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AMERKS CLOSE OUT REGULAR SEASON WITH 4-1 WIN OVER HAMILTON

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(Hamilton, Ont.)… The Rochester Americans closed out the regular season with a 4-1 road victory over the Hamilton Bulldogs at Copps Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Amerks finish with a 43-29-3-1 record and will advance to the 2013 Calder Cup Playoffs.

Maxime Legault, Matt Ellis, Phil Varone and Frederick Roy each scored for Rochester while Luke Adam collected two assists to give him five points (1+4) over his last two games.  Rookie Jason Beattie, a defenseman out of Niagara University, made his professional debut for the Amerks and registered his first point with an assist.  Goaltender Matt Hackett improved to 3-0-0 as an Amerk by stopping 30 of 31 shots on goal.
 
Hamilton’s Frederic St-Denis scored the Bulldogs’ lone goal while Jacob Gervais-Chouinard made 33 saves in goal.
 
After scoring three points in Saturday’s home win over Hamilton, Adam picked up where he left off in the first period of Sunday’s game by setting up Legault for the game’s first goal.  Alex Biega intercepted a pass along the blue line and moved the puck to Leagult, who left a drop pass for Adam and then drove to the net. Adam waited for Leagult to reach the slot and then sent a pass back to Leagult that the winger was able to tip in past the Hamilton netminder to give Rochester a 1-0 lead.
 
Hamilton tied the game at one early in the second period. With the Bulldogs on the power play, they worked the puck around the offensive zone before St-Denis fired a wrist shot from the right face-off dot that found its way through traffic and into the back of the net for the equalizer. Greg Pateryn and Alex Belzile collected the assists.
 
The Amerks regained their lead when Beattie set up Ellis for the rookie defenseman’s first professional point.  Beattie gained control of the puck along his own blue line and rushed up the right wing boards. After gaining entry into the Hamilton zone, Beattie sent a perfect cross-ice pass to Ellis, who pulled the puck to his backhand and slid it past Gervais-Chouinard for the goal. Rick Schofield also assisted on the goal.
 
Varone put the game out of reach when he made it 3-1 late in the third period, capitalizing on a feed from Dan Catenacci. Catenacci, who recorded a goal and an assist in his professional debut on Saturday night, made a cross-ice pass to Varone, who kicked the puck from his skates to his stick and knocked it in for the goal.
 
Frederick Roy then added an empty net goal off a pass from Adam, who recorded his second point of the night.
 
The Amerks have now finished the regular season and will advance to the Calder Cup Playoffs.  While an opponent and dates have not yet been determined, tickets for home games in the first round go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 22.

Brown and Grigg to Captain RIT in 2013-14

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ROCHESTER, NY – Head Coach Scott McDonald and the RIT women’s hockey team announced its captains for the 2013-14 season. Juniors Celeste Brown (Great Falls, MT/National Sports Academy) and Lindsay Grigg (Oakville, Ontario/Oakville Hornets) will serve as captains, while senior Melissa Bromley (Aurora, Ontario/Aurora Panthers) and junior Morgan Scoyne (Drumbo, Ontario/Stoney Creek Sabres) will serve as assistant captains. RIT enters its second season as a Division I program.

During my time at RIT, we’ve been fortunate to have a long line of strong leadership for our team captains,” said RIT Head Coach Scott McDonald, who recently completed his seventh season behind the bench in 2012-13. “These next four student-athletes will be no exception.  All have shown that they have the character on and off the ice to lead our program in the right direction. With the graduation of three multi-year captains and a large senior class, the role of team captain has been a vital position to establish during spring training.”

Brown, a forward, enjoyed a tremendous sophomore season with nine goals and 15 points, while playing at a plus-11. Brown was named the RIT Female Athlete of the Week and College Hockey America Player of the Week on Dec. 17. She recorded season-high totals of two goals and three assists in a 5-1 win over Lindenwood on Dec. 15. As a freshman in 2011-12, Brown scored the game-winning, go-ahead goal in the Division III National Championship game against Norwich.

Grigg, who has shuttled between forward and defense in her first two seasons with RIT, finished the 2012-13 season with 14 points on two goals and 12 assists. She is a tremendous two-way player, who can be counted on in any situation, from the power-play, even strength, and penalty killing units. Grigg recorded a season-high three points in a win over Sacred Heart on Jan. 19 and scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over Robert Morris on Jan. 4.

Bromley, a 5-foot-11 defenseman, recorded a plus-16 in 34 games to go along with six points during the 2012-13 season. Bromley scored her lone goal of the season on Dec. 8 at Ohio State and added five assists. She used her size and speed to emerge as a strong stay at home defender, and will be looked upon to play an even greater role in 2013-14

Scoyne, a defenseman who stands 5-foot-8, tallied 10 points in 37 games, while playing hard nosed defense. She scored two goals in 2012-13, including the game winner in a 3-0 win over Yale at Blue Cross Arena. She is expected to step in on RIT’s top defensive unit in 2013-14.

All four have been able to step up and we believe they will excel with their new responsibility of leading this program,” said McDonald. “Their work ethic on the ice, in the classroom and in the community will set the standard for this team and all future RIT women’s hockey players.”

The Tigers enjoyed an excellent transition to Division I in 2012-13, finishing with a .500 record (16-16-1) and advancing to the semifinals of the College Hockey America Postseason Tournament. RIT finished tied for third in the CHA standings and won its first two postseason contests as a Division I program.

In league play, RIT went 3-0-1 against 2012 Tournament Champion Robert Morris, while going 5-0-1 vs. league rival Penn State. Out of conference, RIT defeated ECAC foes Yale and Brown, while taking NCAA Tournament Participant North Dakota to the final buzzer in a one-goal defeat. Overall, RIT was involved in 17 one-goal games during the season and recorded a five-game unbeaten streak in the second half of the season.

Feb. 28 to March 2, 2014 Hockey Weekend Across America

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By USAHockey.com

Hockey Weekend Across America was created by USA Hockey in 2008 to engage the hockey community in celebrating the sport of hockey at all levels and exposing the sport to new audiences.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Hockey announced today that the seventh annual Hockey Weekend Across America, presented by CCM, will take place across the United States, Feb 28 – March 2, 2014.

“With Hockey Weekend Across America set for the weekend after the Olympic Winter Games conclude, we look forward to building on the energy created by the Games and focusing the celebration solely on hockey to end the month of February and start the month of March,” said Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. “We’re thankful for the unending support of CCM and the great participation of the hockey community and media, particularly the NHL and NBC, as well as the thousands of local youth associations across the country.

Hockey Weekend Across America will include a theme for each of the three days, including Wear Your Favorite Hockey Jersey on Friday (Feb. 28); Try Hockey on Saturday (Mar. 1); and Celebrate Local Hockey Heroes on Sunday (Mar. 2).

Hockey Weekend Across America was created by USA Hockey in 2008 to engage the hockey community in celebrating the sport of hockey at all levels and exposing the sport to new audiences.

NOTES: USA Hockey will be developing promotional materials for use by all teams, leagues and associations over the course of the summer. All will be available free-of-charge when complete at HockeyWeekendAcrossAmerica.com …. The sixth annual Hockey Weekend Across America, which took place Feb. 15-17, 2013, was the best to date with thousands of fans wearing their favorite hockey jersey; more than 6,000 new children trying the sport; and hockey heroes in communities across America being honored. The event also featured Hockey Day in America on NBC, with more than nine hours of hockey programming, including three NHL games.

Calder Cup News: Amerks Clinch Playoff Berth

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(Rochester, NY)… The Rochester Americans defeated the Hamilton Bulldogs 5-1 at The Blue Cross Arena on Saturday night to clinch a berth in the 2013 Calder Cup Playoffs. It marks the second straight year the Amerks have qualified for the postseason and the 43rd playoff appearance in franchise history.

The Amerks’ opponent and schedule for the first round of the 2013 Calder Cup Playoffs have not yet been determined, but tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 22. Individual game tickets for home games during the Amerks’ first round series will start at $17 per game for 200 Level End/Balcony seats ($19 if purchased day of game).  Seats in 200 Level premium sections will be priced at $20 per game ($22 if purchased day of game), and Lower Bowl tickets will be available for $22 per game ($24 if purchased day of game).  Groups of 10 or more people can purchase tickets in any seating location for just $16 apiece per game.

 

Playoff Strips for Rounds One and Two are still available to current Season Ticket Holders until Wednesday, April 24.  Playoff strips allow Season Ticket Holders to purchase their same seat location for the entirety of the playoffs.  Season Ticket Holders can contact the Amerks Ticket Office at 1-855-GO-AMERKS to take advantage of Playoff Strips.

 

Forwards Phil Varone (1+2) and Luke Adam (1+2) each finished with three points on the night while Dan Catenacci, making his professional debut, picked up his first pro points with a goal and an assist. Defenseman Nick Bailen registered the first multi-point game of his career with two assists on the night, and goaltender David Leggio stopped 29 of 30 shots to earn the win.  Maxime Legault and Evan Rankin (1+1) rounded out the scoring for Rochester, while Olivier Archambault scored the lone Hamilton goal.

 

In a first period that featured multiple power play chances for both teams, the Amerks scored the only marker on a goal by Adam. With the Amerks skating on a 4-on-3 advantage, Varone set Bailen up for a one-timer, and the rookie out of RPI blasted a shot through traffic that Adam tipped in past Hamilton goalie Dustin Tokarski to give Rochester a 1-0 lead at 18:41 of the opening period.

 

The Amerks extended their lead to 2-0 early in the second period as Catenacci scored his first career goal at 3:31 of the middle frame.  Varone picked up his second assist of the night as Catenacci tipped in his shot after Varone had collected a drop pass from Rankin and quickly snapped it on net.

 

Archambault got Hamilton on the board later in the second period with his first AHL goal. The rookie sprinted up the middle of the ice, through the neutral zone and in on Leggio with two Amerk defenders in close pursuit. Patrick Rissmiller was able to catch Archambault and poked the puck off the Bulldog forward’s stick, but the puck hit a skate and bounced right back to Archambault, who regained possession at the top of the crease and swept it past Leggio for the goal.

 

Rochester went back up by two goals at 12:57 of the second period as Varone scored to record his third point of the night.  Bailen wound up for a slap shot from the right point, but instead of shooting, passed across to Adam at the left face-off dot. Adam then fired a slap shot that trickled through Tokarski and came to rest in the crease. Varone was there to quickly pounce on the loose puck and slam it home for the goal.

 

Rochester tacked on two more goals in the third period as Adam set up Legault on a 2-on-1 to make it a 4-1 game.  Rankin then capped things off on another 2-on-1 rush, capitalizing on a feed from Catenacci.

 

The Amerks will bring the 2012-13 regular season to a close on Sunday, April 21 when they travel to Hamilton to face-off with the Bulldogs again.  Game time is slated for 3 p.m. with all the action on Sports 1280 WHTK.

Sacco Named Coach for Team USA

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Joe Sacco (Medford, Mass.), the head coach of the National Hockey League’s Colorado Avalanche, has been named head coach of the 2013 U.S. Men’s National Team that will participate in the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Championship May 3-19 in Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden, it was announced today by USA Hockey.

Sacco has vast experience on the international stage as both a player and coach. He served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s National Team at both the 2009 and 2010 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Championship. As a player, he competed in the 1992 Olympic Winter Games in Albertville, France, and helped the U.S. to a fourth-place finish. He also played in six IIHF Men’s World Championships (1990-92, 1994, 1996, 2002), was a member of U.S. Men’s National Select Team that competed in the 2002 Deutschland Cup, and skated for Team USA at the 1989 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Sacco is in his fourth season as the head coach of the Avalanche. He was a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as the National Hockey League’s Coach of the Year in his first season behind the bench in 2009-10, guiding Colorado to a 43-30-9 record and a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche became the first Western Conference team to make the playoffs after finishing last in the conference the previous year since the league expanded to 30 teams in 2000-01.
Prior to leading the Avalanche, Sacco spent two seasons as head coach of the American Hockey League’s Lake Erie Monsters. He also spent two years as an assistant coach with the AHL’s Albany River Rats (2006-07) and Lowell Lock Monsters (2005-06).
Sacco was a fourth-round pick (71st overall) by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. He appeared in 738 NHL games over his 13-year career, which included stints with the Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. All total, he finished with 94 goals and 119 assists for 213 points.
Sacco played college hockey at Boston University, where he appeared in 111 games over three seasons (1987-90).
The staff and players of the 2013 U.S. Men’s National Team are selected by the U.S. Men’s National Team Advisory Group, led by Jim Johannson, assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey. The group includes National Hockey League general managers Stan Bowman (Chicago), Paul Holmgren(Philadelphia), Dean Lombardi (Los Angeles), David Poile (Nashville), Ray Shero (Pittsburgh), and Dale Tallon (Florida), along with Anaheim Ducks scout Brian Burke and Pittsburgh Penguins scout Don Waddell.
NOTES: USA Hockey’s international council, chaired by Tony Rossi, vice president of USA Hockey, has oversight responsibilities for all U.S. national teams … Sixteen teams will compete at 2013 IIHF Men’s World Championship. There will be two groups of eight with one group playing in Helsinki, Finland and the other playing in Stockholm, Sweden. All medal-round games are in Stockholm … NBC Sports Network is scheduled to televise all Team USA games in the 2013 IIHF Men’s World Championship. A final broadcast schedule will be available in the near future.
Team USA 2013 IIHF Men’s World Championship Schedule
May 3-19 • Helsinki, Finland & Stockholm, Sweden
Date Opponent Location Time (Local/EDT)
Sat., May 4 Austria Helsinki 12:15 p.m./5:15 a.m.
Sun., May 5 Latvia Helsinki 8:15 p.m./1:15 p.m.
Tues., May 7 Russia Helsinki 8:15 p.m./1:15 p.m.
Wed., May 8 Finland Helsinki 8:15 p.m./1:15 p.m.
Sat., May 11 France Helsinki 12:15 p.m./5:15 a.m.
Sun., May 12 Germany Helsinki 4:15 p.m./9:15 a.m.
Tues., May 14 Slovakia Helsinki 12:15 p.m./5:15 a.m.
Thurs., May 16 Quarterfinals Helsinki 1:00 p.m./6:00 a.m.
6:30 p.m./11:30 a.m.
Sat., May 18 Semifinals Stockholm 3:00 p.m./9:00 a.m.
7:00 p.m./1:00 p.m.
Sun., May 19 Bronze-Medal Game Stockholm 4:00 p.m./10:00 a.m.
Gold-Medal Game Stockholm 8:30 p.m./2:30 p.m.

Arenas: Hartwall Arena (Helsinki); Ericsson Globe (Stockholm)

Bid on Griffs Jerseys NOW!

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Fans of the Canisius College hockey team can now bid on a chance to own a piece of the team’s historic run to the 2013 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship.

From April 16-30, fans can go online to GoGriffs.com and bid to win official, game-worn Canisius College hockey jerseys. All 27 blue game jerseys worn by the Golden Griffins in the Atlantic Hockey Championship game and the NCAA Tournament game against Quinnipiac are up for auction. The minimum bid is $200, and the jerseys feature a special patch recognizing Atlantic Hockey’s 10-year anniversary. Per NCAA regulations, all name plates will be removed and there will be an additional charge of $20 for shipping for auction winners. Auction winners can also pick up their jersey at the Koessler Athletic Center for no additional charge.

The link to the online auction can be found through the Golden Griffin online store at GoGriffs.com, or by clicking this link.

Long Beach Native Signs Contract with Islanders

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DIAMOND AGREES TO TERMS ON ENTRY-LEVEL DEAL
Long Island Native has five points in 10 games with Sound Tigers

UNIONDALE, NY (April 19, 2013) – The New York Islanders announced today that forward Joey Diamond has agreed to terms on a one-year, entry-level contract.

Diamond, 23, scored two goals with three assists, while recording 27 penalty minutes in 10 games since joining the Sound Tigers on an amateur tryout contract (ATO) on March 22. The Long Beach, NY native signed with the Sound Tigers following his senior season at the University of Maine, where he posted 24 points (14 goals, 10 assists) and 147 penalty minutes in 33 games for the Black Bears.

The 5’8, 175-pound forward concluded his four-year career at Maine with 104 points (59 goals, 45 assists) and 467 penalty minutes in 135 games with the Black Bears. Prior to attending the University of Maine, Diamond played three seasons of junior hockey, compiling 113 points (60 goals, 53 assists) in 99 games split between the New York Apple Core (Eastern Junior Hockey League), Omaha Lancers (United States Hockey League) and Hamilton Red Wings (Ontario Junior Hockey League).

Founded in 1972, the New York Islanders Hockey Club is the proud winner of four Stanley Cup Championships. Keep up with breaking Islanders news on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/NEWYORKISLANDERS and on Twitter @NYIslanders. Don’t forget to Yapp with the team all season long with SportsYapper on your smartphone or tablet. For further information on any individual/group ticket options or sponsorship opportunities, contact the team’s office at (516) 501-6700 or e-mail [email protected]. For more team information, log on to newyorkislanders.com.

Amerks Present Awards

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(Rochester Americans)
 Mark Mancari, 2012-13 Scoring Champion

Prior to the start of the regular season home finale against Hamilton on Friday night, the Rochester Americans announced the winners of the club’s annual awards that are handed out at the end of each season.

The Most Valuable Player award, as voted on by the Amerks players, was presented to netminder David Leggio for the second consecutive year.  The 28-year-old currently leads all AHL goaltenders in wins, saves and and minutes played, and in just his second year with the club has become the 10th winningest goaltender in Amerks history.  This season, he has tied the AHL record for most shootout wins in a season (9) and is less than 100 saves from reaching the AHL’s all-time single-season saves record.  Leggio also repeated as the team’s Most Popular Player as voted on by the Amerks Booster Club.

Zemgus Girgensons was voted by his teammates as the Most Improved Player.  Skating in his first professional campaign, Girgensons began the season as one of just two 18-year-olds in the entire AHL. He has steadily progressed throughout the season despite missing time due to injury after being selected in the first round of the NHL Draft last summer.

The Rob Zabelny Award honors the Amerks Unsung Hero and is voted on by members of the Rochester media.  This award recognizes a player that exhibits courage, enthusiasm and love for the game of hockey, and was presented to defenseman Alex Biega.  Despite seeing several personnel changes on the team’s defensive corps throughout the season, Biega has perhaps been the most consistent performer along the blue line, providing plenty of leadership and grit on the back end.

Evan Rankin earned the McCulloch Trophy and the IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year awards as the player who has contributed the most humanitarian service to the community over the course of the season.  Rankin has spent much of his free time this season reading to kids at libraries and schools, skating with the Rochester Ice Cats Special Hockey team and participated in a Radiothon to benefit the Golisano Children’s Hospital back in February.

Phil Varone was the recipient of the Fairand/O’Neil Sportsmanship Award, which is selected by the Amerks Off-Ice Officials.  Varone exemplified sportsmanship through his strong work ethic, competitive nature and positive attitude.

Mark Mancari earned the team’s scoring title with 61 points on 22 goals and 39 assists. The veteran has now scored at least 20 goals in seven straight seasons and has reached the 60-point mark on four separate occasions. He also took home the Game-Winning Goals award, leading the team with four.

The Rochester Americans Booster Club also presents several awards which are selected by its members.  In addition to Leggio being named Most Popular, Brian Flynn captured Rookie of the Year honors as he recorded 16 goals and 16 assists with the Amerks before being promoted to the Buffalo Sabres.

ROCHESTER AMERICANS COMPETE IN 2013 SPENGLER CUP TOURNAMENT

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(Rochester, NY)… The American Hockey League’s Rochester Americans have accepted an invitation to participate in the prestigious Spengler Cup tournament in Davos, Switzerland, in 2013.

 

The Spengler Cup is a six-team tournament that takes place each year from Dec. 26-31, hosted by HC Davos of Switzerland’s elite National League A.

 

This will be the second time that an American Hockey League team will participate in the Spengler Cup. The Rochester Americans also competed in the 1996 event, finishing third. They remain the only professional hockey club from North America ever to take part in the tournament.

 

“The American Hockey League is privileged to once again take part in one of the most historic hockey tournaments in the world,” said David Andrews, President and CEO of the American Hockey League. “We are appreciative of the relationship which we have developed with the Spengler Cup Organizational Committee and thank them for inviting the Rochester Americans to participate in this year’s event.”

 

“The Rochester Americans are extremely honored to have been selected to play in the 2013 Spengler Cup and represent the American Hockey League,” said Americans PresidentTed Black. “This is a truly unique opportunity that will provide an incredibly valuable experience for our players. In addition, the chance for the Amerks to participate in the Spengler Cup for the second time will add another chapter to the great history of this storied franchise.”

 

“When you know how pressured the AHL schedule is and how busy the teams are, you realize how lucky we are to have the Rochester Americans in the Spengler Cup,” said Fredi Pargätzi, President of the Spengler Cup Organizational Committee. “What I find particularly pleasing and important is the fact that those in charge of the Buffalo Sabres fully support the Americans’ participation in the Spengler Cup.”

 

The first Spengler Cup took place in 1923 and was started by Davos-based physician Dr. Carl Spengler. It is the oldest and most famous ice hockey tournament in the world. The club tournament’s magic formula is a mix of its location in the Swiss spa town of Davos, the unique arena, the timing between Christmas and New Year’s, the coming together of various ice hockey philosophies and its longstanding tradition.

 

DEFENSEMAN CODY CECI JOINS B-SENS

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BINGHAMTON, N.Y. – The Binghamton Senators announced today that forward Cody Ceci has been

reassigned by the club’s National Hockey League affiliate Ottawa Senators from the Owen Sound Attack of

the Ontario Hockey League to Binghamton.

The 6-3, 215-pound defenseman was Ottawa’s first-round pick (15th overall) in the 2012 National Hockey

League Entry Draft. The Orleans, Ont. native recently finished his fourth full season in the OHL when his

Owen Sound Attack were defeated four games to two by the Plymouth Whalers in a Western Conference

Seminfinal playoff series that ended April 14

Ceci, 19, appeared in 69 total OHL games this season split between the Ottawa 67’s and Sound scoring a

career-high 19 goals, 45 assists and 64 points. In 265 career games, he has recorded 49 goals, 121

assists and 170 points. He has also earned three goals and 27 assists in 46 playoff games.

The B-Sens are next in action Friday against the Manchester Monarchs in a 7:05 p.m. face-off. Great seats

are still available by calling 607-722-SENS (7367). Fans can listen live on “Oldies 96.9-FM & 680-AM”

beginning at 7 p.m. as Grady Whittenburg, the voice of the B-Sens, hosts Countdown to Faceoff. Fans are

also encouraged to follow @BSens_Hockey on Twitter for live game updates.

Buffalo Wins Bowman Cup

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Justi Alves, Churchville-Chili, receives a Buffalo Sabres Alumni Associaiton scholarship from Rob Ray, president of the Alumni Association. (Photo by Janet Schultz)

Randy DiNatale, Sweet Home, receives a Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association Scholarship from Alumni President Rob Ray. (Photo by Janet Schultz)

 

The Buffalo Seniors and Buffalo Junior/Prep took home the Bowman Cup and Rochester Juniors took home a championship following the 2013 Bowman Cup.

Each year the top ice hockey players from high schools, prep schools and the junior teams in Buffalo and Rochester are chosen to play in a showcase tournament that draws college and junior hockey scouts.

The Buffalo Seniors took the Rochester Seniors 9-0 for the second time in two years.

Buffalo’s Manny Mannis, Lancaster, had a hat trick in the game. Eric Paradowski, St. Joe’s scored the first goal, shorthanded.  Other players dumping the puck in the net were Bob Piotrowicz with two goals, Frontier High High School; Ausitn Bianchi, Williamsville East; Dimitrios Gogos, St. Joes and Tyler McTigue, St. Francis.

Getting assists were Randy Dinatale, Sweethome, 3; Bianchi had two assists, McTigue had two assists and Lockport High School’s Rick Eberhardt had two assists. Brian Ruff, son of former Buffalo Sabres Head Coach Lindy Ruff, also had two assists and Ty Gallagher, Grand Island, and Tom Ryan, Kenmore West, each had a single assist.

In goal for the Buffalo team were Nick George, St. Joe’s; Connor Naughton, Canisius High and Chris Reinhardt, Cheektowaga.

In the first game of the day, the Buffalo Juniors vs the Rochester Juniors, it was Rochester winning 4-1.

Rochester’s Brandon Henshaw, Brockport, put the puck past Buffalo Goaltender Adam Dentico, Williamsville East. The initial shot was saved by Dentico but Henshaw took his own rebound and scored just as he fell to the ground in front of the net. Anthony DePetres, Aquinas High School, and Connor Hoyng, Churchville-Chili, got the assists.

Rochester scored twice in the second period with Andrew Scuncio, Pittsford, scoring on a rebound and then DePetres scored his first goal of the evening.

Buffalo’s only goal was scored by Joe Piegay, Bishop Timon, with a little over one minute left in the game. DePetres then dumped in his second of the game to get the win. Ryan Romeo, Fairport, got the assist.

At the Junior/Prep School game it was Buffalo over Rochester 3-2 to win the Rick Martin Memorial Cup.

The teams scored four goals in the final six minutes of the game.

Buffalo took control in the first half when Cory Swift, Loomis Chaffee, opened the scoring at 6:26 of the first. Eric Benshadle, Buffalo Jr. Sabres 16U, and Ben Sharf, Loomis Chaffee, picked up the assists.

Rochester Goaltender Jake Bymiaski, Maksymum, kept the score to one by making a big save on Buffalo’s Mike Coyne of the Buffalo Jr. Sabres 18U team. Bymiaski snared the puck with his glove as Coyne came across the crease.

Rochester’s Jordan Severo, Belle Tire 16U, came into the net in the second half and stopped Swift from putting in a second goal.

With under six minutes left in the game, Rochester’s Joe Drabin, Buffalo Jr. Sabres 18U, tied the score at 1-1. With two minute left, Buffalo’s Eric Benshadle, Buffalo Jr.Sabres 16U team, scored putting Buffalo in the lead.

Nichol’s Nick Smith added an empty net goal which proved to be the game-winner. Rochester answered back with just 8.5 seconds left when Bryan Carville, Maksyum scored, but no time was left for them to advance further.

Buffalo took the Rick Martin Memorial Cup home.

Buffalo Goaltenders Blaine Brock, Buffalo Jr. Sabres 18U, Bobby Bloomfield, Buffalo Jr. Sabres and Anthony Tirabassi, Nichols, were in net.

Buffalo’s Randy DiNatale of Sweethome High School and Rochester’s Justin Alves, Churchville-Chili, received scholarships from the Buffalo Sabres Alumni Association. The scholarships were presented by Alumni President Rob Ray.

Dropping the puck for the tournament named in his honor, was former Buffalo Sabres Head Coach and winningest coach in the NHL, Scotty Bowman.

Canisius Hockey Auctioning Off Game-Worn Jerseys

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Canisius Hockey Auctioning Off Game-Worn Jerseys

Fans of the Canisius College hockey team can now bid on a chance to own a piece of the team’s historic run to the 2013 NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship.

From April 16-30, fans can go online to GoGriffs.com and bid to win official, game-worn Canisius College hockey jerseys. All 27 blue game jerseys worn by the Golden Griffins in the Atlantic Hockey Championship game and the NCAA Tournament game against Quinnipiac are up for auction. The minimum bid is $200, and the jerseys feature a special patch recognizing Atlantic Hockey’s 10-year anniversary. Per NCAA regulations, all name plates will be removed and there will be an additional charge of $20 for shipping for auction winners. Auction winners can also pick up their jersey at the Koessler Athletic Center for no additional charge.

The link to the online auction can be found through the Golden Griffin online store at GoGriffs.com, or by clicking this link.

SABRES GREEN TEAM PARTNERS WITH BUFFALO RECYCLING ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY CARNIVAL AND RECYCLEFEST APRIL 27

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (April 15, 2013) — The Buffalo Sabres Green Team today announced it will be teaming up with the Buffalo Recycling Alliance to host a Community Carnival and RecycleFest on April 27, from 12 to 2 p.m. at Community Charter School, 404 Edison Avenue. All are invited for a chance to play games, win prizes, learn about recycling, and enjoy food and refreshments.  Expect to see SabreTooth, the mascot of the Buffalo Sabres, as well as local dignitaries such as Assembly Member Crystal Peoples-Stokes at the event.
A part of Global Youth Service Day, RecycleFest is a celebration of youth involved in recycling projects and programs.  Global Youth Service Day is an annual event in which youth around the world do acts of service for their communities.  This year, the Buffalo Recycling Alliance has made recycling a focus for Global Youth Service Day in Buffalo.  Youth from schools and universities in Buffalo are joining together to spread the word about recycling at their schools, in their homes, and in their communities.
Prior to the Community Carnival and RecycleFest, teams of youth will be walking throughout the neighborhood around the Community Charter School – picking up litter, educating local residents about recycling, and inviting them to the Carnival.
There is still time for youth and adults alike to volunteer. To get involved, contact Kyla Jaquish from the Buffalo Recycling Alliance at [email protected] or 716-852-4191 ext 115.

Joe Sacco Named Head Coach of 2013 U.S. Men’s National Team Avalanche Coach to Lead Team USA at IIHF Men’s World Championship

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Joe Sacco (Medford, Mass.), the head coach of the National Hockey League’s Colorado Avalanche, has been named head coach of the 2013 U.S. Men’s National Team that will participate in the 2013 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Championship May 3-19 in Helsinki, Finland, and Stockholm, Sweden, it was announced today by USA Hockey.

Sacco has vast experience on the international stage as both a player and coach. He served as an assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s National Team at both the 2009 and 2010 International Ice Hockey Federation Men’s World Championship. As a player, he competed in the 1992 Olympic Winter Games in Albertville, France, and helped the U.S. to a fourth-place finish. He also played in six IIHF Men’s World Championships (1990-92, 1994, 1996, 2002), was a member of U.S. Men’s National Select Team that competed in the 2002 Deutschland Cup, and skated for Team USA at the 1989 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Sacco is in his fourth season as the head coach of the Avalanche. He was a finalist for the Jack Adams Award as the National Hockey League’s Coach of the Year in his first season behind the bench in 2009-10, guiding Colorado to a 43-30-9 record and a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Avalanche became the first Western Conference team to make the playoffs after finishing last in the conference the previous year since the league expanded to 30 teams in 2000-01.
Prior to leading the Avalanche, Sacco spent two seasons as head coach of the American Hockey League’s Lake Erie Monsters. He also spent two years as an assistant coach with the AHL’s Albany River Rats (2006-07) and Lowell Lock Monsters (2005-06).
Sacco was a fourth-round pick (71st overall) by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. He appeared in 738 NHL games over his 13-year career, which included stints with the Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, New York Islanders, Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers. All total, he finished with 94 goals and 119 assists for 213 points.
Sacco played college hockey at Boston University, where he appeared in 111 games over three seasons (1987-90).
The staff and players of the 2013 U.S. Men’s National Team are selected by the U.S. Men’s National Team Advisory Group, led by Jim Johannson, assistant executive director of hockey operations for USA Hockey. The group includes National Hockey League general managers Stan Bowman (Chicago), Paul Holmgren(Philadelphia), Dean Lombardi (Los Angeles), David Poile (Nashville), Ray Shero (Pittsburgh), and Dale Tallon (Florida), along with Anaheim Ducks scout Brian Burke and Pittsburgh Penguins scout Don Waddell.
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