Ted played his youth hockey for the Eagle River Recreation Association and Northland Pines HighSchool, winning state championships in Squirt and PeeWee. The Tigers are another FCIAC team in transition after suffering some heavy losses from previous seasons. Statistics and Records of Derian Hatcher, a hockey player and coach from Sterling Heights, MI born Jun 4 1972 who was active from 1989 to 2008. He helped lower the team ERA and brought the staff back to where it was supposed to be. 15 Rocky Hill Coop (7-13-0) at Drady Rink, Canterbury, 7 p.m.No. 5 JBWA (11-8-1) vs. No. Ian has coached in both Canada and the USA and is a level 3 USA Hockey Coach. 1 seeds, FCIACs on deck, Darien squash wins FairWest title, qualifies for US championships, Darien Pee Wee hockey strikes Can/Am gold in Annapolis, Darien girls hockey wins three, remains perfect at 8-0, Darien's winter sports teams tip off the 2022-23 season, Darien football eighth-graders capture FCFL championship, Darien field hockey tops Greenwich, advances to Class L semis, Darien finishes as runner-up at FCIAC swim, dive championships, Darien blanks New Canaan in FCIAC field hockey semis, Meyer, Skelton lead Darien at CIAC cross country championships, Metro-North's New Canaan branch line will be closed over the summer for track work, Fairfield man charged in alleged high-speed shootout, The Melting Pot fondue restaurant closes its Darien location, Darien football names Andy Grant as new head coach. Captain of New England College 1993. Darien, which had an empty-netter from Jack Marisca with seven seconds left, finished with a dominating 36-16 shots advantage. 2023-2024 MIDGET AND U16/U19 REGISTRATION 02/21/2023 It was a big game, which weve done a good job with, but it was pretty clear the better team won tonight.. Byes: No. Exemplary Scholar Athletes, Sponsored by Fairfield County Sports Commission, Class LL Girls Basketball First Round Trumbull 53, Southington 49, Fairfield advances to FCIAC final, Charlie Swanson scores 100th point in win over New Canaan. February 29, 2020. Fitzpatrick came out of that puck-battle on the second goal and said he knew Crowell was open in front to score his 21st goal. Hespent two years as the club president and two years as an assistant captain. Guilford, Conn., - The Elite Hockey Academy, proud members of the Connecticut Hockey Conference, East Coast Elite Hockey League, and the AYHL, are proud to announce the coaching staff for the upcoming 2020-2021 season. At UCO, Jonathan was an Academic All-American (2) and a First Team All-American his senior year. 12 North Branford (9-9-2) at CSC, Newington, 4 p.m. No. You want to come into these games and give yourself an opportunity to win we never gave ourselves an opportunity.. Official CIACbrackets are posted below. "It makes it even harder because he was such a great kid. in Marketing with an Athletic Coaching minor. But the Rams get a big lift with the return of senior Nick Megdanis from prep school. Greenwich is ranked 10th as the fourth conference team in the Top 10. Erika Truschke grew up in Lemont and played her youth hockey career at all four AAA travel organizations including Mission, Team Illinois, Fury and CYA. She attended SUNY Oswego in New York and was a four-year player on the NCAA DIII Womens Ice Hockey team as a center and completed her B.S. These players are placed on DHL teams which play against one another once a week throughout the session. We have some guys that have some really good skill up there. The Connecticut Hockey Conference (CHC) and its member organizations havepartnered with Crossbar, a modern technology platform that is user-friendly, offers a mobile adaptive site, and provides an overall easier experience for our families. 4 New Canaan (13-5-2) vs. No. Darien took a 1-0 lead shortly after the games opening faceoff. John currently resides in Lisle and works in construction management. It is our goal to build a strong, unified athletics program where athletes, coaches, parents, and community members work together as partners to provide our students with a positive and rewarding. He was also deeply regarded by his coaches and teachers, one of whom would ask him every day "what's it like to be Henry Farmer today?" To sign up for Darien breaking news alerts and more, click here. A graduate of UMass, he also spent eight years as sports editor/reporter at the Sentinel & Enterprise in Fitchburg, and has extensively covered high school hockey in Central and Western Mass. I want to pay forward the life lessons, support, and growth to the next generations of hockey players that I was afforded as a kid. He currently coaches for the Chicago Hawks and lives in Schaumburg with his wife Maria and daughters, Alice and Avrora. After graduating Will returned home and began coaching while attending law school. This is a carousel. 11 Greenwich (6-13-1) at Simsbury, time TBA, No. He was also an alternate captain his senior year for the Cyclones. Darien athletic director Chris Manfredonia . Another senior left wing, Matthew Jankovsky, was a second-team honoree. Everyone around the rink knows him as Coach Yak and his favorite phrase is Finish him!. Hopefully, well get in a couple of good practices before Saturday, he said. Megdanis posted 8-12-20 as a sophomore on the Rams FCIAC title team two years ago. Following high school, Bob served in the U.S Marines for four years in North Carolina, Japan, and Korea. During his 9years with the Hawks Tony has coached at multiple levels including 18U, 16U, 15U, Mite and Silver Mite, but has experience coaching at all levels. 10 Watertown-Pomperaug (9-8-3) at Terry Connors, Stamford, 7:30 p.m.No. The last time the Rams beat the Blue Wave was in overtime in the 2021 FCIAC semifinals, the (second) year the CIAC held no state tournament because of the pandemic. 5 Fairfield (rematch here Monday) and by two . Candidates should indicate their interest to. We got them on their heels early and took care of business.. After a repeated injury, Rudy stepped away from the game and went on to college attending DePaul University earning a Bachelor's degree in business management. It was very important and that was the game for us.. 2 Darien tips No. 1 Notre Dame-West Haven; No. I'm at a loss for words.". 8 Ridgefield (9-11-0) vs. No. Stamford High School Head Coach Doug Robinson confers with his team during a timeout at Terry Connors Rink in 2011. Fairfield Warde/Ludlowe has a new coach and will be a team to watch along with a solid Greenwich squad, while Ridgefield and St. Joseph will look to contend. I am a sportswriter for the New Haven Register and GameTimeCT. DARIEN A rough final game and a subsequent week off, thanks to owning a No. DYHA is seeking to interview current DYHA members interested in becoming a candidate for thePresidentrole. Tony grew up playing for the Huskies after they moved to the Darien Sportsplex. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Brunswick hockey team advances to the semifinals of the Elite 8 Tournament by coming to beat Noble and Greenough on the road in the quarterfinal-round, 3-2, Greenwich High girls basketball team defeated by East Hartford in opening round of CIAC Class LL Tournament. 4 in the GameTimeCT Top 10 Boys Hockey Poll, scored on the second shift and never looked back in a 4-1 win over No. With Darien on a power play, senior defenseman Graf Ely received the puck between the circles and tallied, making it 3-0 at the 10:42 mark of the opening period. Candidates will have a keen interest in preserving and growing the legacy of DYHA, have served in leadership positions on other Boards, be able to direct and clearly communicate DYHA strategy to members, and will work with other Board members to execute programming and administrative projects to ensure the proper functioning of the 800+ member DYHA organization. As it turned out, the Blue Wave was just fine. Coach Sleezer has played for both the Huskies and Sabres hockey clubs. By EHA, 02/28/20, 10:15AM EST. Connecticut HS Hockey Division 1 Top 8: League Tournaments Highlight Upcoming Week, Connecticut HS Hockey 2023 Girls HS State Tournament Pairings: 12-Team Field Annouced; New Canaan is Defending Champ, Connecticut HS Hockey Division 1 Top 8: Fairfield Prep Knocks Off #1 Notre Dame-WH; Fairfield Co-op Continues Solid Play, Connecticut HS Hockey Division 1 Top 8: Fairfield Co-op Jumps Up To #2 After Big Week, Connecticut HS Hockey Division 1 Top 8: #2 Darien, #5 New Canaan Will Face Off Saturday, Connecticut HS Hockey Division 1 Top 8: Notre Dame-West Haven Holds Off Darien Charge; Fairfield Co-op Falls From Unbeaten Ranks, New Hampshire HS Hockey -Division 1 Preview: Many Challengers To Concords Throne, Connecticut HS Boys Hockey: CCC South Preview: Newington Remains Strong. Coach Brown traded in his skates for text books and attended the University of Western Michigan and also obtained a graduate degree from Elmhurst College. Clark was honored by the Mass. ename="dyhaevents" + '@' + ename; The Blue Wave graduated a big chunk of their scoring talent from a season ago, but Budd believes a talented group of underclassmen plus a gritty group of seniors can help make up for it. DARIEN, CT As a hockey player, Henry Farmer's coach evaluations often described him as a hard worker who always tried his best and supported his teammates. 4 Conard (17-3-0) vs. E.O. Darien outshot Greenwich for the game, 36-15. ThePresidentis expected to be present for and organize monthly Board meetings and agendas, provide input to Board members and be the public face of DYHA both to members, other hockey organizations, and the Connecticut Hockey Conference. Darien community mourns high school student who died by suicide May 23, 2022, 2:13pmUpdated on May 23, 2022 By: News 12 Staff / Family, friends and the Darien community are remembering a Darien High School student after he died by suicide. The goaltending position was still in flux entering the season. Are you interested in joining the Chicago Hawkscoaching staff? The first Winter Classic at Greenwich Skating Club took place in 2017, with Greenwich edging Darien, 4-3. Located 12 minutes away from the International Airport in the vibrant area of Ikeja. DYHAPresident While this years team will look a lot different, the skill level and talent should allow this team to compete late into the season, Jones said. Want to be on our FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM PAGE? I also look forward to being able to mentor and inspire the young girls of the club. 3 of 21 4 of 21 Darien's Nick Bruno, right, and an Immaculate Tim Burns, left, during the qaulifying round of the CIAC Division I boys ice hockey tournament in Darien, Conn. on Monday, March 9 . Please note: the coaching lineup is subject to change. 3 of 5 4 of 5. Dave was born in Port Chester, New York on February 1, 1941. In 2009 he served as an assistant coach with the Illinois Brick Hockey Club Jr. Blackhawks. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Darien is one of eight school districts in District Reference Group A (the others are Easton, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Weston, Westport, and Wilton). Bush underperformed following his return from a torn ACL in his left knee suffered in 2020 and saw his playing time all but disappear at the end of the 2022 season. 16 Sheehan (6-12-2) at Northford Ice Pavillion, 7:30 p.m.No. ename="yahoo.com"; We have a very strong schedule and hopefully we will develop and have a chance to compete for something at the end of the season.. (LogOut/ 1 Masuk (17-1-2) vs. No. New Canaan junior Gavin Fitzpatrick helped set the tone on the first shift, worked on the end boards to set up the second goal and scored the third. Regan became interim pitching coach, and the Mets lowered their ERA to 4.24 by the end of the season. Regan was listed last season as senior adviser, pitching development. He grew up in their organization and eventually played ACHA hockey for St. Ambrose University. Coach Brown has primarily coached U14, U16, and U18 over the past 14 seasons, but has provided skills instruction and development from learn to skate through Jr/College players as well. Fifteen seconds after the Blue Wave scored its fourth goal, the Cardinals notched their first goal, following a faceoff. ago] Height 6.05 -- Weight 225 [196 cm/102 kg] Ian attended Sheridan College where he played for the Varsity hockey team before transferring to Ottawa to complete his studies. In his occasional free time, you can usually find him watching more baseball or hockey and complaining about the delay-of-game rule. Junior Mark Husted-Edwards and senior Trevor Kellogg on defense. 3 Cheshire (14-6-0) vs. No. Darien is 19-2-1 overall and owns an 11-1 mark against the rest of the tournament field. Now a Level 2 USA Hockey coach, Rudy has been developing the 2013 birth year group since first-year Phantoms. A lot of people area really hurting because Henry was such a great kid. It took a while for him and I give him a lot of credit, he persevered and is playing very well right now, which is good thing for us at this point of the season. "He was always a great player, a great teammate, a great friend," Kreppein said. As a result, Ryan co-founded the Hawks girls program in 2015. Chris Gerwig Head Coach for Connecticut Jr. Whalers ('09). 2 Fairfield Prep (14-5-0) vs. Xavier/Notre Dame-Fairfield winnerNo. The Mets declined comment and Van Wagenen, who was fired when Steve Cohen bought the team in November 2020, said he deferred to the team for any comment. Below is an evolving list of Connecticut natives and state prep school football players in the Class of 2023 who have signed letters of intent to play football in college. I cant wait to join a great coaching staff and hockey program to continue to grow the girls hockey game. Tony lives in Downers Grove with his wife Megan and their two active, adorable boys, Brennan (2012) and Kellen (2013). I was worried with how wed come out, Budd said. Give him the puck, you know its going in the back of the net., They played very well, and we just couldnt seem to regroup. When you talk about a playoff game, its got to be a full effort for 45 minutes. Coach Gaffney currently serves as Assistant Hockey Director and is involved with several teams at the club. Darien is known for its competitive football, lacrosse, ice hockey, field hockey, volleyball, and track teams. Phil came into an underperforming pitching staff and immediately righted the ship, his lawyer, Matthew J. Blit, said in a statement Tuesday. Although we're still working on the new site, please take a moment to set up your account. In addition to coaching with the Huskies, Fury, and Hawks Will has been an instructor and coach with the Chicago Blackhawks Youth Hockey Camps and Huron Hockey Schools. He has had the opportunity to work with some of the top goaltenders from US and Europe, and learn from, Jim Bedard, Goaltending Coach of the Detroit Redwings. That includes three wins over rival New Canaan, including a 3-2 decision in Saturday's FCIAC final. Ryan began playing hockey at the age of 5 In Lakeville, Minnesota - a suburb of the Twin Cities. Senior Eric Pereira (1-11-12) was a second-team all-FCIAC pick last season and will be the top returning forward along with senior James Ahern (2-4-6). After that, we were going.. He spent the next few years playing with the OHL and the Central Ontario Hockey League with the Brockville Browns, the Smiths Falls Bears, and the Branford Classics. There were some awesome goals. This will be Brookes 6th season coaching youth hockey and 12th year as an independent goalie instructor. (11-9-0) vs. No. This website is powered by SportsEngine's. 7 Tri-Town (10-9-1) vs. Newtown/New Fairfield winner at Enfield Twin Rinks, 8:10 p.m.No. The Rams should be among the contenders again, and while Darien is rebuilding, league coaches still expect the Blue Wave to be the team to beat. Christopher has many passions in life, including spending time with Abba through meditative prayer, raising his darling boys Chris & Carter, public speaking, and freeing people .