On Friday, some of our young SSH skaters came down to Fenway to watch the Univ of Vermont alumni game, which our own Skills Director Matt Sanders skated in. The historic ballpark was transformed into a pond hockey stadium for 2 weeks of NCAA College Hockey games. It was a beautiful day and a lot of fun.
SSH Instructor Colin Blackwell has been lighting it up in his rookie season for Harvard Univ. The NHL's San Jose Sharks 2011 Draft Pick has made an immediate impact the to the Crimson's offensive power. He netter his 1st collegiate gola against Colgate and 2 more in a win over UNH. For the full story, follow this LINK
SSH Instructor Joe Whitney continues to prove his worth while he helps lead the Albany Devils to another win. The Albany Devils erased a four-goal deficit in the third period and Joe Whitney netted the game-winning goal at 3:31 to give the Devils a 5-4 win against the Norfolk Admirals Friday at Scope Arena.
To read more about Joe, please visit the Albany Devils website: http://www.thealbanydevils.com
The REDS1 (8th grade) team had an impressive start to the season by going 4-0-1 and winning the MSDHL Jamboree Championship last night in front a packed crowd. Led by the spectacular goaltending of Stephen Young, the team performed as expected. All the games were close but The REDS1 kept finding the back of the net each tilt. The Championship game vs Masco, was a hard fought battle and ended in a tie. After a sudden death overtime, the teams went toe-to-toe in a shootout, then a sudden death shootout. Young stood on his head and the REDS1 pulled away with the win!
The REDS1 team still has 2 roster spots remaining. For more details, contact info@selectskillshockey.com.
The REDS2 (6, 7, 8th graders) have their jamboree on Sunday @ 11a at Tsongas Arena. This will be the final tryout game for any additional players. For more details, contact info@selectskillshockey.com.
SSH Instructor Joe Whitney has been on fire leading the Albany Devils in points and 6th in overall AHL scoring. Like so many Boston College fans are used to, Joe has explosive quickness and is always a danger with the puck.
For the full story & Joe's recent interview: http://www.thealbanydevils.com/devils-insider-joe-whitney/