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Happy Mother’s Day

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Happy Mother’s Day to all mom’s out there, especially all those hockey mom’s.

2021 NTDP Evaluation Camp Roster Announced; Includes 7 From New York State

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Evaluation camp will take place May 9-13 at USA Hockey Arena 
PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Forty-nine of the top American hockey players born in 2005 have been invited to USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program evaluation camp. The camp, which will utilized to help select the 2021-22 U.S. National Under-17 Team, will take place May 9-13, at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan.

The 49 players, including 27 forwards, 16 defensemen and six goaltenders, will be divided into two teams and participate in on-ice practices and off-ice training, and play in five games during their week in Michigan.The invited players represent 14 different states.

Minnesota leads the way with 11 invitees, while New York boasts seven and Massachusetts and Illinois have five representatives apiece.A full roster and camp game schedule can be found by clicking here.

ABOUT THE NTDP: USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program is completing its 24th season of competition and is based at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan. The goal of the program is to prepare student-athletes under the age of 18 for participation on U.S. National Teams and success in their future hockey careers. Its efforts focus not only on high-caliber participation on the ice but creating well-rounded individuals off the ice.

Attention Any 14U Girls Currently Not Playing Hockey

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14U AGE GIRLS NEEDED TO PLAY HOCKEY!

Scott Then has informed NY Hockey OnLine that he and his coaches at Niagara, along with people working with the Southtown Stars are committed to finding every girl in the 14U category and is interested in playing hockey a home.

So if anyone reading this has a daughter or knows of a girl that could play 14U age hockey, please contact Scott at: [email protected] level is not a priority. Thank you.

Devils and Utica Back Together Again

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Utica, N.Y. – In conjunction with the New Jersey Devils, Comets President Robert Esche announced that the American Hockey League’s Board of Governors has unanimously approved the relocation of the franchise owned by the New Jersey Devils from Binghamton, N.Y., to Utica, N.Y., beginning for the 2021-22 season. The ten-year deal begins a new chapter for the partnership between New Jersey and Utica – a pairing that previously existed from 1987-1993 when New Jersey’s AHL partner was the Utica Devils. 

In a joint statement, Devils President Jake Reynolds and Devils Executive Vice President/General Manager Tom Fitzgerald, expressed their excitement surrounding the new partnership:

“After multiple discussions and evaluating the options available for the future of our American Hockey League franchise, we have agreed to partner with local operating group Mohawk Valley Garden in Utica, NY, led by Comets President Robert Esche, to relocate our AHL franchise starting with the 2021-22 season. We are pleased to announce that this is a ten-year partnership which establishes a mutual commitment between our organization and the city of Utica.  We look forward to creating new memories for the fans as the next generation of Devils’ stars develop their professional careers at the Adirondack Bank Center.  Working with Robert and his team will be an exciting opportunity as we look to build upon the passion and enthusiasm that they’ve created in making Utica one of the top markets in the AHL.”

The organization will remain the Utica Comets, with jersey designs and colors to be revealed later this year. Throughout the process, both parties focused on the Utica community while introducing a new NHL partner into the City; the main component to that was ensuring that the team would still be called the Utica Comets.

“We could not be happier for the opportunity to partner with the New Jersey Devils, an organization with a rich history not only in the NHL but also in our own community,” said Esche. “The spirit of Comets hockey and the culture our fans have created will continue to grow as it has for decades and evolve through the next ten years, and we are honored to be a part of that with the Devils.  As we look towards successfully developing some of the NHL’s top prospects, we eagerly anticipate this new chapter of Comets hockey.” 

Esche also announced that, to commemorate the first day the Utica Devils took the ice in 1987, they will open at home on Sunday, October 17, 2021 – exactly 34 years since the Devils’ AHL hockey debut in the City of Utica.

Betts Named ECAC Hockey Student-Athlete of the Year

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ITHACA, N.Y. — Senior forward Kyle Betts of the Cornell men’s hockey team has been named the ECAC Hockey Student-Athlete of the Year, the league announced.

The honor is consider the top annual award doled out by ECAC Hockey. Nominees are required to maintain a 3.5 GPA and go above and beyond the already-rigorous role of a student-athlete, volunteering in the community and making an impact as a campus leader. This marks just the fourth time the Big Red has laid claim to the prestigious accolade since its inception in 2007.

While a solid on-ice contributor for a Cornell team that was ranked #1 in the nation at the time of its last game, Betts’ resume as just a student is impressive on its own. An Electrical & Computer Engineering major in the College of Engineering, Betts has sported a GPA 4.0 or higher in all but two of his seven semesters to date. He’s served as a teachers’ assistant, where he’s received rave reviews from both professors and students. Outside the classroom, he’s volunteered in countless endeavors, including the coaches vs. cancer events, a mentor program in the nearby Newfield School District, and a mission trip to the Dominican Republic with the Portel de Belen Foundation.

Kyle Betts is remarkably intelligent and driven to succeed,” said School of Electrical and Computing Engineering Professor David H. Albonesi. “Near the top of his class in one of the most difficult majors in the university; and one of the finest individuals that I have encountered in my academic career.” 

While consideration for on-ice performance was waived this season, due to just four of ECAC Hockey’s 12 programs competing due to the ongoing pandemic, Betts had already cemented his role on the nationally elite Big Red. With 30 points over 93 collegiate games, Betts’ statistics don’t tell much of his true value. He’s proven to be dependable on faceoffs and was frequently tasked with neutralizing the opposition’s most potent forward line.

“Kyle is the definition of commitment as an athlete,” said Mike Schafer ’86, the Jay R. Bloom ’77 Head Coach of Men’s Hockey at Cornell. “I have never had any athlete who trains as hard as he does on a day-to-day basis”.

Betts becomes the program’s fourth winner of the honor and the first since 2014. The other winners were Colin Greening ’10, Keir Ross’12 and Andy Iles ’14. The announcement of Betts’ honor comes a few weeks after his classmate, Devon Facchinato, was named the Mandi Schwartz Student-Athlete of the Year. Cornell now lays claim to both the men’s and women’s Student-Athlete of the Year awards for the first time since ECAC Hockey started the honor in 2007.

Adam Fox Wins 2021 Extra Effort Award

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The New York Rangers announced that Adam Fox has been named the winner of the 2020-21 Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award, presented by Northwell Health. 

The Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award is presented annually to the Ranger who, as chosen by the fans, “goes above and beyond the call of duty.” The award, which has been given annually since the 1987-88 season, bears the name of devoted Blueshirt fan and New York City Police Detective Steven McDonald, who was shot and injured in the line of duty on July 12, 1986 and passed away on January 10, 2017.

Fox is the second defenseman who has won the Steven McDonald Extra Effort Award since it was first presented in 1987-88 (Brian Leetch – 1996-97). He has skated in 49 games with the Rangers thus far this season, registering five goals and 42 assists for 47 points, along with a plus-23 rating and 14 penalty minutes. In addition to leading NHL defensemen in assists and points in 2020-21, Fox leads the Rangers in numerous categories this season, including assists, average ice time (24:37), plus/minus rating, blocked shots (91), and takeaways (33 – tied for the team lead). He is the only NHL player who has logged at least 180:00 of power play ice time and at least 120:00 of shorthanded ice time thus far this season.

The 5-11, 181-pounder has accomplished several feats thus far in 2020-21. Fox posted a career-high 12-game point streak from Mar. 17 vs. Philadelphia to Apr. 8 vs. Pittsburgh, recording 22 points (three goals, 19 assists) over the span, and the point streak was tied for the fifth-longest by a defenseman in franchise history. He also tied the Rangers’ single-game franchise record for assists, as well as single-game franchise records for assists and points by a defenseman, when he tallied five assists and five points on Mar. 25 at Philadelphia. Fox’s 42 assists and 47 points this season are each the most by a Rangers defenseman at 23 years old or younger since Sergei Zubov in 1993-94.

The Jericho, New York native was acquired by the Rangers from Carolina on Apr. 30, 2019.

Drury In, Davidson and Gorton Out In Rangers Front Office Shakeup

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The New York Rangers announced today that team President John Davidson and General Manager Jeff Gorton are leaving the organization, and Associate General Manager Chris Drury has been promoted to President and General Manager, effective immediately. Senior Advisor Glen Sather will work with Drury during this transition and continue to consult with the team.

“We want to thank JD and Jeff for their contributions to the organization. They are both great hockey professionals who worked hard for the Rangers, however, in order for the team to succeed in the manner our fans deserve, there needs to be a change in leadership,” said James L. Dolan, executive chairman, MSG Sports. “Chris is a very sought-after executive and a strong leader, who has proven himself to be one of the top young minds in hockey. We are confident he will effectively guide the team to ensure the long-term success we promised Rangers fans.”

Currently in his sixth season as part of the Rangers front office, Drury rejoined the organization on September 4, 2015. After serving as the team’s Director of Player Development for the 2015-16 season, he was promoted to Assistant General Manager on September 2, 2016. Drury was promoted to Associate General Manager on February 5, 2021.

Drury has served as the General Manager for the Rangers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Hartford Wolf Pack, since May 16, 2017. In 2019-20, after he helped assemble a new coaching staff in Hartford, the Wolf Pack posted a 31-20-6-5 record in 62 games. Hartford’s .589 points percentage in 2019-20 was the best the team posted since the 2014-15 season.

During his time working in the Rangers’ front office, Drury has also assisted in overseeing and evaluating all players at the collegiate level. In addition to his role with the Rangers, he has worked in an executive role at the international level. Drury served as the General Manager for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the 2019 IIHF World Championship, was selected to serve in the same capacity for the 2020 IIHF World Championship and will serve in that role for the 2021 IIHF World Championship.

Over his 12-year NHL playing career, the Trumbull, Connecticut native skated in 892 games with the Colorado Avalanche, Calgary Flames, Buffalo Sabres, and the Rangers, registering 255 goals and 360 assists for 615 points. Drury captured the Stanley Cup as a member of the Avalanche in 2000-01, ranking second in the NHL with 11 goals in 23 games during the team’s playoff run. In 1998-99, Drury received the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s Rookie of the Year.

Drury played four seasons with the Rangers (2007-08 – 2010-11) after signing with the team as a free agent on July 1, 2007. In addition, Drury served as the Rangers captain for three seasons (2008-09 – 2010-11) after being named the 25th captain in franchise history – as well as the second American-born captain in franchise history – on October 3, 2008. In 264 regular season games with the Blueshirts, Drury recorded 62 goals and 89 assists for 151 points, along with 116 penalty minutes. Over his first three seasons with the Rangers, Drury led the team in goals (61) and points (146), ranked second in assists (85), and tied for second in game-winning goals (10). In addition, the Rangers made the playoffs three times during Drury’s four seasons with the team.

Of the Rangers’ 12 general managers, eight also played at least one game with the franchise (Lester Patrick, Frank Boucher, Muzz Patrick, Emile Francis, Fred Shero, Phil Esposito, Glen Sather, and Drury). Drury becomes the second person in franchise history to play for the Rangers, serve as the Rangers’ captain, and serve as the Rangers’ General Manager (along with Esposito).

(USA hockey photo)

Zielinski Wins Prestigious NU Academic Award

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Congratulations to Niagara University hockey player Jack Zielinski on winning the prestigious Everett W. Ockerman for academic excellence in Finance at NU.

Evingson Signs with Jacksonville Iceman

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NIAGARA UNIV., NY – Senior defenseman Croix Evingson has signed with the Jacksonville Iceman of the ECHL as announced by the team.

Evingson played in 21 games during his lone season with the Purple Eagles, registering one goal, 11 assists and 12 points. His 11 helpers were the most on the team and fifth most by a defenseman in Atlantic Hockey.  The blueliner blocked 19 shots on the season.

The Anchorage, Ak., native recorded two assists in Niagara’s win over Canisius on Feb. 27, while his lone goal came against Air Force on Jan. 3.

Before coming to Niagara, Evingson played spent two seasons at UMass Lowell where he tallied one goal, seven assists and eight points.

McCollum Returns For Another Season In Austria

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HC Tiroler Wasserkraft Innsbruck is reporting that Sanborn, NY native Tom McCollum will be returning next season. The team sent out the following press release:

  · EXTENDED ☑️With Tom McCollum, another ′′ shark ′′ from last season remains in our team! ?Tom just showed at the end of the season that he is a safe retention and can definitely help the team. He has also gotten used to the environment and knows the team. Therefore, the organization is very happy to see him again next season in the shark pool! ???Welcome back Tom!??

Buffalo Beauts Establish the Debra A. Cresanti Memorial Award in Honor of a Beloved Fan

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BUFFALO, NY – The Buffalo Beauts announced a new team award which will be given out at the conclusion of the 2021-22 NWHL Season and for each Beauts’ season going forward. The Debra A. Cresanti Memorial Award will be awarded to the Beauts player most actively involved in the Western New York community, as voted by the Beauts team captains.

This award was created in honor of Beauts superfan Deb Cresanti, who sadly passed away unexpectedly in early February 2021.

“The news of Deb’s passing came as a sudden shock to our entire Beauts organization and left many of us heartbroken,” said Beauts GM Nate Oliver. “I had just spoken to Deb days prior while we were in Lake Placid, as she had asked me to send her a photo of her own cardboard cutout in the stands. There is no replacing someone like her and what she meant to our team.”

Cresanti was widely beloved for her immense support of the Beauts. Since the 2017-18 season, she created banners and signs to hang up in the rink during Beauts home games. Cresanti liked to spoil the players by giving them snacks for road trips and ordering pizza for after practices. Cresanti often made the trek to see the team on the road and routinely attended Beauts practices. She was a fixture at many of the Beauts’ community events, including charity bowling and at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens.

“Deb was so much more than a fan of the Beauts,” said team captain Taylor Accursi. “She invested her time into the game and the team she loved. It didn’t matter if the Beauts were playing at home or away, you would look into the stands and Deb would be there. Her energy at practices, games and team events was contagious.

She loved women’s hockey, but the Beauts were where her heart was. The Buffalo organization meant a lot to Deb, and Deb meant a lot to this organization. Every time that I’ll put that jersey on, I know Deb will be cheering for us to bring home the Cup. Maybe not in the stands, but with a view with less mesh.”

MCYH Edge Tops Minnesota To Win National Title

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PERIOD / TIMETEAMPLAYMINNESOTA PREP WHITE (MN)MCYH EDGE (NY)
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1st / 14:24MCYH Edge (NY)#15 KAITLYN DIEM (even strength)02
3rd / 11:45MCYH Edge (NY)#19 EMILY ODUFFY (even strength) (empty net)03

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1st / 6:48MCYH Edge (NY)#33 SIERRA DOMINIK – Hooking – Minor (2:00)
2nd / 3:25MCYH Edge (NY)#15 KAITLYN DIEM – Body Checking – Minor (2:00)
2nd / 8:40MCYH Edge (NY)#11 HELEN VANDAMME – Tripping – Minor (2:00)
3rd / 5:35Minnesota Prep White (MN)#18 JENNA KURKOWSKI – Cross-Checking – Minor (2:00)
3rd / 15:05MCYH Edge (NY)#77 LOLA VANDAMME – Holding – Minor (2:00)
3rd / 15:05Minnesota Prep White (MN)#9 CHARLEY SAWICKY – Roughing – Minor (2:00)

MINNESOTA PREP WHITE (MN) SKATERS

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MINNESOTA PREP WHITE (MN) GOALIES

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1MEGHAN GIBB34:00642.667
20ABIGAIL ZIEHL17:0013121.923
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59VICTORIA CAMPANA51:00363601.000
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Team USA’s Run Comes to End in Quarterfinal Loss to Sweden

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Sasha Pastujov, Dylan Duke and Lane Hutson named Team USA’s three best players of the tournament

FRISCO, Texas – The U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team fell to Sweden, 5-2, Monday evening at Comerica Center to end the team’s 2021 Under-18 Men’s World Championship run. 

Mattias Havelid put Sweden on top early in the first with a power-play goal off a wrister from the top of the left circle.

It appeared that Ethan Straky (Ormond Beach, Fla.) answered quickly for Team USA, but after a video review, it was declared no goal due to the net being off its moorings. 

Sasha Pastujov (Bradenton, Fla.) tied the game on the man advantage with 7:00 to play in the middle period. Sean Behrens (Barrington, Ill.) fed Dylan Duke (Strongsville, Ohio) down low for a shot in front of the cage that was stopped. Pastujov collected the rebound and sent it in for his team-leading fifth score of the tournament. 

Sweden responded with a goal from Fabian Lysell less than a minute later to take a 2-1 lead after 40 minutes of action. 

Lysell made it back-to-back goals for Sweden and a 3-1 lead when he connected with a shot off a 2-on-1 break 86 seconds into the final period.

Sweden made it a three-goal deficit with another score with just over five minutes to play to make it a 4-1 game.

Red Savage (Scottsale, Ariz.) brought the U.S. within two when he found a loose puck in the crease and slid it in with just under two minutes to play. He was assisted by Duke and Jack Hughes (Westwood, Mass.). 

Sweden added an empty-netter for the 5-2 final. 

Team USA’s three best players of the tournament were Sasha Pastujov, Dylan Duke and Lane Hutson (Barrington, Ill.). 

NOTES: Red Savage, who scored a goal,was named the U.S. Player of the Game, presented by Elite Prospects… Team USA news, interviews, highlights and more can be found at TeamUSA.USAHockey.com….For the official IIHF home for the 2021 Under-18 World Championship, click here… 23 of the 24 players on Team USA’s roster come from the National Team Development Program.

Rochester Youth Hockey Wins National Title

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2nd / 0:39Rochester Youth Hockey (NY)#24 JARED MANGAN (even strength) (#29 DANE WESTEN)11
3rd / -2:17Rochester Youth Hockey (NY)#97 RYAN WALSH (even strength) (#29 DANE WESTEN, #11 DEAN BAUCHIERO)12
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2nd / 1:19Rochester Youth Hockey (NY)#21 NICHOLAS REXINE – Hooking – Minor (2:00)
2nd / 5:19Rochester Youth Hockey (NY)#5 JACOB PERCIVAL – Slashing – Minor (2:00)
2nd / 11:02NJ Avalanche (NJ)#8 COLLIN KLEISER – Slashing – Minor (2:00)
2nd / 16:10NJ Avalanche (NJ)#97 TYLER LEE – Hooking – Minor (2:00)

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30DANIEL ANTAL59:0032293.906
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