Nominations for Hall of Fame Now Open

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Nomination Review Committee are now accepting nominations of candidates for induction into the next New Hampshire Hockey Hall of Fame Class. At this time, the date has not been confirmed. We are looking at October 2017 or the following spring.

 

The Legends Hockey Hall of Fame was established to recognize and honor those men and women who have made significant contributions to sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire by their participation as Players, Coaches, Builders, Officials or as members of the Media. Through our first fourteen years, one hundred and fifteen deserving individuals have been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

If you know of anyone you feel may be a qualified Hall of Fame candidate, the Legends committee encourages you research and submit a nomination form for consideration of this high honor in any one of the above categories.

NH Legends of Hockey Policies and Procedures for Nomination states, “It is important that any nominee be of high moral character and the Induction Committee and Board of Directors shall consider such matters when considering candidates for induction.”

ELIGIBILITY FOR INDUCTION

To be eligible for induction in the Player category, the individual must: a) have been born or raised in New Hampshire and played ice hockey at an exemplary level; or b) while an active player, have made a significant contribution to the sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire.

To be eligible for induction in non-player categories, the individual must: a) have made significant contributions to the sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire: or b) have made significant contributions to the sport of ice hockey while residing in New Hampshire.

In addition, each individual’s contribution may be different. Also to be considered will be the nominee’s ability, sportsmanship or character, or a combination of these qualities.

DOWNLOAD FORM

For nomination form click here. Nominations must be received prior to March 1, 2017. To view nomination page including sample form, click here.

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Type your information into the form and save on your desktop. You should print a copy for your own records, then email Jim Hayes hayes743@comcast.net the completed form. In addition, click on Submit form on the top right.

Selected individuals will be recognized at the next annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

The Legends will also be honoring the New England College men’s and women’s hockey teams.

The men’s team officially began play as a varsity team in 1969-70. For more than 10 years – beginning in 1999-00 the Pilgrims competed in the most competitive league in the country. They twice won their league title and have participated in three NCAA tournaments, reaching the Final Four in 2005. Their players received All-American status on five occasions, one being a two time recipient.

Their storied hockey history had another major chapter written when the women’s hockey program began in 1999 as a club team. The first two years of its existence, this team was led by a volunteer coach and played against high school teams, college clubs, and adult women’s teams. In its third year of existence the team was granted varsity status as a Division III Independent and hired their first coach who had played at St. Lawrence University. At that time, the women’s team joined the ECAC East.

When the team was announced at last fall’s induction ceremony, 8 members of the original team were in attendance as well as 9 other former players and current coaches.

If you have questions or need assistance with the nomination process, please contact any one of the New Hampshire Legend’s board of directors who are listed on the web site. You may also call the Executive Director, Jim Hayes, at 603-731-4168.

Lastly, please visit our NH Legends of Hockey Facebook Page and “Like Us” to receive our upcoming Facebook posts.

Five New Members Join the Hall

Bob Norton

Master of Ceremonies Bob Norton welcomes the crowd

Master of Ceremonies, Bob Norton, and the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Board of Directors inducted five new members into the New Hampshire Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2016, in front of a crowd of 250 family members, friends, dignitaries and guests.

The Legends also paid tribute to Men’s and Women’s team from Saint Anselm College. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Luncheon was held on October 23, 2016 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord and marked the NH Legends’ fifteenth year hosting the event.

Jeff Giuliano, Assistant Coach of the Manchester Monarchs, was one of five individuals inducted into the hall. “It was an honor to be inducted into the Hall of Fame,” Giuliano said. “The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is a great organization that should be commended for its efforts in preserving New Hampshire ice hockey history and really promoting the sport.”

Also inducted into the 2016 Hall of Fame class were coaches: Rand Pecknold, Gary Bishop and John Dodds; and Dr. Richard R. Roy was inducted posthumously as a builder. Additionally, The Legends honored the Saint Anselm men’s and women’s hockey programs. To view the entire induction program click here.

Rand Pecknold

Rand Pecknold

About The Legends of New Hampshire Hockey
The Legends is a New Hampshire non-profit, 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to preserving New Hampshire ice hockey history, maintaining the state’s Hockey Hall of Fame, and promoting the sport to New Hampshire’s youth. Our Hall of Fame Induction event honors New Hampshire’s hockey elite — men and women who have made significant contributions in New Hampshire as players, coaches, officials, builders, or media representatives.

Hall of Fame 2016

2016 Hall of Fame members L to R: Gary Bishop; Jeff Giuliano; John Dodds; Dan Roy and Rand Pecknold

John Normand

President John Normand addresses the crowd

John Normand, current President of the Legends’ Board of Directors, welcomed the large audience and thanked them for supporting the 2016 Hall of Fame inductees and the Saint Anselm College men’s and women’s hockey programs. Normand offered special thanks to St. Paul’s School – the Luncheon Sponsor, the Co-Title Sponsors, Amoskeag Beverages, LLC and Hawk Hockey of Saint Anslem College. In addition, he thanked long standing Social Hour Sponsor New Hampshire Distributors, LLC and the New Hampshire Amateur Hockey Association, this year’s Inductee Ring Sponsor.

Normand also thanked the 30 other sponsors who helped make the Hall of Fame ceremony possible through their Gold, Silver, and Bronze-level sponsorships. Those sponsors are:

Gold Sponsors: Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc; Beauchamp Estate Services; Black Ice Pond Hockey Association; Christian Party Rental; Club National; Di Niro Construction; Family Dentistry of Milford; Fay’s Boat Yard; The Kraft Group; Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency; Speedy Printing & Copying and Vachon Clukay & Company PC.

Silver Sponsors: Bogacz Photography/Digital Media; Brine & Capital Sporting Goods; Capital City Paving; Law Offices of Roland E. Olivier; Milestone Engineering & Construction; Morgan Storage; Northway Bank; PretiFlaherty; Triplet Computers and TSR Hockey.

Bronze Sponsors: API of NH; Central Paper Products Co.; EVR Advertising; Granite State Glass; Label Tech, Inc.; L.A. Brochu, Inc; Legacy Financial Solutions and Town and Country Motor Inn.

Lou D.Allsandro

Senator Lou D’Allesandro reads a letter from the Governor

State Senator Lou D’Alessandro, longtime Legends supporter and a former Legends Board member, delivered a letter from The Honorable Governor Maggie Hassan, State Senate Resolutions and State of New Hampshire Citations honoring the Hall of Fame Class of 201 and the Saint Anselm College hockey teams.

Hall Of Fame Members

Current and former members of the Saint Anselm College hockey teams Front Row L to R: Dick Burke; Meghan Spurling; Alex Starzyk; Alison Butler; Alison Quinn; Martha Findley; Jackie Guy and Gary Smith. Back Row L to R: Kerstin Matthews; Larry Roche; Nick Leonard; Lonnie Taylor; Vin D’Amato; Peter Sikalis; Brendon Kerrigan; CJ Blaszka; Ed Seney and Ryan NolinThe jerseys shown above were auctioned at the ceremony. If you are interested in purchasing one, please email hayes743@comcast.net Currently, nine jerseys are available, and can be adorned with a number of your choice and nameplate. Each jersey can be purchased for $100.00.

Photographs of Induction Ceremony were taken by Matt Parker Photography and are posted on his website. Click here to view and or purchase photographs. If you have any questions you may contact Matt at mparker3011@gmail.com. To view and or purchase click here.

Concord Mayor, Jim Bouley, extended a welcome on behalf of the Capital City and briefly traced the history of ice hockey in the City of Concord, from the first hockey game played in 1883 at St. Paul’s School to the more recent Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship at White Park. Bouley remarked that the Black Ice event will be held at Concord’s White Park again this year in late January.

Key Note Speaker Jeff Eisenberg

Key Note Speaker Jeff Eisenberg

The Key Note Speaker was Jeff Eisenberg. Jeff was the Monarchs first President and told his story of the road he traveled to get from Tennessee to Manchester (a place he still calls home – since 2001) and how the Legends of Hockey came to be.

All Hall Of Fame

All Hall of Fame members in attendance: Front Row L to R: John Normand; Jacques Rodrigue; Peter Maher; Dick Theriault; Rene LeClerc; Dick Boucher and Dick Roy. Back Row L to R: Pierre Belanger; Jeff Eisenberg; Gary Bishop; Jeff Giuliano; Dan Roy; Merrill Fay; Steve Murphy; Rand Pecknold; Paula Colgan Heath; Leo Gould; John Dodds; Bob Norton Brian Stone and Dick Dodds. Missing from photo, Ken Cail and Mark Evans.President John Normand announced the team that will be honored during the 2017 Hockey Hall of Fame Ceremony.

The New England College men’s and Women’s programs will be honored at the 16th Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Former Hall Of Fame Members

Former members of New England College Men’s Hockey team were: Front Row L to R: Jim Peabody; Duncan Matthews; Mark Sullivan; Coach Leo Callahan; Joe Massakowski; Bill Whittemore and Jake Mulligan. Back Row L to R: Bob Tappan; Jay Jones; Gerry Drypolcher; Marty White; Jim Hayes; Brian Stone; Travis Banga and David Higgins. Missing from photo, current Head Coach Tom Carroll.

Giulian, Banga, Gould

Jeff Giuliano, Travis Banga & Mike Gould

John recognized Past-President Gregg Moffett for his Outstanding Leadership and Service as President from 2013-2015.

Greg Moffett and John Normand

Greg Moffett and John Normand

Next year’s Induction Ceremony is tentatively slated for next October 22nd, so please mark your calendar for our Sixteenth Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. If you’d like to become a sponsor, please email hayes743@comcast.net or call Jim Hayes at 603-731-4168.

2017 Nominations can be submitted on-line beginning January 1 and continuing through the end of February.

Video of Induction Ceremony can be purchased by contacting Mark Johnson at MJohnson@JoyMark.com. A DVD set of the Induction Ceremony as well as Interviews may be purchased for $15.00 through JoyMark Photography and Video Production in Concord (www.JoyMark.com).

Legends to Induct Five

Jeff Giuliano in action for the LA Kings.

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is pleased to announce five inductees for its 2016 Hall of Fame class. Rand Pecknold, Gary Bishop and John Dodds are being inducted as coaches; Jeff Giuliano is being inducted as a player; and the late Richard R. Roy M.D is being inducted posthumously as a builder. Here is a look at the inductees:

Rand Pecknold – A native of Bedford, N.H., who played two seasons at Manchester West High School and two more at Lawrence Academy, Pecknold has made his name as one of the best college coaches in the country, leading Quinnipiac to the Division I Frozen Four in two of the past four seasons, including the national championship game this past April. A standout player at Division III Connecticut College, Pecknold recently completed his 22nd season as head coach at Quinnipiac, where he owns a career record of 446-264-83. In April, he was honored with the Spencer Penrose Award as Division I National Coach of the Year.

Gary Bishop – Only two men have coached boys high school teams to more New Hampshire Div. I championships than Bishop, who has been the coach at Bishop Guertin in Nashua since the 1991-92 season. As a player at Lowell Tech (now UMass-Lowell), he was the leading scorer on the team in three of his four years. He began coaching collegiately at Lehigh before returning to Massachusetts and starting the varsity program at Austin Prep. In 25 seasons at BG, his teams have won five Division I championships, a figure that trails only Barney Laroche (12 at Notre Dame) and current Concord coach Dunc Walsh (6). He owns a career record at BG of 342-130-13.

John Dodds – In 11 seasons as coach of the girls hockey team at Hanover High School, Dodds has built the state’s preeminent program. The Marauders have won the last seven NHIAA championships and eight of the last nine, and his record as head coach is 208-29-8. Several players have gone or, or are going on, to play Division I college hockey, including this season’s state MVP Matti Hartman, who is heading to Northeastern. A native of Philadelphia, Dodds has long been involved with youth hockey in the Upper Valley, starting with the Valley Mites of the Hanover Hockey Association in 1994.

Jeff Giuliano – A Nashua native, Giuliano went from his early years in the Nashua Youth Hockey League to the NHL, where he played 101 games for the Los Angeles Kings between 2005 and ’08. His standout career included winning stints at St. Paul’s School and Boston College, where he played a key role on BC’s national championship team in 2001 and captained the team his next year. He graduated with the third-most games played in BC history (166). He played parts of six seasons for the Manchester Monarchs in the AHL, scoring 30 goals and 88 points in 273 games, and an additional seven seasons in the KHL and in Germany.

Richard R. Roy M.D. – The late Dr. Roy grew up in Berlin, but it was the contributions he made to Rochester, where he moved in 1962, that still impact hockey in the state. He was one of the men responsible for the starting the Rochester Youth Hockey Association as a four-team league in the early 1970s, and he gave back to the community in ways that included, but were not limited to, fundraising for a new rink and inspiring others to donate their time. Roy was inducted into the Rochester Sports Hall of Fame as a contributor in 2015, seven years after the Rochester Ice Arena was renamed the Dr. Roy Ice Arena.

The Class of 2016 will be formally inducted during a luncheon ceremony at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord on Sunday, October 23, 2016. In addition, the hockey history of the Saint Anselm Hawks men’s and women’s teams will be recognized. Hall of Fame Induction tickets will be available to the general public on Sept. 1.

Around the Boards

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.

Annual Golf Classic A Big Hit

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.

Ben Lovejoy to Bring Stanley Cup to Hanover

Ben Lovejoy to Bring Stanley Cup to Thompson Arena on Aug. 1

HANOVER, N.H. – Ben Lovejoy ’06 will be bringing the Stanley Cup to Thompson Arena on Monday, August 1 at 5:30 p.m. as part of his day with the trophy.

The former Dartmouth men’s hockey defenseman who won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in mid-June will use a portion of his personal time with the Cup to host a FREE event inside the Big Green’s home rink.

“The best part about winning the Cup is being able to share it with everyone who has helped me along the way,” Lovejoy said. “Getting to the NHL was a team effort, so many people worked so hard to get me where I am now”.

“I am so excited to bring the Stanley Cup to New Hampshire and the Upper Valley to share it with everyone,” Lovejoy added.

Lovejoy – the first New Hampshire-born player ever to win the Stanley Cup – will be posing for pictures with fans and hockey’s top prize, as well as signing autographs.

FREE autographed posters of Lovejoy from both his college days at Dartmouth and his time in the NHL will be given away to those in attendance.

Current members of the Big Green men’s hockey team and head coach Bob Gaudet ’81 will also be there to talk with fans about the upcoming 2016-17 season.

More information regarding the Stanley Cup’s visit to Thompson Arena on Aug. 1 will be announced in the near future, so please check back with DartmouthSports.com.

Senior All-Star Game Results

Exeter, NH – On Sunday March 20th, at the Rinks of Exeter, the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey (“Legends”) hosted both Senior All-Star Classic Hockey games. The 2:00 pm game featured the very best players from Division I and II, while the 2:30 pm game was for Division III players only.

Seniors were selected by the New Hampshire High School Hockey Coaches Association. At the conclusion of each game, a reception hosted by the Legends took place in the lobby of the Rinks of Exeter for players and their families.

(Shown Above) Tyler Gamble #10 moves the puck through traffic. All photos were taken by Matt Parker Photos. To view and or purchase photos, information can be found later in this article.

At the conclusion of each game, all Senior players were announced individually and received a certificate for their participation of the Senior All-Star Classic from John Normand Vice President of the Legends.

In addition, a random drawing took place for each game and selected was Sean McGadden from the 2:00 pm game and Nick Hamel from the 2:30 game. Each player won a Bauer composite stick of a standard stock pattern of their choice. They have been contacted via email already.

Colby Austin red #19 takes out and opponent

Senior players in attendance who had been selected for All-State recognition by the NH High School Hockey Coaches Association each received a framed All-State certificate from the Legends.

Players gather after the 2:00 Senior All-Star game

For the sixth straight year, the Legends provided framed certificates for each member of the various All-State teams. In addition, for each division, the Legends awards certificates to the Player-of-the-Year and Coach-of-the-Year.

First Team All-State and Division III Player of the Year – Caleb Drouin of Belmont-Gilford with President John Normand

Click on each Division to view the complete list of this year’s All-State recipients Click Here. Certificates for those underclassmen and girls recipients not in attendance were taken by team mates or coaches in attendance for disbursement.

Many thanks to the following DI and DII coaches for their time and effort to help make this event a great one. Jim Tufts – Exeter; Jerry Manchester – Windham; Matt Davis – Merrimack; Steve Riker – Dover; Mike Young – Dover; Gary Bishop – Bishop Guertin..

In addition, many thanks to the following DIII coaches for their time and effort to help make this event a successful one. Michael Lane – Kennett; Jay Londer – Belmont-Gilford; Dave Saball – Belmont-Gilford; Chuck Yeager – Moultonborough-Inter Lakes.

We apologize if anyone was not recognized.

Participating players from the 2:00 pm game were eligible to be selected by the New Hampshire High School Hockey Coaches Association for the Annual Make-A-Wish team. That game against Vermont is scheduled for Saturday June 25 at the University of Vermont. Those players will be contacted shortly. When available, that roster can be viewed here. In addition, the roster will be posted on the Coaches Association website.

Two large crowds of family members and friends watched the Red All-Stars and White All-Stars in the 2:00 pm game and light, dark in the 2:30 game.

A nandom drawing took place for each game and selected was Andrew Stevens from the first game and Erik Leger from the second. Each player won a Bauer composite stick of a standard stock pattern of their choice. They should contact our Executive Director Jim Hayes hayes743@comcast.net with their choice.

1:00 pm All-Star Game
Team White jumped off to a 2-0 lead after period one and never looked back. Scoring first was Kieran Lombard of Dover with assists be handed out to Evan Royer (Exeter) Brandon Mello (Exeter). Goal number two was scored by Chad Desautels of Windham and was assisted by Jacob Wolford (Trinity).

However, Team Red fought back in period two, as Caleb Drouin (Belmont-Gilford) notched a goal midway through the period on assists from Logan Pacheco (Central) and Colby Austin (Londonderry). Red scored again, as Tyler Gamble (Bedford) lit the lamp with assists going to Brendan Johnson (Memorial) and Robbie Duarte (Nashua North-Souhegan).

Three minutes later, White took the lead for good as Justin Pearson scored with assists going to Cam Richall (Alvirne-Pelham) and Drew Merrick (Trinity). A little more than a minute into the final stanza, Kieran Lombard scored his scored his second and the final goal of the game, with assists going to Matt Norris (Concord) and Lyle Lorenz (Exeter). Final Score Team White 4, Team Red 2.

Goalies for Team Red:
Period One – Ben Nelson, Concord 0 GA
Period Two – Bryson Desjardins, Exeter 2 GA
Period Three – Nick Martinen, Dover 0 GA

Goalies for Team White:
Period One – Colin Holt, Goffstown 2 GA
Period Two – Alex Lindberg, Bedford 1 GA
Period Three – Jordan Puzzo, Pinkerton 1 GA

 

Nate Ash #35 in action at the 2:30 pm game

 

2:30 pm All-Star Game
Unfortunately, in the 2 pm game, a few players switched sides to even out the players which made it difficult to determine who scored.

Therefore:
1st Goal: #14 scored, assisted #15 Team A
2nd Goal #23 scored, unassisted Team B
3rd Goal #15 scored, unassisted Team A
4th Goal # 6 scored, assist #11 Team A
5th Goal # 6 scored, unassisted Team B
6th Goal #15 scored, unassisted Team A
7th Goal #6 scored, assist #14 Team B
8th Goal #15 scored, assists to #14 and 6 Team B
9th Goal #23 scored, assist to #36 Team B
10th Goal #10 scored, assist to #5 Team A
11th Goal #11 scored, unassisted, Team A
12th Goal #23 scored, unassisted Team B, Hat Trick
13th Goal #15 scored, assist to #14 Team A
14th Goal #12 scored, unassisted Team A
15th Goal #5 scored, assist to #15 Team

Players gather after the 2:30 Senior All-Star game

All photos were taken by Matt Parker Photos. To view all photos from the doubleheader, click HERE to view and or purchase.

More About New Hampshire Legends of Hockey
“The Legends recognizes the important role high school hockey plays in the state’s rich ice hockey history,” said Jim Hayes, Legends Executive Director. “In addition to supporting high school hockey with various events, we have compiled and documented the results of all high school hockey championship games – and coaching records – dating back to the 1946-47 season.” To access this information, simply click on the High School Archives link at our website: www.nhlegendsofhockey.com.

The Legends actively solicits historical, hockey-related artifacts for preservation and display to the general public. The Legends online museum catalogs the state’s hockey history and heritage gathered from periodicals, game film, trophies, photos, uniforms, other clothing, etc. The museum is searchable by the number of fields such as team, player, jerseys etc. While there are several hundred photos currently available for viewing, new ones are added on a ongoing basis, so be sure to check back frequently. For more information on the Legends of Hockey, visit our web site at nhlegendsofhockey.com.

Bauer Hockey and SportsForLife

Bauer Hockey and SportsForLife Bring
Learn-to-Play Hockey Program to New Hampshire

Affordable Initiative Provides An Easy Way To Try Hockey

While Ensuring An Exceptional First Experience

EXETER, N.H. – March 3, 2016 – Bauer Hockey, the world’s leading manufacturer of ice hockey equipment, and the SportsForLife Foundation announced today a fun, new and innovative learn-to-play hockey program for New Hampshire children and families. Located at The Rinks at Exeter, this new program is designed to ensure an exceptional first experience in the sport for boys and girls ages 6-10.

“In 2012 we launched a global initiative to grow the game,” said Rich Wuerthele, Executive Vice President, Bauer Hockey, which is headquartered in Exeter. “We’ve had tremendous success building a national program in Canada that is in more than 100 communities. Our New Hampshire program includes many of the key components that made the Canadian program a success, especially its focus on a fun experience, and is an important addition to the current offerings for hockey players.”

The New Hampshire program offers two options to welcome families and children to hockey. For $49, the first option includes a welcome event, three on-ice sessions and head-to-toe BAUER equipment to use during each session. The second option, which is $199, includes the same welcome event, 12 on-ice sessions and head-to-toe BAUER equipment the player can keep. If a player completes the $49 program and would like to continue in the longer option, he or she can pay the difference to join the remaining nine sessions and keep the BAUER gear.

The on-ice sessions in Exeter will be organized by Bauer Hockey in partnership with SportsForLife, a Portsmouth foundation dedicated to positively impacting the lives of children through athletic opportunities. As players complete the 12 on-ice sessions, a transitional program will be available for players who want to keep playing but are not ready to commit to a full winter season. The Rinks at Exeter will organize these transitional programs to ensure a reasonable commitment for new-to-hockey families.

“We are very excited to partner with the world’s leading hockey brand and The Rinks at Exeter to provide athletes with the opportunity to try such an amazing sport,” said John St.Pierre, Managing Director of the SportsForLife Foundation. “The sport of hockey develops great character, strength and leadership skills. Our goal is to impact the lives of children in the community by providing them with this opportunity.”

This new program is based on the model of The First Shift, a global learn-to-play initiative created by Bauer Hockey and Hockey Canada and focused on families who have never played hockey before. Designed to ease families into hockey and ensure a fun experience, The First Shift began with four pilot programs in 2012 and has expanded into more than 100 communities across Canada.

Post-program surveys show that 86 percent of participants in The First Shift continued playing hockey, and 100 percent of parents said their children had fun and would recommend the program to other families.

A key component of The First Shift’s success is the welcome event hosted prior to each program. The welcome events offer registered kids and families a chance to learn more about the program, get expertly sized for their equipment and receive their BAUER gear.

The welcome event for the New Hampshire program will be held on March 9 at 6 p.m. at The Rinks at Exeter, which is located at 40 Industrial Drive, Exeter. The on-ice sessions run from March 21-May 31.

Families with questions about the program should contact Peter Tufts at the Rinks at Exeter or visit www.TheRinksAtExeter.com.

ABOUT BAUER HOCKEY

Bauer Hockey is the world’s most recognized designer, marketer and manufacturer of hockey equipment. Founded in Kitchener, Ontario in 1927, Bauer Hockey developed the first skate with a blade attached to a boot, forever changing the game of hockey. Since then, Bauer Hockey has continued to develop the most sought after products in the industry, including the widely successful SUPREME, VAPOR and NEXUSlines of products. Performance Sports Group Ltd., the parent company of Bauer Hockey, is a publicly-traded company on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange whose affiliates market products under the BAUER, MISSION, MAVERIK, CASCADE, INARIA, COMBAT and EASTON brand names. Performance Sports Group is a member of the Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes, as well as the S&P/Toronto Stock Exchange Composite Index. For more information, visit Bauer Hockey’s website at www.BAUER.com

MEDIA INQUIRIES

Tory Mazzola

Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications

Performance Sports Group and Bauer Hockey

Phone: 603-430-2111

SportsForLife Foundation

info@sports4life.org

Congratulations to the Champs

HOCKEY CHAMPIONS CROWNED

On Saturday, the NHIAA crowned their four State Champions, and we’d like to congratulate them.

In the Girls Division, Hanover beat Berlin Gorham 4-1. It was their 7th straight championship and 8th in 9 years.

In Division III, Berlin Gorham edged Belmont Gilford 2-1. It was their first championship (at any level) in forty years.

In Division II, Windham snuck by Bow by the score of 4-3. It was the first state championship for Windham.

And in Division I, Bedford knocked off top ranked Bishop Guertin 4-3. It was the first championship for Bedford in Division I after winning three in a row in Division II.

ALL-STATE

On Sunday afternoon, the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey (“Legends”) and the Rinks of Exeter hosted both boys Senior All-Star Classic Hockey games. The 2:00 pm game featured the very best players from Division I and II, while the 2:30 pm game Division III did the same.

For the sixth straight year, those senior players in attendance who had been selected for All-State recognition by the NH High School Hockey Coaches Association received a framed All-State certificate from the Legends. Certificates for those underclassmen and girls recipients not in attendance were taken by team mates or coaches in attendance for disbursement.

Congratulations to the following Player-of-the-Year and Coach-of-the-Year for each division.

Girls Division – Matti Hartman of Hanover and Coach Kelli Braley of Souhegan
Division I – Justin Pearson of Bishop Guertin and Coach Jim Tufts of Exeter
Division II – Doug Champagne of Bow and Coach Matt Davis of Merrimack
Division III – Caleb Drouin of Belmont-Gilford and Coach Mike Poulin of Berlin-Gorham

Click here to view complete listing of the 2015-16 All-State teams.

Seven New Members Join the Hall of Fame

Concord, NH

Master of Ceremonies, Bob Norton, and the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Board of Directors inducted seven new members into the New Hampshire Hockey Hall of Fame, as a record crowd of more than 220 family members, friends, dignitaries and guests looked on. The Legends also paid tribute to Nashua Royals who played from 1948 through the 1966-67 season. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Luncheon was held on October 25, 2015 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord and marked the NH Legends’ fourteenth year hosting the event.

President John Normand welcomes the crowd

John Normand, current President of the Legends’ Board of Directors, welcomed the large audience and thanked them for supporting the 2015 Hall of Fame inductees and the Nashua Royals. Normand offered special thanks to Bauer Hockey, whose Global Headquarters is in Exeter, NH. It marked the fourth straight year that Bauer has been the Presenting Sponsor of the Hall of Fame event, and Normand thanked Bauer for its continuing support of the Legends’ mission. Normand also recognized significant financial contributions from Vachon Clukay& Company, PC. and St. Paul’s School the Co-Title Sponsors; and New Hampshire Distributors, Inc. which again hosted the pre-event Social Hour.

Normand also thanked the 31 other sponsors who helped make the Hall of Fame ceremony possible through their Gold, Silver, and Bronze-level sponsorships. Those sponsors are:

Gold Sponsors: Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac, Inc; Bellavance Beverage Company, Inc; Christian Party Rental; Fay’s Boat Yard; Great State Beverages, Inc. and Speedy Printing & Copying

Silver Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages, LLC; API of NH; Bogacz Photography/Digital Media; Brine & Capital Sporting Goods; Capital City Paving; Corriveau-Routhier, Inc; De Niro Construction; Holloway Motor Cars of Manchester; Milestone Engineering & Construction; Morgan Storage; PretiFlaherty; Pro Ambitions; Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency Inc. and Triplet Computers.

Bronze Sponsors: Central Paper Products Co.; Dwyer, Donovan & Pendleton; EVR Advertising; Granite State Glass; Label Tech, Inc.; L.A. Brochu, Inc; Law Offices of Roland E. Olivier, PLLC; Legacy Financial Solutions; Northway Bank; Town and Country Motor Inn and Zero Waste.

State Senator Lou D’Alessandro, longtime Legends supporter and a former Legends Board member, delivered a letter from The Honorable Governor Maggie Hassan and delivered State Senate Resolutions and State of New Hampshire Citations honoring the Hall of Fame Class of 2015 and the Nashua Royals.

Concord Mayor, Jim Bouley, extended a welcome on behalf of the Capital City and briefly traced the history of ice hockey in the City of Concord, from the first hockey game played in 1883 at St. Paul’s School to the more recent Black Ice Pond Hockey Championship at White Park. Bouley remarked that the Black Ice event will be held at Concord’s White Park again this year in late January, and he encouraged everyone to attend.

Those attending the luncheon saw a 5 minute highlight of the Black Ice Pond Hockey documentary which was produced by Jeff Reagan on Concord. Anyone wishing to purchase the 16 minute documentary can contact Jeff at jeffreagan@gmail.com or 603-568-9932. Copies are $5.00

Key Note Speaker Joe Bertagna

Hockey East Commissioner Joe Bertagna addressed the room, sharing insights into how the game of college hockey has grown and its culture has changed. Bertagna spoke of how the leaders of college hockey today need to stay true to educational values and be wary of becoming too much part of the entertainment business.

The Legends recognized the Nashua Royals senior amateur team who began play in 1948 and In 1952, the Royals beat the Rye Seahawks for the New Hampshire Amateur Class B title. The Royals were instrumental in the success of the Granite State Hockey League. In the 1960’s, they were coached by Ron Peters, Hall of Fame ’08. The Royals played in three straight GSHL Championships, winning in the 1965-66 season over the Tam O’Shanters of Manchester. The Royals concluded play after the 1966-67 season. For more information of the Royals history read page 6 and 7 booklet, Click here to view Induction booklet.

Former Royal standout George Marineau with Executive Director Jim Hayes

The jerseys shown above were auctioned at the ceremony. If you are interested in purchasing one, please email hayes743@comcast.net Numbers available are 1, 4, 7, 9, 11, 15, 16 and two can be adorned with a number of your choice. Each jersey is selling for $100.

John Normand with Head Coach Steve McIsaac, Jerimey Braley, Blaine Cardali, Zach Bradanick, Dylan Palmer and Sean Leahy.

The Legends, and Bauer Hockey made a special presentation to the UNH Club Hockey team. John Normand presented the Silver (Bauer) Stick with an inscription on the blade recognizing the 2013-14 UNH Club Hockey team winning the ACHA D 2 National Championship. In winning the title, the Wildcats posted and overall record of 27-7-0. Head Coach Steve McIsaac and several members of that team were in attendance.

2015 Hall of Fame members: CJ Ficek, Taylor Chace, Ron DeGregorio, Dan Houston, Paula Colgan Heath, Denny Houston, Elizabeth Colgan Knowland, Ryan Weston and Russ Bartlett.

Treasurer Jim Rivers recognized all current Hall of Fame members in attendance shown in photo below.

All Hall of Fame members in attendance: Front Row L to R: Dick Boucher, Bruce Parker, Roland Lavigne, Ken McKinnon and Dick Roy. Second Row L to R: Jim Tufts, John Normand, Rene LeClerc, CJ Ficek, Merrill Fay, Brian Stone, Taylor Chace, Peter Maher, Ron DeGregorio, Dan Houston, Paula Colgan Heath, Denny Houston, Elizabeth Colgan Knowland, Bill Dennehy, Russ Bartlett, Bob Norton, Ryan Brandt, Ryan Weston. Missing from photo: Pierre Belanger, Ken Cail, Bruce Crowder, Mark Evans, Steve Murphy, Andre Prefontaine, Jim Rivers, Brian Stone.

President John Normand announced the team that will be honored during the 2016 Hockey Hall of Fame Ceremony.

The Legends have selected a school that has both men’s and women’s teams. Their men’s program began play during the 1969 season for men and they’ve won more than 500 games since that first season. since 2004 they have amassed a very impressive & successful history winning the Northeast 10 regular season title 8 times and NE-10 Championship 7 times.

This school has two individuals who have been inducted into our Hall of Fame. The first was enshrined in 2004 and the second, in 2012.

The women’s team has played Meanwhile the women’s team has won more than 200 games in just eleven seasons with an amazing seven 20 win seasons and 6 Championships in the ECAC Open Division in 9 games.

Normand asked everyone to help him welcome next year’s honored team, the St, Anselm College Hawks. By the way those two Hall of Famers are Hubie McDonough and Kathleen Twomey.

John Normand ,Ed Seney, Head Coach of the men’s team along with Assistant Coach for the women’s team, Karilyn Pilch.

2016 Induction Ceremony is slated for next October so please mark your calendar.

Next year, The Legends will honor the St. Anslem College Hawks. Shown below is Ed Seney, Head Coach of the men’s team along with Assistant Coach for the women’s team, Karilyn Pilch.

2016 Induction Ceremony is slated for next October so please mark your calendar for our Fifteenth Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. If you’d like to become a sponsor for next October, please email hayes743@comcast.net or call Jim Hayes at 603-731-4168.

2016 Nominations can be submitted on-line beginning January 1 and continuing through the end of February.

Video of Today’s Event can be purchased by contacting David Pearl at www.videonh.com or email info@videonh.com. DVD’s of the Induction Ceremony as well as Interviews may be purchased for $15.00 through Spotlight Video Productions, Hooksett, NH.

Photographs of Today’s Event were taken by Matt Parker Photography and are posted on his website. Click here to view or purchase photographs. If you have any questions contact Matt at mparker3011@gmail.com