2021 Golf Classic – An Overwhelming Success

Well, seven-hundred and thirty-five days later, the board of directors held their fifteenth NH Legends of Hockey Golf Classic on July 16 at 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). John asked to have a moment of silence and join us in remembering our Hall of Fame member(s) who have passed since our 2019 Golf Classic. Red Gendron, Seaver Peters and Dick Bradley as well as other hockey friends who have passed away. Former board members Father Robert Marchand and Paul Comeau – Paul Leonard, Leo Callahan, Ryan Frew and JM Sahr.

President John Normand speaking with Steve Murphy

One hundred and twenty-eight players enjoyed a wonderful (but humid, but escaped any rain) day. We received thirty-one generous sponsorships lead by St. Paul’s School and Eastern Propane & Oil. In addition, ninety-three individuals and businesses donated wonderful certificates for our raffle and auction, all of which made our Golf Classic an overwhelming success.

Photographs
Six-hundred and twenty-two photographs taken by Matt Parker Photography can be viewed at no charge and any can be purchased for a nominal fee. Please visit his site by clicking here. You may enter your name in search bar to view photos. There is a small sample of photos at the bottom of this article.

Click here to view our thirty-one sponsors. Click here to view the ninety-three businesses and or individual’s who donated gifts in kind to our golf classic.

Tournament Sponsors

If you, or someone you know would like to sponsor or donate Gifts in Kind next year, please email Jim Hayes hayes743@comcast.net to discuss that opportunity.

John acknowledged one individual from the Class of 2021 who will be inducted October 24 at Concord’s Grappone Center at the Nineteenth Legends of Hockey Induction Ceremony. With us today is Brian Murphy who retired this past spring as an NHL official. Click here to read a press release for the five incoming Hall of Famers.

Brian Murphy, Vic Stanfield, Ken “The Captain” McKinnon and Ron Noble

The hockey history of boy’s and girl’s teams at Exeter High School will be honored and lastly, the Stanley Cup is tentatively scheduled to be at our event.

In addition to himself, John acknowledged and welcomed each of the Hall of Famers in attendance. Those included: Dick Boucher; Ryan Brandt; Dick Dodds; John Dodds; Mark Evans; Bob Gaudet; Leo Gould; Rene LeClerc; Denis Martin; Ken McKinnon; Steve Murphy; Bruce Parker; Dick Ryerson and Rich Ryerson.

Hall of Famers Dick Boucher, Dick Ryerson and Rich Ryerson

Volunteers
Our volunteers worked very hard all-day long keeping the registration, raffle and on course contests running smoothly. Many thanks again: to Terry Marcille; Jean Mathieu; Jack Mudge; Steve Murphy; Nancy Swenson; Joanie Vallieres; Joe Wade as well as board members Pierre Belanger, Eric Swenson and Dan Zapton.

Volunteers Buster Gilbert & Jack Mudge

The following board members got a chance to play, but also volunteered many hours to help make this event a great success: Peter Bedford; Dave Corriveau; Mike Gould, Jim Hayes; Roland Martin; John Normand; Dwayne Robinson and in addition, on the “Scott Citroni Hole”, Hole 4, board member Eric Swenson led the volunteers which included Ron Mercier and his son Brayden from the Laconia Youth Hockey Association and on Hole 6 Steve Murphy led volunteers Ange Duquette and April Bledsoe from Berlin Youth Hockey Association. A portion of the funds raised will go to fit players with equipment packages from head to toe this year.

Bob Oziomek, Mark Bozek, George Chase and Tim Pratt

2021 Champions
Congratulations to our Champions, Bob Oziomek, Mark Bozek, George Chase and Tim Pratt took home the title this year with a 15 under 57.

Second place was awarded to Tom Brown, Chris Brown, Paul Cormier and Adam Schmidt.  Third place went to Mark Evans, Allen Mason, Paul Smolak and Ricky Shelton.

On Course Contests
Longest Drive All # 1 – Vic Stanfield
Closest to the Line #2 – Ken McKinnon 2”
Closest to the Pin # 4 – Rick Shelton 9’8”
Closest to the Pin # 6 – Parker Mabbett 2’8”
Closest to the Pin # 13 – Tom Smith 3’2”
Closest to the Pin # 16 – Tom Brown 8’2”
Closest to the Pin #18 Second Shot – Chris McLaughlin 4’8”
* Putting Contest Champion – Dave Kuhman
* In a putt-off against Fred Schaake, Steve Mathieu and Dennis Sahr, Dave was crowned Champion and took home $100 cash and a Ray Cook putter (donated by Brett Houston of NEEBCO).

All Champions
2021 – Mark Bozek, George Chase, Bob Oziomek, Tim Pratt
2019 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, Mark Placy and Don Steenbeke Jr.
2018 – Mike Desmond, Mike Bayer, Jason Bergeron, Scott O’Neil
2017 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr, Scott Towle
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

2022 Golf Classic
Mark your calendar now for next year’s Golf Classic scheduled for Friday July 15, 2022. 

Photo Gallery

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To view the tournament program click here.

2021 Golf Classic

We are back! After Covid took out the 2020 tournament, our 15th Golf Classic will be held on Friday July 16, 2021 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown, NH. Tee time begins with our usual 10:30 AM shotgun start with re-registration starting at 8:45 AM.

We will be following any Covid protocols in place at that time. However, I’m sure you are all used to masks (and tired of them) as well as the 6 feet social distancing guideline if things haven’t improved further by that date.

We will be accepting the first 132 golfers and we are anticipating a sellout! So please talk it over with your buddies and send along your registration and check(S). Hopefully we will reach that number well before the deadline.

The funds raised help us continue our mission of honoring, celebrating and preserving the rich ice hockey history in New Hampshire and to support the development of hockey throughout the Granite State.

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is a New Hampshire non-profit corporation and is a self-governing, 501(c)(3) organization (tax ID: 56-2421910).

Foursomes are filling up quickly so if you’d like to play, or can help by sponsoring and or volunteering, please contact Executive Director Jim Hayes at hayes743@comcast.net or 603-731-4168.  Click here for the 2021 Golf Classic brochure. 

You can also pay with a credit card on the Golf Classic event page. Player fees are $150.00 per person. If paying for more than yourself, please list names of each participant.

Shown above in center, Scott Citroni, reacts just after knocking in his ball for a Hole N One on the 4th Hole back in 2017.  This was the first ever Hole N One in the previous twelve years, and still the only one. From this day fourth will be called “The Scott Citroni 4th Hole.”

Our mission is simple: “We honor, celebrate and preserve New Hampshire’s rich ice hockey history and support the development of hockey”.

Sponsorships and Player Registration and payment deadline is Friday June 25, 2021. However, we are anticipating a full field of 132 so register early.

All Champions

2019 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, Mark Placy, Don Steenbeke Jr
2018 – Mike Bayer, Mike Desmond, Scott O’Neil and Jason Bergeron
2017 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr, Scott Towle
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

Thank you in advance.

2020 Golf Classic Update

Scott Citroni is still celebrating after his Hole-in-One on the 4th hole back in 2017.

We are experiencing unprecedented times, and the COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly every day.

At this time, we are planning to have our tournament as scheduled. Therefore, we would like you to mark your calendars for Friday, July 10th. Our 15th Annual Golf Classic, – scheduled to be held at the Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown, NH. Check-in is slated to begin at 8:45 am with a shotgun start at 11:30.

We continue to monitor the situation and will notify you when there are any changes or updates.

In closing, we are thinking of you and your families’ well-being. Taking care of yourselves, and each other is what is most important right now.

Thank you.

2019 Golf Classic Another Overwhelming Success

Thank you to everyone that supported our Fourteenth Annual Golf Classic. Our event was held July 12 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown.

The event was kicked off with a message from Jim Hayes, Executive Director of the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey (Legends). He gave special thanks and recognition to our perennial Gold Sponsor, St. Paul’s School of Concord. “We are extremely grateful to all the players (128), sponsors (28), contributors (Gifts in kind) and volunteers that help make this event one of the best in the state, each and every year”.

Rene LeClerc watches his majestic shot on Hole 6

Photographs
873 photographs taken by Matt Parker Photography can be viewed and or purchased for a nominal fee.   Scroll to the bottom to view a sample of these photographs.

Listed below are our eleven Silver and sixteen Bronze Sponsors.

Silver Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages, LLC –Capital City Paving – Club National – Gamache Enterprises Legacy Financial Solutions –– Morgan Self Storage – New Hampshire Distributors, LLC – North Country Tractor – Northway Bank – Rowley Insurance Agency – Triplet Computers, LLC

Bronze Sponsors: Ackerson State Farm Insurance Agency – Arcomm Communications – Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC – Christian Party Rental – Deco Systems Transportation Service – EVR Advertising – Fay’s Boat Yard – Granite State Capital – Karr & Boucher PLLC – L. A. Brochu Inc. – Law Offices of Roland E. Olivier – Manchester 40+ Hockey League – Milford Lumber Co. Inc. – R & T Electric Inc. – Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency Inc. – Sleepnet.

If you, or someone you know would like to sponsor or donate Gifts in Kind next year, please email Jim Hayes hayes743@comcast.net to discuss that opportunity.

Gifts in Kind
One Hundred and Thirteen businesses and individuals donated gifts in kind for the tournament. To view complete list, click on (Gifts in Kind)

In addition, Jim acknowledged two individual from the Class of 2019 who will be inducted October 20 at Concord’s Grappone Center at the Eighteenth Annual Legends of Hockey Induction Ceremony. With us today is Tom Carroll, New England College Men’s Hockey Coach and Denis Martin who starred at Providence College.

Others being inducted as follows: Freddy Meyer and Deron Quint are being inducted as players; Rod Ross is being inducted in the media category; and the late Downing Potter “DP” Brown is being inducted posthumously as a builder. In addition, the hockey history of the Alpine Club who competed in the Granite State Hockey League in the early to mid 60’s will be recognized.

Volunteers
Our volunteers worked very hard all-day long keeping the registration, raffle and on course contests running smoothly. Many thanks again: to Dick Boucher; Ryan Brandt; Dave Elliott; Jay High; Steve Murphy; Dick Roy; Eric Swenson; Dick Theriault; Arlene Robbins (Bob Vachon, Kathy Vachon, Monique Hopkins all of Vachon Clukay) and Jean Mathieu; Sarah Paollucci and Anne Crawford of Legacy Financial.

The following board members got a chance to play, but also volunteered many hours to help make this event a great success. Dave Corriveau; Mike Gould, Jim Hayes; Lane Mabbett; Roland Martin; Steve Mathieu; Dwayne Robinson and Dan Zapton.

In addition, on the “Scott Citroni Hole”, Hole 4, board member Eric Swenson led the volunteers which included Laurel Chace and Landon Chace from the Keene Youth Hockey Association helped raise money which will be used for necessary equipment for the upcoming season.  Keene also entered a team in the tournament.

Front L to R: Leon Watkins, Chris Stroshine, Bert Poirier, Mike O’Donnell
Back L to R: Bobby Rodrigue, Jonathan Poirier, Kyle Macie, Scott Sartorio, Chris McIntosh, Steve Walsh, Steve Tenney Jr and Ron Clace

For the second straight year, Legacy Financial provided three Hole In One prizes from US Hole in One. Those included $5,000 cash on # 16, a set of Callaway Irons on # 4 and Airline Tickets for two on Hole # 6. Also, North Country Tractor of Concords’ riding John Deere lawn mower for the first Hole In One on Hole # 4.

Champions
Congratulations to our Champions, Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, Mark Placy and Don Steenbeke Jr. took home the title at minus 15.

2019 Champions: Ryan Sahr, Mark Placy, Don Steenbeke Jr and Lee Blossom

Second place winners were Richard Boone, Nate DiNapoli, Scott Hodgkins and Mindy Reid, while third place honors were awarded to Mike Gould, Brian Gould, Steve Piwowarski and Joe Piwowarski

2020 Golf Classic
Mark your calendar now for next year’s Golf Classic scheduled for Friday July 10, 2020. 

2019 Induction Ceremony
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.

If you’d like to join us and or sponsor this premier event, please contact Jim Hayes at hayes743@comcast.net

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 and we thank you in advance. Golf Classic ark your calendar now, or next year’s Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday July 10, 2020. 

2019 Induction Ceremony
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.

If you’d like to join us and or sponsor this premier event, please contact Jim Hayes at hayes743@comcast.net

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 and we thank you in advance.

All Champions
2019 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, Mark Placy and Don Steenbeke Jr.
2018 – Mike Desmond, Mike Bayer Jason Bergeron and Scott O’Neil
2017 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr, Scott Towle
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

On Course Contests
Longest Drive All # 1 – Don Steenbeke Jr.
Closest to the Line #2 – Jack Donovan
Closest to the Pin # 4 – Jeff Harnish 2’3″
Closest to the Pin # 6 – Brooks McQuade 6’9”
Closest to the Pin # 13 – Tom Carroll 6”
Closest to the Pin # 16 – Tim Mitropoulos 1’10”
Closest to the Pin #18 Second Shot – Rich Miyara
* Putting Contest Champion – Steve Grzywacz
* In a putt-off against Parker Mabbett, Patrick Dodds; Greg Holley, Steve Grzywacz was crowned Champion and took home $100 cash while Ray Cook putters, (donated by Brett Houston of NEEBCO) went to Greg Holley and Patrick Dodds.

Photo Gallery

  • Ron Clace watches his ball in flight
  • Nate DiNapoli strokes his ball as teammates Richard Boone, Mindy Reid and Scott Hodgkins watch
  • Jay High and Ryan Brandt volunteer at Hole 6
  • Abe Tuttle, Greg Holley, RJ Downer and Brian Saucier
  • Rene LeClerc watches his majestic shot on Hole 6

    • 2019 Golf Classic Deadline Approaching

    Well, the Stanley Cup Champion will soon be crowned, and most everyone here in northern New England are rooting hard for the B’s.  However, on July 12th another Champion will be crowned, the Fourteenth Champion of the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Golf Classic.

    Our Annual Golf Classic will be held at the Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 12, 2019.  Our shotgun start begins at 10:30 am, allowing you time to make an appearance at your office and join us for the beautiful weather, guaranteed!

    Foursomes are filling up quickly so if you’d like to play, or can help by sponsoring and or volunteering, please contact Executive Director Jim Hayes at hayes743@comcast.net or 603-731-4168.  Click here for the 2019 Golf Classic brochure. 

    Can you believe it? Shown above in center, Scott Citroni, reacts just after knocking in his ball for a Hole N One on the 4th Hole back in 2017.  This was the first ever Hole N One in the previous twelve years, and from this day forth will be called “The Scott Citroni 4th Hole.”

    Our mission is simple: “We honor, celebrate and preserve New Hampshire’s rich ice hockey history and support the development of hockey”.

    Sponsorship, Gifts in Kind Donations and Player Registration and payment  Deadline is Friday June 21, 2019.

    Champions!
    Congratulations once again to last year’s Champions. Mike Bayer, Mike Desmond, Scott O’Neil and Jason Bergeron who took home the title.   So who will win the cup this year?

    2018 Champions – Jason Bergeron, Scott O’Neil, Mike Desmond and Mike Bayer.

    All Champions

    2018 – Mike Bayer, Mike Desmond, Scott O’Neil and Jason Bergeron
    2017 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr, Scott Towle
    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

    Thank you in advance.

    13th Annual Golf Classic – Overwhelming Success!

    Thank you to everyone that supported our Thirteenth Annual Golf Classic. Our event was held July 13 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown.  We can almost always guarantee beautiful weather, and this year was no exception.

    Our 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 perennial Gold Sponsor, St. Paul’s School of Concord as well as our Putting Sponsor, Club National of Nashua.

    “We are extremely grateful to all the players (full-field of 132), sponsors, contributors (Gifts in kind) and volunteers that help make this event one of the best in the state, each and every year”.

    More than 750 photographs taken by Matt Parker Photography can be viewed and or purchased for a nominal fee.

    Listed below are our twelve Silver and sixteen Bronze Sponsors.

    Silver Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages, LLC – Bogacz Photography/Digital Media – Capital City Paving  – Gamache Enterprises – Granite State Financial – Morgan Self Storage – New Hampshire Distributors, LLC – North Country Tractor –  Northway Bank  – Pro Ambitions – Rowley Insurance Agency – Triplet Computers, LLC

    Bronze Sponsors: Ackerson State Farm Insurance Agency – Arcomm Communications – Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC – Christian Party Rental – Deco Limo of Boston – EVR Advertising – Fay’s Boat Yard – The Houston Family – Karr & Boucher PLLC – L. A. Brochu Inc. – Manchester 40+ Hockey League – Milford Lumber – PretiFlaherty – R & T Electric Inc. – Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency Inc. – Sleepnet

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

    In addition, John acknowledged one individual from the Class of 2018 who will be inducted October 21 at Concord’s Grappone Center at the Seventeenth Annual Legends of Hockey Induction Ceremony. With us today is Bob Gaudet Dartmouth College Men’s Hockey Coach who will be entering his 22nd season at Dartmouth.

    The Legends will also pay tribute to the Manchester Regional Youth Hockey Association (MRYHA) and their history.

    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; Dick Boucher; Dave Elliott; Jay High; Tom Mailhot; Wally Tafe; Dick Theriault; Jean Mathieu; Lee Hayes; Arlene Robbins and (Bob Vachon, Kathy Vachon, Monique Hopkins; Heather Jopson and Nick Lewis, all of Vachon Clukay). 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; Mike Gould, Jim Hayes; Lane Mabbett; Roland Martin; John Normand; Steve Mathieu and Dan Zapton.

    This year, we introduced the memory of Boston hickory golf-club and golf ball maker G.S. Sprague (1870 – 1928).   Robert Sprague, is the great-grandson of Boston clubmaker G.S. Sprague, and portrays his great-grandfather joined us on Hole 6.  Each player had a chance to hit one of his 1912 mesh golf balls and see how well you like Mr. Sprague’s best hand-forged mashie irons “using only the best native New Hampshire hickory shafts”.

    In addition, on Hole 4, board member Dave Beauchamp and Jen Lentz and her son Connor from the Rochester Youth Hockey Association helped raise money which will be used for necessary equipment for the upcoming season.  In addition, Rochester entered a team in the tournament.

    We also added two new Hole In One prizes this year from Hole In One International.  On Hole 6, there was $5000.00 Cash and on Hole 16, a Hawaiian Vacation worth $3,000.00.  Those two, coupled with North Country Tractor of Concords’ riding John Deere lawn mower for the First Hole In One on Hole 4 “The Scott Citroni Hole” rounded out the big prizes.

    Champions!
    Congratulations to this year’s Champions. This year, the MRYHA team of Mike Desmond, Mike Bayer, Jason Bergeron and Scott O’Neil won the tournament on a match of cards as three teams posted 57’s.  Steve Wilson, Tom Rowell, EJ Chea and Dave Smith came in 2nd and Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, Mark Placy and Fletcher Sokul came in 3rd.

    2018 Champions – Jason Bergeron, Mike Bayer, Mike Desmond and Scott O’Neil.

    All Champions

    2018 – Mike Desmond, Mike Bayer Jason Bergeron and Scott O’Neil
    2017 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr, Scott Towle
    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

    On Course Contests
    Longest Drive All # 1 – Fletcher Sokul
    Closest to the Line #2 – Dwayne Robinson
    Closest to the Pin # 4 – Mark Placy 2’1″
    Closest to the Pin # 6 – Dennis Murphy 3’1″
    Closest to the Pin # 13 – Tim Pratt 8’7″
    Closest to the Pin # 16 – Steve Wilson 6’8″
    Closest to the Pin #18 Second Shot – Rick Wayne 2’0″
    Putting Contest Champion – Jim Lamp *
    * In a putt-off against Tim Jamieson, Mike Martin and Lane Mabbett, Lamp was crowned Champion and took home $100 cash.

    2019 Golf Classic
    Mark your calendar now, for next year’s Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday July 12, 2019.  So grab your  teammates now, and plan on joining us!

    2018 Golf Photos
    More than 700 terrific photographs were taken by Matt Parker Photography and are available to view and or purchase.  If you have any questions contact Matt at mparker3011@gmail.com

    2018 Induction Ceremony
    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. If you’d like to join us and or sponsor this premier event, please contact Jim Hayes at hayes743@comcast.net

    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.

    Golf Classic and BUY NOW Auction Items

    Arrival Time tomorrow morning at Stonebridge is anytime after 8:30 am and before 10:00 am.  Shotgun start will officially begin the festivities just after 10:30 with our Airhorn.

    Get there at 8:30 and get in line to have a back massage with Andrea of Arias Spa, from 8:30 to 10:00 am.

    Also, get a chance to meet Robert Sprague, who is the great-grandson of Boston clubmaker G.S. Sprague of Boston, and portrays his great-grandfather.
    Robert will be stationed on Hole # 6 and you’ll have the chance to hit one of his 1912 mesh golf balls and see how well you like Mr. Sprague’s best hand-forged mashie irons “using only the best native New Hampshire hickory shafts”.

    Players can also win $5,000 Cash for a Hole in One on that Hole and on Hole 16 a Hawaiian Vacation and on Hole # 4 a John Deere lawn tractor.

    Even if you’re not playing, you can BUY NOW any of the items by clicking here, several have been bought already and bidding will be open tomorrow for those not sold today.

    For directions please click here to go to the events page.

    Golf Classic Deadline Nearing

    Holed out: As Dave Masinick holes the birdie putt on the way to a 60, teammates from L to R celebrate: Dennis Murphy, Al Gilbert and Joe Vallieres.

    Well the golf courses seem to be in great shape throughout the state and the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals were just crowned – sadly that means hockey is over for another season.

    On the other hand, that allows us to focus on golf and our upcoming thirteenth Annual Golf Classic on Friday July 13th at the Stonebridge Country Club.  The horn will sound at 10:30 am for another wonderful day of camaraderie.

    While more than 100 players have registered, we still have room for a few foursomes and singles.  In addition, Sponsorships are available though the deadline of June 22nd.

    Click Here for complete tournament information.

    2018 Golf Classic

    Annual Golf Classic July 13, 2018

    Ah, the Stanley Cup Finals are just weeks away, the golf courses are open and our 13th Annual Golf Classic will be held at the Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 13, 2018.  It’s a shotgun start which begins at 10:30 am, allowing you time to make an appearance at your office and join us for the beautiful weather, guaranteed!

    If you’d like to play, or can help by sponsoring and or volunteering, please contact Executive Director Jim Hayes at hayes743@comcast.net or 603-731-4168.  Click here for the 2018 Golf Classic brochure.

    Can you believe it? Shown above in center, Scott Citroni, reacts just after knocking in his ball for a Hole N One on the 4th Hole. Director Dave Beauchamp (green jacket) and others react. This was the first ever Hole N One in twelve years, and from this day forth will be called “The Scott Citroni 4th Hole.”

    Our mission is simple: “We honor, celebrate and preserve New Hampshire’s rich ice hockey history and support the development of hockey”.

    This year, the Legends will introduce Robert Sprague and the memory of Boston hickory golf-club and golf ball maker G.S. Sprague (1870 – 1928).  Robert is the great-grandson of Boston clubmaker G.S. Sprague, and portrays his great-grandfather at charity golf events throughout New England – will join us!

    ON ONE OF THE PAR THREE HOLES, you’ll have the chance to hit one of his 1912 mesh golf balls and see how well you like Mr. Sprague’s best hand-forged mashie irons “using only the best native New Hampshire hickory shafts”.  G.S. Sprague’s factory – located in Boston’s North End – hand crafted over 1,000 golf playing sets annually and hand-formed over 2,000 new mesh balls.

    More than 500 photos from Matt Parker Photography can be viewed and or purchased for a nominal fee.  mparker3011@gmail.com

    We’d like to once again acknowledge and thank last year’s Presenting Sponsor, Bauer (Global Headquarters) of Exeter, NH.  Our Title Sponsor, The Rinks at Exeter, and our perennial Gold Sponsor, St. Paul’s School of Concord as well as the Co-Title Putting Sponsors, Club National and Charles Schwab, both of Nashua.

    In addition, all of our Silver and Bronze Sponsors from 2017.

    Silver Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages, LLC – Bogacz Photography/Digital Media -Gamache Enterprises – Granite State Capital – Morgan Self Storage – New Hampshire Distributors, LLC – North Country Tractor – PretiFlaherty – 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 – Deco Limo of Boston – EVR Advertising – Fay’s Boat Yard – The Houston Family – Karr & Boucher PLLC – L. A. Brochu Inc. – Manchester 40+ Hockey League – Milford Lumber – Northway Bank – R & T Electric Inc. – Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency Inc. – Sleepnet – The Voice Library.net

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

    Sponsorship, Gifts in Kind Donations and Player Registration Deadline is Friday June 22, 2018.

    Champions!
    Congratulations once again to last year’s Champions. Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr and Scott Towle took home the title.   Who will win the cup this year?

    2017 Champions: (L to R) Scott Towle; JM Sahr; Lee Blossom and Ryan Sahr.

    All Champions
    2017 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr, Scott Towle
    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

    Ray Phelan has the perfect follow-through as Laconia Laker player Aidan McKenzie watches. Aidan and his father John McKenzie were there on “The Scott Citroni 4th Hole” along with board member Dave Beauchamp and his son Morgan. Proceeds from the 4th and 6th holes will be used to purchase equipment for families of need for Laconia Youth Hockey. In addition, the Lakers sent a foursome (Greg McClary, Caleb Drouin, Ty Jordan and Colby Jordan).

    Shown above is Roger Letourneau (L) keeping a close eye on Hall of Famer Bruce Parker and his putting stroke. John Normand (H of F) recognized all other Hall of Famers in attendance. Steve Arndt; Dana Barbin; Lee Blossom, Dick Boucher; Dick Dodds; Mark Evans; Rene LeClerc; Ken McKinnon; Steve Murphy; Bruce Parker; Wally Tafe and Dick Theriault.

    2018 Induction Ceremony
    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. This year’s date is October 21, 2018 and will be held at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord.  In addition to enshrining the Class of 2018 into our Hall of Fame, the Legends will honor the Manchester Regional Youth Hockey Association.  If you’d like to join us and or sponsor this premier event, please contact Jim Hayes at hayes743@comcast.net

    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.

    12th Annual Golf Classic Another Big Hit

    Thank you to everyone that supported our Twelfth Annual Golf Classic, presented by Bauer. Our event was held July 14 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown. 

    Our 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, our Title Sponsor, The Rinks at Exeter, our perennial Gold Sponsor, St. Paul’s School of Concord as well as Co-Title Putting Sponsors, Club National and Charles Schwab, both of Nashua.

    “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”.

    For perhaps the first time in twelve years, it was cooler, but that meant comfortable weather to spend time with our hockey family and friends. Again, we enjoyed another near-capacity field and with generous contributions this year’s Golf Classic was again one our most successful events.

    Can you believe it? Shown above in center, Scott Citroni, reacts just after knocking in his ball for a Hole N One on the 4th Hole. Director Dave Beauchamp (green jacket) and others react. This was the first ever Hole N One in twelve years, and from this day forth will be called “The Scott Citroni 4th Hole.”

    More than 500 photos from Matt Parker Photography can be viewed and or purchased for a nominal fee.

     

    Listed below are our eleven Silver and nineteen Bronze Sponsors.

    Silver Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages, LLC – Bogacz Photography/Digital Media -Gamache Enterprises – Granite State Capital – Morgan Self Storage – New Hampshire Distributors, LLC – North Country Tractor – PretiFlaherty – 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 – Deco Limo of Boston – EVR Advertising – Fay’s Boat Yard – The Houston Family – Karr & Boucher PLLC – L. A. Brochu Inc. – Manchester 40+ Hockey League – Milford Lumber – Northway Bank – R & T Electric Inc. – Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency Inc. – Sleepnet – The Voice Library.net

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

    In addition, John acknowledged two names from the Class of 2017 who will be inducted October 22 at Concord’s Grappone Center at the Sixteenth Annual Legends of Hockey Induction Ceremony. With us today is Roger Letourneau who played for Berlin High School, the Berlin Maroons, the Concord Eastern Olympics and the Concord Budmen. In addition, Mark Thurston entered a foursome, his grandfather George “Fuzzy” Thurston was from Exeter and was a standout player for the Amesbury Maples senior team for decades, playing his last game in 1969 at the age of 66 for the Amesbury Alumni. He was invited to be part of a “Boston Olympic Team” that traveled to Europe in 1932 for a two-month hockey tour that saw them win 23 of 24 games against national teams across the continent.

    The Legends will also pay tribute to the New England College men’s and women’s hockey programs.

    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; Morgan Beauchamp; Dick Boucher; Monique Chauvette; Dave Elliott; Sarah Gilcoine; Jay High; Tom Mailhot; Aidan McKenzie; John McKenzie; Cory Philbrick; 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; Lane Mabbett; Roland Martin; John Normand; Steve Mathieu and Dan Zapton.

    Champions!
    Congratulations to this year’s Champions. This year Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr and Scott Towle took home the title. They shot a 59 and bested the team of Greg McClary, Caleb Drouin, Ty Jordan and Colby Jordan on a match of cards.

    2017 Champions: (L to R) Scott Towle; JM Sahr; Lee Blossom and Ryan Sahr.

    All Champions
    2017 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr, Scott Towle
    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

    On Course Contests
    Longest Drive All # 2 – Brian Gould
    Closest to the Line #1 – Mark Bozek
    Closest to the Pin # 4 – Scott Citroni 0′.0″
    Closest to the Pin # 6 – Ray Phelan 2’1″
    Closest to the Pin # 13 – Lee Blossom 5’3″
    Closest to the Pin # 16 – Bob Tappan 1’7″
    Closest to the Pin #18 Second Shot – JM Sahr 9’6″
    Putting Contest Champion – Lane Mabbett *
    * In a putt-off against Scott Richard, Ken Collins and Mike Bayer – thus Lane was crowned Champion and took home $100 cash.

    Shown above is keeper of the records, Dick Theriault (clipboard) and his assistant Wally Tafe far right with eventual champion Lane Mabbett (left) and Rich Mayara

    Ray Phelan has the perfect follow-through as Laconia Laker player Aidan McKenzie watches. Aidan and his father John McKenzie were there on “The Scott Citroni 4th Hole” along with board member Dave Beauchamp and his son Morgan. Proceeds from the 4th and 6th holes will be used to purchase equipment for families of need for Laconia Youth Hockey. In addition, the Lakers sent a foursome (Greg McClary, Caleb Drouin, Ty Jordan and Colby Jordan).

    Shown above is Roger Letourneau (L) keeping a close eye on Hall of Famer Bruce Parker and his putting stroke. John Normand (H of F) recognized all other Hall of Famers in attendance. Steve Arndt; Dana Barbin; Lee Blossom, Dick Boucher; Dick Dodds; Mark Evans; Rene LeClerc; Ken McKinnon; Steve Murphy; Bruce Parker; Wally Tafe and Dick Theriault.

     

    2017 Golf Date
    Next year’s Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday July, 13, 2018, so please mark your 2018 calendar, grab your players plan on joining us!

    2017 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

    2017 Induction Ceremony
    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. If you’d like to join us and or sponsor this premier event, please contact Jim Hayes at hayes743@comcast.net

    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.