There's a new poll so you can add your prediction about this year. Also, unfortunately (well, fortunately for me) I'll be in California during the competition, but please feel free to add your thoughts on this week's event.

All games will be held at Broome Community College. Below is the schedule and the roster (the teams are my best guess). It includes five Section 1 players (Frank Dimaggio of Yorktown, Michael Duffy of Pelham, Alex Hagen of Bronxville, Zac Hiller of Suffern and Sean O'Connor of North Rockland) and three private-school locals (Jordan Gluck and Jake Turrin of RCDS and Rob Molinaro of Iona Prep)

Here is our Empire State Games page.

Thursday
1 p.m. practice
7 p.m. vs. New York City

Friday
1:30 p.m. vs. Western

Saturday
7 a.m. vs. Central
3:30 p.m. vs. Adirondack

Sunday
9:30 a.m. vs. Long Island

Roster:
Michael Beck, Milton/Burke Catholic
Brad Campagna, Monroe/Monroe-Woodbury
Chris Cerbino, Highland/Canterbury (Conn.)
Michael Chiacchia, Hopewell Junction/John Jay-EF
Thomas Clarke, Hopewell Junction/Arlington
Frankie Dimaggio, Yorktown Heights/Yorktown
Michael Duffy, Pelham/Pelham
Conor Frei, Hopewell Junction/John Jay-EF
Joseph Garnet, Monroe/Monroe-Woodbury
Jordan Gluck, Scarsdale/Rye Country Day
Alex Hagen, Bronxville/Bronxville
Jason Healey, Goshen/Burke Catholic
Zac Hiller, Suffern/Suffern
Connor Leen, Chester/Don Bosco
John McMahon, Hopewell Junction/John Jay-EF
Christian Meiley, Highland Mills/Monroe-Woodbury
Robert Molinaro, Yonkers/Iona Prep
Sean O'Connor, Stony Point/North Rockland
Chris Reinfried, Montgomery/Burke Catholic
Jake Turrin, Brewster/Rye Country Day

Coaches: Paul Lloyd, Hopewell Junction and Jim Whalen, Florida

Here's the article from Sunday's paper. And here's a story from the New England Hockey Journal that can catch you up on what the Daniels have been doing since leaving Suffern.

Speaking of Suffern, the '92 state championship team will be inducted into the NYS Hockey Hall of Fame on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at the Final Four in Utica. Coach John Orlando would like as many players as possible attend the ceremony, so if any of those Suffern alumns are reading this, make sure your teammates know about it.

Thanks to everyone for keeping up with the blog.

League 2
Brewster
Clarkstown North
ETB
Mt.Pleasant
North Rockland
Scarsdale
Yorktown

League 3
Byram Hills
Clarkstown South
Fox Lane
New Rochelle
Ossining
Pawling
Somers/No Salem

League 4
Carmel
Greeley
JFK/PV
Lakeland/Panas
Pearl River
Sleepy/Irv
TZ/Nyack

Moving up: White Plains to League 1, North Rockland and E/T/B to League 2, New Rochelle and Somers/North Salem to League 3
Moving down: Clarkstown North to League 2, Fox Lane to League 3, Lakeland/Panas to League 4

League 1 and League 2 will be decided solely by record within the league. League 3 teams will play a home-and-home with everyone in its league, and crossover to play one game against each team from League 4. All 19 games will count in the league standings, and for playoff eligibility.

There might be a merged Nyack/Tappan Zee team this year (update: this won't be approved until May 13), but it won't affect the playoffs. Nyack/TZ moved up to Division I, and every other team stays in the same division.
Division 1
16 teams
Carmel, Clarkstown North, Clarkstown South, ETB, Lakeland/Panas, Mahopac, Mamaroneck, Mt. Pleasant, New Rochelle, North Rockland, Rye Town/Harrison, Scarsdale, Sleepy/Irv, Suffern, TZ/Nyack, White Plains.

Division II
13 teams
Brewster, Byram Hills, Fox Lane, Greeley, JFK/PV, John Jay, Ossining, Pawling, Pearl River, Pelham, Rye, Somers/No Salem, Yorktown.

So, what does everyone think?

Mamaroneck is now officially the favorite to win League 1 next year, receiving 31 votes in our first poll to finish ahead of Suffern (23), Pelham (12) and everyone else (12).

Why not, with two returning Journal News All-Stars in defenseman Sean Hagan and goalie Luke Glaser, five of the top six forwards (first-liners Christian Glaser and Robert Fine and the entire second line of Matt Marr, Joe Naclerio and Brett Jackson), and four of the five defensemen who received significant time against Massena (Hagan, Adam Zweig, Sam Christiansen and Robbie Gardiner).

It always seems easier to play from the role of the underdog, which made Suffern's streak so incredible, so now we'll see how the Tigers do as the top dog.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the first poll. There's a new one up on the right. I'll be back next week with the 2008-09 league alignments.

Don't forget the league alignments come out in a few weeks, followed by next year's schedules, so stay with me. Also I'll be tracking down more out-of-area schedules and keeping up to date with any rumors … like this one.

Chris McIndoe did indeed tear his ACL playing lacrosse, when his foot got caught in the turf. He will miss the travel hockey season, but expects to be back for the high school season. Basically, he is having surgery in mid-May, and the recovery time is about six months, which would put him back in mid-November.

I just got off the phone with him and he seemed in good spirits, although obviously this is a tough blow. He would be one of the top returning players in Section 1, and I'm sure everyone joins me in wishing him a speedy recovery.

A few things to keep in mind: the all-star/all-county awards go to the players who had the best high school season. So club/travel teams and career accomplishments are two things that had no bearing on the selections. It is not necessarily a list of the most talented players who happen to live in our coverage area. It is a list of the players who had the best season. Also, statistics played a role, but mostly in cases where players had similar schedules (for instance, stats weren't as important when judging Suffern and North Rockland players, since they came in completely different circumstances). Next, I really wish I had a seventh forward spot and a fifth defenseman spot for Westchester/Putnam. And finally, though every player was judged on his own merit, I guess there was a theme on both teams—to the winners goes the spoils.

Here is the feature story on Tom Natoli, the Rockland player of the year, and the article on Brian Conner, the Westchester/Putnam player of the year. Congratulations to them both.

The rest of the Westchester/Putman first team:
Jordan Eck, Rye: The senior forward led the DIvision II sectional champions with 29 goals and 46 points, but it was his clutch play that was most impressive. He scored the winner in the sectional final against Pelham, had both goals in the state playoff game against Thousand Island, and scored both goals in the team's 2-2 tie with Suffern.

Luke Glaser, Mamaroneck: The junior goalie posted six shutouts and recorded a 1.74 goals-against average and 93.7 save percentage against the area's toughest schedule. He was great on breakaways, controls rebounds well, keeps a stable, low-key demeanor and kept his team in every game down the strech, never allowing more than three goals in the last 14 games.

Sean Hagan, Mamaroneck: The 6-foot-5 junior is a good passer and has one of the game's hardest slap shots. As a result, he tallied 36 assists, fourth in Section 1 and tops among all defensemen. He was also an effective leader with great reach who kept his composure under pressure and had very good postitioning.

Cody King, Iona Prep: The senior forward used his tremendous speed and hockey sense to record team highs of 29 goals and 37 assists, including the overtime winner that gave Iona Prep the CHSHL championship over Stepinac. The White Plains resident, who is also the school president, was fourth in the area in points (66) and finished with 182 points in his three seasons.

K.J. McCabe, Iona Prep: A steady, two-way defenseman, the White Plains resident has led the the CHSHL champions in ice time for three straight seasons, often logging upwards of 30-35 minutes a game. He's almost impossible to beat one-on-one, he's very good with his stick and he makes smart decisions. The senior finished his Gaels career with 61 points and two all-league selections.

Coach Mike Chiapparelli, Mamaroneck: In the course of winning the Division I sectional title, Chiapparelli's team did what no one else could – beat top-ranked Suffern, which entered the final with a 45-game unbeaten streak. The Tigers won all 14 of their games against Westchester/Putnam teams and finished the season ranked No. 4 in the state with a 23-4-1 record.

Second team
F: Brett Novick, Sr., Rye Town/Harrison
F: Phil Sigona, Sr., White Plains
F: Marshall Rogers, Sr., Rye
D: Kevin Gordon, Sr., Rye
D: Michael Mamone, Jr., Pelham
G: Joe Reagan, Sr., Stepinac

Honorable mention
NIck Alfonzetti, Sr., Brewster; Matt Benincasa, Jr., Rye; Mike Cambria, So., Iona Prep; Mac Clay, Jr., Pelham; A.J. Datino, Sr., Stepinac; Mike DeLaVergne, So., Kennedy/Putnam Valley; Frank Dimaggio, Sr., Yorktown; Stefan DiMario, Sr., Iona Prep; Christian Edge, Sr., John Jay; Andrew Emerson, Jr., Pelham; Rui Encarnacao, Sr., White Plains; Rob Fine, Jr., Mamaronack; Marc Flory, Jr., Pelham; Jordan Gluck, So., Rye Country Day; Alex Hagen, So., Eastchester/Tuckahoe/Bronxville; Kyle Kegan, Sr., Rye Town/Harrison; Chris Latino, Sr., John Jay; Charles MacKenzie, Sr., Fordham Prep; Joe Marasco, Sr., Somers/North Salem; Cody McKinney, Sr., Rye Town/Harrison; Sean McKinney, Sr., Rye Town/Harrison; Rob Molinaro, Jr., Iona Prep; Nick Mucci, Sr., Lakeland/Panas; Robbie Oliverio, Sr., Scarsdale; Eric Perlowitz, Sr., Mount Pleasant; Tyler Perrelle, Jr., Mahopac; Brad Pesce, So., Rye Country Day; Dave Rofosky, Jr., John Jay; Jason Sartorius, Sr., Fox Lane; Matt Seid, Sr., Mamaroneck; Jake Turrin, So., Rye Country Day; Adam Urban, Jr., Rye Town/Harrison; Steven Yankowski, Jr., Stepinac.

The rest of the Rockland first team:

Mike Conklin, Suffern: Conklin was a great two-way player. From the point, his hard slap shots and pinpoint passes led to 31 assists, the second most among Section 1 defensemen. On defense the heady senior always seemed to make the right play, and he was instrumental in breakouts with his passing and skating.

Zac Hiller, Suffern: The Mounties' first-line center was great on draws and saw the ice well, leading to 44 assists, tied for the most in Section 1. He was especially good on power plays and penalty killing. He has gotten bigger and better every year, a scary prospect for next season's opponents.

Sean O'Connor, North Rockland: The junior forward led League 3 with 63 points as the Red Raiders won the league championship. He had a goal and three assists in a 4-2 playoff win over League 2 Mount Pleasant, scored the winner in the final seconds over Clarkstown North and earned MVP at the Bethlehem tournament, recording hat tricks in both games.

Andrew Ojeda, Suffern: A second-team all-state defenseman, Ojeda was fast and skilled. The physical senior may have been short in stature, but he may have been the hardest hitter in the section, and he was always tough to beat. He was a big reason the Mounties allowed just 38 goals in 27 games.

Zach Salt, Suffern: The senior was a fast skater who could be counted on to produce every night, either with goals or making a play to set up teammates. A second-team all-state selection, the forward scored in 22 games and led the county with 33 goals and 66 points, the fourth most in Section 1.

Coach, Rob Schelling, Suffern: The Mounties put together the only undefeated regular season in the state and rose to No. 1 in the Division I state rankings. Suffern won the League 1 title and finished the year 24-1-2, beating every area it faced, including Mamaroneck (twice), Rye, Pelham, Iona Prep, White Plains and Monroe-Woodbury.

Second team
F: Matt Ruthberg, Sr., Suffern
F: Russell Santiago, Sr., North Rockland
F: Johnny Hill, Jr., Suffern
D: Craig Meany, Jr., North Rockland
D: Eric Holewinski, Sr., Clarkstown South
G: Chris McIndoe, Jr., Clarkstown North

Honorable mention
Dan Cincotta, Sr., Clarkstown North; Chris Fyfe, Sr., Tappan Zee; Pat Heraghty, Jr., Pearl River; Greg McCarron, Jr., Suffern; Brendan Meyers, So., Clarkstown South; Josh Moelis, Sr., Clarkstown South; Alex Nestle, Jr., North Rockland; Kevin Norwin, So., Suffern; Matthew Rau, Sr., North Rockland; Matt Shore, Sr., Suffern; Brennan Slattery, Jr., Nyack; Nick Spar, Sr., Pearl River; Joe Surace, Jr., Pearl RIver; Steve Williams, Sr., Clarkstown North.

This would directly affect New Rochelle and Byram Hills, who play home games at New Roc, and Rye Town/Harrison, who practices there twice a week. I did a story early in the season about how hard it is to secure ice time around here, and it will be interesting to see what happens. My best guess is New Ro goes to the Ice Hutch, Byram Hills goes back to Brewster, and RT/H scrambles.

Nothing has been decided for certain. The affected coaches say they haven't heard anything from rink management—not for lack of trying—and my calls weren't returned. New Rochelle parents have circulated a petition and are going to city council meetings to try and stop the developments. But it doesn't look good.

Ironically enough, if New Rochelle would just build another ice rink to replace New Roc (like at City Park?), this could be better for area hockey. But no one is promising that, and either way a new facility wouldn't be open in time for next season.

When it first opened, with the NHL-sized rink and the skating rink (where the go carts are now), New Roc was a beautiful facility. But when a different company took over, it became notoriously expensive and horribly mis-managed. There were problems with ice cuts (sometimes they just didn't occur, and when they did the Zamboni drivers weren't trained so sometimes the ice would be flooded, or cut to the cement). It was more than $400/hour and schools were charged for ice cuts, which doesn't happen at some other rinks.

Still, it was one of the few area rinks that stayed open during the summer, and selfishly I'm upset because New Roc had wireless, so I could file stories easily, and then go to Applebee's for dinner. I will keep you posted when I hear more.

On a completely unrelated note, I was talking to Pelham coach Ed Witz and New Ro coach Jim Tozzo for the story and picked up a nugget on each team. Pelham and Rye will host Queensbury and Glens Falls the weekend before Christmas (remember, Section 1 plays Section 2 in the Division II state quarterfinals next season), and the Pelicans will also travel to Salmon River/Saranac Lake, the Niskayuna tournament and the Massena tournament.

Tozzo said New Rochelle will at least move up to League 3, and League 2 is also a possibility. Of course, the bigger question at the moment is, where will they play?

However, this was a really interesting year. The worst teams in League 1 were either very young (Mahopac) or missing key players (North), and I don't think putting them in League 2 is the solution. Meanwhile, Rye Town/Harrison graduates four huge starters and White Plains graduates the top two scorers in the section and the goalie. Meanwhile, John Orlando told me that no League 1 team wants to move down. So I'm not sure where that leaves us at this point.

One radical solution, which I mentioned earlier this season, is to split the teams up by division, like they do at sectionals. So you have:
League I-A: Suffern, Mamaroneck, Rye Town/Harrison, Mahopac, White Plains, Clarkstown North, Scarsdale
League II-A: Pelham, Rye, John Jay, Yorktown, Brewster, Pawling, Fox Lane
League I-B: Mount Pleasant, North Rockland, E/T/B, Lakeland/Panas, New Rochelle, SH/Irvington, Clarkstown South, Carmel
League II-B: Ossining, Byram Hills, Kennedy/PV, Somers/NS, Pearl River, Greeley, Tappan Zee, Nyack

The final determinations won't be made until the ADs meet on April 30. What are your picks for the new leagues?

Finally, here's something that will complicate things further. I heard two smaller teams (update: Tappan Zee and Nyack) are thinking of merging. This shouldn't affect the league alignments (this is a move to stay afloat, not to create a powerhouse. I expect the merged team will still be placed in League 4). What it could affect is the playoff picture. When two small schools combine, it could push a larger school into Division II. Right now the smallest school in Division I is Clarkstown South (you can find the exact numbers on a previous post). I haven't seen the school sizes for next year, but look at how close Mamaroneck was to the Vikings this year. A merger has never been denied by Section 1, but that might change if schools like Pelham, Rye and John Jay all of a sudden see Mamaroneck as a sectional opponent.

Again, this is all hypothetical at this point. I'll let you know if/when the merger becomes official. This brings up one other issue — how is every section allowed to determine their own rules for a state playoff? Section 1 puts teams in Divisions I and II based on school size, but Section 9 does it based on program strength. I know this was a bigger issue last year when Monroe-Woodbury beat much smaller schools (like Rye) on its way to a DII state title, but I still can't believe sections are allowed to choose their own criteria, and everyone else in the state has to live with that decision.

Rockland/N Westchester
F Salt-Ruthberg-Shore
F Dimaggio-Latino-Alfonzetti
D Ojeda-Conklin
G Natoli

C/S Westchester
F Conner-Sigona-Encarnacao
F Eck-Novick-Rogers
D Gordon-Kegan
G McKinney

I know, I know, I left some great kids out. This was just off the top of my head. The point is there are a ton of talented seniors, and this is one last chance to see them. I'm definitely looking forward to it. Plus I just had to cover my first lacrosse game yesterday, and it was actually warmer in the Ice Hutch.

(update Monday 3/31: here were the actual lines)
Rockland/N Westchester
F Zach Salt-Matt Ruthberg-Matt Shore
F Vinny Matranga-Frank Dimaggio-Nick Mucci
F Nick Alfonzetti-Josh Moelis-Jim Arullio
D Andrew Ojeda-Mike Conklin
D Eric Holewinski-Danny Paesano
D Matt Scully-Brian Hawley
G Tom Natoli, Jason Sartorius

C/S Westchester
F Brian Conner-Nick Hardy-Phil Darland
F Phil Sigona-Rui Encarnacao-Brett Novick
F Frank Puzziferri-Tim Corini-Harry Mac Innis
D Matt Seid-Rob Oliverio
D Christian Edge-Mike Messer/Ken Sommer
G Andrew Chase, Mike Cambareri

And here is the link to the story.

It is tentatively rescheduled for Saturday, March 29 at 6 p.m. at the Ice Hutch, pending Section 1 approval, which should happen Monday.

A few things I noticed at first glance: Andrew Ojeda made second-team all-state but not all-league. ... All four Pelham selections were juniors, which gives some indication of how strong it can be next year. Similarly, Mamaroneck honored three juniors and Mahopac's picks were a junior, sophomore and freshman. ... There were only five all-league defensemen combined in Leagues 1, 2 and 3. Are they being undervalued?... After hearing so much about E/T/B, and Burdick scoring 45 goals for Pawling, I was surprised to see Nick Mucci get League 3 co-MVP.

As always, congratulations to everyone. The Journal News all-star teams (Westchester/Putnam and Rockland) are still to come.

League 1
All League
Tom Natoli G Sr Suffern
Zach Salt F Sr Suffern
Matt Ruthberg F Sr Suffern
Mike Conklin D Sr Suffern
Brian Conner F Sr Mamaroneck
Sean Hagan D Jr Mamaroneck
Luke Glaser G Jr Mamaroneck
Marc Flory F Jr Pelham
Andrew Emerson F Jr Pelham
Brett Novick F Sr Ryetown/Harrison
Cody McKinney F Sr Ryetown/Harrison
Jordan Eck F Sr Rye
Marshall Rogers F Sr Rye
Chris Latino F Sr John Jay CR
Tyler Perrelle F Jr Mahopac
Chris McIndoe G Jr Clarkstown North

Honorable Mention
Steve Williams D Sr Clarkstown North
Dan Cincotta D Sr Clarkstown North
Chris Mastrocola F Soph Mahopac
Tyler Gyscek F Frosh Mahopac
David Rofofsky F Jr John Jay CR
Christian Edge D Sr John Jay CR
Chris Wenzel F Sr Rye
Kevin Gordon D Sr Rye
Sean McKinney G Sr Ryetown/Harrison
Kyle Kegan D Sr Ryetown/Harrison
Mac Clay F Jr Pelham
Mike Mamone D Jr Pelham
Matt Seid D Sr Mamaroneck
Rob Fine F Jr Mamaroneck
Andrew Ojeda D Sr Suffern
Zac Hiller F Jr Suffern

Player of the Year Tom Natoli, Suffern and Brian Conner, Mamaroneck

Coach of the Year Mike Chiapparelli, Mamaroneck and Jason Friesen, Rye

Doc Rasbeck Award Scholarship and Ability Matt Shore, Suffern

Russ Simon Award Sportmanship and Ability Brett Novick, Ryetown/Harrison

Howie Kosel Team Sportsmanship Award Mahopac and Rye

League 2
Phil Sigona F Sr White Plains
Rui Encarnacao F Sr White Plains
Steve McCarrick F Jr White Plains
Mike Cambareri G Sr White Plains
Robbie Oliverio D Sr Scarsdale
Lee Gilbert F Sr Scarsdale
Andy Reggev G Sr Scarsdale
Frank Dimaggio F Sr Yorktown
Vinnie Matranga F Sr Yorktown
Nick Alfonzetti F Sr Brewster
Jason Sartorius G Sr Fox Lane
Eric Perlowitz F Sr Mt. Pleasant

Honorable Mention
Matt Altieri F Jr White Plains
Ryan McGee D Soph White Plains
Matt Oliverio F Soph Scarsdale
John Felix F Jr Scarsdale
Max Yoeli F Sr Fox Lane
John Owen F Sr Fox Lane
JoJo Pandolfo F Jr Mt.Pleasant
Kevin Dolce F Sr Mt.Pleasant
Brett Michelson D Sr Yorktown
Rocky Bonitatibus F Sr Yorktown
Mike Miller F Soph Brewster
Ian Fleming F Soph Brewster

Player of the Year Phil Sigona White Plains and Rui Encarnacao White Plains

Coach of the Year Howie Rubenstein White Plains

Doc Rasbeck Award Scholarship and Ability Max Yoeli Fox Lane

Russ Simon Award Sportsmanship and Ability Nick Alfonzetti Brewster

Howie Kosel Team Sportsmanship Award Fox Lane

League 3
Sean O'Connor F 11 North Rockland
Craig Meany D 11 North Rockland
Russell Santiago F 12 North Rockland
Matthew Rau F 12 North Rockland
Ronny Sherding F 11 ETB
Alex Hagen F 10 ETB
Joe Mercorella F 12 ETB
Robert Dorgan F 10 Ossining
Frank Puzziferri F 12 Ossining
Nick Mucci F 12 Lakeland/Panas
Matt Burdick F 11 Pawling
Jon Nash F 12 Pawling
Eric Holewinski D 12 Clarks South
Ryan Basmajian F 10 Byram Hills

Honorable Mention
Todd Smith F 12 Byram Hills
Kevin Lenhardt F 11 Byram Hills
Brendan Meyers F 10 Clarkstown South
Josh Moelis F 12 Clarkstown South
Mike Ciotti D 10 ETB
Brian McNamara D 10 ETB
Sean Rowe D 12 Lakeland/Panas
Nick Karalos F 12 Lakeland/Panas
Anthony Reda F 12 Pawling
Billy Vitro D 12 Pawling
Alex Nestle G 11 North Rockland
John Casey F 12 North Rockland
Matt Annibale F 10 Ossining
Andrew Chase G 12 Ossining

Player of the Year Nick Mucci Lakeland/Panas and Sean O'Connor North Rockland

Coach of the Year Gary Dworkowitz North Rockland

Doc Rasbeck Award Scholarship and Ability Eric Holewinski Clarkstown South

Russ Simons Award Sportsmanship and Ability Russell Santiago

Howie Kosel Team Sportsmanship Award Byram Hills

League 4
Richie Prunesti F 9 New Rochelle
Freddie Mantignetti F 11 New Rochelle
Pat Staropoli F/D 11 New Rochelle
Tim Corini F 12 New Rochelle
Mike DeLaVergne G 10 JFK/PV
Sean Sullivan F 11 JFK/PV
Patrick Considine D 12 JFK/PV
Joe Marasco F 11 Somers/NS
Danny Paesano D 12 Somers/NS
Craig Halpin D 11 Sleepy/Irv
Ryan Denis F 12 Sleepy/Irv
Brennan Slattery D 11 Nyack
James Oliver Jr. F 12 Carmel
John Amodeo F 12 Greeley
Derek Katchis D 11 Greeley
Nick Spar F 12 Pearl River
Pat Heraghty G 11 Pearl River
Chris Fyfe G 12 Tappan Zee

Honorable Mention
Andrew Doria F 11 Carmel
Marc Glaviano G 12 Carmel
Josh Kaplan F 10 Sleepy/Irv
Andrew Strauch D 12 Sleepy?irv
Paul Cho F 11 Nyack
Bobby Bausinger D 11 Nyack
Ian Steinberg F 12 Greeleey
Nathan Quicke F 11 Greeley
John Garcia F 11 TZ
Kevin Andrews D 10 TZ
Jimmy Aruilio F 12 Somers/NS
Steve Aruilio F 10 Somers/NS
Josh Gomez F 12 JFK/PV
Patrick Treacy D 11 JFK/PV
Kenny Sommer D 12 New Rochelle
Dan Feliu G 11 New Rochelle
Joe Surace F 11 Pearl River
Ryan Toal D 12 Pearl River

Player of the Year Mike DelaVergne JFK/PV

Coach of the Year Jim Tozzo New Rochelle

Doc Rasbeck Award Scholarship and Ability Nick Spar Pearl River

Russ Simon Award Sportsmanship and Ability Kenny Sommer New Rochelle

Howie Kosel Team Sportsmanship Award Pearl River

Division I
First Round Monday 2/23
Quarters Thursday 2/26
Semis Saturday 2/28
Final Monday 3/1

Division II
first round Tuesday 2/24
Quarters Friday 2/27
Semis Sunday 3/1
Final Tuesday 3/3

Regionals Saturday March 7
Division I vs section 10 @ section 10
Division II vs section 2 @ section 2

Final Four Saturday March 14
Division I
1-10 winner vs 6-9 winner
5-7 winner vs 2-3 winner
Division II
1-2 winner vs 9-10 winner
6-7 winner vs 3-5 winner

Finals Sunday March 15

G Tom Natoli of Suffern and D Sean Hagan of Mamaroneck were on the first team. F Brian Conner of Mamaroneck, F Zach Salt of Suffern, D Andrew Ojeda of Suffern and D Marshall Rogers of Rye made the second team. G Chris McIndoe of Clarkstown North and F Jordan Eck of Rye are honorable mention.

This is the official All-State Hockey Team as compiled by the selection committee of the NYSHSHCA (New York State High School Hockey Coaches Association)

Division I first team
Goal Tom Natoli Suffern
Def. Mac Morse Gates Chili
Def. Sean Hagan Mamaroneck
For. Adam Hitchko Shenendehowa
For. Cole Schneider St. Joe's
For. Matt Hatch Massena
For. Scott Lewis West Genesee

Second Team
Goal John Schlegel West Genesee
Def. Andrew Ojeda Suffern
Def. Nick Fronczak Williamsville North
For. Brian Connor Mamaroneck
For. John Knisley Pittsford
For. Tim Besio West Genesee
For. Zach Salt Suffern

Honorable Mention
Chris McIndoe,Clarkstown North, Mark Goulding, St.Joe's, Terry Schaeffer, Aquinas, Chris Sova, Oswego, Jacob Witkop, Massena, Bryan Hunter, Shendenhowa, Ben Waldman, Pittsford, Joe Karl, Lancaster, Nick Zapia, Fayetteville-Manlius, Gabe French, Ithaca, Jesse Elliott, Shenendehowa, Nick Miller, Pottsdam

Coach of the Year Joe Phillips Massena

Division 2 first team
Goal Jon Hall Thousand Islands
Goal Matt Solimano Webster-Thomas
D Joe Amico Webster-Thomas
D Matt Wood Skaneateles
F Justin Scharfe Webster-Thomas
F Marc Plante Salmon River
F Chris Snyder Clinton
F Chris Lewis Salmon River

Second Team
Goal Jack Lambe Whitesboro
D Marshall Rogers Rye
D Josh Schneider Solvay
F Matt Soprano Queensbury
F Keith Buehler Skaneateles
F George Hajjar Whitesboro

Honorable Mention
Patrick Murphy,Queensbury, Joe Poppe, Solvay, Ryan Marko, Sweet Home, Evan Roth, Canandaigua, Jordan Hobica, Clinton, Matt Zalewski, New Hartford, Lars Grater, Thousand Islands, Bill Closs, Thousand Islands, Jordan Eck, Rye, Brett Bannon, Webster-Thomas.

Coach of the Year Dave Evans Webster-Thomas

Division 1 All Tournament Team
G Kyle Anderson Massena
D Mike Mailhot Massena
D Ryan Michel West Genesee
F Matt Hatch Massena
F Scott Lewis West Genesee
F Nathan Pichette Massena
MVP Matt Hatch Massena

Division 2 All Tournament Team
G Matt Solimano Webster-Thomas
D Joe Amico Webster-Thomas
D Ryan Grimshaw Thousand Islands
F Justin Scharfe Webster-Thomas
F Trevor Parisian Thousand Islands
F Brett Bannon Webster-Thomas
MVP Justin Scharfe Webster-Thomas

Massena, scoring three goals in a 1:20 span of the second period, beat a depleted Lancaster team 5-3, and TI lost a 3-0 lead, and then scored with 1:33 left to beat Sweet Home 4-3 despite being outshot 36-15. The finals opponents are West Genesee in DI and Queensbury in DII.