HB Sports Talk

Friday, January 6, 2012

Courtesy photo Chase Devins, Jake Dodge and Brayden King provide plenty of defense against a Keene attacker.

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HOCKEY

Squirt AA picks up wins

In Valley League Youth Hockey Action, the Cavaliers Squirt AA team played an exceptional game against a tough MASCO Squirt AA team. Led by offense of Cavs winger Max Sears, who had a hat trick, and the exceptional play between the pipes of goalie Chris Sullivan the Cavs dominated the game 7-1.

Ben Goolsby had two goals, and Jared Debruin and Parker Mabbett each netted a goal, while TJ Vitullo had an excellent game at center, moving the puck in the offensive zone with four assists. The Cavs defensemen David Wang, Sean Kelly and Austin Ciszek all had excellent games.

The Cavaliers Squirt AA team notched two more in the win column. In their first game against the Nashua Panthers the Cavs won 5-2, led by the scoring of Isaac Rogers with a hat trick. Anil Rao and TJ Vitullo netted the other goals for the Cavs, while forwards Brandon Hugh, Austin Ciszek, David Wang and James Gillis all played well. The Cavs defensive effort was lead by goalie Chris Sullivan, with excellent support from defensemen Sean Kelly, Ben Goolsby and Matt Wilkins. The Cavs second game was a hard-fought battle against the Methuen Squirt AA team, with the Cavs coming up with a 4-2 win. Goalie Ben Goolsby made a key save on a penalty shot late in game, preserving the Cavs 3-2 lead. TJ Vitullo and David Wang each had a goal and an assist with Austin Ciszek and Isaac Rogers each adding a goal. Cavs forwards Max Sears and Brandon Hugh and defensemen Preston Wilson, Anil Rao and Sean Kelly played extremely well.

The Cavaliers notched a 6-2 victory over the Panthers. Led by the scoring of Austin Ciszek (hat trick), Brandon Hugh (two goals) and Chris Sullivan recording a single talley for the Cavs.

The Cavs received exceptional defensive performances from David Wang, Sean Kelly and Matt Wilkins, who helped prevent the Panthers from moving the puck in their offensive zone. Goalie Ben Goolsby was strong between the pipes while, Isaac Rogers, Max Sears and TJ Vitullo all had strong games.

Squirt 3 pulls out win

The Cavalier Squirt 3s pulled off a nail biting 4-3 win over Waltham. The game was tied 1-1 after the first period and Waltham went up 3-1 in the second. The Cavs made it 3-2 with 30 seconds left in the period, and tied the game early in the third before going ahead.

HCYHA holds tournament

The Hollis Cavaliers Youth Hockey Association sponsored its first Cross-Ice Holiday Tournament at Skate 3 Arena. The one-day tournament featured teams from Keene, Rochester, Salem and Hollis in a cross-ice tournament. Multiple games were played simultaneously, with a running clock, and followed the USA Hockey ADM program. which focuses on developing skill level in young players and having fun. While no tournament ‘winner’ was declared, every player gets more ice time and opportunity than they would in a traditional game. For more information on the Hollis ADM program for young hockey players call Bob Hug at 673-9718.