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Member of NYSPHSAA, Section III, Division I
Camillus, NY
Joined December 2016
Congratulations to former Wildcat, Daniel Colabufo, on signing his National Letter of Intent to play at the College of the Holy Cross #wildcatpride @HCrossMHockey @WGAthletics @BlackBearsNAHL @NWS_hockey @SaltCityPros @CyhaParent @ColabufoDaniel
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WildcatNation with big assist on the National Anthem. Billy Fisher with GWG in OT. Wildcats Win 3-2!.@WGAthletics
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Not the ending we wanted but so grateful for the opportunity to be playing on Sunday. Thank you fans, families, and friends of Wildcat Hockey for sharing this journey with us. Can’t do it without you. #OneFamily #WildcatNation
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Congratulations Patrick McDonald & Daniel Colabufo for being selected Conference Co-Players of the Year. @WGAthletics
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The boys left Team Tully’s to help find Rex, a teammates lost dog, and return him home safely! Well done! #RexIsAGoodBoy
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Off to @NYSPHSAA Frozen Four. Thank you @WestGeneseeCSD @WGAthletics @BethIrishstew & the WG Sports Boosters, and especially our Wildcat Hockey Parents for your support. See you in Buffalo!#WildcatNation
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Congrats to Patrick McDonald for being selected All-New York State 2nd Team Forward @WGAthletics @Patty_Mac8 @syracusedotcom @blackwell_phil @SaltCityPros
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@wgwildcathockey lost a dear friend. Affectionately known as our team nutritionist, Jim Snell was an integral part of the staff for 24 years, 11 sectional titles, 7 frozen fours, and 2 state championships. A great man who made us all better. #blessed #grateful
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Wildcats win 1-0! They advance to the State Championship tomorrow @ 11 vs. Suffern.
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8th Grader, Will Schneid, scored his first HS Goal in Overtime to give the Wildcats the 2-1 win over a strong @CBAJDHOCKEY team. James Schneid had the first goal and David Myers was strong in net with 23 saves. The Wildcats head to @RedRaiderPuck tomorrow for a 5:00 puck drop.
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Congratulations to Daniel Colabufo for being selected First-Team All-New York State. @WGAthletics @ColabufoDaniel @blackwell_phil @syracusedotcom @SaltCityPros
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Thank you Wildcat Nation and @westgeneseepep for making Shove Park the best home rink in the state. Thanks for your support! @WGAthletics
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Thank you for hosting us! #LetsGoCrunch.
We're in the presence of state champions! 🏆. Congratulations to @wgwildcathockey on claiming the 2023 Division I title!
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Congrats to former Wildcat, Daniel Colabufo, on being selected 10th overall by the Maryland Black Bears in the #NAHLDraft @NAHLHockey @BlackBearsNAHL @HCrossMHockey @NWS_hockey @SaltCityPros @WGAthletics @CyhaParent @ColabufoDaniel
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After starting 0-3 against a tough schedule, the Wildcats finish the regular season 15-5, 11-1 in the league and earn the #2 seed in sectionals. Host a quarterfinal at Shove Park on Friday, Feb 15. @WGAthletics #bettereveryday
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Wildcats win the Mark Tyo tournament 7-2. Thank you @RaiderHockey for inviting us. Miller and Fisher earn Players of the Game. Washo MVP. @WGAthletics #NorthCountry #FirstClass
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The Wildcats open the season tonight at Shove Park vs. Oswego @buc_puck Faceoff at 6:30. The game will be live-streamed and available on LiveBarn. @WGAthletics @syrhockey @SteveInfantiNC9 @MLarsonSports @blackwell_phil
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2017 Section 3 Championship vs. Syracuse. Wildcat goaltender, Sammy Colabufo, makes the save on the 2v1 and Jay Considine does the rest scoring the game-winning goal in overtime! #memorablemoments #hockeyfamily @jayconsidine @SColabufo
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Colabufo registers 400th career coaching victory
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This Friday is Senior Night at Shove Park. Although we can't honor them with a traditional Senior Night celebration we will spend this week recognizing our Seniors and families for their tremendous contributions to our program. #SeniorWeek #HockeyFamily #WildcatPride @WGAthletics
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A Thanksgiving tradition continues. Wildcats unload Christmas trees for Camillus Optimists #HappyThanksgiving
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Wildcats Win! Will host the @SyrCougars in a semifinal at Shove Park on Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30. #SurviveandAdvance
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Congratulations to Jeremy Keyes and Ryan Considine on being named to the 2022 NYS Division 1 Final Four All-Tournament Team @WGAthletics
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Wildcats Win 4-0! Liam Burns leads the way with a hat trick and Luke Beck is solid in net earning the shutout. WG advances to the Section 3 Championship game Monday, February 27 vs. @Bville_Hockey or @cnsicehockey. Thank you #gennystudentsection for your support. See you Monday!
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Congrats @NWS_hockey and former @wgwildcathockey player @ColabufoDaniel on winning the Tier 1 U18 NY State Championship! @WGAthletics @SaltCityPros #WildcatPride
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Let’s take a moment to recognize the face behind the camera that has been capturing the #memorablemoments in our #hockeyfamily since the 2000-01 season. He’s filmed 498 games, including 5 NY State Championships. @WGAthletics @ColabufoTom #Grateful #GrandpaTom #WhoLetTheDogsOut
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Wildcats get 2 goals in 3rd period to beat Bethlehem 3-2. Billy Fisher nets GWG with 5:17 to play. Thank you to our families and fans for making the trip. Wildcats head to the break 9-0, 4-0 in league play. Wishing everyone a happy holiday!
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When asked to describe his favorite hockey moment, @MaconMayhem player and @wgwildcathockey alum @shawn_lynch3 takes it back to the 2010 NY State High School State Championship season @WGAthletics @NYSPHSAA #highschoolsports #wildcatpride
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It’s #SeniorNight. We celebrate a very special group of young men whose service, leadership, and sacrifice through unprecedented times has paved the way for a brighter tomorrow. #passthetorch @WGAthletics @WestGeneseeCSD @CyhaParent
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Thank you @ColabufoDaniel for helping out at Monday Night Clinic while you were home. #GivingBack @WGAthletics @NWS_hockey
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The tradition continues as this year’s Wildcat hockey players unload Christmas trees for the Camillus Optimists at town hall. #tistheseason
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The Bonnyville Pontiacs are extremely excited to welcome Daniel Colabufo and his family to our organization. Daniel currently plays for Coach Cassidy at Northwood School and is committed to the NCAA Holy Cross Crusaders #highcharacter #highskill #200’ #impactplayerandperson
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West Genesee finishes perfect 19-0 regular season with 9-2 trouncing of C-NS
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West Genesee’s Daniel Colabufo gets whiff of hockey development in NAHL - @HCrossMHockey @BlackBearsNAHL @NWS_hockey @WGAthletics @SaltCityPros @ColabufoDaniel
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Congratulations Patrick McDonald, Daniel Colabufo, and Ryan Smith for being selected First-Team All-Conference. @WGAthletics @Patty_Mac8 @ColabufoDaniel @rsmith131
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Tomorrow’s BlueGold Game 50/50 Raffle will be donated to Eamon O’Hara (WG Alum), his wife, and 3 girls ages 8, 6, and 6 months who have been evacuated from their home in Malibu to escape the wildfires. Friends of Wildcats will match. @WGAthletics @CCasciano #community #onefamily
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Congratulations @wgwildcathockey Senior, Defenseman, Jacob Kopek for earning NYSHSHCA 1st Team All-New York State honors @WGAthletics @WestGeneseeCSD
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WG All-League. 1st Team-Sammy Colabufo, Jay Considine, Patrick McDonald, Daniel Colabufo. 2nd Team-Garrett Schnorr. POY-Jay Considine. (1/2).
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The West Genesee Wildcats 2001 NY State Champion Hockey Team will be inducted into the NYSHSHCA HOF in Lake Placid on June 2. Contact Coach @FrankColabufo for details at fcolabufo@gmail.com. @WGAthletics @syracusedotcom @blackwell_phil
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Congrats to Jake Kopek, 1st Team Defense, David Myers, 2nd Team Goalie, Honorable Mention Forwards Billy Fisher, Andrew Schneid, Joe McLaughlin, James Schneid, Jeremy Keyes and the team for earning the Sportsmanship Award. @WGAthletics @WestGeneseeCSD
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Thank you @JimSarosy and @SyracuseCrunch for hosting. Great venue. Amazing atmosphere. First-class. Congrats @SyrCougars and best of luck moving on. #Section3.
Four OT’s!! What a finish. Congrats to @CorcoranPride on the #SectionIII D1 Championship. What a performance by @WGAthletics Thanks @sthomasphotos for the photos!
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Congrats, Patrick! #wildcatpride.
Big congrats to Patrick McDonald on his commitment to play College Hockey at Gustavus Adolphus! A longtime @SaltCityPros who has done numerous camps and clinics. Congrats Patty! #scp @GustieAthletics @ExpressJrMens @Patty_Mac8 @cody_campbell92 @wgwildcathockey @EHL_Hockey @d3hky
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Wildcat Hockey Thanksgiving tradition. Morning practice, unload Christmas trees for the Camillus Optimists in the afternoon, Alumni Game this evening. Happy Thanksgiving! @WGAthletics @WestGeneseeCSD
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Let’s take a look at some memorable moments in Wildcat hockey history. We’ll start with Josh Platt’s game winning goal in the 2001 NY State Regional at Suffern that sent the Wildcats on to the Final Four. #memorablemoments #hockeyfamily
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4-year @wgwildcathockey player. Graduating from @MaineIceHockey with an engineering degree and a pro contract! @WGAthletics @WestGeneseeCSD #StudentAthlete #TrustTheProcess.
The #LVPhantoms have signed defenseman Rob Michel to an ATO for the remainder of the 2018-19 season. The 24-year old recently completed his 4th year with @MaineIceHockey with 17 goals and 36 assists for a total of 53 points in 137 games. 📰Read more⤵️.
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Looking forward to getting back on the ice at Shove Park this week! #TrainingCamp #StanleyPup
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West Genesee battles unbeaten @SkanHockey to a 3-3 OT tie finishing the season at 8-2-2. Will Schneid, Ryan Stratton, and Jeremy Keyes scored for the Wildcats. David Myers strong in net with 23 saves. Great hockey game with post-season intensity on both sides. #MuchRespect.
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‘Tis the season. Wildcat hockey players unload Christmas Trees for Camillus Optimists tree sale at Town Hall. 🌲🎅🏼#community #givingback #gratitude @WGAthletics @WestGeneseeCSD
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The 'West Genesee rule'? High school hockey turns to replay to get goal calls right
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With 1:13 remaining in the 2017 NYS Regional at Shove Park, freshman, Daniel Colabufo sends the game to overtime scoring a power play goal with assists from Patrick McDonald and Jay Considine @NWS_hockey @BPontiacs @HCrossMHockey @SaltCityPros #memorablemoments #hockeyfamily
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Wildcats Win 2-1 on PPGs from Matthew Schneid & Jesse DeSena. Jonah Vormwald with 2 assists. Luke Beck with 25 saves. Thank you #WildcatNation
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Happy Holidays from the Wildcats 🎅🏼🎄🐾 See you on Dec 28, 5 PM v New Hartford. Alumni Game at 7:30.#ItsAWonderfulLife
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Shout out to all those people supporting us off the ice for making this championship possible on the ice. #OneFamily #grateful @WestGeneseeCSD @WGAthletics
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On Sunday, March 11, 2001 the @WGAthletics Hockey team beat Williamsville North 4-1 to win the NY State Championship. On Saturday, June 2, 2018 they will be inducted into the HOF in Lake Placid. @jalf44 @TomAlfieri @blackwell_phil @syracusedotcom #championswalktogetherforever
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February 2, 1996 vs. Oswego. Future @NHL player & @Canes Stanley Cup champion, Erik Cole, scores the game-winner in overtime to beat the Wildcats 6-5. @buc_puck was coached by US Olympian and Hall of Famer, Pete Sears. #memorablemoments #hockeyfamily
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Thank you to our camp staff from @OswegoMHockey @NWS_hockey @princetonhockey @Curry_MHockey @ColgateMIH @norwichnews, the @WGAthletics hockey players for serving as counselors, the youth players and parents for attending, and Camillus P&R for making summer hockey camp possible!
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Wildcats win 5-0! Myers makes 24 saves. Goals by McLaughlin, Keyes, James Schneid, Mellen, and Burns. Advance to semifinal vs. @FMHornetsHockey Wednesday, Feb 26, 6:30 PM, Shove Park. #wildcatnation #seventhman @WGAthletics @WestGeneseeCSD
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Former Wildcat, Stephen Mallaro, named Head Prep Hockey Coach at Albany Academy. Congrats to @malls29. Great coach and mentor for @AAPuck student-athletes. #wildcatpride #family
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Wildcats win on the road at Ontario Bay improving to 10-1, 4-0. Will Schneid scores 4 goals, including his 100th Career Point and Jackson Pensabene scores his first goal. WG is back on the road Thursday v @FMHornetsHockey before hosting @victorhshockey Friday at 7:00.
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College Prospects Day 2 at Shove Park with @HCrossMHockey Coach Mobley, @MerrimackMIH Coach Jewell, @KingsMHockey Coaches Mallaro & Grace, @CortlandMhky Coach Castriota, @CastletonMHky Coach Silengo, @PABoysHockey Coach Tortorella and @SaltCityPros Coach Shattell.
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Congratulations Clinton, NY Hockeyville USA!!!.
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Wildcats Win! Advance to Sectional Championship Monday at 5:00 PM at Upstate Medical Arena. Jonah Vormwald with a hat trick, Nick Meluni added 2 goals, Matthew Schneid & Jacob Pensabene each had 3 assists, Luke Beck had 11 saves in net. Thank you Wildcat Nation! #MadeittoMonday
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2002 NY State Semifinal vs. Baldwinsville. Tom Alfieri scores short-handed and the Wildcats advance to the state championship. #memorablemoments #hockeyfamily
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Wildcats win 7-0! See you next week in Buffalo! Congratulations to Ithaca on a great season. #RegionalChampions
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Congrats to all of the Section 3 hockey players selected to All-League teams, especially Wildcats Anthony Felix, David Myers & Jeremy Keyes (1st Team), James Schneid & Ryan Considine (3rd Team), and Ryan Stratton & Will Schneid (Honorable Mention) @WGAthletics @WestGeneseeCSD.
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2010 marked the Wildcats 3rd consecutive trip to the Final Four. WG (24-0) trailed Suffern 3-1 with less than a minute to play in the NY State semifinal. These #memorablemoments gave the Wildcats a 4-3 OT victory sending them to the State Final #hockeyfamily 1/4
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Congrats to @wgwildcathockey All-NY State selections Jay Considine, Sammy Colabufo, Patrick McDonald, and Daniel Colabufo @WGAthletics.
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The James P. Snell Wildcat Classic is Dec 27-28 at Shove Park. Friday matchups feature state-ranked #2 @SuffHock vs #4 @FPThockey at 4:30 and #14 @RaiderHockey vs #7 West Genesee at 7:00. Saturday games at 10:30/1:00. Alumni Game at 4:00. @WGAthletics @CyhaParent
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The Wildcats return to the #Section3 championship vs. @RFASports today at 5PM at Upstate Medical Arena. Thank you @SyracuseCrunch for hosting. #wildcatnation #ourtime .Get tickets online at .Livestream link:.
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The Thanksgiving tradition continues…unloading trees for the annual Camillus Optimists Christmas Tree sale at town hall #community
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Thank you for hosting. Always first-class. Appreciate all you do for high school hockey.
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Good Luck, Boys!.
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Congratulations to Wildcat, Senior, Defenseman, Jacob Kopek for earning All-State honors from the Hockey Coaches Association of N.Y. (HCANY) @WGAthletics
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Wildcats Win 6-1. Fisher earns the Hard Hat. Jake Kopek earns Copper Pot. Myers gets first career win in net. Mellen & Considine score first career goals. Thank you to everyone who came to Shove Park tonight. #SeventhMan @WGAthletics @CyhaParent @jdbillscnzm.
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Congrats to our former captain, state champion, and assistant coach. Very well-deserved opportunity. Great hire by @UticaJrComets.
Today we are thrilled to announce the addition of Shawn Lynch as our Junior Comets Premier Head Coach. Details here:
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Congratulations to Coach Burns and the @wgennyboyslax team and good luck to Jared Jaeger and the @wgcatsbaseball team this weekend. #ChampsAgain
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Congratulations to WG All-League Selections! Will Schneid (D1 Co-PoY), Ryan Considine (1st Team), Liam Burns (2nd Team), Jack Mellen, Jack Giannuzzi, Jared Jaeger, Will Shields, Luke Beck (Honorable Mention). Wildcats host a quarterfinal on Thursday at 6:30. #OurTime
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Wildcats beat CBA 2-1. James Schneid scores with .5 seconds left to win it! Myers makes 20 saves in net. @WGAthletics #wildcatpride.
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Couldn’t be more proud. @WGAthletics #wildcatpride.
Defenseman Rob Michel will make his professional debut with the #LVPhantoms tonight. The 24-year old recently completed his four-year career with @MaineIceHockey where he served as the team captain during the 2018-19 season. He was signed to an ATO on March 21.
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We did it! 5 weeks of Monday Night Skills Clinics with these future Wildcats. Thank you Camillus Parks & Rec Staff, CYHA, Parents, Players & Coaches for keeping each other healthy and on the ice! #StrongerTogether @CyhaParent @WGAthletics @WestGeneseeCSD
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Early practice and then to Town Hall to unload Christmas Trees for the Camillus Optimists annual sale. #HappyThanksgiving
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Thank you @SyracuseCrunch for supporting high school hockey.
Congratulations, @wgwildcathockey! 🏆.
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