*Celebrations 2009-2010*
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Midget A3 Takes Banner in President Series
Midget A3 celebrates a hard won victory over their season rivals Vancouver A2, Mission A2, Coquitlam A3, Vancouver T Birds A3, and the North Van MHA A3.
Coaches: Randy Tetzlaff, Sheldon Evers. Steve Lee. Trainer: Niraj Thakore.
Manager: Kim Collinge
Skaters: Michael Bertoia, Brennan Bifano, Mathew Busto, Ivan Chan, Quinn Collinge, David Cowling, Keegan Fletcher, Adam Flynn, Sulayman Khan, Sabias Lam, Qayam Noorani, Derek Porges, Alex Roberts, Cody Santo, Douglas Strohan, Rick Tetzlaff.
Goalies: Josh McNab, Ronnie Parrish
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Midget Wildcats Take It!
It all came down to their last game, but our Midget Wildcats pulled out a win and the banner.
Midget Wildcat Captain Ashley Quon
Coaches: Chris John, Stan Gardner, Yanus Khan, Brad DeCosse
Manager: Peggy John
Skaters: Sydney Belford, Ashley DeCosse, Erin Gardner, Margaret Hansen, Robin Hansen, Janelle Jack, Alison Jinn, Cathryn John, Jasmine Kaytor, Allyshia Khan, Nicoletta Mainella, Laura Murray, Kimberley Parker, Ashley Quon, Katherine Robson, Alixe Varnel.
Goalie: Doni Varnel
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Atom C1 Burnaby Phoenix Rises to the Challenge!
Manager Laura Fridfinnson's optimism was rewarded as our Atom C1 team indeed clinched the banner in the Green division at their game March 20th.
Coaches: Doug Scrymgeour, Mike Dickie and Doug McLean
Players: Brendan Achtem, Strahinja Acimovic, Giordano Battista, Lee Buchanan, Jack Dickie, Jonah Fridfinnson, Dylan McLean, Emery Mintoft-Graystone, Devan parmar, Marchus Rayner, Ryan Sangha, Yuki Sano, Jackson Scrymgeour, Peter Udovicic, Nicholas Upper.
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Midget C6 takes Banner in Shoot-out!
Burnaby Midget C6 played Richmond Midget C6 in a Banner game in Richmond on Sunday March 21. Richmond went undefeated in the playoffs and lost only one game in the regular season. To say the least Burnaby were the underdogs. We played to a 1 – 1 tie after 3 periods and a 5 minute overtime. Burnaby went on to win the game in an exciting shootout.
Coaches: David Wong, Brad Davies, Clay Satchwell
Manager: Steve Tom
Players: Adamo Wijesinghe, Hooman Sharifi, Adam Chang, Jordan Davies, Brent DeNure, Raheem Esmail, Kevin Kwok, Colin Pansegrau, Alykhan Rajwani, Colmar Satchwell, Patrick Savage, Ryan Tom, Stivi Valchev, Paul Whitmore, Chance Wong, Daniel Wong, Jodie Wong, Jordan Wong, Nathaniel Wong, Noah Wyatt.
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Bantam C4 Wardogs Battle to the Top!
Top Row (left to right): Coach Tom Sciarretta, Nikolas Martiello, Kyle Mardyn, Brett Krupnik, Trent Hansma, CJ Kanjilal, Mackenzie Pich, Nicholas Sciarretta, Adam Anselmo, Tyson Boylan, Coach Rob Wong, Coach Don Krupnik
Front Row (left to right): Taylor Boylan, Marcus Wong, Kyle Harpestad, Scott Wong, Chris Kendall, Carlos Pineda, Maxwell Fowler
(Missing: Nicholas Garcha)
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Peewee C2 Warriors Triumphant!
Top Row (left to right): Christopher Mar, Matthew Colquhuon, Max Jessen, Bendix Jessen (Coach), Adam Markovic, Mike Quon (Coach), Patrick Leong, Greg Mar (Coach), Bob Peterson (HSOP).
Middle Row: Ethan Rae, Matteo Triggiano, Duncan Stevenson, Alessandro Pozzolo, Dylan Williams, Khalid Alibhai, Brian Kim, Branden Quon, Daniel Peterson.
On Ice: Colby Flello and Joel Alexander.
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Atom C4 Penquins Runner-Ups
Players: Michael Bond, Michael Chandra, Mauro Giammiaria, Aidan Guld, Aaron Harpaz-Lau, Rye Jessen, Ryan Kuipers, Alexandre Laroche, Cameron Mah, Deforrest Petrik, Steven Sam, William Watson, Zachery Wispinski, Aidan Zen.
Manager: Carla Watson Coaches: Bendix Jessen,Bob Watson, Sam Henry.
PEEWEE TOURNAMENT NEWS
Peewee Steelheads Medal Again!
That's 2 tournament podium finishes for the Peewee C1 Steelheads this season.
Following their gold medal performance at the Coquitlam Christmas tournament
the team capped off their season with a silver medal performance at SpringBlast.
Players: Matthew Catania, Gareth Jones, Christopher Pan, Quinton Zerb, Arjun Bansal, Nick Scarr
Mackenzie Young, Liam Cotter, Jeffery Felix (goalie), Zach Bennett, Ryan Watson
Coach: Steve Cotter, Norm Felix, Vincent Maddalozzo. Manager: John Pan
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Girls Peewee Wildcats Taste Victory at Richmond Ice Classic Tournament
Back Row: Kiana Tsui, Nicole Lashar, Karishma Kothary, Tricia Drzewicki, Megan Howes,
Middle Row: Justine Johnson, Emily Chau
Front Row: Marisa Chau, Claudia Funaro, Carley Spagnuolo, Marie Bond, Emily Makihara, Charlotte Buttle, Kirsten Geyer
The Burnaby Girls Peewee Wildcats clinched a 3 – 2 win in a nail biting game against the Williams Lake Timberchix on Sunday March 28 at the Richmond Ice Classic Tournament. The Wildcats first goal was made by Marisa Chau assisted by Megan Howes and Emily Makihara. Their second goal was scored 8 minutes into the 3rd period was made by Marie Bond assisted by Marisa Chau.The game was 2 -2 at the end of the third period. 3min and 46 seconds into sudden death overtime Marie Bond made a slick pass to Claudia Funaro who scored the winning goal on Timberchix Goalie.
The tremendous effort by all the Wildcats left them undefeated in the tournament against strong competition from Williams Lake (1-0), Juan de Fuca (6-0) and Meadow Ridge (4-2). Hard work from forwards Marie Bond, Emily Chau, Tricia Drzewicki, Claudia Funaro, Kirsten Geyer, Megan Howes, Karishma Kothary, Emily Makihara, Kiana Tsui, with solid defence provided by Charlotte Buttle, Marisa Chau, Justine Johnson, Nicole Lashar, and outstanding performance from goalie, Carley Spagnuolo, led the Wildcats to the championship game against Williams Lake. Coaches Jack Tsui, Andrew Howes and Allan Chau provide terrific leadership and support.
The Richmond Ice Classic has been held for the 13 years during March. It draws 75 girl’s hockey teams from all over B.C. From the Novice division all the way up to the Midget division.
Action shots by Bob Orr and Freeze Frame Photography
Burnaby Bulldogs Show Olympic Spirit
On the eve of the men's gold medal hockey game, the Burnaby Bulldogs (H2 C3) skated at Robson Square. The team chants "Go Canada Go" as on-lookers cheer the kids on. Yes, that was the Bulldogs you may have seen on CTV news!
Wildcats and Scotiabank Team Up
Our female Wildcats Tyke/Novice team were invited by their sponsors, Scotiabank, to attend the Stanley Cup Visit at Brentwood Mall a couple of weeks back. Thanks to Scotiabank for supporting minor hockey!
Bantam A2 Assistant Coach Dan Jeffries' Olympic Torch Run!
Burnaby Bantam A2 Hitmen show strong support for Assistant Coach Dan Jeffries during his Olympic Torch Run through New Westminster on February 9th.
Congratulations Dan!
2010 Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association
MIDGET SCHOLARSHIP TOURNAMENT
Congratulations to BMHA Midget A1 members Naeem Bardai, Brian Kornder and Jean-Luc Tattoo for their role in the Greater Vancouver Avalanche 2nd place finish to the Fraser Valley Flames at the Midget Scholarship Tournament this month.
Bantam Females Selected for BC Winter Games
BMHA’s Vanessa Brletic, Emily Abercromby, Aden Cotter and Tashya Rizzo were chosen to be members of the Bantam Girls Zone 3 team participating in the BC Winter Games in Terrace, March 4 to 7th.
BMHA Peewee C1
Champions of this year's Coquitlam Christmas Blast Tournament
They went 6-0-0 in the tournament to win gold in thrilling and convincing fashion against teams from Seattle, N Delta, Ridge Meadow and New West. Their defensive squad of Ryan Watson, Josh Beauregard, Nick Scarr, and Aidan Maddalozzo stifled the oppositions to just 6 goals through out their 6 games. And goalie Jeffery Felix looked like Luongo making spectacular saves on the shots that did come through. Team captain Christopher Pan had a tournament high of 10 goals and 3 assists to lead the team's offense. The boys all gave their best and their parents all received a very special holidays gift for 2009.
Burnaby Minor Bantam A2 get Early New Year's Celebration
A New Year's celebration came early for the Burnaby Minor Bantam A2 Hitmen hockey team after winning the Langley Minor Hockey Association's Bantam Winter Classic Tournament held Dec 26 - 28, 2009.
The team bounced back from a first game loss to the North Vancouver Storm to run the table & win the Gold Medal with a record of 5 wins & 1 loss. Both teams faced adversity due to depleted rosters resulting from players & coaches delayed in a multi-car accident on the Port Mann Bridge.
They enjoyed balanced scoring, contributions from all lines & very solid goaltending throughout the tournament with both goaltenders receiving game MVP awards. In 2 games they gave up early leads, but showed great tenacity & team play to come from behind for the wins. In the 3rd period of the Gold Medal game the team rallied short handed to stave off a 5 on 3 power play push by the North Delta Demons to ensure the 6 - 2 win.
Coaches Jeff Matsuda & Phil Mills look forward to the team carrying this momentum forward into a strong finish to the regular season & playoff run in their tight Flight 3 grouping. "We are in a competitive grouping where the boys are learning that consistency, disciplined team play & effort for the entire game are necessary for success," says Jeff. "It was a team victory in every sense & we are proud of their accomplishment."
Burnaby Minor Bantam A2 Hitmen wishes to extend, "A special thanks to associate coach Dan Jeffries for his continued support & to thank the Langley Hockey Association & all their volunteers who gave up their time to make the tournament a success.
Larry Hayes received the PCAHA Gold Puck Award for his contribution to Minor Hockey!
Omar Chu PCAHA Scholarship Winner
BMHA is proud to announce that Omar Chu has won the prestigious
Vancouver Canucks Community Service Bursary Award from the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association. Congratulations Omar!