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Sat. 12/5/15

Albany Academy Comeback Falls Short

Avon, Conn. -- Avon Old Farms held a commanding 4-0 lead with a little over five minutes left to play, but the Albany Academy duo of senior Kevin O'Neil and PG Nick Boyagian teamed up for three late goals to make things uncomfortable for the Winged Beavers, who needed a late goal from senior Patrick Harper to seal an opening day win.

"We had 'em on the ropes but took some dumb penalties and it cost us," said Avon coach John Gardner. "We played well defensively in the first half but not in the second. We had some costly turnovers."

Avon got on the board quickly, as John Giatrelis found new junior Sam Timonen in front, and Timonen banged it past Albany junior goaltender Jacob Acton at the 2:29 mark. Sophomore John Madden also had an assist in the play.

In the second, Avon scored three straight goals, from Adam Karashik, Jake Witkowski, and Dan Winslow. The Jamie Armstrong-Harper-Witkowski line was on the ice for two of them. The top line was also on the ice for Harper's third-period goal that salted the game away.

In the third, O'Neil and Boyagian, who started the game on different lines, went to town. Avon played the role of friendly host, giving their guests power play opportunities and plenty of room to operate. And O'Neil and Boyagian, who had been relatively quiet for the first couple of periods, went to work. However, they ran out of time.

"We have to start scoring from the drop of the puck," said Albany Academy second-year head coach Brett Riley. "We have too much talent to not score right away. "

"I think we'll be really good by the end of the year," he added. "We're not there yet but we're going to be good."

Notes:

Avon started goaltender Brandon Schellin, who backed up Tucker Weppner last year. The Winged Beavers' new senior goaltender, Matt Ladd, who took the SATs in the morning, will get the start Sunday vs. Cushing (at Providence College, 1:00 pm). 

New forward Matt Barnaby, who is recovering from a broken hand, could be back in action as soon as Wednesday. That will change the lines around. Today's lines were:

Armstrong-Harper-Witkowski
Matt Allen-Tyler Carangelo-Dan Winslow
Timonen-Madden-Giatrelis
Josh Vertentes-Michael Perrone-Matt Horton

D pairings were Karashik and Brendan Killoy; Ryan Ashe and Jake Gresh; and Aaron Pinto and Cullen Young.

Avon's top defenseman, sophomore Ben Mirageas, was out with a groin pull, but, like Barnaby, could be back by Wednesday's game vs. Taft.

Top forwards for Avon today were Harper's line, along with second line center Tyler Carangelo. Timonen and Madden looked very good, particularly for their first prep game. At times they very noticeable, at others less so. But they will be key contributors this year, and moving forward.

Avon's top defenseman today was new senior Adam Karashik, a 6'0" right shot committed to UConn. Karashik has the tools. He is a strong skater, has size, plays hard, and plays with attitude. The '98 from Ridgefield, Conn., who also had a couple of breakaways, needs to add some poise, but he's right on the cusp of being one of the top D in prep hockey.

For Albany, O'Neil, a Yale recruit and a '98 birthdate, is one of the elite prep forwards. When he's on, he can take over a game. Earlier today, it seemed he was tense, gripping the stick a little hard. But he got over it. Boyagian, who is 6'2" and a '97 birthdate, is a bubble D-I candidate. He has a nice one-timer, and ripped off a great one from about five feet inside the right side half wall during Albany's third period surge.

Also good for Albany was 5'8" junior RW Brendan Schneider, who played last year for the Elmira Sugar Kings (GOJHL). He was a late round pick of the Barrie Colts in the 2014 OHL Draft.

Post-grad RC Jack Quinlivan, a Maine recruit, had a decent game. A 6'1" '96 birthdate, he was playing last year for Shrewsbury (Mass.) High School, so the pace today was not something he's accustomed to. He's a bull.

6'0" defenseman Egan Wolford, a '98 from the San Jose Sharks U16s, was perhaps Albany's steadiest blueliner today.

Sun. 12/20/15

Sun. Dec. 20th Tournament Results

35th Annual Harrington Invitational -- Playoffs
At Noble & Greenough School; Dedham, Mass.
7th Place Game -- Milton 2, Pomfret 1 
5th Place Game -- St. Mark's 2, BB&N 1   
3rd Place Game -- Lawrence 4, Westminster 3 (SO)
Championship Game -- Nobles 4, Williston 3 (OT) -- Junior Becca Gilmore scores with 9 seconds left in OT.

Sat. 12/19/15

Sat. Dec. 19th Holiday Tournament Results
35th Annual Harrington Invitational (Day 2 of 3)
At Milton Academy; Milton, Mass.
Westminster 2, Milton 0
Williston 8, BB&N 0
St. Mark’s 3, Pomfret 2 (OT)
Nobles 4, Lawrence 2
Williston vs. Milton, 4:30 pm
BB&N vs. Westminster, 6:30 pm

Watkins Tournament (Day 3 of 3)
At Cushing Academy; Ashburnham, Mass.
Fisher 4 vs. Iorio 4, 8:00 am
Fisher 3 vs. Iorio 3, 10:00 am
Fisher 2 vs. Iorio 2, 12:00 pm
Fisher 1 vs. Iorio 1, 2:00 pm – Championship Game

14th Annual Howard Invitational (Day 2 of 2)
At St. George’s School; Middletown, RI
Greenwich Academy 1, Hebron 0
St. George’s 3, Hill School 0

Deerfield Holiday Invitational (Day 2 of 2)
At Deerfield Academy; Deerfield, Mass.
Rothesay Netherwood 2, Nichols 0
Stanstead 8, Deerfield 0
Rice 2, Vermont Academy 2
Deerfield 1, Rothesay Netherwood 1
Vermont Academy vs. Nichols, 3:00 pm
Stanstead vs. Rice, 4:45 pm

Southfield Tournament (Day 2 of 2)
At Dexter Southfield School; Brookline, Mass.
Rivers 7, Kingswood-Oxford 1
Groton 3, KUA 2
Gunnery 2, Middlesex 1
Southfield 7, Kingswood-Oxford 0
Groton vs. Middlesex, 2:30 pm
KUA vs. Rivers, 4:30 pm
Southfield 2, Gunnery 0

St. Paul's School Holiday Tournament (Day 2 of 2)
At St. Paul's School; Concord, NH
Holderness 6, Kents Hill 0
Proctor 2, Governor's 0
Championship -- St. Paul's 4, NMH 1   

Portsmouth Abbey Tournament (Day 2 of 2)
At Portsmouth Abbey School; Portsmouth, RI
Canterbury 9, Tilton 1
Portsmouth Abbey 6, North Yarmouth Academy 0
Portsmouth Abbey vs. Tilton, 1:00 pm
North Yarmouth Academy vs. Canterbury, 3:00 pm

Fri. 12/18/15

Fri. Dec. 18th Tournament Results

33rd Annual Patsy K. Odden Invitational (Day 2 of 2)
At the Taft School; Watertown, Conn.
Taft 2, Tabor 1
Andover 2, Loomis 1 (OT)
Lawrenceville 2, Hotchkiss 0  
Kent 5, Choate 2  
Third Place Game: Loomis 2, Kent 0  1:30 pm (Mays Rink)
Championship Game: Andover 3, Lawrenceville 1 (OT)

Watkins Tournament (Day 2 of 3)
At Cushing Academy; Ashburnham, Mass.
Culver 2, Brewster 1  
New Hampton 6, Cushing 0  
Worcester Academy 4, Northwood 1  
Berkshire 6, Winchendon 0   
New Hampton 3, Brewster 1  
Cushing vs. Culver, 5:10 pm
Northwood vs. Berkshire, 7:00 pm
Winchendon vs. Worcester Academy, 8:50 pm

14th Annual Howard Invitational (Day 1 of 2)
At St. George’s School; Middletown, RI
St. George’s 2, Greenwich Academy 0  
Hebron Academy 3, Hill School 1   
St. George’s 1, Hebron Academy 0 
Hill School 2, Greenwich Academy 1 (OT)   

Deerfield Holiday Invitational (Day 1 of 2)
At Deerfield Academy; Deerfield, Mass.
Rice 2, Deerfield 2   
Rothesay Netherwood 2, Vermont Academy 0  
Nichols 3, Stanstead 1   
Rothesay Netherwood 7, Rice 2  
Nichols 4, Deerfield 0   
Stanstead 10, Vermont Academy 0    

35th Annual Harrington Invitational (Day 1 of 3)
At Noble & Greenough School; Dedham, Mass.
Nobles 5, St. Mark’s 0   
Lawrence 4, Pomfret 1  
Williston 2, Westminster 1  
BB&N 1, Milton 0   
Nobles 4, Pomfret 0   
St. Mark’s 1, Lawrence 1   

Southfield Tournament (Day 1 of 2)
At Dexter Southfield School; Brookline, Mass.
KUA 3, Southfield 2    
Groton 3, Kingswood-Oxford 1 
Rivers 2, Gunnery 1   
Southfield 3, Middlesex 0    

St. Paul's School Holiday Tournament (Day 1 of 2)
At St. Paul's School; Concord, NH
St. Paul's 3, Holderness 0  
NMH 3, Kent's Hill 0   
Proctor 3, Holderness 0    
Governor's 7, Kent's Hill 3   
NMH 7, Governor's 3     
St. Paul's 7, Proctor 1    

Portsmouth Abbey Tournament (Day 1 of 2)
At Portsmouth Abbey School; Portsmouth, RI
Canterbury 3, Portsmouth Abbey 0    
Tilton 7, North Yarmouth Academy 0

Thurs. 12/17/15

Thurs. Dec. 17th Tournament Results

 Watkins Tournament (Day 1 of 3)
At Cushing Academy; Ashburnham, Mass. 
Brewster 3, Cushing 1
Worcester Academy 2, Berkshire 1
New Hampton 3, Culver 0
Northwood 2, Winchendon 0

33rd Annual Patsy K. Odden Invitational (Day 1 of 2)
At the Taft School; Watertown, Conn.
Loomis 3, Taft 2
Tabor 2, Andover 1 (SO)
Lawrenceville 2, Kent 1
Choate 2, Hotchkiss 0
Andover 2, Taft 1 (SO)
Loomis 2, Tabor 1
Lawrenceville 4, Choate 0
Kent 1, Hotchkiss 0

Mon. 12/14/15-updated 12/17

Girls’ Prep Composite, Week of Dec. 14, 2015

Mon. Dec. 14
North Yarmouth Academy @ Pingree, 5:00 pm
NEWHL Pre-Prep @ St. Paul's, 5:30 pm (S)

Tues. Dec. 15
Tilton @ Brewster Academy, 4:30 pm
Beaver Country Day @ Newton CD, 4:30 pm
NEWHL Pre-Prep @ Andover, 5:00 pm (S)

Wed. Dec. 16
Darien HS @ Greenwich, 3:00 pm
Pomfret @ Choate, 3:15 pm
Hill School @ Portledge, 3:15 pm
North Yarmouth Academy @ Proctor, 4:00 pm
Deerfield @ St. Paul's, 4:15 pm
Pingree @ Winsor, 4:15 pm
Berwick @ Brooks, 5:00 pm
Lawrence Academy @ Exeter, 5:30 pm


Thurs. Dec. 17

Watkins Tournament (Day 1 of 3)
At Cushing Academy; Ashburnham, Mass. 
Cushing vs. Brewster, 2:30 pm
Berkshire vs. Worcester Academy, 4:20 pm
New Hampton vs. Culver, 6:10 pm
Northwood vs. Winchendon, 8:00 pm

33rd Annual Patsy K. Odden Invitational (Day 1 of 2)
At the Taft School; Watertown, Conn.
Taft vs. Loomis, 8:00 am (Odden Arena)
Andover vs. Tabor, 8:30 am (Mays Rink)
Kent vs. Lawrenceville, 9:45 am (Odden Arena)
Choate vs. Hotchkiss, 10:15 am (Mays Rink)
(Lunch Break!)
Taft vs. Andover, 1:45 pm (Odden Arena)
Tabor vs. Loomis, 2:15 pm (Mays Rink)
Lawrenceville vs. Choate, 3:30 pm (Odden Arena)
Hotchkiss vs. Kent, 4:00 pm (Mays Rink)


Fri. Dec. 18

33rd Annual Patsy K. Odden Invitational (Day 2 of 2)
At the Taft School; Watertown, Conn.
Taft vs. Tabor, 8:00 am (Odden Arena)
Loomis vs. Andover, 8:30 am (Mays Rink)
Lawrenceville vs. Hotchkiss, 9:45 am (Odden Arena)
Kent vs. Choate, 10:15 am (Mays Rink)
(Lunch!)
Third Place Game, 1:30 pm (Mays Rink)
Championship Game, 1:30 pm (Odden Arena)

Watkins Tournament (Day 2 of 3)
At Cushing Academy; Ashburnham, Mass.
Culver vs. Brewster, 8:00 am
Cushing vs. New Hampton, 9:50 am
Worcester Academy vs. Northwood, 11:40 am
Winchendon vs. Berkshire, 1:30 pm
Brewster vs. New Hampton, 3:20 pm
Cushing vs. Culver, 5:10 pm
Northwood vs. Berkshire, 7:00 pm
Winchendon vs. Worcester Academy, 8:50 pm

Sun. 12/13/15

Please Help Out the Allen Family This Christmas

Southfield School is hosting its annual Christmas tournament this coming weekend, and Southfield Athletic Director -- and former head varsity hockey coach -- Amy Cokinos has asked us to pass along the following to USHR readers. Her words, which follow, will be included in the tournament program, so this is for those of you who can't make it to Brookline, but want to help out the family of Ed Allen, who died tragically in an auto accident Saturday Dec. 5th in Millbrook, NY.

"As we take to the ice this weekend, our thoughts and prayers are with the Allen family and the Millbrook community. We are all deeply saddened at the recent loss of Athletic Director, coach, and teacher Ed Allen. Ed was a devoted husband, father, friend, coach, mentor, and colleague. His drive and passion made us all better players and coaches. Ed's presence will be missed but his love for the game and his players will remain with all of us.

"A trust has been established to benefit and support the Allen family. You can donate through the giving form located on the Millbrook School website or by check. Checks should be made out to "Reed Smith LLP, as Escrowee" and should include "Allen Family Trust" in the memo line. Please send checks to Millbrook School, Attn: Development Office, 131 Millbrook School Road, Millbrook, NY 12545.

"On a personal note, I enjoyed coaching against Ed. His teams were always well prepared, hard-working, and a great challenge for the Southfield teams. He was always advocating for his girls, whether it was to get them recognized as a league all-star, create a tougher schedule, or get them into college. I will always remember that his team ended my last season as coach. We were undefeated the entire year and I knew going into the game that it would be tough to beat his team again, and we were unable to. I believe his team made it to the championship game that year.

"I hope that you can find a way to help let the hockey community know of his passing and the opportunity to help his two daughters and wife.

There is more information available on the Millbrook School website."

Thank you,

Amy

Mon. 12/7/15

Girls' Prep Composite Schedule, Week of Dec. 7, 2015

Mon. Dec. 7
Groton @ Worcester Academy, 4:15 pm
Hotchkiss @ Berkshire, 4:45 pm
Noble & Greenough @ Tabor, 5:30 pm
East Catholic HS @ Kingswood-Oxford, 5:30 pm (S)

Tues. Dec. 8
St. Mary's HS @ Exeter, 4:30 pm (S)
Big Dogs @ Lawrence Academy, 6:30 pm (S)

Wed. Dec. 9
Kent @ Westminster, 2:30 pm
Gunnery @ Millbrook, 2:30 pm
Brewster Academy @ Holderness, 3:00 pm
Deerfield @ Loomis-Chaffee, 3:00 pm
Choate @ Greenwich, 3:00 pm
Exeter @ Milton, 3:00 pm
St. Paul's @ Groton, 3:15 pm
St. George's @ Thayer, 3:15 pm
Williston-Northampton @ Cushing, 3:30 pm
BB&N @ Brooks, 3:30 pm
Pingree @ Newton CD, 3:30 pm
Lawrenceville @ Hill School, 3:30 pm
Winchendon @ Andover, 3:45 pm
Kingswood-Oxford @ Vermont Academy, 4:00 pm
Middlesex @ Proctor, 4:00 pm
Hebron @ New Hampton, 4:30 pm
Taft @ Berkshire, 4:30 pm
Portledge @ Canterbury, 4:30 pm
Berwick @ Tilton, 4:45 pm
Northfield - Mt. Hermon @ Kimball Union, 5:00 pm
St. Mark's @ Noble & Greenough, 5:15 pm
Worcester Academy @ Southfield, 5:30 pm
North Yarmouth Academy @ Kents Hill, 6:00 pm
N.E. Falcons @ Pomfret, 6:30 pm (S)

Fri. Dec. 11
Kents Hill @ Governor's, 4:15 pm
Newton CD @ Groton, 4:15 pm
Andover @ Southfield, 4:45 pm
Westminster @ Gunnery, 5:00 pm
Rivers @ Middlesex, 5:00 pm
Thayer @ Portsmouth Abbey, 5:00 pm
Hebron @ Brewster Academy, 5:30 pm
St. Paul's @ New Hampton, 6:00 pm
Noble & Greenough @ Deerfield, 6:00 pm
Kimball Union @ Proctor, 6:15 pm
Tabor @ Lawrence Academy, 6:30 pm

Sat. Dec. 12
Brewster Academy @ BB&N, 12:00 pm
Hebron @ Southfield, 1:00 pm
Gilmour Academy @ Hill School, 2:00 pm -- at Altoona, PA
Cushing @ Exeter, 2:30 pm
Loomis-Chaffee @ Westminster, 3:00 pm
Kent @ Gunnery, 3:00 pm
St. George's @ Lawrence Academy, 3:00 pm
Proctor @ New Hampton, 3:00 pm
Rivers @ St. Paul's, 3:00 pm
Deerfield @ Kingswood-Oxford, 3:00 pm
St. Mark's @ Winchendon, 3:30 pm
Holderness @ Vermont Academy, 3:30 pm
Tilton @ Kimball Union, 3:30 pm
Canterbury @ Groton, 3:30 pm -- at Williston-Northampton
Choate @ Noble & Greenough, 4:00 pm
Williston-Northampton @ Pomfret, 4:00 pm
Pingree @ Berwick, 4:00 pm
Brooks @ Milton, 4:00 pm
Millbrook @ Greenwich, 4:00 pm -- at Rye Country Day

Northfield - Mt. Hermon @ Andover, 4:30 pm
Berkshire @ Tabor, 5:30 pm
Portsmouth Abbey @ Beaver Country Day , 5:45 pm
Thayer @ Worcester Academy, 6:30 pm

Mon. Dec. 14
North Yarmouth Academy @ Pingree, 5:00 pm
NEWHL Pre-Prep @ St. Paul's, 5:30 pm (S)