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Rafferty Named to AHL All-Rookie Team

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Utica, N.Y. – The American Hockey League has announced the 2019-20 AHL All-Rookie Team, as voted by coaches, players and media in each of the league’s 31 member cities.

2019-20 AHL All-Rookie Team

Goaltender – Cayden Primeau, Laval Rocket (33gp, 17-11-3, 2.45gaa, .908sv%, 4so)

Defenseman – Joey Keane, Hartford Wolf Pack/Charlotte Checkers (58gp, 9+28=37pts., 1 PPG, 1 GWG)

Defenseman – Brogan Rafferty, Utica Comets (57gp, 7+38=45pts., +17, 3 PPG)

Forward – Alex Formenton, Belleville Senators (61gp, 27+26=53pts., +8, 7 PPG, 5 GWG)

Forward – Josh Norris, Belleville Senators (56gp, 31+30=61pts., +9, 10 PPG, 4 GWG)

Forward – Jack Studnicka, Providence Bruins (60gp, 23+26=49pts., +9, 3 PPG, 7 SHG)

Each player will receive a custom-designed crystal award in recognition of his selection to the 2019-20 AHL All-Rookie Team.

Previous selections to the annual AHL All-Rookie Team include Zdeno Chara (1998), Ron Hainsey (2002), Jason Spezza (2003), Cam Ward (2005), Thomas Vanek (2005), Kevin Bieksa (2005), Jimmy Howard (2006), Dan Girardi (2006), Mike Green (2006), Jaroslav Halak (2007), Troy Brouwer (2007), Ryan Callahan (2007), Bobby Ryan (2008), Brian Boyle (2008), Alex Goligoski (2008), Justin Abdelkader (2009), Alex Stalock (2010), John Carlson (2010), P.K. Subban (2010), Logan Couture (2010), Lars Eller (2010), Brendan Smith (2011), Tyler Johnson (2012), Gustav Nyquist (2012), Justin Schultz (2013), Sami Vatanen (2013), Jason Zucker (2013), Tyler Toffoli (2013), Ryan Strome (2014), Matt Murray (2015), Connor Brown (2015), Viktor Arvidsson (2015), Charles Hudon (2015), Ryan Pulock (2015), Juuse Saros (2016), Brandon Montour (2016), Austin Czarnik (2016), Frank Vatrano (2016), Mikko Rantanen (2016), Casey DeSmith (2017), Devon Toews (2017), Jake Guentzel (2017), Mark Jankowski (2017), Daniel Sprong (2018), Dylan Strome (2018), Jake Bean (2019) and Drake Batherson (2019).

The 2019-20 First and Second AHL All-Star Teams will be announced on Wednesday.

2019-20 AHL All-Rookie Team

Cayden Primeau, Goaltender (Laval Rocket):

Turning pro in 2019-20 after two seasons at Northeastern University, Cayden Primeau appeared in 33 games for Laval and posted a record of 17-11-3 while leading all AHL rookies with a 2.45 goals-against average. Primeau, who also had a .908 save percentage and four shutouts with the Rocket, made his NHL debut with Montreal on Dec. 5 vs. Colorado and earned his first NHL victory with a 35-save effort vs. Ottawa on Dec. 11. Primeau, a 20-year-old native of Voorhees, N.J., was drafted by the Canadiens in the seventh round in 2017.

Joey Keane, Defenseman (Hartford Wolf Pack/Charlotte Checkers):

Joey Keane skated in 58 AHL games between Hartford and Charlotte in 2019-20, totaling nine goals and 28 assists for 37 points while earning a trip to the 2020 AHL All-Star Classic. Originally a third-round pick by the New York Rangers in the 2018 NHL Draft, Keane was acquired by the Carolina Hurricanes on Feb. 18 and amassed seven points in nine games after joining the Checkers. The 20-year-old native of Chicago, Ill., played three seasons of major junior in the OHL with Barrie and London.

Brogan Rafferty, Defenseman (Utica Comets):

Brogan Rafferty had a standout 2019-20 season with Utica, placing third among all AHL defensemen in scoring with 45 points and first among all league rookies with 38 assists. The 24-year-old native of Naperville, Ill., also posted a plus-17 rating in 57 games and contributed 20 points on a Comets power play that ranked fourth in the AHL. Rafferty signed as a free agent with Vancouver on April 1, 2019, and appeared in two NHL games with the Canucks last season.

Alex Formenton, Forward (Belleville Senators):

A second-round pick by Ottawa in the 2017 NHL Draft, Alex Formenton scored 27 goals and added 26 assists for 53 points in 61 games for Belleville in his first full pro season. The 20-year-old native of Barrie, Ont., finished second among league rookies in both goals and points, helping the Senators claim the highest-scoring offense in the AHL. Formenton played his junior hockey with London in the Ontario Hockey League and won gold with Canada at the 2018 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Josh Norris, Forward (Belleville Senators):

The league leader among rookies with 31 goals and 61 points in 56 games this season, Josh Norris paced Belleville’s offense and was the only rookie in the AHL to average better than a point per game in 2019-20. The 21-year-old native of Oxford, Mich., also made his NHL debut with Ottawa on Feb. 22 and appeared in three games with the parent Senators. Norris was a first-round choice (19th overall) by San Jose in the 2017 NHL Draft, and was acquired by Ottawa in a trade on Sept. 13, 2018.

Jack Studnicka, Forward (Providence Bruins):

Boston’s second-round pick in the 2017 NHL Draft, Jack Studnicka led the Atlantic Division champion Providence Bruins in goals (23), assists (26) and points (49) while skating in 60 games in 2019-20. The 21-year-old native of Tecumseh, Ont., also tied an AHL rookie record with seven shorthanded goals, and picked up an assist in his NHL debut with Boston on Nov. 26 at Montreal. Studnicka played four seasons of junior hockey with Oshawa and Niagara (OHL), totaling 233 points in 252 games.

Rochester Americans All-Time Top-15 Goaltenders

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WHERE DOES RYAN MILLER (Pictured Above) RANK IN KOZ’s RANKINGS?

By Warren Kozireski —

It is extremely difficult to measure hockey players from different generations against each other and it may be even tougher at the goaltender position.

Much has changed including the size of the equipment used and that save percentages weren’t reported until the last few decades. Add more games played by each team in the regular season and more teams meaning more roster spots (since only one goaltender can start for each team in any given game) and you begin to understand the difficulty.

Does winning a Calder Cup mean one goaltender is superior to another or were they lucky enough to have a better team around them?

And, though completely unfair for minor league franchises, some better goaltenders may not play long enough in an Amerks sweater because they were good enough to not stay long or there was a need at the NHL level.

That being said, here is a stab at a ranking of the Top-20 goaltenders in Rochester history based only on what they accomplished while playing for the Americans.

In their history over 129 goaltenders have appeared in at least one game for Rochester. We randomly set a 50-Rochester games played minimum leaving 34 goaltenders eligible, but now leaving out such familiar names such as Grant Fuhr and Tom Barrasso (five games played in Rochester each), Charlie Hodge (45 games total in 1956-57 and 1958-59), Olaf Kolzig (48 games in 1992-93) and Craig Anderson (34 games in 2006-07).

Let the debate begin:

  1. Gerry Cheevers (1961-65)

Second all-time in Amerks history with 101 career wins, only seven behind the leader despite 29 fewer games played. 12th best goals against average in team history at 2.98 with one Calder Cup championship in 1964-65 when he was a First team AHL All-Star. The Class of 1987 inductee into the Amerks Hall of Fame and the winner of the Harry “Hap” Holmes Award as the league’s best goaltender.

2. Bobby Perreault (1956-57, 62-63, 65-69)

Number one in team history in wins with 108 and was part of both the 1965-66 and 1967-68 Calder Cup championship teams. Winner of the Harry “Hap” Holmes Award as the league’s best goaltender in 1967-68 though curiously was only a Second Team AHL All-Star the same year. Tops among goalies with 205 games played and shutouts with 16. Inaugural Amerks Hall of Famer.

3. Ryan Miller (2002-06)

Best goals against average among team goaltenders with 50 or more games played and stands fourth all-time in wins with 92 over his three-plus seasons. Won the AHL Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award as Outstanding Goaltender in 2004-05 as one only two Amerks to be so honored. Tied for second in team history with 15 shutouts and lowest goals against average of any goaltender who played more than one season.

4. Jacques Cloutier (1981-86, 1988-89)

Third all-time in wins with 96, he backstopped the Amerks to the 1982-83 Calder Cup under Mike Keenan, though he was better the next season with 26 wins in 51 starts. Over parts of seven seasons, is third all-time with 187 games in an Amerks sweater behind Perrault and Lynn Zimmerman and tied for second all-time in postseason wins with 21. Class of 2000 Amerks Hall of Fame inductee.

5. Darcy Wakaluk (1986-91)

Was voted team Most Valuable player in 1989-90 and shared the Harry “Hap” Holmes award with David Littman in 1990-91, he stands tied for fifth all-time in wins with 81. He stands second behind only Perreault in playoff games played and is tied with Cloutier in playoff wins including taking the Amerks to the Calder Cup finals in both 1990 and 1991. Class of 2012 Amerks Hall of Fame inductee.

6. Mika Noronen (1999-2003, 2005-06)

Second all-time in career goals against average (2.35) and sixth in wins (80), he twice was named team MVP including 2000 when the Amerks lost in the Calder Cup finals to Hartford. Named to the AHL All-Rookie team in 2000 and, with Tom Askey, won the Holmes Award as the league’s best goaltenders in 2001-01. Tied for second all-time (Miller) with 15 shutouts and second lowest goals against average of any goaltender playing more than one season.

7. Martin Biron (1997-2001)

Third all-time in goals against average (2,36) and 12th in wins with 59. Won the AHL Aldege “Baz” Bastien Memorial Award as Outstanding Goaltender in 1998-99 when he won 36 of 52 starts and led the Amerks to the Calder Cu finals against Providence. Class of 2018 Amerks Hall of Fame inductee.

8. Lynn Zimmerman (1967-69, 1970-74)

Eighth all-time in victories with 78 winning more than 20 games in each of his final two seasons. One of just five in history to play 10,000 or more minutes in his Amerks career. Seventh all-tike in victories. Was the back-up to Perreault for the 1968 Cup.

9. Ed Chadwick (1959-61)

Won 71 games—eighth all-time—over his only two full seasons taking the Amerks to the Calder Cup finals against Cleveland in his first campaign as the home team won every game. He was named the Harry (Hap) Holmes Memorial Award winner in 1960.

10. Daren Puppa (1985-88, 1991-92)

Won 55 games of his 105 played with his best season the 1986-87 campaign when he won 33 times and took the Amerks to the Calder Cup championship against Sherbrooke.

11. David Littman (1989-92)

Played 130 games with his final two as the primary starter. Won 66 of those, which is tied for ninth all-time. First team AHL All-Star in 1990-91 when he took the Amerks to the Calder Cup finals against Springfield and Second team in 1991-92.

12. David Leggio (2011-13)

Won 66 games in two years (tied for ninth all-time), including 38 in his final year. Was named team Most Valuable Player both seasons. Stands sixth all-time with a 2.59 goals against average.

13. Gerry McNeil (1957-59)

Not a lot of postseason success, but won 61 games in 134 appearances over his two seasons as the primary starter—good for 11th in team history—as his 11-year career was nearing its end.

14. Linus Ullmark (2015-18)

Tenth all-time in goals against (2.84), the two-time team MVP registered 57 wins over his 127 appearances (14th in team history). Would have ranked higher if the team would have had more postseason success.

15. Steve Shields (1994-98)

Only won 37 games over his career in Rochester, but came into his own the second half of the 1995-96 season that was floundering in January to their fifth and last Calder Cup championship.

(Rochester Americans Photo)

NWHL Cancels 2020 Isobel Cup Final

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BROOKLYN – The NWHL announced that the 2020 Isobel Cup Final between the Boston Pride and Minnesota Whitecaps has been canceled due to the COVID-19 health crisis. 

The game, originally scheduled for March 13, was postponed the previous morning because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The decision to cancel the game was reached collaboratively by the NWHL, the NWHLPA, and the players, coaches and leadership of the Pride and Whitecaps.

“We’re very disappointed for these two great teams and the fans that we came one game shy of completing our season, but this global health crisis transcends sports,” said NWHL Commissioner Dani Rylan. “On a personal level, our focus remains on looking out for each other and taking care of our families. As a league and business, everything we’ve done since the pandemic began, and everything we will continue to do, is centered on being well-positioned for a safe return to play.


“Our target opening date for the 2020-21 season is six months from now, in mid-November. When the games begin again, we want to be the best we’ve ever been — for our fans, players, partners, and everyone who believes in the NWHL. My thanks to all of you.”

Fans who purchased tickets to the game can request a refund or they can apply their payment toward Boston Pride 2020-21 Season Tickets. For service, please email jhanway@nwhlhq.com.

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Statement from Pride captains Jillian Dempsey, Lexi Bender, and Kaleigh Fratkin:

“We are disappointed to not have the opportunity to play for the Isobel Cup this season, but we understand that everybody’s health and safety is the priority. We appreciate all the support from our fans! It was an incredible season, and we are so proud of what our team achieved. We are hungrier than ever for another chance to hoist the Cup! Thank you for rooting for us. Stay safe and see you at Warrior in the fall!” 

Statement from Whitecaps captains Allie Thunstrom, Winny Brodt Brown, Jonna Curtis and Brooke White-Lancette: 

“While we are incredibly saddened to not be able to play the championship game this season, we absolutely understand that the health and safety of our team, staff, fans, and everyone involved is the only priority, and we support the decision to cancel the Isobel Cup Final. Although we looked forward to defending our title, we are so proud of the hockey we played this year and the preparations we made for the playoffs. We’d also like to congratulate the Pride on their tremendous season. We know it would have been an exciting final to play and watch. And finally, thank you so much to all the fans who supported us this season in-person and online. TRIA Rink is electric to play in and that is a direct result of the amazing fans we have in the State of Hockey. We can’t wait to play in front of you again next season! Stay safe and stay healthy. We are all stronger together.”

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Jr. Enforcers Sign Defenseman Miguel Gosselin

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The Elmira Junior Enforcers, proud member of the USPHL Premier Division, have announced the signing of defenseman Miguel Gosselin.

Gosselin, a 2002 born player from Varennes, Quebec played for Westlake Bourget College this past season, and will provide strength on the Junior Enforcers blueline as well as offensive punch. Miguel tallied 14 points in 27 contests last season. Coach Cody Murphy offered lots of praise for Gosselin and anticipates he will play a key role on the Jr. Enforcers blueline.

A highlight video of Miguel in action can be viewed Here 

The Junior Enforcers roster will be made up of players ages 20 and under from all across North America and the world. The Junior Enforcers look forward to an exciting and successful season, which will start in late August with training camp, and will see the puck drop for the season on September 25th. Tryout information will be communicated as soon as it is finalized due to the fluid situation resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic. 

Two NYS Natives Claim Potsdam Men’s Hockey Awards

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POTSDAM, N.Y.-SUNY Potsdam senior assistant captain Tyler Young (Massena, N.Y./Kanata Lasers) and sophomore Justin Geary (Clifton Park, N.Y./Wilkes University) have been honored by the SUNY Potsdam men’s hockey team for the 2019-20 season. Young is the program’s Most Valuable Player and Geary claims the Coaches Award.

Young played in all 27 games this season and was the team’s third leading scorer, registering five goals and 13 assists for 18 points. Three of his goals came on the power play. The forward finished his career with 63 points on 22 goals and 41 assists in 94 games.

After transferring from Wilkes, Geary saw limited action. However, the blueliner bolstered a defense that contributed to a 3.88 goals-against-average, the eighth best mark in the program’s 44 seasons.

The Bears defeated Buffalo State 3-1 on the road on Feb. 26, for the program’s first playoff win and SUNYAC Semifinal appearance in 12 years. Potsdam opens 2020-21 at home against Southern New Hampshire on Oct. 30.

Asst. Coaches & Support Staff Named

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Assistant Coaches, Support Staff for 2021 U.S. National Junior Team Announced
Team set to compete in 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey announced that Ted Donato (Cambridge, Massachusetts/Harvard University), Kris Mayotte (Ann Arbor, Michigan/University of Michigan) and Steve Miller (Columbus, Ohio/Ohio State University) will serve as assistant coaches, and Theresa Feaster (Providence, Rhode Island/Providence College) as video coach, for the 2021 U.S. National Junior Team that will compete in the 2021 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship Dec. 26, 2020 – Jan. 5, 2021 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta.

The group will assist Nate Leaman (Providence, Rhode Island), head men’s ice hockey coach at Providence College, who was previously announced as head coach of the 2021 U.S. National Junior Team.

“We’re extremely fortunate to have an experienced coaching and support staff in place,” said John Vanbiesbrouck (Detroit, Michigan), general manager of the U.S. National Junior Team and assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey. “It’s a group that brings varied experience and perspective along with a winning pedigree.”

ABOUT DONATODonato, head men’s ice hockey coach at Harvard University, is making his first appearance on the coaching staff of a U.S. National Junior Team, but is no stranger to international hockey. The 13-year NHL veteran played on the 1988 U.S. National Junior Team in Moscow and was also a member of Team USA in the 1992 Olympic Winter Games in Albertville, France.

In addition, Donato played in three IIHF Men’s World Championships, serving as captain in 1997 and also representing the U.S. at the event in 1999 and 2002. The former Harvard captain and 1989 NCAA champion has guided his alma mater as head coach to four ECAC Hockey titles and three Ivy League championships, along with six NCAA tournament berths across 16 seasons. Ted’s son Ryan Donato played on the bronze medal-winning 2016 U.S. National Junior Team, as well as the 2018 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team.

ABOUT MAYOTTEMayotte returns as an assistant coach for a third time after helping the U.S. National Junior Team claim the gold medal in 2017 and a bronze medal in 2018. Mayotte is currently in his second season as an assistant coach for the University of Michigan men’s ice hockey team after serving four seasons in a similar capacity at Providence College under head coach Nate Leaman, where he helped the Friars to the 2015 NCAA national championship.

Mayotte previously coached two seasons at St. Lawrence University as an assistant coach from 2012-14 after one season as a volunteer assistant coach at Cornell. Mayotte was a four-year starter in net at Union College from 2002-06 and went on to play five seasons professionally across the American Hockey League and ECHL.

ABOUT MILLERMiller returns as an assistant coach for the U.S. National Junior Team for the fifth straight year after helping the United States earn medals in 2017 (gold), 2018 (bronze) and 2019 (silver). Miller helped lead the Providence College men’s ice hockey team to the 2015 national championship under head coach Nate Leaman, his third NCAA national championship as an assistant coach after winning back-to-back titles with Denver in 2004 and 2005.

Miller’s 31-year coaching career began in 1989 and has seen him contribute to 19 NCAA tournament berths, four Frozen Four appearances, seven conference tournament titles, and five regular-season league championships during his time with St. Mary’s University, Miami University, University of Denver, Providence College, Air Force Academy and Ohio State University.

ABOUT FEASTERFeaster is making her first appearance as a member of the U.S. National Junior Team coaching staff and is the first female to ever serve on the coaching staff of a U.S. National Junior Team. The 2020-21 season will be her ninth at Providence, and fifth season as the director of men’s ice hockey operations. She was a graduate assistant for two years prior to head coach Nate Leaman offering her a full-time opportunity in 2016, becoming at the time one of two women working as full-time hockey staff members for Division I men’s hockey teams.

ADDITIONAL TEAM STAFFThe remainder of the team staff includes athletic trainers Stan Wong (Boca Raton, Florida/USA Hockey) and Jason Hodges (Plymouth, Michigan/USA Hockey NTDP), equipment managers Scott Aldrich (Colorado Springs, Colorado/USA Hockey) and Nate LaPoint (Madison, Wisconsin/University of Wisconsin), team leader Marc Boxer (Colorado Springs, Colorado/USA Hockey), communications Aaron Westendorf (Cincinnati, Ohio/USA Hockey), and digital content Kyle Huson (Parker, Colorado/USA Hockey). In addition, Ben Smith (Gloucester, Massachusetts/USA Hockey), Ryan Martin (Detroit, Michigan/Detroit Red Wings) and Keith Tkachuk (St. Louis, Missouri/St. Louis Blues) will serve as scouts and assist Vanbiesbrouck and the coaching staff in building the final roster for the team.

NOTES: The United States enters the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship seeking its fifth medal in six years after earning a record four-consecutive medals: gold in 2017, silver in 2019, and bronze in both 2018 and 2016 … To date, the U.S. National Junior Team has claimed 12 medals, including four gold (2017, 2013, 2010, 2004), two silvers (2019, 1997) and six bronze (2018, 2016, 2011, 2007, 1992, 1986) … USA Hockey’s international council, chaired by Gavin Regan (Potsdam, New York), vice president of USA Hockey, has oversight responsibilities for all U.S. national teams. For more information about the 2021 IIHF World Junior Championship click here.

“Small Saves”

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Here is this week’s edition of “Small Saves.” Enjoy!

Wasielewski & Banas Earn Potsdam Women’s Hockey Team Awards

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POTSDAM, N.Y.-Juniors Natalie Wasielewski (Carnegie, Pa./Pittsburgh Penguins Elite) and Allie Banas (Buffalo, N.Y./Buffalo Bisons) have been honored by the SUNY Potsdam women’s hockey program with its team awards for 2019-20. Wasielewski is the team’s Most Valuable Player and Banas has earned the Coaches Award.

Wasielewski doubled her offensive production from the previous season. She totaled eight goals and 17 assists for 25 points. Wasielewski was tied for 11th in the NEWHL in scoring, tied for fourth in power-play goals and tied for seventh in assists. The forward’s 25 points tie her for the ninth best single-season total in Potsdam’s NCAA era and she ranks ninth in career scoring as well.

Banas also had a career year with six assists this winter. She played in all 24 of the Bears contests in 2019-20. The forward helped to boost Potsdam’s offense, which produced 144 points, the fourth best total in the Bears’ NCAA era and the most in six years.

Potsdam was 10-12-2 this season with a 7-9-2 mark in the NEWHL. The Bears open 2020-21 on the road at William Smith on Oct. 30.

Beauts Sign Dominique Kremer

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190913 Djurgårdens Dominique Kremer under ishockeymatchen i SDHL mellan Djurgården och AIK den 13 september 2019 i Stockholm. Foto: Andreas Sandström / BILDBYRÅN / Cop 104

BUFFALO SIGNS DEFENDER, FORMERLY WITH DJURGARDENS IF AND MERRIMACK

BUFFALO – The Buffalo Beauts are proud to welcome defender Dominique Kremer, who joins the professional ranks in North America after a season in the SDHL with Djurgardens IF. Kremer, who had an excellent collegiate career from 2015 – 2019 at Merrimack, has signed with Buffalo for the upcoming NWHL season.

“I decided to sign with the Buffalo Beauts in the NWHL because I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself.,” said Kremer, 22. “I am confident that by partaking in this league I can inspire the younger generation of girls to one day become a Beaut, too! This has given me another opportunity to hopefully showcase my abilities on and off the ice.”

In her first pro season, the West Fargo, North Dakota native led Djurgardens IF defenders in points, with 16 on five goals and 11 assists. Her team allowed just 77 goals – third-fewest in the league.

After developing as a young player with the St. Louis Lady Blues organization and later at Shattuck-St. Mary’s Prep, Kremer played 138 games over four years at Merrimack College. She missed only two games in those four years.

In Merrimack’s inaugural season in 2015-16, she was named an alternate captain. In her senior season, she was 7-14-21 in 36 games, ranked sixth in points among defenders in Hockey East, and led Merrimack in blocked shots. She was honored as a Hockey East Third Team All-Star. Kremer was originally selected 17th overall by Connecticut in the 2018 NWHL Draft.

“Our coaches and I followed Dominique’s career at Merrimack and in the SDHL very closely, and we hoped to sign her because she’s a perfect fit for our lineup,” said Beauts GM Nate Oliver. “Dominique is very sound in the defensive zone. Beauts fans will love her style of play. The Beauts are incredibly excited to welcome Dominique to Buffalo.”

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USA Hockey Postpones Advanced Officiating Symposium

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Event rescheduled for Aug. 6-8, 2021
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey announced that it has postponed the 2020 Advanced Officiating Symposium which was set for July 24-26 at the Providence Marriott in Providence, Rhode Island.“Due to the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, we felt the best way forward was to postpone the event,” said Matt Leaf, director of officiating education for USA Hockey. “We’re excited to be in Providence next year, and we appreciate the partnership we have forged with the Providence Marriott in hosting this event.”

The event has been rescheduled for Aug. 6-8, 2021, at the Providence Marriott. Participants who have already registered will have the option to either transfer their registration to next year’s event or receive a full refund. If a refund request is not made, the registration will automatically roll over for the 2021 event.

“This is disappointing to say the least, but at the end of the day, safety is our first priority,” said Dave LaBuda, USA Hockey’s national referee-in-chief. “We appreciate the continued enthusiasm of our officiating team to get back to work and look forward to presenting a bigger and better symposium in August of 2021.”

ABOUT THE ADVANCED OFFICIATING SYMPOSIUM
The Advanced Officiating Symposium is open to any official who has been registered at Level 3 or Level 4 for each of the previous three hockey seasons. The symposium offers officials the opportunity to obtain “tenured” status within the USA Hockey Officiating Program upon attending. Participants have the opportunity to hear from high-level speakers, including those in professional and international hockey. General session presentations cover a wide range of topics including the role of the tenured official, opportunities in officiating leadership, as well as health and wellness for the amateur official. The first-ever Advanced Officiating Symposium was held in 2019 in Bloomington, Minnesota.

NYSPHSAA Selects COVID-19 Task Force Committee

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Latham, NY – The New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) has selected members to serve on a COVID-19 Task Force  (see attachment) to examine potential impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the fall 2020 season and the 2020-2021 school year.

Task Force members were selected by Paul Harrica, NYSPHSAA President, with input and consultation from NYSPHSAA Executive Director Dr. Robert Zayas. The Task Force is comprised of NYSPHSAA member superintendents, principals, athletic directors and executive directors in addition to representatives from New York State Athletic Administrators Association and State Education Department. It is anticipated the committee will meet for the first time in late May or early June.

“The goal of this task force is to bring together a group of experienced administrators and professionals to examine potential impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the upcoming school year and to provide guidance and recommendations to the 11 Sections of NYSPHSAA,” said Paul Harrica, NYSPHSAA President.

“At this time we are planning to start fall sports on August 24th,” Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director said.  “With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 crisis, I want to make sure we are prepared to focus attention on keeping student-athletes engaged in their school communities and active, while also abiding by Department of Health and Governor Cuomo’s guidelines.  We must have innovative and creative thought to provide beneficial participation playing experiences for students.”

NYSPHSAA COVID-19 Task Force

President – Paul Harrica (Section X) *Task Force chair

Vice President – Julie Bergman (Section IV)

2nd Vice President – Russell Bartlett (Section X)

Immediate Past President – Jim Osborne (Section IX)

Incoming 2nd Vice President – Tim Mullins (Section XI)

Past President – Steve Broadwell (Section VII)

NYSPHSAA – Dr. Robert Zayas (Executive Director)

District Superintendent – Jim Dexter (Section 2)

Superintendent East – Dr. Ivan Katz (Section IX)

Superintendent West – Adam Stoltman (Section VI)

Section Executive Director East – Tom Combs (Section XI), Matt Walentuk (Section VII) Section Executive Director West – Carl Normandin (Section X), Kathy Hoyt (Section V)

Principal East –  Jim Mackin (Section I)

Principal West –  Paul Gasparini (Section III)

Athletic Director East – Chris Ceruti (Section VIII) Athletic Director West – Scott Barker (Section V)

NYSAAA – Dr. Jim Wright (Section XI)

Athletic Trainers – Rick Knizek (Section 2)

District Transportation Director – Chris Durdon (Section IV) Officials – Dennis Burkett

NYS Education Department – Karen Hollowood & Ann Lanoue NYS Department of Health – TBD

Around Women’s Ice Hockey

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May 11, 2020

by Janet Schultz, NYHOL

In this moment of Pause in NYS I will try and bring you up-to-date news on what’s happening in Women’s Ice Hockey in New York State. Since we have to be at home, we have to depend on emails, Facebook and the World Wide Web to get our news.

Jordan Ott as a Buffalo Beaut in 2017-18

*New York native Jordan Ott has been named to serve as the Head Coach at DIII Kings College Women’s Ice Hockey Team. She is a former member of the NWHL  Buffalo Beauts, played four years of college hockey at Potsdam and served there as an assistant volunteer coach.

*RIT and Head Coach Chad Davis have parted ways, along with assistant coach Hannah McGowan. R
IT gives no explanation for the release of Davis, who was hired in August 2018.

*The IIHF cancelled the 2020 Women’s World Championship originally scheduled for March 31 to April 10. They will now hold the IIHF Women’s World Championship in 2021 at Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, site of the 2020 event.

* Bray Ketchum (Connecticut Whale) Kate Whitman Annis (Metropolitan Riveters), Karilyn Pilch (Boston Pride), and Jack Brodt (Minnesota) have all agreed to serve a second season as General Managers in the NWHL.  Last month, the Pride announced the signing of Pilch to a multi-year contract.

The NWHL’s new team in Toronto has hired Mandy Cronin, a co-founder of the Canadian Women’s Hockey League and former goaltender in the league, as GM. Cronin was general manager of the Buffalo Beauts last season, and is the founder and director of M-Power Hockey, which since 2006 has provided coaching, mentoring and consulting services for players in Toronto and neighboring communities. Cronin, who played four years for the University of Maine Black Bears between 1998-2002 and was a captain in her junior and senior seasons, lives in Toronto with her family.

Nate Oliver, NWHL Beauts newly appointed General Manager

*Some great news for the Buffalo Beauts of the NWHL is that Nathaniel  “Nate” Oliver was named General Manager of the team for the upcoming season. Nate takes over the reins from Mandy Cronin, who heads to her honetown of Toronto to work with the new NWHL expansion team .

Previously Nate worked as the Beauts Community Services coordinator and is a writer for The Hockey Writers, an internet publication.

* Connecticut Whale general manager Bray Ketchum  announced the signing of forward/defender Hanna Beattie, defender Taylor Marchin, and forward Katelynn Russ to contracts for the 2020-21 season.

* The Boston Pride have re-signed a trio of defenders who have played critical roles in their immense success. Lauren Kelly, Jenna Rheault and Mallory Souliotis have all signed contracts for the 2020-21 NWHL season.

* Saroya Tinker has signed with the Metropolitan Riveters for the 2020-21 season. Tinker was selected fourth overall by the Riveters in the 2020 NWHL Draft.

* Sarah-Eve Coutu Godbout, a forward from Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec who earlier this year completed her career at Quinnipiac, has signed a contract to join the NWHL’s new team in Toronto.

* Seventh overall NWHL draftee, University of New Hampshire captain Tori Howran has signed with the Connecticut Whale.

* Jillian Dempsey, the league’s all-time leading scorer, co-MVP of the 2019-20 season, and the captain of the Pride has re-signed for the 2020-21 season.

* Carly Jackson, a Nova Scotia native who established new records at the University of Maine in wins, goals-against average, save percentage, and shutouts, has signed a contract to play the upcoming NWHL season with the Buffalo Beauts. Jackson was selected third overall by the Beauts in the 2020 NWHL Draft.

Kelly Babstock as a Buffalo Beaut in 2018-19

*Kelly Babstock has returned to the NWHL and signed a contract with the Toronto expansion team after playing for the Connecticut Whale and Buffalo Beauts.

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Northern New York Women’s Collegiate Ice Hockey News

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By Janet Schultz, NYHOL Writer/Photographer

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Well the season came to an end with most Championships in women’s hockey being completed just before the cancellation of events due to CoVID 19. In the women’s collegiate hockey scene, only the biggest Championship was canceled…the NCAA Frozen Four. 

With that being said, the Schultz’s, your NYHOL staff that covers women’s hockey, had it’s own challenges this season. Randy had cancer surgery in August, back surgery in November and with recuperation they did not make as many collegiate games as they usually did. In fact, for the first time in many years Janet never made it to RIT for their media day or a game and she apologizes. We are hoping things will be better in the Fall and we look forward to the 20-21 season.

While Janet and Randy may not have gotten to the arenas, they did follow the teams and thank the Sports Information people at each College for making sure press releases were sent and the web sites were up-to-date! This is one time when the world wide web kept NYHOL going.

So without further ado, here is a recap of the season, with photos from Janet’s archives!

North

Potsdam

Potsdam was eliminated from post-season playoffs after Cortland won their final game. Potsdam recorded a 10-12-1 season

Kaylee Merrill was named to the NEWHL All Rookie Team and Senior Delphine Leonard was named to the NEWHL Second Team.

Congratulations to Seniors Miranda Kolb (Watertown/SUNY Cortland), Lucy Condon, Shelbi Thacker, Kayla McCabe (Watertown/Syracuse Nationals) and Alex Pfeiffer.

Plattsburgh

Sarah Wolf

Plattsburgh followed their historical trail of wins with a 26-1-0 season trip to the NEWHL Tournament and a win at that Tournament. They beat Cortland 3-0 in the semi-finals; Oswego 6-1 in the Championship game.

With plans to go to the NCAA DIII Tournament, they found it canceled due to the nation-wide Corona Virus. They would have played Norwich, ranked #8. Plattsburgh took their 8th consecutive conference championship and were seeded #1 for this year’s Frozen Four, looking for their sixth national championship in 7 years. 

With all that they still recorded numerous accolades for the team and players.

Annie Katonka was named NEWHL Player of the Year

Ashley Davis, NEWHL Goaltender of the Year

Head Coach Kevin Houle and Assistant Coach Julia Duquette received the NEWHL Coaching Staff of the Year Award. Houle is in his 17th season and Duquette, who joined the team this season as an assistant, comes from a coaching position at Bishop Kearney in Rochester. She played four seasons with Plattsburgh (all winning seasons) and four years with the Monsignor Martin Girls Varsity Hockey team in the WNY Girls Varsity Ice Hockey League.

Hannah Kiraly, Erin McArdle, Sara Krauseneck and Taylor Whitney were named to the All NEWHL Team and Ivy Boric and Kendall Wasik to the NEWHL All Rookie Team.

Katonka had 21 goals/20 assists; Krauseneck, 19 goals/16 assists; Boric 10 goals/25 assists led the scoring leader board. In Goal it was Davis with a 19-0-0 record and six shutouts.

Seniors Jen Manning, Hannah Kiraly and Sarah Wolf (Fairport/Boston Shamrocks Elite/Buffalo Bisons) have been part of the 107-8-3 record, two national championships and four conference championships

Clarkson

Another NYS team that has numerous championships and continues it history of winning. They ended with a 25-6-6 record.

In the ECAC they beat Colgate twice in the Best of Three quarterfinals and lost to Princeton in the semis. Their quest to the NCAA Tournament, where they would have faced the University of Wisconsin was canceled.

This season’s top scorers included Elizabeth Giguere with 37 goals/29 assists and Gabrielle David, 14 goals, 24 assists.

In Goal Marie-Pier Coulombe had a 23-6-5 record with seven shutouts and a .949 save percentage.

Clarkson says good-bye to Seniors Michaela Pejzlova, Ella Shelton Katherine Beaumier, Cartram Longergan, Taylor Turnquist and Kayla Friesen,

Turnquist and Friesen were selected in the 2020 NWHL draft. Turnquist went in the fourth round to Boston and Friesen went second over all to the Whale.

These Clarkson players have been recognized with several honors this season:

Marie Pier Coulombe: Second Team ECAC All Star and ECAC Goaltender of the Month finalist

Gabrielle David: USHO Rookie of the Year; ECAC Rookie of the Year and ECAC All Rookie Team

Elizabeth Giguere: Patty Kazmaier Award Winner; First Team All American, ECAC Player of the Year, ECAC Best Forward and First Team ECAC All Star.

Ella Shelton: Second Team All American, ECAC Best Defenseman finalist, First Team ECAC All Star and All USHO Second Team All Star

Head Coach Matt Desrosiers is in his 11th year. He is a three-time Coach of the Year and has guided the Knights to three NCAA National Championships. He has established this team as one of the premiere women’s hockey programs in the NCAA.

Canton

The Roos season ended with a 2-1 loss to Oswego and a 8-16-1 record. 

Alex Parigi was named NEWHL Player of the Week  and Hanna Desrochers was NEWHL Rookie of the Week on February 18.

One player graduates this year and that is Brook Susac.

Heading the leader board this season were Breanna Bedborough with 7 goals/10 assists; Sara Kosnaskrie, 9/4; Alex Parigi, 7/5 and Meghan Best 4/8.

In goal were Susac with 796 minutes played and a 2-10-0 record with one shutout and Sirena Alvarez with 619 minutes played and a 5-5-1 record and two shutouts.

Coach Dave Labaff is in his sixth season with the Roos.

St. Lawrence

Coming off a 13-16-7 record the Saints were handed two losses from Cornell in the ECAC Quarterfinals, ending their season.

Kayla Vespa had 13 goals and 20 assists to tie up first place on the scoring list for the season. Also with 23 points were i Anna Segedi with 11 goals and 12 assists and Sharlynn Snow with 6 goals and 17 assists. 

Keeping the puck from going in was Goalie Lucy Morgan who in 1507 minutes had an 8-12-7 record with four shutouts and a .928 save percentage. She was named to the ECAC Hockey All Rookie Team and to the ECAC Third Team.

Graduating are Jaimee Cook, Jacquie Deffley, Kali Grant (Potsdam/Nepean Jr. Wildcats), Vespa, Steph Keryluk, Dakota Golde, Maggie McLaughlin and Amanda Butterfield.

Coach Chris Wells is in his 12th season with the Roos. 

Northern Notes

Jordan Ott as a Beaut

Jordan Ott has taken a position as Head Coach of the Womens Ice Hockey Team at Kings College. She will be the third coach in the history of the DIII program. Prior to this she was a volunteer assistant coach at Potsdam, Head Coach of the Softball team at Potsdam and played four years of ice hockey at Potsdam. She also played one season for the NWHL Buffalo Beauts.

2020 Women’s College Ice Hockey Review/Eastern New York

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By Janet Schultz, NYHOL Writer/Photographer

Well the season came to an end with most Championships in women’s hockey being completed just before the cancellation of events due to CoVID 19. In the women’s collegiate hockey scene, only the biggest Championship was canceled…the NCAA Frozen Four. 

With that being said, the Schultz’s, your NYHOL staff that covers women’s hockey, had it’s own challenges this season. Randy had cancer surgery in August, back surgery in November and with recuperation they did not make as many collegiate games as they usually did. In fact, for the first time in many years Janet never made it to RIT for their media day or a game and she apologizes. We are hoping things will be better in the Fall and we look forward to the 20-21 season.

While Janet and Randy may not have gotten to the arenas, they did follow the teams and thank the Sports Information people at each College for making sure press releases were sent and the web sites were up-to-date! This is one time when the world wide web kept NYHOL going.

So without further ado, here is a recap of the season, with photos from Janet’s archives!

East

Manhattanville

With a 4-2 win over Chatham on Senior Day, Manhattanville closed out the season with a 17-8-3 record.

In the UCHC Tournament they won the quarterfinals vs Chatham (7-1) and beat William Smith in the semis (2-1). Their loss came at the hands of Elmira, 5-3 in the Championship round.

All UCHC honors went to David Turco, Coach of the Year; Zoey Pellowitz, First Team;p Tianna Lopes, First Team and Lena Flores, All Rookie Team.

Head Coach Turco in his ninth season, was also a finalist for the ACHA Coach of the Year Award.

Scoring leaders include Tianna Lopes with 17 goals/26 assists; Amanda Sabia 22 goals/17 assists; Ali Howard, 16 goals/20 assists,

In Goal it was Lena Flores with a 9-5-1 record and three shutouts and Elias Taylor with 8-3-2 and 3 shutouts.

Graduating seniors include Janet Xu, Marsey Kettelwood, Brayden James, Zoey Pellowitz, Amanda Sabia and Taylor Elias.

Union

Union’s season ended with a 5-3 loss to Cornell and a 5-24-5 record.

Grae Heiting had 6 goals and 8 assits and Leah Herrford had 5 goals/8 assists.

Goalie Bella McKee went 5-17-5 with one shutout and a .916 save percentage.

Seniors include Ava Reynolds, Cheyenne Harris, Haley Shugart, Katelynn Russ, Jordi Naidrich, Kate Spooner, Amelia Murphy and East Amherst’s Rachel de Perio, who played for the Niagara Junior Purple Eagles. 

dePerio had 6 goals and 6 assists in her senior year. I 2018-19 she was nanmed to the ECAC All-Academic Team and tied her career high points with 12.

RPI

Not a great season for RPI with a 0-33-1 record.

Senior Sabrina Repaci received the Team’s MVP Award; Senior Meghan Hayes was the recipient of the Bill Cahill Coaches Award and Senior Kirsten Iwanski, the Will Stanton Community Service Award.

Lilli Friis-Hansen, the Bob Conway Scholar Athlete Award; Teeghan Dalby, Freshman of the Year Award and Morgan Ondrick, Most Improved Player.

Other seniors are Kendra Farole and Blake Orosz.

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