USA Hockey Nationals - Update (3/30/2012)

Congratulations to the Freeze 18UAA Team. The Team wrapped up their season today finishing with a 26-1-1 record. Thank you all for the great season.

Freeze - 4   Western (PA) Mustangs - 3

Freeze - 1  Port Huron Flags (MI) - 0

Freeze - 1  Chicago Huskies (IL) - 3

 

 

Squirt Grey wraps up 2012 season

After a first place regular season finish, and successful 13-0-1 finish in the NJYHL Squirt Norris Division,the Squirt Grey team headed to Wall NJ for a chance to win the State Championship.

The quest began on Saturday with a game against Flyers Youth, a challenging team they faced and beat inthe Delaware Thanksgiving Tournament earlier this season.  As the game began we saw a lot of defense amongst thetwo teams until The Freeze broke through with the first goal during period 1.  That goal proved to  set the precedence for the rest of the game.By the time the clock reached zero at the end of the third the score was 4-2 and The Freeze boys were headed to the Championships.

Sunday began with two long time rivals battling for the State Title.  Freeze vs Colonials.  The puck was dropped and the game began.  Once again, a big defensive game with no scoring until late in the first period , Colonials were up 1-0. The boys played a great game,and the scoring went back andforth but unfortunately in the end the score was 3-2 and not in our favor.

The players had great reason to hold their heads high,though the fans and families could see the disappointment on each of the boys faces. While some of the boys came off the ice with tears of sadness, the parents had tears of emotion for being proud of each and every one of the Squirt Grey teammatesand their outstanding accomplishments. This was certainly an unforgettable season and an experience I am sure everyone will remember!

Article by Laura Conklin

Photo by Laura Conklin

 

Freeze Coaches and Players win High School Championship Games

Congratulations to Freeze 18UAA and Delbarton School Head Coach Bruce Shatel. The Delbarton Green Wave won the NJSIAA Non-Public School Championship Game this past weekend by defeating CBA 3-2. The Green Wave had an outstanding season with a 28-1 record. Coach Shatel has won 7 State Championships at Delbarton.  Coach Shatel will be heading to Lansing, Michigan with the Freeze 18UAA for the USA Hockey National Tournament.  The tournament will run from March 27 through April 1st.

 

Congratulations to Freeze 18U Tournament Team and Randolph High School Head Coach Rich McLaughlin. The Randolph Rams won the NJSIAA Public A High School Championship Game this weekend by defeating Morristown High School by a score of 3-1. Coach McLaughlin has won 5 State Championships at Randolph. 

 

 

Freeze Players Released

   All New Jersey Freeze Players who are NOT on a team competing in the NJYHL Playoffs, Atlantic District Playoffs, or USA Hockey National Championship are released from their 2011-2012 contracts on Monday, March 5th.  

Squirt Grey Gears up for NJYHL Playoffs

With a 1st Place finish in the regular season, and an amazing 13-0-1 record, the Squirt Grey Team is preparing for the NJYHL playoffs.     Before they proceed to the state championships, they look forward to having fun and coming home with another trophy from the March Classic in Boston this upcoming weekend.  The team took home a 1st Place trophy earlier in the season during the Thanksgiving Tournament in Delaware.   The friendships built off the ice can be seen by the teamwork and trust of the boys on the ice.  Their hard work and dedication, combined with the coaching staff of Jourdy, Rich, Will and Jim make it obvious to understand why the team is so successful.

Article by Laura Conklin

Bantam B Squad Heads to NJYHL Playoffs

The Freeze Bantam B team has added to an already successful season by qualifying for the NJYHL playoffs with a 15-7-2 record. At mid-season, the Freeze was in fourth place in the North Division. The Freeze went 11-4-1 from the beginning of November to secure second place in the division and a playoff spot. Two of the Freeze’s four losses came at the hands of the undefeated, 1st place Colonials. In their last game against the Colonials, the game was tied until 4:27 of the third period, when the Colonials scored to win the game. 

The Bantam B season started successfully when they won the gold at the Protec Ponds Labor Day Tournament. The success continued when the Freeze earned Silver at the Thanksgiving Hockey Classic Tournament at the Ponds Ice Arena in Delaware.

The team attributes their success to timely scoring, strong defense and rock-solid goaltending. The boys have bought into playing a team oriented, unselfish type of game based on quick puck movement. The players have shown an eagerness to learn and to adapt to any situation that they face.

The Bantam B team looks forward to the playoffs and the Capital Showdown Tournament in Maryland to round out an already successful and enjoyable season.

Article by Amy Heller 

18UAA Ranked #1 in Country by National Hockey Rankings Website

The 18UAA Team is currently ranked #1 in the country by National Hockey Rankings.

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18UAA's HEAD TO THE USA HOCKEY NATIONAL TOURNAMENT

The 18UAA Team swept the Jaguars in a best of three series to win the NJYHL State Championship. The team defeated the Jags 4-3 on Saturday at Holydell and 6-4 on Sunday at Aspen Ice in Randolph. They ended the season unbeaten with a 22-0-1 record and will next head to Lansing, Michigan for the USA Hockey National Tournament. The tournament will take place March 28, 2012 - April 1, 2012.

18U Teams roll into Playoffs

The 18UA Grey team went on a 5 game win streak to improve to 14-1-2. The win over the Rockets this past Sunday clinched an automatic bid to the District Playoffs. Congratulations to coaches Marc Ozga, Bruce Eisdorfer, Dave Quincey and the team.

The 18UAA squad won all three games in the first round of the NJYHL play-offs to improve to 20-0-1 for the season. The team will play the Jaguars this upcoming weekend in a best of three series to determine the New Jersey State Champion and win a trip to the USA Hockey National Tournament.  Game two of the series will be played at Aspen Ice at Randolph on Sunday 11/13 at 1:00pm.  Good luck to coaches Bruce Shatel, Kevin Manning and the 18UAA team.

 

Freeze Midgets Continue to Roll

 

With only a few weeks remaining in the Midget Season, Freeze Teams are set to make the playoffs at every level. The 18UAA squad leads the way outscoring opponents 100-12 through 15 games. Good luck to all the teams in the playoffs.

 

18UAA          14-0-1 (First Place)
18UA Grey    11-1-2 (First Place)
16UAA           7-4-4 (Second Place)
16UA Grey     9-0-3 (First Place)