Wed. 3/3/10
Quarterfinals Highlights
A Day of Upsets
Westminster 2 @ Belmont Hill 1 – Westminster came out with speed and attacked from the opening faceoff, scoring off the rush when Andrew Tegeler took a nice pass from Peter Michailidis and tucked it low glove side past Belmont Hill netminder Derek Metcalfe at 3:21 of the first. Belmont Hill got it back less than two minutes later on a flukey goal that went off the skate of a Westminster defender and deflected past Martlets junior goaltender Patrick Spano. At 8:33 of the first, Westminster scored the game-winner when Corey Taber banged home the rebound of an Alex Pascal shot from the point. After that, the game became, increasingly, a defensive clinic, as Westminster did a good job clogging up the neutral zone and, for the next two-and-a-half periods, really kept Belmont Hill from getting much in the way of odd-man rushes or sustained pressure. Down low, Belmont Hill struggled to find an uncovered man, or even make individual efforts to drive to the net. Westminster also used Belmont Hill’s big sheet very effectively, and never gave their hosts a chance to take control of the game. Basically, it was a typical Westminster game, and we mean that in a good way. There were no penalties in this game – zero. Afterwards, Westminster coach Tim Joncas said, “I thought we adjusted to the big sheet quickly, and did a good job using the width to our advantage. I thought our kids played hard and did what it took to win. They played a very controlled game.” Westminster advances to the semifinals and will face NMH Friday (5:30 pm) in Salem, NH -- on the big sheet.
@ Nobles 3, Milton 2 – The fans were packed in like sardines for a rematch of Saturday’s exciting season finale, and they got their money’s worth as once again these two teams took it down to the wire. In many ways it was similar to Saturday’s game in that Nobles had a two-goal lead early in the third, but Milton kept at it, made it a one-goal game on a Dan Merenich goal 3:24 in and then, for the rest of the way, just kept plugging away. However, this time there would be no miracle finish, as Milton just couldn’t bury one more before time ran out on their season. As one observer said, “These two teams really hold you at the edge of your seat.” The key for Nobles in this game was the play of big forward Kevin Hayes, who was totally on his game, setting up all three Nobles goals, two off the stick of Matt Harlow and one off the stick of Ben Wiggins. Nobles advances to the semifinals and will face Avon Old Farms in the second semifinal Friday night at 8:00 pm.
Northfield-Mt. Hermon 4 @ Kent 1 – Branden Komm kicked out 43 of the 44 shots he faced to lead NMH past top seed Kent and into Friday’s semifinal, where they will face Westminster. NMH’s offense was, for the most part, kept in check by Kent, but the Hoggers took advantage of their opportunities, particularly in the second when Austin Cangelosi and Joe Birmingham beat Kent senior goaltender Matt Madrazo to put their team up 3-1. (Kent’s #1 goaltender, Brown recruit Marco DeFilippo was ineligible to play due to a fighting major/DQ he received in Saturday’s season finale). In the third period, Kent, down 3-1, came at NMH hard, outshooting them 21-5. However, Kent, whose top line was kept off the board, couldn’t solve Komm. Afterward, NMH coach Tom Pratt said, “Branden Komm was immense and our D played well, allowing him to see the shots. In the third, they really threw the kitchen sink at us. Komm was out at the top of the crease and really controlled his rebounds well. He made the saves he needed to make and we weathered the storm. Kent is physical, a big, strong team and they got their licks in but our guys didn’t back down and we took the body well. We didn’t back down from encounters and initiated our share as well. Komm was the difference, but our forwards, who are quick, kept their feet moving and created a lot of problems for their defensemen. We came with some energy, and we were able to generate opportunities using that quickness.”
Avon Old Farms 7 @ Gunnery 3 – Avon broke open a 1-1 second period tie by exploding for four unanswered goals en route to a 7-3 dismantling of #2 Gunnery, the second straight Avon thumping of Gunnery, the other time coming back on Feb. 15, a 6-0 decision that was Gunnery’s last loss before today. Gunnery, which would outshoot the Winged Beavers 46-32 on this day, swarmed the Avon end in the first period, requiring goaltender Josh Dionne to come up big to keep his team in the game until the offense clicked in. The big line for the Winged Beavers was the all-junior line of Morgan Mullen (3g), Mark Naclerio (1g,3a), and Greg Gozzo (1g,3a). Afterward, Avon head coach John Gardner said, “We weathered the storm in the first period, and we attacked what we thought were their weaknesses – we brought our weak side wing down so when they came out of the corner we tried to wall them off and chip it by them for odd-man breaks. We also moved the puck well. They’re a good offensive team and we took some things away from them. Josh Dionne played very well. He weathered the storm big time. The Mullen-Naclerio-Gozzo line has really started to mature. They had a good game.” Avon will be facing another offensive powerhouse in Nobles in Friday’s second semifinal in Salem.
Large School Recaps:
@ Cushing 4, Deerfield 2 – After Deerfield went up 2-0 on a pair of first period Connor Doyle goals, Cushing came back with four unanswered goals, the last an empty-netter, to advance to Salem, NH, where they will face off against Berkshire Saturday at 2:00 pm. Cushing outshot Deerfield, 35-17, in this one.
@ Choate 4, Andover 0 – Dan Rivellini posted a 30-save shutout and Dan Linell (2g,1a) and Alex Hagen (3a) paced the offense to lead the Wild Boars past Andover. Choate’s next stop is Salem, NH and a 4:30 pm Saturday tilt with Tabor.
Berkshire 8, Exeter 1 – In a neutral site game played at the Groton School, Berkshire dismantled Exeter. Jake Goldberg, with four goals, paced the Bears attack. Mitch Gillam stopped 24 of 25 shots for the win.
Tabor 4, Salisbury 2 – In a neutral site game played at Loomis-Chaffee, Cam Spiro (3g,1a) figured in all four of the Seawolves’ goals and Robbie Kang kicked out 39 of the 41 shots he faced.
Small School Recaps:
@ Tilton 3, Pomfret 2 (OT) – An Andrew Dustin goal at 2:54 of overtime lifted Tilton to the overtime win and a Saturday meeting – their fourth of the season – with Kimball Union. Max Balaban notched the Rams’ two other goals, and Justin Ducharme had assists on all three of their goals. William Flachsbinder stopped 23 of the 25 shots he faced for the win. Pomfret’s Sam Gifford stopped 28 of 31 in a losing cause.
Hebron 5 @ Brewster 4 (OT) – Hebron led by 4-1 well into the third period, but Brewster's Brian Hart scored at 11:01, Joey Grasso followed with another at 13:30 to make it a one-goal game, and then, at 15:39, Hart struck again to tie it at 4-4. In overtime, Ian Canty saved the Lumberjacks' bacon at the 11:58 mark.
@ Dexter 4, South Kent 3 – Nick Bligh had a pair of goals and Kevin Green stopped 29 of the 32 shots he faced to lead Dexter past South Kent and into a Saturday matchup with Hebron (11:30 am). Sean Thomas (2g) and Shayne Gostisbehere (2a) led the Cardinal attack.
Kimball Union 4, St. George’s 1 – In a neutral site game played at Winchendon, Martin Oullette stopped 18 of 19 shots and Ryan Cole (1g,2a), Dennis Kravchenko (1g,1a), and Gabriel Veilleux (1g,1a) led the offense for the Wildcats, who will face Tilton at 9:00 am Saturday. St. George's goaltender Paul Roche kicked out 48 of 52 shots in a losing cause.
Sun. 3/7/10
Girls Championship Sunday
-- at the Berkshire School; Sheffield, Mass.
Div. II:
Governor's 5, Southfield 4 (OT) --
Kate Leary, from Alex Carpenter, nets game-winner.
Carpenter named tournament MVP
Div. I:
Westminster 3, Lawrence 1 (final)
Paige Decker named tournament MVP.
Sat. 3/6/10
Girls Prep Semifinals
-- at the Berkshire School; Sheffield, Mass.
Div. II:
Governor's 10, Brooks 1 (final -- 6 g,3a for Alex Carpenter)
Southfield 5, Rivers 3 (final)
Div. I:
Westminster 2, Choate 1
Lawrence 2, Nobles 1
Sunday Championship Games:
Div. II -- 11:00 am -- Governor's vs. Southfield
Div. I -- 1:00 pm -- Westminster vs. Lawrence
Fri. 3/5/10
Championship Weekend is Here
Semifinals: Sat. March 6th at the Berkshire School; Sheffield, Mass.
Div. II - Governor's vs. Brooks, 11:00 am
Div. II - Southfield vs. Rivers, 1:00 pm
Div. I - Choate vs. Westminster, 3:00 pm
Div. I - Nobles vs. Lawrence, 5:00 pm
Finals: Sun. March 7th at the Berkshire School; Sheffield, Mass.
Div. II - Championship Game, 11:00 am
Div. I - Championship Game, 1:00 pm
We are hoping to receive some quality photos from today's quarterfinals and this weekend's semis and finals.. If you have something you like, please send, along with a caption, to information@ushr.com. Thanks! -- USHR
Wed. 3/3/10
Quarterfinals ScoreboardDiv. I
#8 Pomfret @ #1 Choate -- Choate 3, Pomfret 2
#7 Lawrence @ #2 Brewster - Lawrence 5, Brewster 2
#6 Berkshire @ #3 Nobles -- Nobles 2, Berkshire 0
#5 Williston @ #4 Westminster -- Westminster 3, Williston 0
Div. II
#8 NYA @ #1 Governor's -- Governor's 6, NYA 0
#7 Gunnery @ #2 Rivers -- Rivers 5, Gunnery 0
#6 Millbrook @ #3 Southfield (@ Williston) -- Southfield 9, Millbrook 2
#5 Canterbury @ #4 Brooks -- Brooks 4, Canterbury 3
Semifinals: Sat. March 6th at the Berkshire School; Sheffield, Mass.
Div. II -- Governor's vs. Brooks, 11:00 am
Div. II -- Southfield vs. Rivers, 1:00 pm
Div. I -- Choate vs. Westminster, 3:00 pm
Div. I -- Nobles vs. Lawrence, 5:00 pm
Finals: Sun. March 7th at the Berkshire School; Sheffield, Mass.
Div. II -- Championship Game, 11:00 am
Div. I -- Championship Game, 1:00 pm
Wed. 3/3/10
2009-10 Girls All-Star Teams
Div. I
G -- Meghann Treacy, Jr., Williston/Lake Peekskill, NY
D -- Kiana Nauheim, Sr., Brewster/Fairbanks, Alaska
D -- Amanda Boulier, Jr., Westminster/Watertown, Conn.
D -- Delia McNally, Jr., Berkshire, Glen Head, NY
F -- Sam Zeiss, Jr, Choate/Stamford, Conn.
F -- Sarah MacDonnell, Jr., Brewster/Quisprimsis, NB, Canada
F -- Ali Vakos, Sr., Berkshire/Hamden, Conn.
F -- Haley Frade, Jr., Tabor, Marion, Mass.
Div. I Player of the Year:
Louise Warren, Senior Forward
Brewster Academy/Pembroke, Ont., Canada
Div. II:
G - Brianne Wheeler, Sr., KUA/Brussels, Ont., Canada
D - Ashley Salerno, Sr., NYA/Brunswick, Maine
D - Natasha Klinoff, Jr., Southfield/Concord, Mass.
F - Eliza Hompe, Sr., Greenwich/New Canaan, Conn.
F - Jen Hand, Sr., KUA/Westford, Mass.
F - Nicole Haskins, Sr., Southfield/Quincy, Mass.
Div. II Player of the Year:
Courtney Dumont, Senior Forward
North Yarmouth Academy/Augusta, Maine
-- The above teams were selected by the girls prep coaches.
-- The above teams do not include the Founders' League or ISL, which select their own all-star teams.
Mon. 3/1/10
Girls Prep Tournament Schedule
Wed. March 3 -- quarterfinals
Div. I
#8 Pomfret @ #1 Choate, 2:45 pm
#7 Lawrence @ #2 Brewster, 3:30 pm
#6 Berkshire @ #3 Nobles, 3:15 pm
#5 Williston @ #4 Westminster, 3:30 pm
Div. II
#8 NYA @ #1 Governor's, 4:00 pm
#7 Gunnery @ #2 Rivers, 4:30 pm
#6 Millbrook @ #3 Southfield, 3:30 pm (@ Williston)
#5 Canterbury @ #4 Brooks, 4:00 pm
Sat. March 6 -- semifinals
-- at the Berkshire School; Sheffield, Mass.
Div. II
1/8 winner vs. 4/5 winner, 11:00 am
3/6 winner vs. 2/7 winner, 1:00 pm
Div. I
1/8 winner vs. 4/5 winner, 3:00 pm
3/6 winner vs. 2/7 winner, 5:00 pm
Sun. March 7 -- finals
-- at the Berkshire School; Sheffield, Mass.
Div. II Championship Game, 11:00 am
Div. I Championship Game, 1:00 pm
Mon. 3/1/10
Girls Final Standings
Div. I:
1. Choate
2. Brewster
3. Nobles
4. Westminster
5. Williston-Northampton
6. Berkshire
7. Lawrence
8. Pomfret
9. Hotchkiss
10. Tabor
11. Loomis-Chaffee
Div. II:
1. Governor's
2. Rivers
3. Southfield
4. Brooks
5. Canterbury
6. Millbrook
7. Gunnery
8. NYA
9. Proctor
10. KUA
11. Tilton
12. Thayer
13. Kingswood-Oxford
14. Hebron
15. Middlesex
Detailed Girls Div. I and II Final Standings
