Goalie News
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March 2008
3.31.08 Muse wins big against Miami
Boston College goalie John Muse is having an amazing rookie season, and after his win yesterday, it gets to go on another game. Muse, who trains with Stop It Goaltending, kicked out 34 shots in the overtime thriller. Boston College now advances to the Frozen Four in Denver. Good luck John.
3.30.08 Zatkoff holds off Air Force in OT thriller
Miami goalie Jeff Zatkoff, who has trained with Stop It Goaltending and GCG Prospects camp, stood tall in net last stopping 23 shots to help his team advance to the frozen four. Zatkoff has been unbelievable all season long posting a 17-6-1 record for the regular season. Jeff and the rest of the Red Hawks face off this evening against Boston College to see who will advance to the NCAA championship.
3.29.08 Silverthorn gets win in first start after injury
After sitting for nearly three months due to injury, Idaho goalie Steve Silverthorn came back strong stopping 15 shots in a 4-3 victory over Stockton. Steve, who has trained at GCG Prospects camp, is now 9-7-0-2 on the season and sports a 2.55 GAA and .911 save %.
3.26.08 Molly Passerini named MVP
Congratulations to Molly Passerini on being named an all-star for the Middlesex Leauge in Massachusetts High School Hockey. Molly was also awarded with the leagues Most Valuable Player.
3.25.08 Longo tabbed All-American
GENEVA, N.Y.—Hobart College junior Keith Longo (Hopedale, Mass.) was recently named a Division III Men’s Hockey First Team East All-American, becoming the first Statesman in the program’s history to earn first-team honors. Longo, who trains with Stop It Goaltending and GCG Prospects camp, led Hobart to an 18-8-2 overall record and an NCAA Quarterfinal appearance this winter.
3.25.08 Calvi, Eno earn NCAA awards
Bentley goaltender Joe Calvi (New England Huskies) has quickly established himself as a top goaltender in the Atlantic Hockey Association. Last season’s EJHL Goaltender of the Year continued his stellar play and for his efforts received a spot on the Atlantic Hockey All-Rookie team and the All-Conference Third team.
When Nick Eno joined the Green Mountain Glades last season, he quickly became one of the EJHL’s best-kept secrets. After an excellent season, the secret slipped out and he became the Glades’ first ever NHL Draft Pick. Eno received a late offer from Bowling Green State University and likewise became an impact with the Falcons. His play as a freshman earned him a spot on the CCHA’s All-Rookie team.
Both Goalies train and teach at Stop It Goaltending and also participate in the GCG Prospects camp.
3.24.08 Muse perfect in Hockey East championship
The Cinderella story continued for Boston College freshman goaltender John Muse (East Falmouth, Mass.) Saturday night, as he stopped all 29 shots he faced en route to leading the Eagles to their second consecutive Hockey East tournament championship and third in four seasons, 4-0 over the University of Vermont. It was only the second shutout in Hockey East championship game history and third of Muse's fine freshman season. Originally slated to play junior hockey this season, Muse was a late addition to the BC squad and ended up playing every minute in goal for the Eagles. Muse, who trains with Stop It Goaltending, will face off this week against Minnesota in the opening round of the NCAA tournament against Minnesota. John was also selected to the all- tournament team.
3.24.08 DeCastro & McLeman win title
Congratulations to Derek DeCastro and Drew McLeman on winning the Eastern Hockey Federation AA Championship this past weekend. Both goalies split the shutout in a 3-0 championship game victory for the New England Moose.
3.22.08 Zatkoff; Miami advance to CCHA finals
Miami goalie Jeff Zatkoff, who has trained with Stop It Goaltending and GCG Prospects camp, kicked out 20 shots last night in the CCHA semi-finals against Notre Dame. Jeff was also awarded the second star of the game following the thrilling overtime victory. Jeff and his Miami team square off tonight against Michigan for the CCHA championship.
3.20.08 Brett Harring wins NEHL Championship
Congratulations to Brett Harring as the Valley Junior Warriors Elites won the New England Hockey League championship this past weekend. Brett's older brother Kyle Harring starred this season with Matignon High School leading them to the Massachusetts division I playoffs. The Harring brothers train at Stop It Goaltending.
3.20.08 Schneider continues hot streak
Marblehead native Cory Schneider has been pretty much unstoppable for the past 2 months, winning 10 of his last 11 starts including 2 shutouts. Cory, who trains with Stop It Goaltending, now boasts a 17-10-0-1 record on the season and for the month of March he has an impressive .83 GAA and .966 save%. The Manitoba Moose goalie has not suffered a loss since February 13th.
3.20.08 Josh Creelman wins 96 District Championships
Congratulations to Josh Creelman Joshua's 96 New Jersey Rockets team won the district championship and are now headed to Nationals. The deciding game for the district championship went to the 8th round of a shoot out. Nationals are April 2 - 6. Good luck Josh!
3.19.08 Boucher wins again in second start of season
Brian Boucher stopped 29 shots for his second victory in two starts with the Pacific Division leaders, who won their ninth straight away from home and got goals from Joe Thornton and Patrick Rismiller in a 2-1 victory over the cellar-dwelling Kings on Tuesday night. Boucher, who has trained with Stop It Goaltending, beat St. Louis 2-0 on March 1 in his only other start with the Sharks. "These back-to-back games, with the travel that we've had, it's huge to have the confidence that we have in Boosh," said coach Ron Wilson, whose team was outshot 10-1 in the third period. "He did a great job, especially at the end."
3.18.08 Muse awarded Hockey East rookie of the week
Muse Tallied a 1.00 GAA and a .971 save% in consecutive wins over Providence. The Stop It Goaltending client stopped 68 of 70 shots, tallied 36 saves in the team’s 5-1 win on Saturday and 32 had 32 stops on Friday night at Conte Forum.
3.17.08 Schneider is on a tear
Manitoba Moose goalie Cory Schneider has been stellar in net for the moose, winning nine of his last 10 starts. Cory, he trains and teaches at Stop It Goaltending, won both starts this weekend stopping 63 of 64 shots in two games while posting a shutout on Saturday against Hershey. Cory now improves to 16-10-1 on the season while sporting a 2.35 GAA and .914 save %.
3.17.08 Jeff Wyer gets shutout in Super 8 championship
Jeff Wyer, who participates in Stop It Goaltending's DNHL program, was perfect in net stopping all shots he faced while leading his Reading team to their first Super 8 championship with a 3-0 shutout over Malden Catholic. The win also marked the first time that any public school has ever won the Super 8 tournament. Reading also became just the 4th school of any sort to take home the title in the tournaments 18 year history. Congratulations to Jeff and his Reading team on going 25-1 this season and ultimately taking home the title!
3.15.08 Reichard gets overtime win over Alaska
Fairbanks goalie Cody Reichard stopped 23 shots in a 2-1 overtime victory over Alaska. Cody, who trains with Stop It goaltending, now boasts a stellar record of 30-15-1-7. The Miami university recruit sports a 2.06 GAA and .932 save %.
3.12.08 Turple stops 36 against Augusta
Gwinnet goalie Dan Turple kicked out 36 shots in a 5-3 win over Augusta. Dan, who has taken part in the GCG Prospects camp, now has a 13-10-2-1 record with a 3.13 GAA and .906 save %.
3.11.08 Darling kicks out 35 in win
Lemont, Illinois native Scott Darling stopped 35 shots against Ohio in a 7-3 victory. The Stop It Goaltending client now improves to 25-6-2-1 on the season with a 2.84 GAA and .914 save %.
3.9.08 Schneider wins 7 of last 8 starts
So far this month Manitoba moose goalie Cory Schneider has a .67 GAA and .969 save % in 3 starts. On Friday, Cory kicked out all 24 shots he faced for the shut out win over Hamilton. Tonight cory stopped 13 shots in 3-1 victory over Hamilton. The Marblehead, Mass. native is now 14-10-0-1 and boasts a 2.50 GAA and .907 save %. Cory, who was a first round draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks, trains with Stop It Goaltending.
3.8.08 Reichard perfect against Kenai River
Cody Reichard, who recently committed to Miami University CCHA, was perfect in net last night against Kenai River. Reichard, who trains with Stop It Goaltending, kicked out all 32 shots he faced. The Ohio native now improves to an outstanding 28-24-1-7 record with a 2.02 GAA and .934 save%.
Eno one of BG's most valuable players
Bowling Green didn’t even plan to have Nick Eno on its roster this season.
But all the freshman — who decided to join the Falcons in August just two weeks before school started — has done is become one of the team’s most valuable players. The 6-foot-3, 190-pounder has provided BG with quality goaltending as it prepares to face Lake Superior this weekend in the first round of the Central Collegiate Hockey Association playoffs.
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3.5.08 Paliafito perfect in overtime victory
Chris Paliafito, a Stop It Goaltending client, kicked out all 24 shots he faced in a 1-0 overtime victory over the USNTDP. Chris has now won 6 of his last 7 starts and sports a 9-6-6-1 record.
3.4.08 Boucher perfect in first start of the season
Brian Boucher's first start of the season might make it easier for the San Jose Sharks to give hardworking goalie Evgeni Nabokov a few more days off. Rescued from the minors earlier in the week, Boucher made 24 saves to beat the St. Louis Blues 2-0 on Saturday night for San Jose's fifth straight win. "Whatever I can do here, I'm thrilled to be back in the NHL," Boucher said. "If I can go in there and give Nabby some rest some nights and they have the confidence to do that, then great.
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3.4.08 Gates, Monarchs advance to semi-finals
After being shut out 4-0 in the first round of playoffs against the Bay State Breakers, the Monarchs came back furiously shutting out the Breakers 4-0 forcing a mini game to decide who will move on to the next round. Gates kicked out 9 shots in the mini-game for a 2-1 victory that would advance the Monarchs on to the next round.
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3.3.08 Peabody and Sperry brilliant in overtime defeats
Congratulations to Andrew Peabody and Kerrin Sperry who played exceptional but who's teams lost in overtime in the New England Prep School Championship. Andrew faced 37 shots in a heartbreaking 3-2 defeat to Avon Old Farms and Kerrin's Middlesex team lost to Governors 2-1 in double OT.
3.3.08 Dionne a champion again
Although not getting the start on Sunday, Josh Dionne's Avon Old Farms club won the New England Division 1 Prep School Hockey Championship. Josh, who posted a .919 save % this season, was also on the Avon Old Farms Soccer team which won the New England Division 1Soccer Championship this fall. After the break, Josh starts the lacrosse season and will help Avon compete for a triple Crown as he is regarded one of the top 91 lax players in New England.
3.3.08 Flint and Hawks win again
Congratulations to Dave Flint and the St. Anselm Hawks as they defeated Sacred Heart University 7-2 to win the ECAC Women's Open Championship for the third consecutive time. The Hawks finished the seson 23-2-1 and their head coach Dave Flint is a popular on and off-ice instructor each year at the GCG Prospects Camp. Dave is also the USA Hockey Women's National Teams goaltending consultant.
3.3.08 Reichard wins 2 straight in past 2 days
Cody Reichard, who trains with Stop It Goaltending, stopped 50 shots in the past 2 days for back to back wins over Kenai River. Cody is now sports an impressive 27-14-1-6 record with a 2.07 GAA and .932 save %.
3.3.08 Schneider makes 26 saves in win over Quad City
Cory Schneider, of the Manitoba Moose, stopped 26 shots in a 2-1 victory over Quad City. Cory, who trains with Stop It Goaltending, improves to 12-10-0-1 on the season with a 2.67 GAA and .903 save %.
3.3.08 Drew simply the best
Congratulations to Nick Drew who was voted the Most Valuable Player in the Merrmack Valley Conference this season in Massachusetts High School Hockey. Nick's Andover High School team just missed being awarded a spot in the States Super Eight playoffs. Nick, who particpated in the Stop It Goaltending DNHL program this past summer, led his team to a 13-3-5 record.
3.2.08 Darling wins 4th straight
Scott Darling, one of the head instructors at Stop It Goaltending, kicked aside 27 shots in a 5-1 victory over Sioux City. Scott is now 24-5-2-1 on the season with a 2.79 GAA and .915 save %.
3.2.08 Peabody; St. Pauls blank South Kent
In the second round of play offs, St. Pauls came out on top in a 4-0 blanking of South Kent. Peabody was perfect in net. The official stats haven't been reported yet, but it was said Peabody faced more shots than his counter part. Peabody, who trains with Stop It Goaltending, faces Avon Old Farms in the Championship game today. Good luck Andrew!
February 2008
2.28.08 Condon comes up big in triple OT
After giving up 3 first period goals, Mike Condon was stellar from then on out stopping 34 shots on the night leading his team to a thrilling 5-4 triple overtime win. Mike, who trains with Stop It Goaltending and GCG Prospects camp, and his Belmont Hill team face Avon Old Farms next.
2.24.08 Stowell Blanks Exeter
In what was a scoreless game until the third period, rivals Andover and Exeter went at it last night in what was a very physical and exciting game. Both goalies put on a clinic, but Andover goalie and Stop It Goaltending trainee Glenn Stowell came out on top stopping all 18 shots he faced. Andover goes into the the post season as a #4 seed. Best of luck to Glenn and his Andover team.
2.24.08 Mike Condon shuts out BB&N
Feb. 24, 2008
Stop It Goaltending and GCG Prospects camp participant, Mike Condon, was perfect in net against BB&N stopping all 28 shots he faced. Mike and his Belmont Hill team go into the playoffs ranked #2 in division 1 prep schools. Good luck Mike!
2.24.08 Peabody, St. Pauls finish season on top
Feb. 24, 2008
Number one ranked St. Pauls topped lawrence 6-3 yesterday in their final game of the regular season. Andrew Peabody, a Stop It Goaltending client, kicked out 21 shots in net. St. Pauls goes into the post season ranked number one. Good luck Andrew!
2.23.08 Darling stops 41 in victory
Feb. 23, 2008
Phoenix Coyotes draft pick Scott Darling stopped 41 shots in a 2-1 win over Cedar Rapids. Scott, who trains with Stop It Goaltending and GCG Prospects camp, has been dominant all season for the Indiana Ice boasting an impressive 22-5-2-1 record and a 2.85 GAA with a .913 save %.
2.21.08 Kanter shuts out KUA
Feb. 21, 2008
Tabor Academys Sophomore goaltender Josh Kanter stopped all 20 shots he faced, while his relief stopped all 7 of the shots he faced to help combine for the sutout win over KUA.
2.21.08 Dale Adams playing big for Groton
Feb. 21, 2008
Sophomore goalie Dale Adams helped keep his teams playoff hopes alive, stopping 29 shots for a 3-2 win over Middlesex. Dale trains with Stop It Goaltending.
2.20.08 Gates wins over Huskies
Feb. 20, 2008
Justin Gates, who trains at GCG Prospects camp, kicked out 21 saves tonight in a 5-2 win over the Huskies. Justin has now won his past 5 starts and is 13-4-1 on the season sporting a 2.15 GAA and .930 save %.
2.18.08 Schneider Kicked out 22 in victory
Feb. 18, 2008
Cory Schneider, a head instructor and participant at Stop It Goaltending, led his Manitoba Moose team to a 5-2 victory of the Toronto Marlies. Cory, who was a first round draft pick of Vancouver in the NHL and led Boston College to two consecutive NCAA championships, stopped 22 shots in the victory and sports a 2.82 GAA with a .897 save %.
2.17.08 Paliafito comes back big
Feb. 17, 2008
After losing the previous night to Mahoning Valley, Chris Paliafito and the Traverse City North Stars came back the following night to win 4-2. Chris kicked out 30 shots in the win and has a 3.18 GAA with a .897 save %. Chris trained with Stop It Goaltending.
2.15.08 Hutchinson wins in over time
Feb. 15, 2008
Michael Hutchinson and his Barrie Colts were able to come out with two points over league rival Sudbury. Mike, who trains with McGuire Goaltending, kicked out 30 shots in the over time victory. Mike is now 8-11-2-2 on the season with a 2.98 GAA and .912 save %.
2.14.08 Malerba Leads Governors to Win
Feb. 14, 2008
Dominic Malerba, who trains with Stop It Goaltending, kicked out 23 of 24 shots in a 3-1 victory over Lawrence Academy.
2.14.08 Dale Adams Keeps Groton's Playoff Hopes Alive
Feb. 14, 2008
Dale Adams, who stopped 36 of 37 shots, helped keep his teams playoff hopes alive in a 4-1 win over Brooks. Groton is currently making a late push for the playoffs and needs every win to be playoff contenders. Dale trains at Stop It goaltending. Good luck Dale and keep up the good work!
2.14.08 Cannata named GCG Goalie of the Week
Feb. 14, 2008
GCG “Goalie of the Week” Joe Cannata (USNTDP-18)
Congratulations to Joe Cannata on being named the GCG “Goalie of the Week”. Joe and the US national U-18 team won the prestigious 5 nations tournament this weekend. The team went 3-1-0 and Joe picked up two wins in two appearances. He stopped 23 of 26 shots to beat Sweeden 4-3 and 18 of 20 in a 3-2 victory over the Russians.
Last season Joe played for Boston College High School winning the Massachusetts State Championship and has had a tremendous season with the USNTDP-18 team this year. Next season Joe will attend Merrimack College and play Hockey East. In the off-season Joe trains at Stop It Goaltending.
2.14.08 Condon; Belmont Hill win big over Milton
Feb. 14, 2008
Junior goaltender Mike Condon played well in net in a 6-1 stomping of Milton Academy. Condon, who trains with Stop It Goaltending and GCG Prospects camp, kicked out 26 of 27 shots in the win.
2.13.08 Harrings team back to being a factor
Feb. 13, 2008
During the next couple of weeks, you’ll be reading almost daily about teams qualifying for the postseason. Some schools do it on a yearly basis, while others may be snapping lengthy droughts.
Chances are, none will be as significant or meaningful as Matignon’s return to the tournament.
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2.13.08 Justin Peters off to a hot start this month
Feb. 13, 2008
Justin Peters of the Florida Everblades has gotten off to a great start this month sporting a 1.75 GAA and .947 save % so far this month. He has won his last 2 starts and has been solid in net for the Everblads this entire season. Justin, who has trained at GCG Prospects camp, now has a 18-10-2 record on the season.
2.10.08 Systrom ties #3 ranked St. Pauls
Feb. 10, 2008
Conor Systrom, a Stop It goaltending coach and participant, kicked out 32 shots in a 3-3 battle against #3 ranked St. Pauls. Conor was able to keep his team in the game and gave them a chance to come out with a victory.
2.9.08 Schneider shines in Manitoba win
Feb. 9, 2008
Cory Schneider, one of the head instructors at Stop It Goaltending and a first round draft pick of the Vancouver Canucks, was impressive in net stopping 27 of 29 shots in a 3-2 win over Milwaukee. Cory now boasts a 2.85 GAA and a .895 save % on the season. Cory also trains at Stop It Goaltending and GCG Prospects camp.
2.9.08 Kellen Briggs amongst the best in the ECHL
Feb. 9, 2008
Idaho Steelheads goalie Kellen Briggs is 4th in the league amongst goalies in the ECHL with a 2.22GAA and a .926 save %. Last night Kellen turned aside 29 shots in a 3-2 win over Alaska. Kellen has trained at GCG Prospects camp.
2.9.08 Stowell, Malerba, battle it out to a tie
Feb. 9, 2008
In what started to look like a lop-sided game in favor of Governors, Glenn Stowell and his Andover team battled back to tie up the game after being outplayed for the first period and a half. But Andover came back strong to tie the game up in regulation, and sent it to overtime where both goalies stoned the opposition in a game that was fit to be tied. Malerba Kicked aside 23 shots and stopped a penalty shot while Stowell stopped 20 shots in the 4-4 tie.
2.7.08 Mole Kicks Aside 49
Feb. 7, 2008
Michael Mole Of the Utah Grizzlies in the ECHL stopped 49 shots in a 6-4 win over Stockton. Mole, who trained at GCG Prospects camp, also stopped a penalty shot in the first period which could have changed the outcome of the game. Michael is now 14-9-0-3 on the season and sports a 3.33 GAA and a .893 save %.
2.7.08 Gates Stops 31 in Victory
Feb. 7, 2008
Justin Gates of the Manchester Monarchs in the EJHL posted a win last night against the Valley Warriors. Justin stopped 31 of 32 shots and is now 3rd in the league with a 2.16 GAA and is topped only by teammate James Mello with a .931 save %. Justin takes part in GCG Prospects Camp held in Manchester New Hampshire.
2.6.08 Darling named GCG Goalie of the Week
Feb. 6, 2008
GCG "Goalie of The Week" Scott Darling (Indiana Ice)
Congratulations to Scott Darling on being named the GCG "Goalie of the Week". Scott went 2-0 this past weekend as his Indiana Ice swept the Chicago Steel in USHL action. Scott stopped 33/34 on Friday for the 2-1 win and 34 of 35 of Sunday which resulted in an eight man shootout and a another 2-1 win.
This is the second time this season that Scott has won the GCG Goalie of the week. A rookie in the USHL, he is a NHL draft pick of the Pheonix Coyotes and is commited to the University of Maine to play in Hockey East. Last season Scott played for the CD Selects of the Eastern Junior Hockey League, is a regular at the GCG Prospacts Camp and trains at Stop It Goaltending.
2.6.08 Eno Becoming One Of The Nation's Top Young Goaltenders
Feb. 6, 2008
From Bowling Green Website
This past weekend saw a big-time performance from a big-time freshman goaltender. BG freshman goaltender Nick Eno made 79 saves on 85 Ohio State shots as he backstopped the Falcons to a road split with the Buckeyes, making 39 stops on 41 shots on Friday in BG's 5-2 win and 40 stops on 44 chances the following night. Each night saw the Howell, Mich. native set a new career-high for saves in a game as he completed the weekend with a combined save percentage of .929. Eno is currently 9-5-0 in his rookie season and carries a 2.65 goals-against average and a .907 save percentage. The rookie has helped the Falcons to six road victories this season as his .643 winning percentage second-nationally amongst rookies to Colorado College's Richard Bachman (.804). Overall in the CCHA, Eno's goals-against average is second amongst rookies to Ferris State's Pat Nagle (2.61), while he is tops in save percentage. His nine wins are the most by a Falcon freshman netminder since his goaltending coach, Tyler Masters, posted 13 wins in his rookie season during the 1999-2000 campaign.
2.5.08 Ice Dogs' Reichard headed to Miami-Ohio
Feb. 5, 2008
The Fairbanks Ice Dogs have announced that goaltender Cody Reichard has committed to Miami University (CCHA) for next season.
Reichard, from Celina, Ohio, ranks second in the NAHL with a 2.11 goals-against average and a .932 save percentage. In 34 appearances, the Top Prospects Tournament selection, who turns 21 on Feb. 18, holds a 22-11 record.
“I’m looking forward to attending and playing for the current No. 1 team in the country,” said Reichard. “They have an amazing program and facility and it’s a bonus because they’re really close to home.
“I want to thank the Fairbanks community for being so supportive during my time here,” Reichard added. “They’ve really welcomed me with open arms in my first year.
“Also, to my teammates who’ve played a big role in my success. Special thanks to the coaching staff, too, for giving me this chance and the things they’ve done for me.”
2.4.08 Cannata shines at Notre Dame
Feb. 4, 2008
Joe Cannata had another impressive showing for the USNDTP U-18 team as the red white and blue fell to Notre Dame 2-1. Joe made 28 saves in the defeat as he continues to perform at a high level vs. older more experience teams. It's now off to Finland for the team and Joe for international competition.
2.2.08 Peabody Stays Sharp; Unbeaten in 13 Games
Feb. 2, 2008
Andrew Peabody and his St. Pauls team took on a tough Nobles team last night and were able to come out on top despite a last minute come back. Nobles called a timeout with 1:01 to go in regulation and pulled their goalie for the extra attacker, which proved to be the right move. Only a few seconds after the puck was dropped, Nobles was able to get one more past peabody to make the game 4-3. Still trailing by a goal, Nobles pulled their goalie again in hopes of repeating what happened just seconds earlier. Nobles were able to get the puck into the offensive zone but were unable to put another past Peabody, who stopped 17 shots on the night. St. Pauls is now unbeaten in 13 games. Peabody trains at Stop It Goaltending.
January 2008
1.31.08 Silverthorn and Briggs form top tandem
Jan. 31, 2008
Former GCG Propsect campers Kellen Briggs and Steve Silverthorn currently have Idaho in second place in the Western conference of the East Coat Hockey League. The tandem has only allowed 111 goals which ranks fourth least allowed among the 25 teams. Kellen sports a .926 save % and Steve has a .915 save %.
1.30.08 DeSmith shuts out Brooks School
Jan. 30, 2008
Casey DeSmith of Berwick Academy recorded a shotout against Brooks School on Wednesday in US Prep School Action. Casey is second among Div. II starting goalies in minutes played this season at 732. Berwick is currently ranked seventh in New England heading into the final month.
1.30.08 Peabody and Malerba duel it out
Jan. 30, 2008
Andrew Peabody and Dom Malerba went head to head on Wednesday as St Paul's and Governors Academy tied 2-2 in US Prep School action. Andrew had 23 saves in the game and Dom had 25. The two trained together this summer in the Stop It Goaltending DNHL program. St. Pauls is now the number 1 ranked team in the East.
1.27.08 Darling Goes the Distance For Indiana
Jan. 27, 2008
Playing in his 25th game of the season, Scott Darling of the Indian Ice lead the way for his team stopping 24 shots and ultimatley getting the win only 32 seconds into over time. Scott has now improved his record to 17-5-1-1 and is now tied for second in the USHL goalie wins column with 17. Scott trains with Brian Daccord at both Superskills Goaltending and GCG Prospects camp. Scott is also one of the head instructors at most of the Superskills Goaltending camps.
1.26.08 Boucher Comes Up Big in OT
Jan. 26, 2008
Philadelphia Phantoms goalie, Brian Boucher, was very impressive last night in helping lead the Phantoms to a 4-3 Shootout win. Brian allowed only 1 goal on 5 shootout attemps and he also kicked aside 25 shots. So far this season, Brian is sporting a 2.55 GAA and a .913 save %.
1.25.08 Dionne Blanks Loomis
Jan. 25, 2008
Josh Dionne led his team to a 7-0 blanking of Loomis. Josh stopped all 23 shots he faced and trains at both GCG Prospects camp and Stop It Goaltending.
1.25.08 Massie Stays Impressive
Jan. 25, 2008
T.J. Massie and his Cushing team routed NMH by a score of 7-2. Massie kicked out 23 shots on the night. T.J. trains with Brian Daccord at Stop It Goaltending and GCG Prospects camp.
1.25.08 Stowell Leads Team to OT Win
Jan. 25, 2008
At Andover, Mass., senior Steven Bury of York, PA scored in OT to lift Andover to a 3-2 win over Winchendon. Sophomore Chris Kreider scored a pair of goals for Andover. Glenn Stowell played great while kicking out 33 shots for the win.
1.23.08 Zaniboni Earns Win
Jan. 23, 2008
Bill Zaniboni of the Arizona Sun Dogs was solid in goal while kicking aside 31 shots to help his team earn the W over league rivals New Mexico. Bill trains at GCG Prospects camp and at Stop It Goaltending. Bill now improved his record to 9-6-2 on the season and has a 3.69 GAA and .892 save %.
1.23.08 Reichard committs to Miami of Ohio
Jan. 23, 2008
Congratulations to Cody Reichard as on Monday he committed to attend the University of Miami, Ohio on scholarship. Cody plays at Fairbanks in the NAHL and this past summer trained with Brian Daccord and John Carratu.
1.23.08 Eno named GCG Goalie of the Week
Jan. 23, 2008
GCG “Goalie of the Week” Nick Eno (Bowling Green University)
Congratulations to Nick Eno on being named the GCG “Goalie of the Week”. Nick had a great weekend with back-to-back wins over Western Michigan. On Friday night Nick recorded 35 saves in a 4-1 victory and on Saturday made 18 of 19 in a 2-1 overtime win.
Nick is a freshman at Bowling Green and a draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres. His GAA is a 2.28 and he has a .910 save%. With a 8-3-0 record Nick has helped BG in the CCHA standing as they now sit one point out of fifth place with four games in hand.
1.22.08 Darling earns USHL Goalie of the Week
Jan. 22, 2008
Darling went 1-0-1 on the week as Indiana picked up 3 points against West Division leading Omaha. He made 34 saves in Friday s 3-2 shootout loss, then made 35 saves in Saturday s 3-2 overtime win. His save percentage was .945 and his GAA was 1.86.
1.22.08 Reichard Earns NAHL South Division Player of the Week
Jan. 22, 2008
Fairbanks goaltender Cody Reichard backstopped the Ice Dogs to a two-game sweep over Texas last weekend, stopping 70 of 71 shots. On Friday, the 20-year-old made all 25 saves as Fairbanks shut out the Tornado, 5-0. The next night, the Celina, Ohio native turned aside 45 shots in a 2-1 triumph.
“Cody proved his worth again by stopping all the pucks he should and a lot of the pucks he shouldn’t,” said Ice Dogs coach-GM Rob Proffitt. “He’s done this night in and night out and given us a chance to get home ice in the first round of the playoffs."
1.21.08 Peters Solid in Everblades Win
Jan. 21, 2008
Justin Peters, of the Florida Everblades, kick out 28 of 29 shots to lead his team to a 3-1 victory over Mississippi. So far this season Justin is sporting a 2.71 GAA and .918 save%. Justin has attended GCG Prospects camp.
1.21.08 Ben Meisner receives the Foster Hewitt MVP award
Jan. 21, 2008
Ben Miesner of Ridley College had three terrific outings this weekend in league play. He faced 133 shots, stopped 125 for a SV% of .940 and a GA of 2.67. The highlight of the games was the Spirit Night game against Upper Canada College (UCC) on Friday night. Although it was a loosing effort, in this game Ben received the Foster Hewitt MVP award. This is the first time, since the awards introduction in 1997, that it has gone to a player that was not attending UCC.
1.21.08 Watson Stands Tall in Win
Jan. 21, 2008
Springfield Falcons goalie Josh Watson, who trains at Superskills Goaltending, stopped 31 of 33 shots to give his team the 4-2 victory over Bridgewater.
1.20.08 Peabody Solid in Knocking off Top Seed
Jan. 20, 2008
Andrew Peabody helped lead his St. Pauls team to a victory over a previously undefeated Belmont Hill team. Peabody, who trains at Stop It Goaltending, kicked aside 24 of 26 shots to lead his team to a 6-2 victory.
1.20.08 Malerba performs in tying effort
Jan. 20, 2008
Governors junior goalie Dominic Malerba turned away 27 shots in a 2-2 game. Being out shot by St. Sebastians, the game could have had a very different turnout had Dominic not stood on his head for most of the game. Dom trains with Stop It Goaltending.
1.20.08 Stowell Perfect in Victory
Jan. 20, 2008
Junior Goalie Glenn Stowell, of Phillips Andover, stopped all 36 shots he faced in a 3-0 win over Nobles. Glenn trains at both Stop It Goaltending and GCG prospects camp.
1.20.08 Bessey Shines in Win
Jan. 20, 2008
Senior Colin Bessey, of Trinity-Pawling, kicked out 25 of 26 shots to help lead his team to a 4-1 victory over St. Georges. Colin trains at GCG Prospects camp.
1.18.08 Briggs and Peters named to ECHL All-Star game
Jan. 18, 2008
Both Kellen Briggs of the Idaho Steelheads and Justin Peters of the Florida Everblades have been named to their respective divisions All-Star teams. Briggs who has trained at GCG prospects camp, leads the ECHL in GAA(1.97) and save%(.932). Peters, not to be outdone, has been excellent all season boasting a 2.91 GAA and a .912 save%. the All-Star game will be televised live at 10 p.m. ET on Jan. 23 on the NHL Network for the sixth year in a row. Congratulations to both and goodluck!
1.17.08 Justin Gates named EJHL All-Star
Jan. 17, 2008
Justin Gates of the Manchester Monarchs has been named to this years All-Star team. Justin has been more than impressive this season ranking 2nd amongst goalies in the EJHL with a 2.21 GAA and a .927 save %. Justin trains at GCG Prospects camp.
1.17.08 GCG “Goalie of the Week” Kellen Briggs
Jan. 17, 2008
GCG “Goalie of the Week” Kellen Briggs (Idaho Steelheads)
Congratulations to Kellen Briggs on being named the GCG “Goalie of the Week”. Kellen made 72 saves on 74 shots during a weekend sweep of the Utah Grizzlies in the East Coast League. The Steelhounds won the first game 4-1 and followed up with a 2-1 win the next evening.
Last season Kellen played for goalie coach Robb Stauber at the University of Minnesota and presently leads the ECHL with a .932 Save% and a 1.97 GAA. Kellen participated in the GCG Prospects camp and is currently a client of Goalcrease and in his first season of pro hockey.
1.17.08 Massie blanks Thayer
Jan. 17, 2008
T.J. Massie and his cushing team shut-out Thayer 7-0. T.J. stopped all 17 shots he faced. T.J. trains at both Stop It Goaltending and GCG Prospects camp.
1.17.08 Witt and Gates named to all star teams
Jan. 17, 2008
Clay Witt of the Boston Junior Bruins was named to the Empire League all star team to compete Monday, January 21 at Tri Town Arena in Hooksett, NH. Justin Gates of the New Hampshire Monarchs was named to the Eastern Junior Hockey League all star team as well to play on the same day and location. Congrats and good luck guys!
1.17.08 Bessey Shines in losing effort
Jan. 17, 2008
Having his team only get off 12 shots, Trinity-Pawling goalie Colin Bessey put on a show while stopping 37 of 40 shots. Colin trains at GCG Prospects camp in the summer.
1.17.08 Peabody Wins Again
Jan. 17, 2008
St. Pauls Senior goalie Andrew Peabody stopped 23 shots for the win against Nobles. Andrew trains with Stop It Goaltending.
1.16.08 Calvi hits the big time
Jan. 16, 2008
Joe Calvi has done it all this season for Bentley College and has received plenty of accolades so far. His latest write up hits the big time as Joe is in this weeks faces in the crowd in Sports Illustrated. Just to boot the New England Hockey Journal featured Joe in their latest issue.
1.15.08 Muse and Regan earn Hockey East weekly top performers honors
Jan. 15, 2008
John Muse, a freshman at B.C. from East Falmouth Mass., Registered a 1.50 GAA and a .930 save percentage in wins over Vermont. Stopped 40-of-43 shots faced in two games. Muse trains at Stop It Goaltending during the summer. Also,
Senior Goalie Kevin Regan of the UNH Wildcats made 68 saves on the weekend in two wins over No. 5 UMass, including 37 on Saturday night. Kevin has trained at GCG prospects camp.
1.14.08 Belmont Hill moves into top poll position behind play of Condon
Jan. 14, 2008
Undefeated Belmont Hill School (12-0-2 in NEPSIHA Div. I games) takes over the top spot in this week's poll, with Avon Old Farms
(12-1-0) right behind, footsteps pounding. Possibly even more impressive than Belmont Hill's undefeated record has been the play of Junior Goaltender Mike Condon. Mike, who trains at Stop It Goaltending and Prospects camp, is currently boasting a .966 save % and a 1.00 GAA. Congratulations to Mike and his team for such an impressive season so far this year.
1.13.08 Eno and BG on track with win
Jan. 13, 2008
Bowling Green and Nick Eno defeated Lake Superior 4-2 on Friday night. Nick recorded 25 saces in the game as BG tries to catch Nebraska Omaha for sixth place in the CCHA with 4 games in hand. Nick particpated in the GCG Prospects Camp this past summer and is a draft pick of the Buffalo Sabres.
1.13.98 Hamilton records 43 saves in OT win
Jan. 13, 2008
Congratulations to Nevin Hamilton as UMass Lowell defeated Providence 3-2 in overtime in a Hockey East matchup. Nevin kicked out 43 pucks to notch the victory.
1.13.08 Bud Fischer's numbers don't lie
Jan. 13, 2008
Sporting a .919 Save % and a 1.87 GAA , Bud Fisher kept up his impressive play with a shutout of cross town Yale on Saturday night. Quinnipiac has now moved into second place in the ECAC standings.
1.12.08 Muse shining at Boston College
Jan. 12, 2008
John Muse, who trains at Stop It Goaltending, has made the transition to college hockey very well. Starting as a freshman, Muse leads the league in minutes played and saves. Muse is currently third in Hockey East with a 2.19 GAA and he boasts an impressive 10-5-5 record along with a .922 save %. The only goalies with a better GAA than Muse have played less than half the minutes he was played thus far this season(1,204).
1.12.08 Darling stays perfect in shoot-outs
Jan. 12, 2008
Scott Darling of the Indiana Ice in the USHL has improved to 7-0 in shootouts. Last night, Darling led the Ice to a 3-2 victory in a game that couldn't be decided in regulation. The ice remain in first place in their division and Darling improved his record to 15-4 and has yet to record a loss in overtime.
1.10.08 Stowell stays strong in win over Tilton
Jan. 10, 2008
At Tilton, NH, Phillips Andover Academy beat host Tilton, 5-2. A Chris Kreider goal 14 seconds into the third period broke a 2-2 tie and then Andover added two more. Junior goaltender Glenn Stowell, who trains at Stop It Goaltending and takes part in GCG prospects camp, stopped 26 of 28 shots for the win.
1.10.08 Andrew Peabody stops all 22 shots faced
Jan. 10, 2008
At Concord, NH, St. Paul’s and Milton Academy battled to a 0-0 tie. The stars were Milton junior Tom Tysowsky (41 saves) and SPS senior Andrew Peabody (22 saves). St. Paul’s hasn’t allowed a goal in its three Keller Div. games thus far. Andrew trains at superskills goaltending during the off season.
1.10.08 Briggs amongst the best in rookie season
Jan. 10, 2008
Kellen Briggs, a rookie for the Idaho Steelheads, has been standing on his head so far this season during his first year in the
ECHL. So far this season Briggs has seen 15 games and boasts a 8-5 record with one shootout loss. As for stats, he is ranked
4th amongst goaltenders in the ECHL with a 2.10 GAA, .924 save %, and 1 shut out. Briggs has attended the GCG prospects camp.
1.9.08 Fisher shines in final minutes to preserve tie
Jan. 9, 2008
Overcoming a two-goal deficit with a pair of second-period scores, the Harvard men’s hockey team ended Friday night’s game
against No. 18 Quinnipiac in a 3-3 tie.
1.8.08 Nick Boucher wins 2nd straight Goalie of the Month honors
Jan. 8, 2008
Another Komet winning back-to-back honors is goaltender Nick Boucher. Boucher finished the month of December on an impressive six game winning streak. He completed the Sample month with a 6-1-0-0 record, a 2.49 goals against average and a .911 save percentage. So far this season, Boucher has only lost on home ice once, giving him an overall record of 9-1-0-1. The 27 year-old Cobble Hill, British Columbia native currently leads all IHL goaltenders in save percentage (.919) and goals against average (2.27)
1.6.08 DeSmith records shutout in prep school action
Jan. 6, 2008
Sophomore goaltender Casey DeSmith stopped all 22 shots he faced, leading Berwick to a 3-0 win at North Yarmouth Academy.
1.6.08 Reichard wins in state battle
Jan. 6, 2008
Cody Reichard made 27 saves as Fairbanks defeated Alaska 3-2 in NAHL play. The Ice Dogs are currently in second place in the NAHL South division. Cody is second among league goalies with a 206 GAA and .932 save %.
1.5.08 Calvi and Bentley get well deserved 1-1 tie
Jan. 5, 2008
Joe Calvi and his Bentley teammates earned a 1-1 ties versus a strong Canisius team on Friday night. Joe had another impressive outing stopping 23-24.
1.5.08 Cannata records 38 saves in defeat
Jan. 5, 2008
Joe Cannata and the USNDTP-18 lost 3-0 to Ferris State on Friday night as they were outshot 41 to 28. Joe recorded 38 saves in yet another strong performance while playing with the national development team. Joe participated in the Stop It Goaltending PGD program this past summer
1.4.08 Massie named GCG “Goalie of the Week”
Jan. 4, 2008
Congratulations to TJ Massie on being named the GCG “Goalie of the Week”. TJ led Cushing Academy to three wins this week including key victories over Lawrence Academy and Nobles. His .937 save percentage is among the best in Prep School hockey and at this point he has played more minutes than any other prep goaltender.
1.4.08 GCG "Goalie of the Month" is Michael Condon
Jan. 4, 2008
Congratulations to Michael Condon on being named the GCG "Goalie of the Month". Mike plays at Belmont Hill Prep School and recently recorded three consecutive shutouts. His off the charts .964 Save Percentage ranks him number 1 in Division I prep goalies and Belmont Hill has yet to lose a game this season with a 9-0-2 record.
Mike has attended the GCG Prospects Camp for the past four summers and trains at Stop It Goaltending He is a 1990 birth year and is a junior at Belmont Hill. Last summer he participated in the USA Hockey 90’ festival and played youth hockey with the Boston Jr. Eagles organization.
Last season TJ went undefeated in league play and earned a scholarship to UMass Lowell where he will begin his Hockey East college career next season. This past summer he trained in the Stop It GoaltendingPGD Program and participated in The GCG Prospects Camp in 2006.
1.2.08 Witt named Empire "Goalie of the Month"
Jan. 2, 2008
As they say...better late than never. Clay Witt was named goalie of the month in the Empire league in November and it recently came to my attention. Here is the write up from the Empire website.
Player: Clay Witt
Position: Goalie
Team: Junior Bruins
Witt, a 1991 stading 6'2 & 190 lbs. from Brandon, FL has November totals of 3-1, 1.85 GAA and a .924% save percentage. Witt, who has been among league leaders in every statistical category for goaltenders this season, had a strong November. It started with Witt making 27 saves on the road in Hooksett, NH as he led the B's to a big road win over the NH Jr. Monarchs who had only lost twice prior at that time. Witt also had wins against the Fitchburg Huskies and Bridgewater Bandits. His only loss was when the Bruins dropped a 2-1 decision to the Bay State Breakers. Witt, with the league's youngest team and crew of defensemen in front of him, has been a rock for the Bruins who sat at the top of the league as November closed.
