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USA Advances to Gold-Medal Game, Defeats South Korea 9-0 In Semifinals

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Gold-medal game streamed live on Olympics.com at 3:00 p.m. ET
 
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic – Behind two goals and two assists from captain Josh Pauls (Greenbrook, N.J.), the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team earned a 9-0 victory in semifinal action of the 2021 World Para Ice Hockey Championship. Declan Farmer (Tampa, Fla.), Josh Misiewicz (La Grange, Ill.) and Brody Roybal (Northlake, Ill.) also recorded multi-point games in the win.

Team USA will play in tomorrow’s (June 26) gold-medal game at 3 p.m. ET, live on Olympics.com. The game will air on a delayed basis on Olympic Channel at 6 p.m. ET.  

“We wanted this win to get to our eventual goal and play for a gold medal,” said head coach David Hoff. “We wanted out best game to be Saturday and after a real solid effort from our team today, we’re trending in that direction.”

The U.S. jumped out to a 3-0 lead just 7:33 into the contest thanks to goals from Josh Hargis (Colorado Springs, Colo.), Noah Grove (Frederick, Md.) and Pauls. David Eustace (Stoneham, Mass.) fed Hargis for a one-timer from the bottom of the right circle for what proved to be the game-winning goal at 2:59, after Eustace rushed down ice to cancel an icing whistle.

Grove was the beneficiary of a Misiewicz pass into the slot, and he finished in the top corner of the net, just out of reach from South Korea netminder Jae Woong Lee to make it 2-0. Just 25 seconds later, Roybal drew the defense down into the zone, leaving Pauls open to fire a wrister for a 3-0 advantage after the opening 15 minutes. 

After Steve Cash (Overland, Mo.) started in goal, Jen Lee (San Francisco, Calif.) came into net for the U.S. to start the second period, but it was the offense that continued to put on a show. Farmer scored his first goal of the tournament on a breakaway at 9:16 that finished with a quick backhand to forehand move.

Pauls drew an assist on the play with a nice up-ice feed. Farmer nearly collected his second tally 47 seconds later as Chris Douglas (St. Cloud, Fla.) fired a wrist shot from the slot.

Farmer collected the rebound, and as the puck trickled past Woong Lee, Misiewicz tucked away the puck into the back of the net. Roybal started the scoring in the final frame, controlling the puck down low to the corner before cutting across two defenders and finishing in front to put the U.S. ahead, 6-0.

Pauls added his second goal of the game, set up thanks to his defensive partner Douglas’ cross-ice pass into the slot at 8:16. Douglas picked up another tally when his centering attempt to Misiewicz wound up getting under the sled of Woong Lee and into the back of the net. 

Kevin McKee (Chicago, Ill.) finished the scoring, putting one home off the rebound of an initial shot from Jack Wallace (Franklin Lake, N.J.) with 3:01 left. Cash did not have to make a save in his one period of action, while Lee had one stop in the final 30 minutes. 

The U.S. will face the winner of the Canada-RPC (Russia) semifinal game in tomorrow’s gold-medal game. 

NOTES: Josh Pauls (Greenbrook, N.J.) was named the U.S. Player of the Game … Josh Misiewicz (La Grange, Ill.) celebrated his 33rd birthday today with a goal and an assist in the win … The U.S. outshot South Korea by a 47-1 count … Team USA was 0-1 on the power play, while South Korea was 0-2 … The U.S. will be seeking its fifth gold medal at the IPC Para Ice Hockey World Championship. 

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14 from RPI Men’s Hockey Tabbed for Academics

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AHCA honors All-American Scholars, who kept at least 3.6 GPA in both semesters

By Zach Dubinsky —

TROY, N.Y. – The American Hockey Coaches Association has announced the 2020-21 Krampade All-American Scholars from men’s hockey and 14 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) student-athletes have been recognized.

RPI’s recipients include freshmen John Beaton (Stittsville, ON / Youngstown Phantoms), Dylan Davies (Traverse City, MI / Sioux Falls Stampede), James McIsaac (Winnipeg, MB / Brooks Bandits) and Henri Schreifels (Newbury Park, CA / Victoria Grizzlies), sophomores Cory Babichuk (Edmonton, AB / Spruce Grove Saints), Zach Dubinsky (Highland Park, IL / Lincoln Stars), Louis Helsen (Dallas, TX / Amarillo Bulls), Mason Klee (Morrison, CO / Sioux Falls Stampede) and Ryan Mahshie (Stoney Creek, ON / Brooks Bandits), juniors Jake Johnson (Bloomington, MN / Cedar Rapids RoughRiders), Jakub Lacka (Bratislava, Slovakia / Central Illinois Flying Aces) and Ture Linden (Great Falls, VA / Lone Star Brahmas) and senior Shane Sellars (Carlisle, PA / Dartmouth College).

To be eligible for selection, a student-athlete must have a 3.6 GPA each semester. Due to the effects of COVID-19, the AHCA adopted revised criteria for this year’s honorees, including the Engineers, who were one of a number of institutions that did not participate in the 2020-21 season.

Rensselaer is scheduled to be back on the ice this fall with a 38-game schedule, including 18 contests at the Houston Field House.

U.S. Earns Quarterfinal Bye After Defeating South Korea 8-0

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Brody Roybal tallies four, Cash records his 15th career Worlds shutout
 
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic – Brody Roybal (Northlake, Ill.) scored four times and added an assist, while Kevin McKee (Chicago, Ill.) had a goal and two assists to lead the U.S. National Sled Team to an 8-0 victory over the South Korea in preliminary round play at the 2021 World Para Ice Hockey Championship.  With the victory, Team USA has earned a bye into the tournament semifinals on Friday (June 25).

The U.S. opponent and game time will be determined following quarterfinal play on Thursday. 

“I think we’ve played seven very solid periods in a row and dominated on the ice,” said head coach David Hoff. “We’re going to spend this week working on getting better every day, because our ultimate goal is to find our best game come Saturday.” 

The U.S. jumped to a 1-0 lead on the power play 6:54 into the contest when Declan Farmer (Tampa, Fla.) skated down the slot and dished to a driving Roybal who fired the puck to the top corner of the net out of the reach of South Korean netminder Jae Woong Lee. Nearly three minutes later, McKee rang a shot off the crossbar, but Rico Roman (Portland, Ore.) was there to collect the loose puck and found Roybal at the top of the crease, who fired the puck to the top corner from the bottom of the left circle.

Mckee would get revenge on the crossbar, collecting his first goal of the tournament with 1:59 left in the period, as he fired a wrist shot from the side of the right circle that deflected off Lee and into the back of the net. Team USA added four more goals in the second. Josh Pauls (Greenbrook, N.J.) skated down ice on the power play beside Roman, who was sprung on a backhanded dish and finished far side at 5:15.

Roybal added another on a five-on-three power play, using his speed to find an opening and snap one home from between the circles at 10:56. Josh Misciewiez (La Grange, Ill.) was the recipient of a Farmer backhand pass, allowing him to tap in his first of the tournament at 13:02, before Roybal and McKee combined for the final tally of the period as McKee’s shot was partially stopped by Lee’s glove, but Roybal was there to clean up the rebound with :53 to go in the stanza.  

Dodson fired one past Lee from the side of the left circle after forcing a turnover while on the penalty kill midway through the final period to account for the 8-0 final. Steve Cash (Overland, Mo.) made two saves in the U.S. net to pick up his first victory of the world championship. Team USA outshot South Korea, 32-2. 

NOTES: Brody Roybal (Northlake, Ill.) was named U.S. Player of the Game … The U.S. outshot South Korea 32-2 … The U.S. went 3-for-6 on the power play, while South Korea went 0-for-2. Click here for full stats, and click here for full Team USA coverage.

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USHL American Cup Coming To Rochester In December

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Attention Elite U14 – U18 Teams

The United States Hockey League (USHL), in conjunction with Wegmans, announced the inaugural USHL American Cup in Rochester, N.Y. from December 3-5, 2021.

“We are incredibly excited to bring the USHL to the East Coast with the American Cup this winter,” said USHL President and Commissioner Tom Garrity. “We know the East Coast is a great hotbed for youth hockey talent and we’re looking forward to bringing a top-end youth hockey event to Rochester.”

As part of the American Cup, a pair of USHL teams will also make the trip East as the Green Bay Gamblers and Youngstown Phantoms will play a pair of games during the event on December 3 and 4. Both games, played at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex, will count towards the USHL regular season standings with each team playing as the home team for one game. 

“Wegmans is delighted to partner with the USHL in the inaugural American Cup,” said Wegmans Food Markets CEO Colleen Wegman. “The selected tournament name, in part, pays tribute to Rochester’s rich hockey history as the home of the American Hockey League’s Rochester Americans. Rochester has evolved into a hockey hotbed and we are looking forward to sharing the experience with participating players, families and fans.”

The American Cup event will feature a youth hockey component with teams at the 14U, 15U, 16U and 18U levels. All USHL American Cup youth games will be played at Bill Gray’s Regional Iceplex and Rochester Ice Center. 
 

Attention Coaches

If your team is entering this prestigious tournament and you would like to add a player or players names to USHL Scout Rob Sedia’s player list, please email: [email protected]

Please note, Coach Sedia only has a limited number of openings on his player list due to the detailed nature of the reporting. 

Kremer Returns For 2nd Season With Beauts

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BUFFALO – The Buffalo Beauts announced that defender Dominique Kremer will return for her second straight season with the club. Originally a 2018 draft pick of the Connecticut Whale, Kremer signed in Buffalo in 2020 after having played for Djurgårdens IF in Sweden’s SDHL. Her return to the Beauts further solidifies an already solid defense corps. 

“Getting the opportunity to play for the Buffalo Beauts for another season is such a blessing,” said Kremer. “It’s a chance to play in front of my family, friends, fans, and God, which is super exciting! I love the team, the staff, and the organization, and I am ecstatic to be part of it all once again.”

Kremer suited up for all six of Buffalo’s regular season games in Lake Placid during the 2020-21 season. She demonstrated her defensive prowess by blocking opponents’ shots 16 times during the season and was responsible for four takeaways. Those 16 blocks were the second most among all Beauts skaters. 

“We are very excited to have Dom back for this upcoming season,” said Beauts assistant coach Mark Zarbo. “She is a versatile player who can play in all situations. We know that she had multiple options for where she wanted to play in her career. The fact that she chose to play in Buffalo – and then stay in Buffalo – speaks to what we are building here, and we are happy to have her a part of it!” 

During Kremer’s 2019-20 season with Djurgårdens she led all of the club’s defenders in points with 16 (5G, 11A). The team allowed just 77 goals against – the third-fewest in the league, with Kremer playing in all 41 games for Djurgårdens (regular season and postseason). During her collegiate career at Merrimack College she went 15-41-56 in 138 NCAA games. Kremer was an alternate captain in Merrimack’s inaugural season in 2015-16. As a senior,  she was 7-14-21 for scoring in 36 games, ranking her sixth in points among all Hockey East defenders in 2018-19. 

She returns to the Beauts now feeling fitter and sharper than ever, and looking to be an even more impactful player. 

“I have been training very hard this offseason, both on and off the ice,” said Kremer. “I feel physically and mentally stronger than I ever have before. I am hoping this will propel me to have a great season where I can be a real go-to player for my team. I have high expectations to make this my best season yet.”

New York Islanders Sell Out of 2021-22 Season Tickets at UBS Arena

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Limited Premium Inventory Still Available, Individual Ticket Information to Follow

BELMONT PARK, N.Y. — As the New York Islanders continue their run in the Semifinals of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the team has announced that 2021-22 general admission season tickets are now sold out for their inaugural season at UBS Arena. Over 12,000 dedicated Islanders fans have committed to cheering on the team all season long at their new state of the art home.

“Selling out season tickets is a true testament to this loyal fanbase,” said Tim Leiweke, CEO of Oak View Group. “This arena will bring the very best in both hockey and entertainment to fans across the region and we’re excited to open up the doors to the public this fall.”

In addition, only six suites remain available out of the arena’s 56, and less than 250 seats remain in the arena’s prestigious Dime Club. For those interested in learning more about these and other available premium hospitality options, please visit www.ubsarena.com/premium or call 516-517-0640.

“The unbelievable demand for premium seating shows that tri state area businesses, their executives, clients and fans can’t wait to return to live events,” said Adam Campbell, UBS Arena’s Senior Vice President for Premium Sales.

UBS Arena is a $1.1 billion multi-purpose arena under construction adjacent to the Belmont Park racetrack. The world class entertainment venue, with its timeless and classic design, will bridge its iconic past with today’s advanced technology and amenities. In addition to being the new home to the famed New York Islanders Hockey Club, UBS Arena is one of the few venues in the world designed with a sharp focus on music and will create one of the best and most special experiences for both artists and audiences. The state-of-the-art arena will deliver an unmatched live entertainment experience with clear sightlines and premier acoustics to even more guests than ever before. 

“We are so proud to have the support of these Islanders fans. They’ve responded in such overwhelming fashion,” said Mike Cosentino, New York Islanders Senior Vice President Sales, Service and Business Intelligence. “This milestone marks exponential growth in our season ticket base over the last number of years. We’re looking forward to welcoming the Islanders faithful to their new home at UBS Arena in the fall.”

More information regarding the New York Islanders season ticket waiting list and individual game tickets for the 2021-22 NHL season will be available in the coming weeks. 

U.S. Picks Up Win Over Czech Republic, 4-0

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Team USA Outshot Czech, 51-0, set to Play South Korea Tuesday
 
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic – Jack Wallace (Franklin Lakes, N.J.) scored twice to lead the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team to a 4-0 win over the Czech Republic in preliminary round play here today at the 2021 Para Ice Hockey World Championship. Team USA put 51 shots on goal in the victory and did not allow a shot on goal in the contest. 

“I thought today was a very solid performance from our group, and hats off to their goaltender for making more than 50 saves,” said head coach David Hoff. “We need to reset, just like we did yesterday, and focus on moving forward to Tuesday against South Korea.” 

The U.S. started strong with solid scoring opportunities from both Wallace and Travis Dodson (Deming, N.M.) in the first :35 of the contest. A drive to the net by Josh Hargis (Colorado Springs, Colo.) resulted in a penalty shot just 1:07 into the contest, but Hargis’ attempt against Czech netminder Martin Kudela went wide.

Kudela stopped all 17 shots he faced in the period and kept the game scoreless after the opening 15 minutes. Team USA scored twice in just over a minute span in the opening six minutes of the second period. 

Noah Grove (Frederick, Md.) wired a pass to Wallace, who used his momentum toward the net to set up a wrist shot high and over the outstretched glove of Kudela at 4:15. Brody Roybal (Northlake, Ill.) followed up the tally shooting high on the short side over the head of Kudela at 5:34.

Josh Pauls (Green Brook, N.J.) and Travis Dodson (Deming, N.M.) picked up assists on the play. It appeared Declan Farmer (Tampa, Fla.) pushed the U.S. to a 3-0 lead as time expired in the middle frame, but replay confirmed that the puck crossed past the goal line after the clock hit zero. 

Wallace scored his second of the game at 3:40 of the third period off a highlight-reel end-to-end rush. He started with the puck behind his own net, came over the right side of the blueline, cut to the front of the net, and put it past Kudela. 

Chris Douglas (St. Cloud, Fla.) finished the scoring with 1:20 left when he fired a shot home from above the right circle after Rico Roman (Portland, Ore.) won the faceoff. Jen Lee (San Francisco, Calif.) started in net for the U.S. 

Team USA returns to action on Tuesday (June 22) as they close out Group A play against South Korea. Opening faceoff is set for 2:45 p.m. ET and the game can be seen live on Olympic Channel. 

NOTES: Jack Wallace (Franklin Lakes, N.J.) was named U.S. Player of the Game … The U.S. outshot Czech Republic, 51-0 … The U.S. went 0-for-4 on the power play, while Czech Republic was 0-for-2.

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OJHL Governors Approve Oct. 1 Start To Season

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Chairman’s award re-named in honour of outgoing Chairman Marc Mercier during league’s AGM
Mississauga, ON – The Ontario Junior Hockey League (OJHL) Annual General Meeting (AGM) wrapped up with the Board of Governors looking ahead to the 2020-21 season while paying tribute to one of its leaders.

The league has developed a Social Media and Branding Planutilizing an extensive social media ecosystem in conjunction with a specific workflow plan. The plan will see OJHL content shared in real time during and after games to bring the OJHL’s players, teams and excitement to a much larger audience.

Over the last number of years, the league has developed a number of properties and events including: the OJHL Governors’ Showcase, OJHL All-Star Celebration weekend, Ontario Junior Development League, OJHL Combine, Junior Hockey Pre-Camp Showcase, OJHL Fan Favourite Award and the OJHL Championship Series. These properties are supported by OJHL programming such as the OJHL CHCH nationally televised Game of the Week, its national televised weekly show – The OJ Today and OJHL Images.  The newly designed Social Media and Brand Plan is next evolution in the promotion of the league, teams and players.

“Over the past several months, our OJHL team has developed a very extensive and unique Social Media and Branding plan that will tap into our industry-leading OJHL Images to capture in-game content for distribution through our newly developed social media ecosystem,” stated OJHL Director of Business Development Rick Morocco.  We expect our plan will increase the OJHL brand 10-fold during the next year.”
The Board of Governors also approved the 2021-22 OJHL Season Opening date and special events:

  • Start date for the full 54-game 2021-22 seasonis set for October 1, 2021.
  • The Governors’ Showcasewill take place during the third or fourth week of October.
  • The OJHL All-Star Celebrationweekend will be played during the third or fourth week of January in Collingwood, Ontario.
  • The full schedule will be released in the coming weeks.

The 2021-2022 season will see a change with the league’s Chairman of the Board.  Long-time Markham Royals Governor Stuart Hyman moves from his role as the OJHL’s 1stVice Chair into the Chairman’s position, taking over the position from outgoing Chairman Marc Mercier. Hyman’s first order of business was presenting a motion to re-name the current OJHL Chairman’s Award to the Marc Mercier Chairman’s Awardin honour of the outgoing Chairman, the long-time governor of the Cobourg Cougars. The motion was passed unanimously.
“The OJHL Chairman’s Award is provided to an individual who has gone above and beyond for the betterment of the OJHL and hockey in Ontario,” said newly elected OJHL Chairman Stuart Hyman. “Marc Mercier’s dedication to the OJHL and all 22 member clubs has always gone above and beyond during over 15 years of service.  The OJHL Board of Governors wanted to recognize all of his efforts and the dedication our Chairman’s Award in his honour is a very fitting manner in which to do so.”
“On behalf of our 22 clubs and league staff, I would like to thank outgoing Chairman Marc Mercier for all of his leadership, guidance and dedication during his term as Chairman of the OJHL,” said OJHL Commissioner Marty Savoy. “Marc has been a leader in driving improvement of not only the OJHL but Junior hockey within our province.  The OJHL has a history of dedicated individuals that have served as our Chairman and the league staff and myself look forward to working with in-coming Chairman Stuart Hyman”

U.S. Drops Opening Match of 2021 Para Ice Hockey World Championship, 2-1, to Canada

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Branden Sison of Canada (L) and Jack Wallace of USA (R) in action during world para ice hockey championship game between USA and Canada in Ostrava, Czech Republic, 19 June 2021. Photo: Lukas Kabon
U.S. set to play Czech Republic Tomorrow at 8:30 am ET, live on Olympic Channel
 
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic  — Team USA dropped a 2-1 decision in its opening preliminary round game of the 2021 Para Ice Hockey World Championships. Brody Roybal (Northlake, Ill.) was the lone scorer for the U.S. 

“We want to keep playing forward and need to be physical, but stay out of the box,” said head coach David Hoff (Bottineau, N.D.). “We have to learn from it and come back tomorrow strong. I liked our energy in the third period and I think we can build on that.” 

After more than a year-and-a-half without international competition, both teams spent the first five minutes feeling one another out, looking for their rhythm and chemistry. Declan Farmer (Tampa, Fla.) rushed down ice five minutes into the period, with support from Kevin McKee (Chicago, Ill.), on a two-on-one in what looked like a promising opportunity to challenge Canadian goaltender Dominic LaRocque.

A rolling puck, however, bounced free resulting in a Canada breakaway chance that Josh Pauls (Green Brook, N.J.) ultimately thwarted. With less than a minute remaining in the opening frame, Roybal raced into the offensive to cancel an icing whistle.

His hustle was converted into a Travis Dodson (Deming, N.M.) shot on net. Canada scored on the power play just 2:03 into the middle frame to take a 1-0 advantage and extended its lead with another man-advantage marker at 9:35. With less than three minutes left in the period, Farmer charged up the middle of the ice and was hauled down as he carried the puck into the slot, drawing a U.S. power play. Team USA used the momentum from the extra man to push for a flurry of chances in the final 30 seconds, including a great opportunity from Jack Wallace (Franklin Lake, N.J.) that LaRocque pushed away. 

The U.S. started fast in the third period with Roybal scoring on a breakaway just :57 into the final 15 minutes. Pauls circled back in his defensive zone and strung a pass to a streaking Roybal, who tucked the puck under his sled and finished far side.

Later in the stanza, U.S. netminder Steve Cash (Overland, Mo.), who had seven stops in the contest, kept the game at 2-1 with a blocker save with Canada on the power play. Team USA continued to pressure throughout the remainder of the period, firing eight total shots on goal, including a rebound chance from Josh Misiewicz (La Grange, Ill.) on a U.S. power play late in the period, but LaRocque closed the door. 

The U.S. outshot Canada in the contest, 16-9. Team USA returns to action tomorrow (June 20) against host Czech Republic in its second of three preliminary round games. Opening faceoff is set for 8:30 a.m. ET and the game can be seen live on Olympic Channel.

NOTES: Brody Roybal (Northlake, Ill.) was named U.S. Player of the Game … The U.S. outshot Canada, 16-9 … The U.S. went 0-for-2 on the power play, while Canada was 2-for-3. Click here for full stats, and click here for full Team USA coverage.

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Register now for the 3rd Annual Ben May Memorial Classic Golf Scramble.

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The event will take place on Monday, September 13th, 2021 at Lockport Town & Country Club. 717 East Avenue, Lockport. Registration and putting contest will start at 9:45am.

Shotgun start is at 11am. Cocktails, dinner and prizes are at approximately 4pm. There are par sponsorship’s available.Please click here for the printable registration form.

Proceeds to benefit arena programming for children.The cost is $150 per golfer or $550 per foursome. Dinner only is $35.Click here to register online for single golfer, foursome, dinner only or bonus ticket packs.

*If registering a foursome please include all 4 golfers names and contact information in the comment box

*Contests and Prizes:Happy Gilmore Putting ContestHole in One – $10,000 Cash PrizeFantasy Golf Scratch Offs50/50 SplitBasket RaffleLucky Hat Cash & Lottery RaffleTeam prizes ( Low gross 1st, mixed)

As we celebrate the beginning of the eighth season since the opening of our new facility in Lockport, we are pleased to host the third annual Ben May memorial Classic. A champion supporter in the city of Lockport, among many things, Mr. May was also the executive director of the Grigg Lewis Foundation. He was instrumental in forging relationships with several primary capital campaign donors which helped lead to the realty known today as Cornerstone CFCU Arena. His family welcomes you to this event, as a tribute to his legacy.

Sedia Accepts USHL Scouting Offer

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Earlier this week NewEdge Hockey Development Academy’s owner and Professional Skills Coach Rob Sedia accepted the Northeast Region Scouting position for the USHL’s Cedar Rapids RoughRiders. Coach Sedia will also work directly and indirectly with the North American Hockey League’s (NAHL) New Jersey Titans. The United States Hockey League (USHL) is the highest level of Junior Hockey in the United States.

Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the 2021-22 season was the USHL’s 19th season as the nation’s only Tier I junior hockey league. The USHL had 51 players selected at the 2020 NHL Draft, marking the third-straight season with 50-or-more USHL players selected in the NHL Draft. More than 800 league alumni are currently on NCAA Division I rosters, further establishing the USHL as the world’s foremost producer of junior hockey talent.

Rob Sedia / Owner NewEdge Hockey
Professional Development Coach & USHL Scout

“It is an honor to be affiliated with the USHL. I am really looking forward to working with Coach Carlson and the Cedar Rapids team as well as the NJ Titans. Helping to connect the dots for the region’s top talent and the best junior leagues is very exciting. NEHDA will be restructuring our Elite Development Programs with the USHL in mind.”

Lady Lock Monsters 10u 2021-2022 Registration

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Lockport, NY — Learn to play hockey, sportsmanship, team play, and work on individual development. Our 10u girls program will have a wide range of ages and ability levels.

We will field a 10u travel team (local travel) and compete in the Great Lakes Girls Hockey League as well as have a house team that will play against comparable local competition. Season runs September-FebruaryUSA Hockey Insurance number needed to register$440

For more information please contact Tom Dockery.Click here for USA Hockey RegistrationClick here for USA Hockey age classifications

Click here to register for the Lady Lock Monsters 10u team.

Beauts Re-Sign Veteran Lisa Chesson

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BUFFALO – The Buffalo Beauts announced today that veteran blueliner and 2010 Olympic silver medalist Lisa Chesson returns to the team for her fifth season. The 34-year-old is the team’s elder stateswoman, having played her first season for Buffalo in 2016-17. With the exception of a hiatus in 2019-20, Chesson has remained with the Beauts ever since and served as an alternate captain for the squad in 2020-21. 

“I have always enjoyed my time in Buffalo,” said Chesson. “From our fans to working with our amazing staff, there wasn’t a doubt in my mind about returning for a fifth season in Buffalo.”

Chesson was a member of the Beauts’ 2016-17 Isobel Cup winning team and helped forge a formidable blue line. In 40 career NWHL regular season games, she has scored three goals, 15 assists, and 18 points and is plus-9. Chesson’s overall plus-15 in 2018-19 led all Beauts defenders. She was selected to play in the 2018 NWHL All-Star Game in Minnesota and the 2019 event in Nashville. During the abbreviated 2020-21 season in Lake Placid, Chesson scored the game-winning goal in the Beauts’ 2-1 victory over the Boston Pride on Jan. 30.

“Cheese’s work ethic and commitment to the game are what make her a truly unique player,” said Beauts head coach Rhea Coad. “We are very excited to have her high level of skill and maturity back on our blue line.”

With the United States Women’s National Team, Chesson helped her country win gold medals at the World Championship in 2009 and 2013, and silver in 2012. As a member of Team USA when they earned the silver medal at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, she had 3 goals and 3 assists in 5 games. Chesson has also competed in five Four Nations Cups. In a celebrated collegiate career at Ohio State, she was 27-62-89 for scoring in 145 games.

Chesson has bright hopes for the Beauts’ future, particularly for the 2021-22 NWHL season.

“We have so much potential,” Chesson said. “I think this year we need to focus on creating more offense. We have an amazing core group in goal, starting with CJ (Carly Jackson). If we can continue to build from the net out, we will be in great shape to win the Isobel Cup this year.”

RPI Hockey Team’s Leadership Group Plays Critical Role

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TROY, N.Y. – With a purpose to thoroughly develop each individual while effectively building the team, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) men’s hockey program has come to rely greatly on the voices of its student-athletes. The program’s Leadership Group utilizes strong two-way communication among its players as well as with the coaching staff to enhance the experiences of each individual on the Engineers.

Typically chosen well in advance of an upcoming season, an assortment of players is selected to work together in providing the student voice to head coach Dave Smith and his assistants. They discuss a wide array of subjects and a vast area of interests that include but are certainly not limited to school and hockey, sharing their perspectives, suggestions and opinions.

“The Leadership Group is the most influential place within our RPI Hockey environment,” said Smith, who is entering his fifth year at the helm in Troy and 17th as a head coach. “Being in the Leadership Group requires a commitment of time as well as elite communication skills.” 

The current members include Anthony Baxter (Oakville, ON / UMass Lowell), Nick Bowman (Shelby, MI / Coulee Region Chill), Zach Dubinsky (Highland Park, IL / Lincoln Stars), Jakub Lacka (Bratislava, Slovakia / Central Illinois Flying Aces), Ottoville Leppanen (Espoo, Finland / Espoo Blues U20), Ture Linden (Great Falls, VA / Lone Star Brahmas), Linden Marshall (Victoria, BC / Trail Smoke Eaters) and Shane Sellar (Carlisle, PA / Dartmouth College). Sellar, Marshall and Linden have been members in previous years.

They are charged with serving as mentors, sounding boards and voices, communicating with the staff as well as with their teammates thoroughly, accurately and regularly. The group, which includes three graduate students, four seniors and a junior, enhances their leadership influence through a connection between systems of the program, the culture RPI Hockey holds itself to and the behaviors that occur by the student-athletes. 

The myriad of situations that occur through the course of building a team are vast and each member brings a unique perspective to the process. They are encouraged to share their vantage point, knowledge and thoughts. Baxter and Sellar, for example, both transferred into Rensselaer and understand there are a variety of methods to reaching a goal, dealing with an issue or celebrating an accomplishment. Lacka and Leppanen, two senior forwards who hail from outside North America, can share their own viewpoints for the betterment of their teammates and the program.

“We are a player-driven environment with a relentless pursuit of excellence,” said Smith, who guided the team to a fourth-place regular season finish in ECAC Hockey in 2019-20. (The 2020-21 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic). “The coaches are here to guide this process and the Leadership Group.”

The benefits of the group, which this year comprises six forwards, a defenseman and a goaltender, are wide-ranging. In the short term the student-athletes help new team members acclimate to the program’s environment, which stresses taking ownership, and help build early confidence in each individual. The long-term goal is leadership development that provides the tools necessary to lead a contingency or team of any size, whether it be within hockey or otherwise.

Group members are selected through feedback from the players and communication with the previous Leadership Group and coaches. Collectively they meet with the staff virtually every other week during the off-season and in-person on a weekly basis when in-season.

“When creating our Leadership Group it is imperative that ownership of our program happens so we move forward in unison,” said Smith, who has utilized this method for more than a decade. “Each member will become respected for what they know; they are appreciated for what they do; and they are loved for who they are.”

(RPI Hockey Photo)

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