Squirt Majors Crowned Ocean State Classic Champs
(Added 2.17.2010)
What a weekend for the the squirt majors! In a long 3 day tourney the boys from Springfield came home with the 1st place trophies. Though the way the weekend started no one thought it would be possible.
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Lockwood Named EJHL Defensive Player of the Week
(Added 2.11.2010)
Courtney Lockwood continued to shine last weekend in the Eastern Junior Hockey League as he made 45 saves in the Pics' 1-1 tie against the New Hampshire Jr. Monarchs. The Breckenridge, CO native leads the league in minutes played while posting an impressive .915 save percentage and 3.23 goals against average in 24 starts.
EJs Scrap Tie with Monarchs
(Added 2.08.2010)
Top-ranked Northern Division New Hampshire Monarchs gave up a penalty early in the second period at Tri-Town, allowing the Pics to score on a power play. Defenseman Cam Napolitan scored assisted by Chris Connors and Sean O'Neill. The Monarchs tied the game at the end of the second period 1-1, but despite having the edge in powerplays (1 for 9) the Pics could not overcome the 1-1 stalemate.
EJ Pics Grab 6 Points
(Added 2.01.2010)
The EJ Springfield Pics played a rare weekday game on Wednesday and took a win from the Bridgewater Bandits. Chad Barthlemess, Nick Campanale, Tyler Bouchard, Chris Connors and Joe Budnick each had goals for the Pics in the 5-1 win.
In the weekends games versus New York Applecore, the Pics played the 3rd place Applecore team to 5-1 and 7-2 wins. The Pics could be playing their best hockey of the year but need to play solid team hockey to overcome a 10-pt deficit to jump into playoff contention. Strale, Bouchard, Barthlemess (2), Fasano had goals in the first game on Saturday. The Pics power play showed some offense as they connected on 4 of 8 chances and scored one shorthanded goal in the 5-1 win.
In Sunday's game, the Pics jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the 1st period on goals by Finnegan, Campanale, Strale and Barthlemess. Strale and Campanale would score again in the 2nd but Applecore would cut the lead to 6-2. The Pics used a 45-31 shots on goal edge and a late 3rd period goal by Barthlemess to pull past the 3rd place team from New York. Courtney Lockwood showed his all-star poise seeing 61 shots in the 2-game homestand letting in a mere 3 goals.
Calendar Raffles for the Month of January
(Added 1.31.2010)
Final tickets have been drawn for both calendar raffles, thank you for all your support!
For the winners of the Developmental teams calendar raffle click here.
For the winners of the Junior teams cash calendar click here.
Empire Pics Hoped for Another 'Miracle on Ice"
(Added 1.25.2010)
The Empire league Springfield Pics traveled to sacred hockey territory this past weekend looking to take home a piece of their own hockey history. The Pics played in the 31st Annual Northwood Invitational Hockey Tournament in Lake Placid, NY. After wins against St. Francis (4-3), National Sports Academy (7-4) and Space Coast (6-0), the Pics would play on the same sheet of ice as the 1980 Olympians. The opponent for the semi-final game would be the Northwood School Junior team, one of the finest prep hockey schools in the country.
Just as the USA team met the formidable Russians in 1980, this would prove to be quite a test for the Pics. Since 1920, the Northwood School has produced hockey champions that would compete at every professional level. This year would be no different as the Pics trailed 2-0 at the intermission. Experience, speed and depth at every Northwood position would keep the Pics from putting the puck in the opponents net. As time expired in the semi's (7-0 loss), the Pics would leave behind the hopes they too could shock the world in Lake Placid. Scott Crawley of the Pics was named to the All-Tournament team for the weekend.
Home for the Holidays
(Added 12.25.2009)
On December 23rd, 2009 EJHL Pics alumni stopped down to the Olympia for a skate during their short holiday break. (left to right) EJHL Pics alumni Barry Almeida (Boston College), TJ Syner (Umass-Amherst), Greg Vatrano (AIC), Phil Bronner (Umass-Dartmouth). "It is always great to see these guys, on and off the ice they set a great example for the kids in our program. Not only does it take skill and hard work to play at the next level, but you also must have a passion for the game." states Coach Tabb. When these guys are home for breaks their first stop is to the arena to see when they can hit the ice! EJ Pics associate coach Scott Daniels and assistant coach Vern Smith have coached these players for years not only on the ice but also working with them on the things that need to be done away from the arena.
2009 Springfield Pics Fall Classic Champions Crowned!
(Added 2.8.2010)
Photo highlights of Friday, November 27, 2009 games
The 2009 Pics Hockey Fall Classic this Thanksgiving
Weekend lived up to it's name once again. This year, all the rounds and the championships were indeed a classic. Click the link to see who came out on top along with the championship photos on each divisions page.
All professional photography taken at this years Fall Classic can be found at Christie's Photography.
Click here to go to their website.
Lockwood Named EJHL All-Star
(Added 1.11.2010)
The Eastern Junior Hockey League is proud to host its 17th annual All Star Game. Courtney Lockwood of the Springfield Pics has been selected as one of the two goaltenders on the Southern Division squad. This year's contest will take place at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Tri Town Ice Arena in New Hampshire and will feature some of the best players from each of the EJHL's fourteen teams.
Homestand EJ Double-Header
(Added 1.04.2010)
The EJHL Pics returned to the Olympia for a double-header with the Syracuse Stars this past weekend. On Saturday night, the Pics outshot the Stars 28-26 and connected on a powerplay early in the third period on a goal by Joe Budnick assisted by Ross McMullan and Chad Barthelmess. Goalie Courtney Lockwood collected the third star of the game on a 24 save performance despite the 2-1 loss.
Pics Girls 'Original 6' Reunion
(Added 1.10.2010)
There were 12 Girls who have either played for or are still playing for the Pics that have moved along to Prep School, that were playing for their school at the Canterbury School in New Milford, CT Holiday Classic. Schools represented were Northfield Mt. Hermon, Canterbury and Vermont Academy.
In a hard fought battle, NMH edged Canterbury 1-0 in the Championship game, going undefeated for the tournament, scoring 19 goals for and 0 against over the 4 games. Although they are rivals on the ice, the girls are clearly great friends off the ice. No doubt, thanks to their time with the Pics... 5 of whom were on the very first Pics' girls team!
Back row: Olivia Hoess (Canterbury, '11), Emily Noonan (Vermont Academy, '12), Magda Blakeson (Vermont Academy, '12), Jordan Wright (Vermont Academy, '12), Amanda Fontaine (Northfield Mt. Hermon, '12), Natalie Hutton (NMH, '11), Madeleine Bouthiellette (NMH, '12).
Front row: Melody Allan (NMH, '11), Mackenzie Collins (NMH, '11), Erin Marley (NMH, '10), Mackey Hemphill (NMH, '11) and Kayla Collins (NMH, '10).
Homestand EJ Double-Header
(Added 1.04.2010)
The EJHL Pics returned to the Olympia for a double-header with the Syracuse Stars this past weekend. On Saturday night, the Pics outshot the Stars 28-26 and connected on a powerplay early in the third period on a goal by Joe Budnick assisted by Ross McMullan and Chad Barthelmess. Goalie Courtney Lockwood collected the third star of the game on a 24 save performance despite the 2-1 loss.
In Sunday's afternoon matinee, the Pics jumped out to an early 2-0 lead over the Stars on goals by Cam Napolitan and Jasper Strale assisted by Chad Barthelmess, Jasper Strale, and Joe Budnick. Syracuse would score late to end the first period at 2-1. Syracuse and the Pics each traded goals in the second with the Pics leading 3-2 after two periods of play. Joe Budnick's goal assisted by Ross McMullan and Chad Barthelmess in the second was not enough for the victory as the Stars netted two more goals in the third to defeat the Pics 4-3.
Pics EJ Team Takes 5 Out of 6 Points for the Weekend
(Added 12.21.2009)
The Pics EJ team heads into the Christmas break primed for a big January schedule with a majority of the games to be played in their own barn. Seven out of nine games will be played at the Olympia, something this team has not seen all season long.
On Thursday, Dec. 17, the EJ squad skated to a 3-3 overtime tie against the Baystate Breakers. Both teams traded goals in the first two periods with Springfield coming out on top after two periods 3-2 on goals by Joe Budnick (assisted by Strale and McMullan), Joe Giordano (assisted by Bouchard and Campanale), and Tyler Bouchard (assisted by Colella and Giordano). The Breakers would tie the game in the third, forcing an overtime duel. Goalie Courtney Lockwood; the 2nd star of the game would see 32 attempts to net the puck in this contest. Joe Giordano would get the number one star nod for the game.
On Saturday, Dec. 19th, the EJ team outshot the Capital District Selects 39-25 in front of their home crowd to win 6-2. Five different Pics players would hit the gamesheet - Alan Martin, Chad Barthelmess (2), Sean O'Neill, Tyler Bouchard and Ross McMullan. Springfield had control of this game from the onset leading 2-1 after the first, 5-1 after the second and adding one more in the third. The Pics would connect on a powerplay in the second period on O'Neill's goal assisted by Martin and Santinello at 4:16. Goalie Courtney Lockwood would get the win after stopping 23 of the CD Selects shots.
At RPI Houston on Sunday, Dec. 20th, the Pics played the CD Selects in the second of their home-away game of the weekend. The Pics lead the game for two periods scoring one in the first (Ross McMullan) and another in the second (Tyler Bouchard). The Selects found the net in the third but it was not enough to get the two points for the game. Courtney Lockwood and Joe Giordano would get the second and third stars of the game respectively in a 2-1 Pics win.
Pics EJ Team Upsets Top-Ranked
South Shore Kings
(Added 12.06.2009)
The Pics EJ team coming off a 3-2 loss to the Junior Bruins on Saturday night took out their frustration on the top ranked South Shore Kings coming back from a 1st period 5-0 deficit to skate to a 9-6 victory. The Pics scored six goals in the second period, after what must have been a "Herb Brooks" style speech from the coaching staff. McMullan, Budnick, Campanale, Connors and Giordano each put one in while Budnick would add another to end the second with the Pics on top 6-5 never looking back. The Pics played tenaciously putting pressure on the South Shore goalie right to the end. Collecting goals in the third period were Connors, Campanale and Tellier. A total of 10 players made it to the board with assists and three of the players had 3 apiece; Bouchard, Eidenert, and Giordano.
Pics EJ Team Heads North to Haverhill for Three Games
(Added 11.17.2009)
The Pics EJ team travelled North to Haverhill on Friday to play the South Shore Kings and came out with a 2-1 loss. Springfield's Joe Giordano scored the Pics only goal at 19:35 in the 3rd period on an assist by Wade Schools and Ryan Finnegan. Chris Lockwood played well in the loss stoping 36 shots in a relatively penalty free game.
Saturday's match-up against the NH Monarchs was a series of back-and-forth goals by both teams as the 1st period ended 3-3. The 2nd period would bring much of the same as both teams would net two more goals to 5-5. A strong defensive 3rd period would end up with zero shots from either team as they headed into overtime. The Monarchs would take 4 shots and 1:12 minutes in the OT period to finish the game. Jasper Strale had 2 goals, while Wade Schools, Nick Campanale and Chad Barthelmess also had goals while Joe Budnick had 3 assists in the 6-5 OT loss.
On Sunday, the Pics capitalized on 32 shots over the NE Jr. Huskies and won 5-2 led by Chris Rettig's 2 goals. Three players added 2 assists each in the win (Bouchard, Giordano, Potts). The remaining goals were scored by Tyler Bouchard, Joe Budnick and Kim Nasslin Eidenert as the Pics committed only 3 penaties for the game.
Springfield Pics EJ Team Pick Up 3 Points for the Weekend
(Added 11.10.2009)
The Pics EJ team scored on a first period goal by Chad Barthlemess at the 19:00 minute mark assisted by Jasper Strale and Cam Napolitan. It would take almost three full periods before another goal was netted by either team. Apple Core would score on a power play goal late in the third period and each team finshed with a point. Pics goalie Courtney Lockwood would get the first star of the game after seeing 45 shots from Apple Core. In the second game, the Pics saw six different players on the gamesheet. Tyler Bouchard, Chris Rettig, Jasper Strale, Nick Campanale, Kim Nasslin Eidenert and Joe Giordano put it past the Apple Core defense. Once again, Pics goalie Courtney Lockwood would get the first star of the game after seeing another 45 shots from Apple Core.
Springfield Pics Empire Unload 9-2 on CD Selects
(Added 11.2.2009)
The Pics Chris Sattler scored a hat-trick with assists by Flemati, Crawley, Torrico, and Prout. Tim Gray had started off the nights fireworks with a goal assisted by Richardello and Bernardo. Tym Dore, Dave O'Connor and Mario Santaniello would also score in the first period to lead the Pics 6-0 over the Capital District team. Shvetsov (3 pts.) would open the second period with an assist by Tim Gray and Jake Banas would end it connecting from Drew Caronna. The Pics lone unassisted goal in the third would be the hat trick clincher for Chris Sattler. Stephen Audet would get the win making 45 saves for the game.
Mite Major Pics Skate the Garden
(Added 10.19.2009)
The Mite Major's had the awesome opportunity to have their 3 minutes offame this year and we jumped at it. The boys were special guests at the Boston Bruins vs. New YorkIslanders game on Oct 10th, 2009. The boys got to suit up and skate on the Bruins ice at the end of the first period, having a mini scrimmage against each other for 3 minutes with their names and their game being shown on the Garden's big screen in front of hundreds of cheering fans.
The boys had a blast and the Bruins game was the best one yet, we got to see an overtime game and then a shootout and the Bruins won to boot.
So far this season has been frustrating for the boy playing up as Squirts. It's not easy, we have yet to win a league game. But playing up also has its perks as we will be more prepared come next year.
Watch out EHF...
Merger Completed and NE Junior Falcons Name Changed Back to It's Origins
(Added 8.10.2009)
The Junior Falcons Eastern Jr. Hockey League (EJHL) and Empire Jr. Hockey League (EMJHL) teams are proud to announce our merger with the Springfield Pics of the Continental Jr. Hockey Association (CHA) and the Bay State Bucs Midget team members of the NEMHL.This merger is going to provide Western Mass with the best possible representation at each level. This allows us an avenue to develop our players in the best possible atmosphere. By having the resources of the EJHL, EMJHL, CHA, and NEMHL all in the same program will allow for a development program that is second to none.
IJHL Announces 7 Springfield Pics Elites to Participate in All-Star Game
February 28,
2008
The Springfield Pics are proud to announce their 2008-2009 Elite All-Star selections. The game took place on February 6, 2009 at The Rinks At Exeter in Exeter, New Hampshire. Congratulations to the Individuals Selected!
FORWARDS
#15 Matt Pageau
#17 Brendan Lyver
#14 Dylan Larrow
#29 Chad Dunklee
DEFENSE
#3 Steffen Herter
#9 Mike Branchesi
GOALIES
#30 Garrett Howell
Springfield Pics Calendar Fundraiser
Updated on Saturday,
February 28, 2009
Thank you to all the individuals and businesses who donated gifts for our annual calendar fundraiser. A special thanks to those individuals who purchased calendars to support our organization and might even have been lucky winners.
| January
1 |
Dan Hagerty |
$100 Cash |
| January
2 |
Darlene Avisata |
$50 Fusion Gift Certificate |
| January
3 |
Peter Samson |
$50 Stop & Shop Gift Card |
| January
4 |
Ann Baird |
$50 Cash |
| January
5 |
Wendy Ortiz |
$50 Check Card |
| January
6 |
Christy Lewis |
(2) 18 Hole Greens Fee/Tekoa Country Club |
| January
7 |
Edward Wilczynski Jr. |
$50 Cash |
| January 8 |
The Tanner's |
6 Months Supply of FREE Ice Cream |
| January 9 |
Thomas Mayfield |
Home Interiors & Gift Basket |
| January 10 |
Patty & Bob Neubauer |
$50 Cash |
| January 11 |
Maura Loughman-Bull |
(2) $20 Gift Certificates for Hair Cuts |
| January 12 |
Donna Thackeray |
Golf Bag ($100 value) |
| January 13 |
Bob Farman |
$50 Shell Gift Card |
| January 14 |
Jodi-Ann Gale Cole |
$50 Home Interiors & Gift Certificate |
| January 15 |
Bill Albino |
$100 Cash |
| January 16 |
Maken Demers |
Hasbro Partini Game Pack |
| January 17 |
Nigel Barton |
9 Bottle Wooden Wine Cart |
| January 18 |
Terry Conner |
DVD Player |
| January 19 |
Rick Spenser |
$50 Home Depot Gift Card |
| January 20 |
Heath Blackburn |
3 Handset Cordless Phone System |
| January 21 |
Al Laflamme Jr |
$50 Gift Certificate Mary Kay Cosmetics |
| January 22 |
Rich Dugette |
$100 Cash |
| January 23 |
Gail Cavanaugh |
$50
Outback Gift Certificate |
| January 24 |
Rich Dugette |
$50 Cash |
| January 25 |
Paul Metallo |
$50 Marriot Gift Card |
| January 26 |
Elaine Dagenais |
Parker Brothers Six-in-One Board Game |
| January 27 |
Richard Buoniconti |
$50 Cash |
| January 28 |
Karen Schinabeck |
6 Months Supply of FREE Ice Cream |
| January 29 |
Ken Korhonen |
(2) 18 Hole Greens Fee/Tekoa Country Club |
| January 30 |
Joanne Harrison |
$50 The Federal (Agawam)
Gift Certificate |
| January 31 |
Dianne Prendergast |
$100 Cash |
Springfield Pics Mid-Season Wind Down Party
Updated on Thursday,
January 22, 2009
After a thorough look at the organizations schedules,
a decision was made to have the annual mid-season
wind-down party on Friday, January
30, 2009.
The party will be held again this year at the Moose
Family Center in Chicopee,
MA. Social hour is from 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., dinner at
7:00 p.m. followed by dancing to a DJ. The donation
is $20 per person and $30 per couple. Again, any money raised will be deposited
into the Family Hardship Account.
Springfield Pics Mite Minors win Newport, Rhode Island
Christmas Tournament
January 6, 2009
In the first game at the Rhode Island Christmas Tournament after losing 4-2 the Springfield Pics Mite Minors came storming back to win the next 3 games including a 3-0 win over the Connecticut Echo Stars in the Championship game.
Click here for championship photo!
98's Continue to Improve Due to Strong Commitment to On and
Off Ice Training Program
November 29,
2008
The 98 PICS are off to a strong start this season with a 12-3 record due in large part to an intense on and off ice training program. The team has shown steady improvement in all facets of the game as they head into Thanksgiving.
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Cord of Wood Raffle Prize Winner Announced
August 28,
2008
The winning ticket was drawn for the "Cord of Wood" Junior B fundraiser raffle on Thursday, August 28th and the winner was Joey Curtis.
Springfield Pics Golf Tournament
August 23,
2008
The Springfield Pics golf tournament was a success once again thanks to the many sponsors, donations and foursome who participated. The organization would like to thank all of you and extend an invitation to join us again next year. Your participation helps hockey players and their families in times of need and is a valuable asset to keeping our young players on the ice.
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The
Junior Team is proud to announce the advancement
of the following players:
#5 Mike
Little - AIC
#7 Mike Puc - AIC
#12 Brian Collins - Saint Anselm College
#21 Kyle Gendron - Hudson Valley
#91 Chris Beaudoin - Potsdam State
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The
Pics organization would like to wish these players
good luck
in the next four years at their schools. |
Springfield
Pics
and
NE
Junior
Falcons
Girls
Programs
Merge
Sunday,
March 10, 2007
Two locally based hockey organizations have announced today that they will merge their Girls Hockey Programs for the upcoming playing season in 2007-2008. The Springfield Pics and the New England Jr. Falcons agreed to merge the programs to allow more girls wishing to play ice hockey in a competitive environment an opportunity to participate in a larger program that will provide the potential for National bound competition and also develop them for both Prep School and College Careers.
Click here to
read more...
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#2 Matt
Berg - UMass Amherst
#10 Dan Tanaki - UMass Dartmouth
#12 Ryan Lessard - Saint Anselm College
#14 Jeff Tellier - Salem State
#15 Tony Nelson - Western New England College
#19 Keith Dube - Becker
#20 Mike St. Lawrence - Assumption
#22 Everet Rauch - Wentworth
#28 Nate Towse - Becker
#34 Brandon Melikian - Becker
#88 Chris Benoit - Becker
#18 Adam Cartier (Junior B) - WPI |
The
Junior Team is
proud to announce the advancement of the following players: |
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The
Pics organization would like to wish these players
good luck
in the next four years at their schools. |
