hudzik all scored goals to help bring the Eagles back from a 4-1 deficit.

But to no avail.

Missed opportunities, a goal called back , overall poor defensive play , helped fuel a Monroe team which took full advantage and pull away for the victory.

Senior Dillon Dolansky once again showed his determination and grit with a another fine effort.

With the toughest part of the schedule ahead of them, the young Eagles will have to team together as they struggle for another State Regional berth.

Notes: Next practice Monday Dec 28--3:45 to 5:15....Next Games --The Suffern Tournament Dec 29th/30th at Sport-o-Rama.....The JV team won their weekend game with a 5-3 victory over ST. Joes. ...... Thanks to the girls who showed up for our family skate.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to All..................

CITY LIGHTS..HEALEY PACES EAGLES....

12/16/09

The Varsity continue its torrid scoring pace

(21 goals in two games) as the offense help pound Fieldstone Prep 9-3 at Riverside Drive, Manhattan.

Revenging a 2-1 scrimmage loss early in the season , the Eagles , led by Senior Jay Healey's 5 goals, dominated throughout the fast paced game. Goaltender Eric Hayden steered away 15 shots while the offense blasted 32 shots on their opponent's net.

Joining the Healey offensive party, Josh Koerner, Mike and Mark McAteer, Richard Hudzik, all contributed with goals.

Some of the newcomers also gave a good effort ; Freshman Steven Speers, Bailey Goumas, Liam Hatch, Sean Matusch, Sophomore TJ Whidden , and upperclassmen Matt Lounsbury and Austin Spears got playing time under the city lights.

The Eagles will need all cylinders working on Sunday as main rivals Monroe Woodbury arrives 6pm @ Ice Time. The Eagles have taken the last two season series from the boys in purple.

Notes: The JV jumps into action with their first home game of the season Saturday vs St. Joes--4:15pm @ Icetime....Saturday's varsity game has been changed to a later date (check schedule). There will be practice 6pm @ Ice Time. Any Alumni members home for the Holidays are welcome to skate.....check out the nice article from the Th-Record on Junior Josh Koerner....

UPDATES AND CHANGES

12/15/09

Saturday's Varsity game vs Farrell has been changed to Saturday 02/06--8pm @ Ice Time. There will be a practice this Saturday 12/19/09 at 6pm @Icetime.

JV game on 02/06 has been cancelled. A JV game has been added on Tuesday 01/19 @ the Pavilion in Staten Island 6:30 pm vs Farrell. There will be a bus leaving Burke 3:30pm.

Reminder:: Get all the support you can for Burke vs Monroe this Sunday 6pm @ Ice Time...This Friday 12/18 open skate for all Burke Family & Friends on the JV slot 4:15-5:15...Don't forget to listen to Matt & Mike on Internet Radio ......

Alumni Boys at Siena continue to play well . Pictured - Andrew Keating, Alex Pizzano , Tommy Mahoney,Danny Kelly.

The Siena team will be at Ice Time in February for their Regional Playoffs.

FILLING UP THE SCORE SHEET...

After a rough road trip to the Pavilion in Staten Island - Msg Farrell 6 Burke Catholic 2- the Eagles came out flying against Section 9 D2 opponent O'Neill. Three players : Josh Koerner, Jay Healey, and Richard Hudzik combined for 12 goals and 6 assist; final score Burke Catholic 12 O'Neill 2.

Josh Koerner recorded a season high 5 goals while Jay Healey racked up 8 points with four goals and four assist. Richard Hudzik scored his first hat trick of the season while defenseman Dillon Dolansky joined the offensive party with 4 assist.

Craig Mende, Alex Day, Bailey Goumas, all posted their first points of the season.

Senior Goaltender Austin Spears , inserted as a late game replacement for Eric Hayden, got his first opportunity to play in a varsity game.

Notes: There will be an open skate for all family and friends @ Ice time Friday 18th--4:15-5:15..no Hockey equipment. Rentals s/b available--make sure to tune into Matt & Mike on the internet. Some of the O'Neill game is archived. Just press play.

EAGLES FLY HIGH....TWO SECTION 9 WINS

12/06/2009

The 2009/10 Section 9 campaign got off to a good start with the Eagles posting a 5-1 victory over D2 rival O'Neill and a 5-2 victory over NFA.

A Thursday night contest at West Point vs O'Neill was highlighted by Junior Josh Koerner flashing his excellent speed and energy to record his third hat trick of the young season. Mark McAteer and Richard Hudzik also found the net while Sophomore Goaltender Eric Hayden stopped 14 of 15 shots to preserve the win.

Senior co-captain Jay Healey chipped in with 4 assist.

On the defensive side the Dolansky brothers , Dillon and Connor, played their usually steady game helping limit the Raiders to 15 shots on net.

Sunday's home game continued the Josh Koerner show. Another hat trick and an assist sparked a 48 shot offensive onslaught resulting in the 5-2 victory; Josh is on a torrid scoring pace with 14 goals and 3 assist in the first five games of the season. Jay Healey and Mark McAteer completed the scoring with one goal each.

Junior Mike McAteer continued his fine play on both ends of the ice .

Off to a 4-1 start , the Eagles will now head to Staten Island on Tuesday to play Catholic School opponent Msg Farrell at the Pavillion. Bus leaves at 3:30pm--meet at HS 3:15PM.

OT Loss Closes Tough Holiday Weekend

With a once in a lifetime penalty call--highlighted and studied laboriously in the ref's free time--Lakeland/ Panas took advantage of the gift to tie the score at three and eventually win 4-3 in overtime over the weekend weary Eagles.

With multiple scrimmages and a high paced Lakeland contest on tap for the Holiday weekend, the Eagles played well in their first tough competition of the season.

Friday and Saturday featured the Salmon River Shamrocks, ready and willing to get revenge from last year's loss at the Regionals . Both teams came out swinging - 37 penalties dished out in Friday's game by the men in stripes-with Salmon River surviving the 2-1 scrimmage.

Saturday's Scarsdale Jamboree scrimmage brought more of the same effort and the same results. Shamrocks 2...Burke Catholic 1.

Burke also split scrimmages at the Scarsdale Jamboree with a 3-2 loss to Fieldstone Prep and a 3-1 win over Scarsdale.

Josh Koerner continued his fine offensive play with multiple goals for the weekend along with a solid defensive effort by Dillon Dolanski. Jay Healey,Nick Musco, and Richard Hudzig also chipped in on the offensive side.

The revamped Eagles will now play their first League contests of the season ; O'Neil on Thursday at West Point and NFA at home on Sunday.

Koerner's Energy- Speed Leads Eagles

11/21/2009

Five unanswered goals propelled the Burke Catholic Eagles to a 7-4 victory over Lakeland /Panas.

Junior Josh Koerner continued his fine play,scoring his second hat trick of the season, while senior Jay Healey registered a goal and three assists. Junior Richard Hudzig, sophomore Connor Dolanski , and freshman Nicholas Musco rounded out the scoring for the Eagles. (Connor and Nick's goals were the first of their careers.)

Sophomore goaltender Eric Hayden continued to impress with a fine 25 save effort.

The young defensive unit of Liam Hatch, Yale Gropman, Conner Dolanski, Alex Day, led by Co-Capt Dillon Dolanski are improving with each shift.

Despite the loss of 20 seniors over the past two seasons , the young Eagles seem fit and ready to take on the challenges of the new season. With a tough Holiday weekend on tap, including last year's state regional opponent Salmon River on Friday, they will have their work cut out for them.

Eagles Get First Win..........

Junior Josh Koerner flew out of the gates and into a new season scoring four goals to lead the Eagles to their first win of the year. Final score Burke Catholic 5 Iona Prep 3.

With some quick skating and accurate shooting , Josh ignited a revamped Eagle team that lost 20 seniors over the course of the last two seasons.

Senior Defenseman Dillon Dolanski was rock solid on defense while senior Jay Healey logged major minutes in the victory.

Junior forward Richard Hudzig scored his first goal of the season, while the Mac boys , Michael and Mark , played aggressive two way hockey.

Sophomore goaltender Eric Hayden responded to his first varsity start in goal , registering 17 saves - including a penalty shot - to preserve the victory.

With many new faces in the line-up, the Eagles got off to good start in defense of their Section 9 and Regional titles of last season.

Notes: Seniors Dillon Dolanski and Jay Healey have been chosen by the coaches to wear the Captain's 'C'. Both players are four year members of the team and excellent student athletes. Junior Josh Koerner , a three year member of the team , will be the Assistant Captain.

Burke Catholic Ice Hockey News (10/19/2009)

We have begun our off season work-outs on Mondays after school from 3pm to approximately 4:30pm. Beginning Thursday 10/22 -4:30pm to 5:30pm( and for the next two Thursdays) our fitness program will move to the YMCA in Middletown.
81 Highland AveMiddletown, NY 10940-5413(845) 344-9622Get directions

Laura Baird will conduct spinning(cycle) classes to condition our players for the season. There is a $10.00 charge per/session payable to Al Trezza.
Highly suggested to bring: sneakers- shorts-change of shirt-water*--players to provide own transportation to the YMCA.

On Ice Sessions will begin 11/02/09 for all Varsity and new members to the team.

We will be posting all information on:

Coach Trezza's Official HockeyWebsite.:http://www.burkehockey.blogspot.com/ .

JV NEWS:

There will be a JV team consisting of swing players from the Varsity, JV players from the High School, 7th and 8th graders considering Burke Catholic for High School. Check Web site for details when they are available.

Information Central:
--In school announcements
--Web Page: http://www.burkehockey.blogspot.com/
--Email: burkehockey@gmail.com
--Occassional Text Message for changes in schedule.

I will try to keep everyone as informed as possible. It is the player’s responsibility to stay informed. Contact:::: Coach Trezza: Phone / Text388272::::::::::Email:: burkehockeyhockey@gmail.com
Parent Meeting in November.

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