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August 27, 2016

Make A Wish – New Hampshire versus Vermont

Earlier this summer, the New Hampshire girls and boys hockey teams skated past Vermont. The two teams were selected by the NHIAA Coaches Association. The annual game which pits the best high school seniors was played at the Gutterson Fieldhouse, home of the UVM men’s and women’s hockey teams. Proceeds from the game benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Legends uniforms were provided for both the boy’s and girl’s games.

The Granite State teams earned a pair of one-goal wins in Saturday’s Vermont-New Hampshire All-Star Hockey Classic. The girls team prevailed, 3-2, while the boy’s team won, 2-1.

The girl’s were coached by Al Oliveira of Dover-St. Thomas and Meghan Colitti also from Dover-St Thomas in addition to Kelli Braley from Souhegan High. In that game, Hanover’s Matti Hartman scored New Hampshire’s first and last goals. Hartman, New Hampshire’s MVP, broke a 2-2 tie when she scored the game-winner with 5:20 remaining on a power play. Hanover teammate Kelly Brigham scored New Hampshire’s second goal in the second period to give her team a 2-1 lead going into the third.

For the girls, Matti Hartman of Hanover was MVP, and Jess Cloutier won the Sportsmanship award.

 

Team NH celebrates for a team photograph after their 3-2 victory of VT.

The boy’s were coached by Dover’s Steve Riker, Gary Smith of Lebanon and Matt Davis of Merrimack. In the boys’ game, Concord’s Bradley Murphy scored in the opening period and Bedford’s Alex Abad netted a goal in the third to propel the Granite Staters to victory. Bishop Guertin’s Justin Pearson assisted on Abad’s tally, which came with 12:46 remaining.

 

Team NH celebrates for a team photograph after their 2-1 victory of VT.

Ben Nelson, goalie from Concord, was MVP of the boy’s game, and goalie Nick Martinsen from Dover received the Sportsmanship award.

NH Ambassador Sam Caswell’s with goalie Nick Martinen of Dover High School.

 

Members of both the Boy’s and Girl’s teams pose for a team photo in Vermont.

 

Members of the girl’s team prior to their 3-2 victory over Vermont.

Legendary Coach turns 100

Family and friends gathered in early July to celebrate the 100th birthday of Barney “The Rocket” LaRoche.

The family thanked everyone who helped make his 100th Birthday Celebration a special one, saying the generosity shown by those attending his party, the gifts, kind words and warm memories shared with No. 9 will never be forgotten.

Notes from the NH Legends of Hockey. Albert “Barney” LaRoche was born in Berlin, New Hampshire, on July 10, 1916. Also known as the “Rocket,” he played 22 years for the various town teams, and in 1937, they became known as the Berlin Maroons. He won six team scoring titles as the Maroons won five (senior) New England AHA titles, in 1941, ’48, ’49, ’51 and again in ’54. They won their first of three (senior) National AHA Championships in 1953-54 over Housatonic, Conn. He finished his playing career in 1956.

Barney coached Notre Dame (Rams) High School for 13 seasons and during that time, their record was 161-79-17. During his tenure, the Rams never lost a single game to another New Hampshire high school. He won an unprecedented 13 NHIAA championships while outscoring their opponents 83-11. The Rams played in two New England championships, finishing as runner-up to Hamden, Conn., in 1954 before returning the favor to Hamden in 1957.

Barney also went on to coach the Maroons four seasons, beginning in 1964-65, ’65-66, ’66-67 and again in 1970-71. During those four years, Berlin’s record was 61-37-7. The Maroons won their second National AHA Championship in 1966-67 over Muskegon, Mich. Of note, the Maroons also won their third and final AHA championship the following season, besting Walpole Mass,, although LaRoche was not coaching.

Albert “Barney” LaRoche was inducted into the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Hall of Fame on Feb. 17, 2002.

LaRoche also received an extra special birthday greeting from President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle. In their letter they wished LaRoche a happy 100th birthday and thanked him for contributions.

“Dear Barney: Happy 100th birthday! We are delighted to send our warmest wishes as you celebrate this special occasion, and to thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your story is an integral part of the fabric of our Nation, and over the course of a century you have witnessed the kind of tremendous progress that is possible when we work together in pursuit of a brighter tomorrow. We trust you take enormous pride in everything you have accomplished and in the ways your service has touched the lives of others. Again, happy birthday. We wish you the very best,” said the Obamas in their letter.

Legends Hall of Famers in attendance. Front Row L to R: Dick Boucher; Barney LaRoche and Omer Morin. Back Row L to R: Dick Roy, Dede Villeneuve and John Normand

In addition to the Presidents message, LaRoche received a Senate Resolution from the State of New Hampshire, a Declaration from the New Hampshire House of Representatives, a Citation from the Governor and a Congressional Record from Congressman Frank Guinta of Manchester.

Whistler Raffle

Raffle tickets are still available for a condominium in Whistler, BC. Whistler Blackcomb is a major ski resort located just over 70 miles from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. By many measures it is the largest ski resort in North America; it is 50% larger than its nearest competitor in terms of size, has the greatest uphill lift capacity, and until 2009, had the highest vertical skiable distance by a wide margin. In addition, in 2010 it was the site of the Winter Olympics.

Condominium is called Cascade Lodge Whistler.

Condominium is available from Friday March 3-March 10, 2017. Check-in time is approximately 2 pm as is check out. Confirmation can be made prior to trip.

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Induction Tickets Available

Tickets are now available for the Fifteenth Annual Induction Ceremony. The Induction Luncheon and Ceremony will be held on Sunday October 23, 2016 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. Tickets are $40 per person. Contact Jim Hayes for ticket information hayes743@comcast.net

To be inducted in the 2016 Hall of Fame class is as follows: Rand Pecknold; Gary Bishop and John Dodds are being inducted as coaches; Jeff Giuliano is being inducted as a player; and the late Dr. Richard R. Roy is being inducted posthumously as a builder. In addition, the Legends will honor the Saint Anselm men’s and women’s hockey programs.

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Annual Golf Classic A Big Hit

August 21, 2016

Manchester NH

Thank you to everyone that supported our Eleventh Annual Golf Classic, presented by Bauer. Our event was held July 15 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown.

The event was kicked off with a message from John Normand, President of the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey (Legends). He gave special thanks and recognition to our Presenting Sponsor, Bauer (Global Headquarters) of Exeter, NH and our perennial Gold Sponsor, St. Paul’s School of Concord.

We are extremely grateful to all the players, sponsors, contributors (gifts in kind) and volunteers that help make this event one of the best in the state, each and every year”.

Once again we were blessed with marvelous weather and it was a great way to spend time with our hockey family and friends. We enjoyed another near-capacity field and with generous contributions this year’s Golf Classic was again one our most successful events.

Arriving players and volunteers check out auction and raffle items

Listed below are our twelve Silver and nineteen Bronze Sponsors.

Silver Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages, LLC – Bogacz Photography/Digital Media – Charles Schwab (Nashua) – Club National – Gamache Enterprises – Morgan Self Storage – New Hampshire Distributors, LLC – North Country Tractor – PretiFlaherty Greg Moffett & Dan Luker – Pro Ambitions – Rowley Insurance Agency – Triplet Computers, LLC

Bronze Sponsors: Ackerson State Farm Insurance Agency – Arcomm Communications – Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC – Beauchamp Estate Services – Capital City Paving – Christian Party Rental – Dan Esdale – Deco Limo of Boston – EVR Advertising – Fay’s Boat Yard – Karr & Boucher PLLC – L. A. Brochu Inc. – Manchester 40+ Hockey League – Milford Lumber – Northway Bank – Pro Ambitions – R & T Electric Inc. – Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency Inc. – Sleepnet, Tom Moulton – The Houston Family

More than 100 businesses and individuals donated gifts in kind for the tournament. To view complete list, click on Contributors (Gifts in Kind)

L to R: Rene LeClerc, Jay High and Roland Olivier

In addition, John acknowledged members from the Class of 2016 who will be honored this October 23 at Concord’s Grappone Center at the Fifteenth Annual Legends of Hockey Induction Ceremony. With us today is Head Coach Gary Bishop of Bishop Guertin. The Legends will also pay tribute to the St. Anslem men’s and women’s hockey programs.

Pictured above is the group from Bishop Guertin. L to R Jason Tessini; Bob Langlois; Dan Connley and Steve Duprat.

Volunteers
Our volunteers worked very hard all-day long keeping the registration, raffle and on course contests running smoothly. Many thanks again: to Dave Beauchamp; Pierre Belanger; Dick Boucher; Monique Chauvette; Dave Elliott; Jay High; Lane Mabbett; Cory Philbrick; Arlene Robbins; Dick Roy; Wally Tafe; Dick Theriault; Bob Vachon and Kathy Vachon. In addition the following board members got a chance to play, but also volunteered many hours to help make this event a great success. Dave Corriveau; Jim Hayes; Roland Martin; John Normand; Roland Olivier and Steve Mathieu.

St. Paul’s School group included L to R: Alex Gettens; George Chase; Bob Oziomek and Heather Farrell

Champions!

Congratulations to this year’s Champions. This year Lee Blossom, Mark Placy, Ryan Sahr and JM Sahr took home the title. They shot a 58 (-16) and bested the team of Kyle Macie, Chris McIntosh, Chris Stroshine and Collin Stroshine by 2.

Pictured Above 2016 Champions: L to R: Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr, Lee Blossom and Mark Placy

All Champions
2016 – Lee Blossom, Mark Placy, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr
2015 – Rene LeClerc, Pete Ackerson, Steve Grzywacz, Dave Kuhman
2014 – Todd Philbrick, Tom Otto, Jim Corbett, Jerry Collins
2013 – Dick Dodds, John Dodds, Scott Peters, Dean Cashman
2012 – Chris Chisholm, Jim Hayes, Ray Martin, Pat McNicholas
2011 – Casey Kesselring, Jeff Graham, Mike Beliveau, Trevor Smith
2010 – Chris Chisholm, Jim Hayes, Ray Martin, Pat McNicholas
2009 – Mike Castagna, Paul Lemire, Doug Leppart, Doug Snyder
2008 – Chris Chisholm, Jim Hayes, Ray Martin, TJ Whitelaw
2007 – Mike Castagna, Mike Ladouceur, Johnna Lory, Rich Tombs
2006 – Ken Roberge, Mike McGinn, Glen Williams, Dwayne Robinson

L to R Jim Hayes, Lee Hayes and Steve Rich congratulate Tom Foote (club raised) for his birdie putt on #2.

On Course Contests
Longest Drive # 17 – Yves Tanguay
Closest to the Line #1 – Charlie Morgan 1-0″
Closest to the Pin # 4 – Tim Creutz 1-11″
Closest to the Pin # 6 – Dwayne Robinson 7-10″
Closest to the Pin # 13 – Mike Bayer 6-1″
Closest to the Pin # 16 – Mark Placy 1-0″
Closest to the Pin #18 Second Shot – John Davidson 2-6″
Putting Contest Champion – Rick Laurendeau *
* Rick was crowned Champion in a putt off against George Chase and Harry Moulton.

This year’s gift to all golfers and volunteers was this beautiful back-pack cooler bag. Coincidentally it keeps several of your favorite beverages ice cold for that long hike! Players also received a Bauer performance work-out shirt.

John Normand (H of F) recognized all Hall of Famers in attendance. They were as follows: Lee Blossom, Dick Boucher; Dick Dodds; Rene LeClerc; Ken McKinnon; Dick Roy and Dick Theriault.

In addition, John recognized New Hampshire’s own Ben Lovejoy excellent all-round work in playing a key-role with the Penguins winning the Stanley Cup last June. As most of you probably know, Ben is the first player from New Hampshire to win the Stanley Cup.

Dick Roy holds autographed photograph of Ben Lovejoy hoisting the Stanley Cup

2016 Golf Date
Next year’s Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday July, 14, 2017, so please mark your calendar, grab your players plan on joining us!

2016 Golf Photos
More than 500 terrific photographs were taken by Matt Parker Photography and are available to view and or purchase. Click here to view. If you have any questions contact Matt at mparker3011@gmail.com

On-Line Auction Items
We are offering the following seven items for auction to our entire contact list. We will update current high bids along with the initials of the bidder approximately twice a week beginning with Friday September 2, 2016 and continuing to 5:00 Eastern time on Friday September 9th. If you are interested in bidding on any item(s) email hayes743@comcast.net.

New England College Men’s red game jersey #4 Opening minimum bid $25.00. Increments of $20 or higher.

Lovering Volvo $500 credit off new purchase or lease. Opening minimum bid $100.00. Increments of $20 or higher.

Peter’s of Nashua $300 credit off new purchase or lease. Opening minimum bid $75.00. Increments of $20 or higher.

Pittsburgh Penguins 2016 Stanley Cup Champions (16″ x 20″) autographed and framed. Photo not shown at this time. Opening minimum bid $100.00. Increments of $20 or higher.

NH Legends of Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon, honoring players, coaches, builders, and media representatives for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire. We also collect and display hockey-related artifacts in our on-line Museum of New Hampshire Hockey and we support the growth of the sport through various activities, including our youth hockey equipment donation program and our sponsorship and support of the NH High School Senior All-Star hockey games as well as All-State recognition for both New Hampshire high school and prep school teams.

We continue to search for artifacts and film from the old days. Anyone wishing to loan or donate artifacts is welcomed to do so. Thank you in advance.

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