"The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I worked hard every day, that I never dogged it." - Wayne Gretzky
I've enjoyed all these years more than you'll ever know. Please see the attached message.
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I really didn't want to be the first to post this but after confirming with multiple sources, the decision has been made to cancel all remaining CIAC winter tournament games.
My heart breaks for the seniors.
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Tomorrow this warrior goes under the knife to repair damage done after a brutal hit suffered going into the corner battling as he always does. Drew, we ache for you knowing you face an uphill climb getting back to normal. But we know you’re strong enough to overcome it.
#Prayfor9
We are truly saddened to hear of the passing of St. Joseph’s Head Coach Eddy Lemaire. Lemaire, the Cadets’ bench boss since 2016, will be thoroughly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family, players and friends.
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Our sincere condolences go out to the Hotchkiss family. Their patriarch, Paul, has passed away after a long battle with brain cancer. A former West Haven Blue Devil, Paul was a staple at rinks in the state. Thoughts are with his family, specifically sons Paul, Joel & Aden.
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An update on Charlie and Will Capalbo—
The boys are doing well! Will is hoping he can make it back for a game or two towards the end of the month or states. The family says Charlie is doing well so far and they’re prepared for ups and downs of the transplant. ❤️🖤
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That’ll do it for tonight. To Bruce, Rita, Pete and the rest of Bucks Nation, I am truly sorry, from the bottom of my heart, for your loss.
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#NM20
On top of my incredible staff, I’d like to just thank the high school hockey community in general. The passion you show each and every game cannot be matched. Hockey people are the most special breed. Thanks for another memorable year!
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So that’s that. We ride off into the night and count the days until next season. To the seniors and players leaving early, I wish you the best of luck. To all players, you’re the life force behind
@CTHSHockey
. Thanks for letting us chronicle what you do best.
Happy hockey.
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Everything else aside, thoughts and prayers are with Hamden's Craig Cesare who's being flown from Greenwich to Yale New Haven to be evaluated after a hit tonight in the Hamden/Greenwich game. Here's to a full recovery, kid.
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Update on Hamden's Craig Cesare: Craig is doing okay, likely has a concussion. As many know, this is the second time this year Cesare has sustained such an injury. The good news is, there's no spinal concern. We wish Craig and his family all the best.
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Update on NDWH junior Ryan Cannon who left the NDWH/Darien game on a stretcher after an ugly hit from behind. Cannon received 10 stitches and has a bad concussion but has movement in all extremities. He's likely done for the year but considering the hit, this is great news.
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A bright moment on a dark day:
@bluewavepuck
had planned to honor Jr. Superfan Devon Andren at today’s 1st round playoff game before
@ciacsports
cancelled the tourney, so the boys rallied despite their personal sadness & honored her in person.
#walktogetherforever
Truly remarkable story out of the Rose Garden tonight. WMRP beats the Redhawks 7-2. Prior to the game, sophomore Trevor Piecewicz lost his 100 year old great grandmother. Piecewicz went on to record his first career hat trick in the win. Wow.
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@PiecewiczTrevor
When comparable lives are immeasurably changed, take time to cherish what you have, for it can be gone in the blink of an eye.
Today our hearts ache for Humboldt. 🇨🇦
I proudly present our latest
#cthkPlayersTrib
, an essential read for all players, parents & coaches. Take the time. Read every word.
"21 Lessons From The Most Complicated Chapters In A Magical Hockey Life" by Ryan Hardy
@ryanhardyhockey
Crushed after watching E:60’s piece on Humboldt. Hockey is such a uniting sport. While you try to avoid the “what if’s,” it’s natural. Thankful that I get to cover hockey players, an incredibly different breed. Always skate with a purpose. If you can’t find one, think of those 16
We here at
@CTHSHockey
extend our deepest sympathies to
@Whhockey35
and the rest of the Serenson crew on the sudden passing of Bob. This has been such a hard week for our hockey community. Squeeze the ones you love a little tighter today.
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The Jesuits invaded Bennett Rink this weekend. This is all that was found.
Try as you may, there will never be another student section like that of Fairfield Prep. And I feel very confident saying that. Here they are arriving at Bennett.
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Farmington Valley senior Tim Arena surpassed Nick Bonino’s high school record of 160 points today. Nick's father Steve Bonino presented Tim with the game puck. Really cool gesture!
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An unbelievably cool
@spinalcarect
#shutoutalert
tonight. Will Capalbo in his last game before undergoing bone marrow transplant surgery as his brother Charlie’s donor, puts up a zero! Gotta love it!
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This is the first time in the history of the Division I State Tournament that there has been no public school representation in the semifinals.
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#HolyWar
#BattleoftheVatican
Happy Mother’s Day to all the hockey moms out there.
Sometimes you yell at us and tell us how great your kids are. Sometimes you yell at referees and tell them how wrong they are. Never lost in all of that is the love and passion you show toward your kid and this game.
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Congratulations go out to Hall-Southington Head Coach Brian Cannon on being named the 2019-20
@CTHSHockey
Division III Coach of the Year presented by
@IPHHOCKEY1
!
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Finally, West Haven will honor team manager Sammy Hotchkiss prior to their game with East Haven tomorrow. Sammy has cerebral palsy and has been an integral part of the Westie program for years. For more information on this event click here
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Easily the craziest finish of the year. Hall-Southington was down 2-0 with 12.2 seconds left when Cody Brew and Cam Perez both score shorthanded goals to force OT. In the extra session, Mason Woods potted the winner. Nuts. Video thanks to
@LiveBarn
!
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@HallSouthPuck
If you told me Darien and Ridgefield would get knocked out within a half hour of each other I would never have believed you. Hats off to great seasons from both of them. Congrats to NDWH and Xavier for defying the odds and getting it.
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For those of you, and there are many, continually sending me the petition via DM. I have seen it. I would have had to have been living under a rock to not have. Thank you.
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I'm trying to not get cynical about what is a totally devastating tragedy but the maleness, the youthfulness and the whiteness of the victims are, of course, playing a significant role.
Last year on
#HDIA
, we brought you the story of the Capalbo Brothers. Charlie was on his second battle with cancer, and needed a bone marrow transplant. His brother was a match, but success was far from guaranteed.
A year later we are thrilled to bring you this update.
Darien’s Bennett McDermott defined why I do this tonight. After their 7-0 defeat to Ridgefield, we were leaving the press side of Wonderland and had to walk by the Darien bench. Completely unnecessarily, Bennett thanked me for what we do. (1/2)
Received this note on a donation this morning. It meant a lot to me because it echoes our sentiment that there are no insignificant games. Definitely appreciated.
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Farmington Valley wins their first ever championship as a co-op. For the Farmington contingent it’s their second (2005). Congratulations Generals!
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Tonight, Branford returns the services of sophomore goalie Jeremy LaCroix. But it's certainly with a heavy heart. Jeremy's father Paul passed away suddenly this week. From all of us at
@CTHSHockey
, we extend our deepest condolences to the LaCroix family and Paul's friends.
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Last night, the West Haven Board of Ed unanimously voted to retire former Westie Robert Fumiatti jersey # 8. Fumiatti, a 1988 state champion, was shot in the line of duty in 2002 and ultimately passed away in 2007. He'll be honored 1/10 at Bennett Rink.
To my staff, your efforts were immeasurable. I cannot thank you all adequately enough. As I’ve stated a billion times, the plan was never for
@CTHSHockey
to turn into what it has. You’ve all elevated it to another level. The biggest of stick taps to y’all.
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BREAKING: Guilford’s Jack Ring with be attending the New Hampton School (NH) next year. We wish Jack the best of luck at the prep school level. Big loss for the Indians.
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Long-time West Haven boys head hockey coach Joe Morrell informed his team today he will be stepping down from coaching the program. Always a gentleman on and off the ice, Morrell has been the coach of the Westies for 21 years.
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After sleeping on it, I’ve come to one conclusion, the league needs to visit the possibility of a larger suspension for the hit from last night. A 1-gamer, the default, does not seem to fit the crime in this case. This also isn’t a witch hunt but a precedent should be set.
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BREAKING: Notre Dame-West Haven sophomores Rory and Charlie Andriole will be taking their talents to Loomis Chaffee next year. Best of luck boys!
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