High School All-Star Doubleheader

Exeter, NH – On Sunday March 19th, at The Rinks at Exeter, the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey (“Legends”) hosted two boy’s Senior All-Star Classic Hockey games.

All Star Double Header 2023

Players of the Year L to R: Brandon Chrisom (D II – St. Thomas Aquinas); Owen Guerin (D III – Belmont Gilford); Brooks Craigue (D I – Concord)

The 12:00 noon game featured the very best senior players from Division I and II and were played in front of several hundred family and friends. The 12:10 pm game was for Division III players. Participating seniors were selected for both games by the New Hampshire High School Hockey Coaches Association.

This Legends event was once again sponsored by New Hampshire Distributors (NHD) of Concord.  NHD also provided post-game product samples for each player from PRIME HYDRATION and Crystal Geyser Spring Water.

2023 All Star Double Header

Team Red – Division I/II Game

Click here to open Division I/II program.

Noon Time Game

After a scoreless first period, both teams scored twice in the second. Ryan Kelley (Bishop Guertin) started off the scoring with an assist from Joel Beard (Keene). Team Red tied it up, on an unassisted goal from Cam Snee (Exeter). Team White took the lead again on a goal from Guertin’s John Mantone assited by Logen Vogel and Tim Keily also of Bishop Guertin. Team Red then tied it once again on a goal from Exeter’s Ryan Davis with an assist to Ben Padykula (Londonderry).

Team Red took the lead in the third on a goal from Brenda Thornton (Bedford) with an assist going to Roger Davis (Exeter). Then on a goal from Joel Beard (Keene) the game was tied once again with an assist going to Joey Tarbell (Concord).

But with just 4:19 left, Cam Snee (Exeter) scored the game winner (his second of the game) with assists going to Jack Doherty (Pinkerton) and Wyatt Bell (Dover).

Team Red goaltenders were 1st period Damien Carter (Pinkerton 10/10), 2nd period Brett Davis (Dover 10/12) and Evan Johnston (Bedford 7/8).

Team White goaltending duties for the first two periods were from Vito Mancini (Windham 8/8 and 12/14) while the 3rd period duties were from Jake Webber (Goffstown 8/10).

12:10 Game

All Star Double Header 2023

Division III Game

Click here to open Division III program.

In the Division III contest, there was another great game.  Team White took the lead after one period on an unassisted goal from Jackson Collins of Belmont-Gilford.

In the second, Team Red came out flying scoring four straight goals.  The first was from Sam Seavey (Kennett) assisted on Landyn Croteau (Berlin-Gorham), then Aidan Jenkins (Sanborn-Epping) with assists from Brody Duquette (Berlin-Gorham).  The third of four was scored by Sam Gosselin (Sanborn-Epping) and assisted by Sam Seavey while the last goal in the period from Team White was scored by Jackson Robinson (Belmont-Gilford) with an assist going to Isaac Winsor (Hollis-Brookline-Derryfield).

Team Red came out again scoring two straight with Brody Duquette (Berlin-Gorham) scoring the first from Sam Seavey and Jack Robinson (Kennett) with the second from Sam Gosselin with assists to Brady Powicki (Sanborn-Epping) and Aidan Jenkins.

Team White battled hard, down 6-2, came back with three straight goals, while just falling short, 6-5.

The first goal for them was scored by Jesse Gertz (Hollis-Brookline-Derryfield) with an assist from Abram Martel (Pembroke-Campbell).  Jack Lager (Hollis-Brookline-Derryfield) scored an unassisted game while Jesse Gertz scored his second of the game and finished out the scoring.

The winning goaltender for Team Red was Colin Duprey (Sanborn-Epping) while Team White’s goaltender was Calvin Quinn (Hollis-Brookline-Derryfield).

After the games, the coaches convened to select players to represent New Hampshire in the Make a Wish game against Vermont this summer.

The 31st Annual Boy’s & 26th Annual Women’s VT/NH All-Star Hockey Classic benefiting Make-A-Wish Vermont and Make-A-Wish New Hampshire will take place at the Gutterson Field House at the University of Vermont on July 1st.

The girl’s game will begin at 4 pm and the boy’s game at 6:30 pm. The Skills competition will be held Friday night.

Those players chosen for the Boy’s team will be contacted by the coaches in the near future.
Go to http://www.allstarhockeyclassicvtnh.org/ for details of the Vermont event for our Boys and Girls teams

Players will once again be adorned in the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey uniforms.  The Coaches for the Vermont game should be contacting the players very soon.

To view and or purchase any photographs from Matt Parker Photography for Div. I/II CLICK HERE. For Div. III CLICK HERE.

2023 High School News & Awards

HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR DOUBLEHEADER

Tomorrow, on Sunday March 19th the NH Legends of Hockey will once again host the Senior All-Stars in their annual doubleheader at The Rinks at Exeter. Teams were selected by the NH High School Coaches Association. In addition, New Hampshire Distributors is the major sponsor along with one of their products, PRIME HYDRATION.

The Division I/II game begins at 12:00 noon – Click here to view program.
The Division III contest begins at 12:10 pm – Click here to view program.

Photos of both games will be available to view and or purchase through Matt Parker at https://mattparkerphotos.smugmug.com/

The Coaches will select a group of seniors who will participate in the 31st Annual Men’s & 26th Annual Women’s VT/NH All-Star Hockey Classic benefiting Make-A-Wish Vermont and Make-A-Wish New Hampshire will take place at the Gutterson Field House at the University of Vermont on July 1st.

The women’s game will begin at 4 pm and the men’s game at 6:30 pm.  The Skills competition will be held Friday night. date.  The New Hampshire Senior All-Star Team will be selected by the Coaches Association after today’s action.

Those players chosen for the Boy’s team will be contacted by the coaches in the near future.
Go to http://www.allstarhockeyclassicvtnh.org/ for details of the Vermont event for our Boys and Girls teams.

ALL-STATE SELECTIONS

The 2022-23 NHIAA All-State Hockey Teams as selected by the NH High School Coaches Association.  Certificates are provided by the NH Legends of Hockey and will be mailed to their Athletic Directors.

Girls Division

Coach of the Year: John Dodds (Hanover) Player of the Year: Maeve Lee (Hanover)

First Team
Jenna Lynch, F, Sr., Bishop Guertin; Maeve Lee, F Jr., Hanover; Riley Dunn, F, Jr., Pinkerton; Ava Bartoli, D, Jr., Berlin-Gorham-Kennett; Maggie Farwell, D, Sr., Oyster River-Portsmouth; Diana Pivirotto, G, Sr., St Thomas-Dover-Winnacunnet

Second Team
Evey Heppler, F, Fr., Bishop Brady-Trinity-Londonderry; Kelly Zhang, F, Sr., Senior Oyster River-Portsmouth; Juliana Grella, F, Jr., St Thomas-Dover-Winnacunnet; Maddie Gibeault, D, Sr., Pinkerton; Kali McDonnell, D, Sr., Hanover, Eleanor Edson, G, So., Hanover

Honorable Mention
Lauren Thomas, F, Sr., Bedford; Nora Bradley, F, So., Hanover; Lilyan Blood, F, Jr., Exeter; McKenzie Wessling, D, Sr, St Thomas-Dover-Winnacunnet; Mauren Ladzinski, D, Jr., Keene; Amelie Cowieson, G, Sr., Oyster River-Portsmouth

Division I

Coach of the Year: Gary Bishop (Bishop Guertin) Player of the Year: Brooks Craigue (Concord)

First Team
Brooks Craigue, F, Sr., Concord; John Mantone, F, Sr., Bishop Guertin; Cam Snee, F, Sr., Exeter; Joey Tarbell, D, Sr., Concord; Maddox Muir, D, Sr., Bedford; Vito Mancini, G, Sr., Windham

Second Team
Aiden Palmeter, F, Sr., Trinity; Logan Vogel, F, Sr., Bishop Guertin; Ty Robinson, F, Sr., Exeter; Cam Keaveney, D, Jr., Exeter; Jack Shoemaker, D, Jr., Concord; Braydon King, G, Jr., Bishop Guertin

Honorable Mention
Aiden Quaglietta, F, Jr., Windham; Lorenzo Corsetto, F, Sr., Pinkerton; Brendan Morin, F, Jr., Londonderry; Ryan Kelley, D, Sr., Bishop Guertin; Casey Kramer, D, Jr., Windham; Damien Carter, G, Sr., Pinkerton

Division II

Coach of the Year: Mike Young (Dover) Player of the Year: Brendan Chrisom (St. Thomas)

First Team
Brendan Chrisom, F, Sr., St. Thomas; Eliot Medlock, F, Jr., Merrimack; Jacob Lapierre, F, Sr., Dover; Gavan Bullen, D, Jr., St. Thomas; Kyle Dunn, D, Sr., Merrimack; Brett Davis, G, Sr., Dover

Second Team
Colin  Chrisom, F, Sr., St. Thomas; Brady McDonough, F, Sr., Dover; Finn Bussirre, F, Sr., Portsmouth – Newmarket; Wyatt Bell, D, Sr., Dover; Xavier Bibaud, D, Sr., Goffstown; Hunter Marshall, G, Sr., Winnacunnet

Honorable Mention
Logan Spagna, F, Sr., Dover; Matt Ryan, F, Sr., Alvirne – Milford; Jonny Pelletier, F, Sr., Somersworth – Coe-Brown; Connor Strum, D, Sr., Somersworth – Coe-Brown; Curtis Leitz, D, Sr., Oyster River; Matt Licata, G, Sr., Merrimack

Division III

Coach of the Year: Mike Poulin (Berlin-Gorham) Player of the Year: Owen Guerin (Belmont-Gilford)

First Team
Will Danais, F, Sr., Kingswood; Evan Guerin, F, So., Belmont-Gilford; Zach Spicuzza, F, Sr., Laconia-Winnisquam-IL; Owen Guerin, D, Sr., Belmont-Gilford; Robbie Murphy, D, Jr., Kennett; Liam Cripps, G, Jr., Pembroke-Campbell

Second Team
Cameron Plumb, F, Jr., Junior Pembroke-Campbell; Jesse Gertz, F, Sr., Hollis Brookline-Derryfield; Brody Duquette, F, Sr., Berlin-Gorham; Shaw Swinerton, D, Sr., Kingswood; Jack Lager, D, Sr., Hollis Brookline-Derryfield; Kolin Melanson, G, Jr., Berlin-Gorham

Honorable Mention
Luke Sabatini, F, Jr., Sanborn-Epping; Michael Cote, F, Jr., Berlin-Gorham; Kip Hedquist, F, Fr., John Stark-Hopkinton-Hills Deer; Andrew Dannehy, D, Sr., Lebanon-Stevens-Mt. Royal; Aidan Mckenzie, D, Jr., Belmont-Gilford; Carson McGreevy, G, So., Belmont-Gilford

 

Around the Boards – February 2023

In this issue we will touch on the following: Our 2023 Supporter Campaign; Hall of Fame Nominations for 2023; High School and Prep School All-State Teams; The boy’s high school Senior All-Star Doubleheader; The history of hockey in Concord and the 1992 National Championship girl’s Pee Wee team.

Supporter Campaign: January was once again a huge month for individuals joining the Supporter Campaign. We closed the month with 71 individuals joining and of that number 27 are in our Hall of Fame. Thank you for your support.

Our gifts should arrive in the next few weeks and your items will be mailed at that time.

Click here to read the complete article on the Supporters Campaign from January 1. Thanks go out in advance, to all of you joining in February. You can mail a check or pay online.

Hall of Fame Nominations: There is less than one month remaining to submit a qualified Hall of Fame candidate. The Legends nomination committee encourages you research, document and submit a nomination form for consideration of this high honor in any one of the above categories. Click here to read the complete article from January 1.

High School & Prep School All-State Teams: The Legends partner with the NH High School Coaches Association (NHHSC) to help support New Hampshire high school hockey. NHHSC is comprised of high school coaches from across the State. At season’s end, The NHHSC meet and select First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention teams for each of the four high school divisions.

The Legends also partner with the NH Prep School Coaches. The coaches will select their All-State Teams for the boys and girls’ divisions. The eight prep schools in New Hampshire are Brewster Academy; Holderness School; Kimball Union Academy; New Hampton School; Phillips Exeter Academy; Proctor Academy; St. Paul’s School and Tilton School.

The Legends provide certificates for all the New Hampshire High School and Prep School All-State players as selected by their coaches.

Senior All-Star Doubleheader: the NHHSC select the best high school seniors from the Boys Divisions I and II as well as the best from DIII. The DI and II game features the teams wearing the Legends jerseys. Both games will be held at THE Rinks at Exeter on Sunday March 19, 2023. The Division I/II game will start at 12:00 pm and the Division III All-Stars will play at 12:10 pm.

Our Legends jerseys are also used in the annual Make-A-Wish hockey games for both the boys and girls against VT each summer.

History of Hockey in Concord NH: The Concord Historical Society hosted a webcast where Executive Director Jim Hayes talks Concord hockey with four wonderful panelists. Bob Norton, Ken McKinnon, Dunc Walsh and George Chase spent an hour talking hockey here in the capital city. Rumors continue to exist that they might do a 24 hour webcast next year. Check out the videos on our Legends Museum Video Clips page. You’ll find this video by clicking here and opening the Misc. tab.

1992 National Championship game: Watch the NH Women’s Select hockey team compete and win the National Championship in Duluth, Minnesota. This team was started by Jay Jones in 1984-85. With the help of Dennis Nolin, Dave Boudrias, Mike Mounsey and others they led this New Hampshire contingent to the National Championship. Watch and listen to Jim Rivers and Jeff Cain commentating the game.
Click here to go to our video page and open the Misc. tab.

2023 Supporter Campaign Begins

Supports Campaign 2023

HOW TO SUPPORT THE LEGENDS

Our calendar runs from January 1st to December 31st.

There are four types of annual Support Levels: White $25; Blue $50; Red $100; Platinum $150 or more. This year, supporters at the Red or Platinum levels will receive a winter hat from Outdoor Cap Company. The hat is charcoal grey with white stripes, Legends logo and acrylic fleece lining for comfort.

The White Level includes: one decal and the supporter’s name on our web site.

The Blue Level includes: one decal; the supporter’s name on our web site; a white baseball hat w Velcro closure and NH Legends of Hockey logo.

The Red Level includes: one decal; the supporter’s name on our web site; winter hat from Outdoor Cap Company. The hat is charcoal grey with white stripes, Legends logo and acrylic fleece lining for comfort.

The Platinum Level includes: one decal; the supporter’s name on our web site; a white baseball hat w Velcro closure and NH Legends of Hockey logo and a winter hat from Outdoor Cap Company. The hat is charcoal grey with white stripes, Legends logo and acrylic fleece lining for comfort.

Tax ID: 56-2421910. *According to IRS regulations, the value of your contribution must be reduced by the value of benefits you receive. To view and or print 2023 Supporter Brochure, click here.

Please send your check, made payable to the NH Legends of Hockey, to PO Box 777, Manchester, NH 03105-0777.

If you’d prefer to pay by credit card, please visit our website, nhlegendsofhockey.com, click the “Membership” and “Join Us” tabs, then select the support level of your choice. Please be sure to include your mailing address, phone, email information and size for mittens or gloves if applicable.

We thank you in advance for your support.

The Board of Directors

 

 

 

2023 Nominations Open

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 Twenty years, one hundred and forty-nine 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.

Nomination Form

Nominations must be received prior to March 1, 2023.
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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.

We have included a copy of the Sample Nomination Form for Sandy Sistare which was submitted by Jane Kalinski. This should help you with your nomination process.

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 contact our Executive Director, Jim Hayes, at hayes743@comcast.net or 603-731-4168.

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

Selected individuals will be recognized at our next Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, scheduled for October 22, 2023. At that time, we will also be honoring the Concord Eastern Olympics Hockey Club and its history.

Hall of Fame Enshrines Five

Master of Ceremony Ken Cail and the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Board of Directors inducted five new members into the New Hampshire Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2022, in front of a crowd of 285 family members, friends, dignitaries and guests.

Ken Cail
Ken Cail – Master of Ceremony

The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Luncheon was held on October 23, 2022 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord for the eleventh straight year.

It marked the NH Legends’ twentieth year hosting the event and the Legends also paid tribute to the history of the boy’s and girl’s hockey programs from Kimball Union Academy.

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.

Inducted into the 2022 Hall of Fame Class was: David Lassonde, David Flint, Chris Brown, Ryan Frew and Tom Moulton. To view the entire induction program click here.

Tom Moulton, David Lassonde, Seamus Frew, David Flint, Anastasia Frew, Quentin Frew, Layla Frew, Chris Brown
Rev. Msg. C Peter Dumont giving the invocation

During President Normand’s address he welcomed and thanked everyone in attendance for supporting the 2022 Hall of Fame inductees and the Kimball Union Academy Boy’s and Girl’s hockey history. “We are sure you will thoroughly enjoy the day, and if so, we hope you will return next year as a fan of hockey, play in our golf classic or consider donating as a Supporter”.

In addition, John asked the crowd to remember our teammates we’ve lost since our last induction, including: Rod Blackburn, Don McKinnon, Dick Ryerson and Harvey Smith as well as another hockey friend – former board member Jay High.  We miss you all !

Tim Whitehead of Kimball Union Academy
Kimball Union Academy Bob Blood ’74, Assistant Coach Matt Underhill, Head Coach Tim Whitehead, Chip Audett, Bob Fitzgerald, Bob Hyjek, Girls Head Coach Sam Ftorek, Rich Ryerson, Assistant Coach Bryant Harris. Also in attendance, but not pictured; Mike Schafer, Peter Connolly ’74, Scot Barry ’81.”
President John Normand

Normand offered special thanks to St. Paul’s School (Rector Kathy Giles, Luncheon Sponsor); NH Amateur Hockey Association and President Matt Roy & Werner Mazda and Bob Werner as our (Co-Title Sponsors), New Hampshire Distributors and Tom and Chris Brown as the (Social Hour Sponsor) and nucar Automotive Group and Shawn Hanlon as (Ring Sponsor).

John also thanked the 36 other sponsors who also 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.; Black Ice Pond Hockey Association; Brine – Capital Sporting Goods; Christian Party Rental; Eastern Propane & Oil; Fay’s Boat Yard; Mason + Rich, P.A., C.P.A.; Merrimack County Savings Bank; NEEMCo; Northway Bank; Paul the Plumber; Sleepnet; Speedy Printing and Copying
The Rinks at Exeter; The Rowley Agency Inc.; Vachon Clukay & Company PC and Warrior Sports Group.

Silver Sponsors:
Berlin City Auto Group; L.A. Brochu, Inc.; Club National; Cusa Consulting, LLC; Deco Systems Inc.; EVR Advertising; Milestone Engineering & Construction; Northeast Delta Dental; PretiFlaherty; Ray’s Electric Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency; Stan Mikita Hockey School – AHIHA; Triplet Computers, LLC and The Weston Family.

Bronze Sponsors:
Alpine Club; Granite State Capital Management; Granite State Glass; Legacy Financial Solutions. Inc. Pat Brady and Town & Country Inn and Resort.

David Lassonde
Front Row L to R: Quentin Frew, Layla Frew and Seamus Frew.
Second Row L to R: Bruce Crowder; Bob Gaudet; David Lassonde; Mark Evans; David Flint; Chris Brown; Anastasia Frew, Rich Ryerson.
Third Row: Jim Tufts; John Normand; Taylor Chace; Andre Prefontaine; Rick Middleton; Merrill Fay; Tom Moulton; Ron DeGregorio; Ken Cail; Dick Boucher; Gary Bishop, Bruce Parker; Roger Letourneau; Peter Maher and Dana Barbin.
Missing from photo: Brian Murphy, Pierre Belanger, Steve Murphy, Bruce Valley, Bill Matthews; Dick Roy, Frank Roy and Rene LeClerc.

Leo Gould – Key Note Speaker

Photographs of Induction Ceremony and Stanley Cup® were taken by Matt Parker Photography and are posted on his website.

Click here to view and/or purchase photographs of the Induction Ceremony. Photographs purchased will be sent directly to your address.

If would would like to purchase prints directly from Matt, there is a fee, photographs will be shipped directly to your address. Free Download instructions are located in the gallery.

The Induction Ceremony photos:

President John Normand announced the team which will be honored next fall. The Concord Eastern Olympics history will be honored at the 21st Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony scheduled for Sunday October 22, 2023 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. The Eastern Olympics played from 1967-68 through the 1973-74 season.

Concord Eastern Olympics representatives L to R: Burns Hovey; Roger Letourneau; Billy Seabury; Chuck Kyle; Steve Murphy and Bruce Parker.

If you’d like to become a sponsor next year, please email hayes743@comcast.net or call Jim Hayes at 603-731-4168. Click here to review the 2022 Sponsorship Opportunity Form if you are interesting sponsoring next fall.

2023 Nominations with appropriate documentation can be submitted on-line beginning January 1 and continuing through the end of February.

Video of Induction Ceremony can be purchased before the end of the year, by contacting Bryant Ragus (Spotlight Video Productions) at info@videonh.com The video will be available on a memory stick and has both the Induction Ceremony as well as pre-event interviews may be purchased for $15.00 through Spotlight Video Productions in Manchester, NH. (www.videonh.com)

Around the Boards – September 2022

Supporters Campaign
As we began the third trimester of 2022, we would like to thank everyone who loves hockey just as we do and for your contribution this year. We currently have 120 individuals who have joined, and of that number 51 are in our Hall of Fame, including all five of our incoming Hall members. Click here to view our current Supporter list. Once again, we thank all of you and appreciate your donation!

Click here to read the complete article on the Supporters Campaign which was sent on January 1.
Thanks go out in advance, to all of you joining during the first 8 months of this year. As you know levels begin as low as $25.00 and you can mail a check to our PO Box or pay online.

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Tickets are now available for our 2022 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon.

Master of Ceremonies Ken Cail will welcome our 5 inductees who will be enshrined at the 20th Hall of Fame Ceremony on October 23, 2022. In addition, the Kimball Union Academy boys and girls hockey history will also be honored this year. The boys program began in 1935-36 while the girls team began in 1984-85.

The day will kick off with the Social Hour which will be sponsored by New Hampshire Distributors. Other major sponsors are: Luncheon Sponsor, St. Paul’s School; Co-Title Sponsors New Hampshire Amateur Hockey Association & Werner Mazda in addition to our Ring Sponsor, nucar Automotive Group.

Other sponsorship opportunities is the Presenting Sponsor as well as Gold, Silver and Bronze sponsorship levels. The Legends will welcome back Leo Gould, Legends Hall of Fame (Class of 2006) as our Key Note Speaker. To view the original press release, click here.

Tickets are available to the general public for $40.00. Our event will be held at the Grappone Conference Center for the 11th year. Contact Executive Director Jim Hayes at hayes743@comcast.net or 603-731-4168 or any of our directors for tickets or sponsorships.

2022 Golf Classic Recap

Well, last Friday the board of directors held their sixteenth NH Legends of Hockey Golf Classic on July 15 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 2021 Golf Classic. Rod Blackburn, Don McKinnon, Dick Ryerson and Harvey Smith, as well as two spouses of our Hall of Fame Members……Joy Gould and Trillium Evans.

One hundred and twenty-eight players enjoyed an absolutely beautiful day, and the course was once again top notch led by General Manger Jason Jozokos and his entire team at Stonebridge.

We received thirty-two generous sponsorships lead by Title Sponsor Rink Services Group, and Gold Sponsors St. Paul’s School, Eastern Propane and Oil, nucar Automotive Group and The Rinks at Exeter. 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
Five-hundred ninety-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.

Jim Hayes (Executive Director) and John Normand (President)

Click here to view our thirty-two sponsors. To view the businesses and or individual’s who donated gifts in kind to our golf classic click here.

John acknowledged one individual from the Class of 2022 who will be inducted on October 23 at Concord’s Grappone Center at the Twentieth Legends of Hockey Induction Ceremony. With us today is Chris Brown who is being inducted as a builder, while David Flint, David Lassonde and Tom Moulton are being inducted as coaches, as is Ryan Frew, who is being inducted posthumously.

In addition, the Kimball Union Academy boy’s and girl’s hockey history will also be honored this year. The boys program began in 1935-36 while the girls team began in 2009-10. Click here to read a press release for the five incoming Hall of Famers.

Kimball Union – Bob Blood, Rich Ryerson, Tim Whitehead and Andy Kaplan.

In addition, the Kimball Union Academy boy’s and girl’s hockey history will also be honored this year. The boys program began in 1935-36 while the girls team began in 2009-10.

Volunteers
Our volunteers worked very hard all-day long keeping the registration, raffle and on course contests running smoothly. Many thanks again: to Cory Philbrick, Cory Philbrick Matthew Murray and Nick Lewis of Vachon Clukay & Company PC of Manchester as well as Nancy Swenson; Joanie Vallieres; Lynda Heath and Lane Mabbett in addition to board members Mike Gould, Eric Swenson, Ray Bernard and Dan Zapton.

Tournament volunteers Matthew Murray, Lynda Heath, Nancy Swenson, Nick Lewis and Cory Philbrick

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; Jim Hayes; Roland Martin; John Normand; Dwayne Robinson.

In addition, on the “Scott “Ace” Citroni Hole”, Hole 4, board member Eric Swenson led volunteers which included Back Bay Youth Hockey Association representatives Scott McLain & Crystal McLain and their daughter Chloe McLain. On Hole 6 board members Ray Bernard and Dan Zapton also raised funds towards equipment purchases for Back Bay.

Back Bay Youth Hockey representatives L to R: Crystal McLain, (with Legends B of D) Eric Swenson, Chloe McLain and Scott McLain

2022 Champions

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

Congratulations to our Champions, Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, Mark Placy, Don Steenbeke Jr. took home the title this year with a 17 under 55.  Second place was awarded to Ken Colllins, Scott Richards and Ed Staph with a 58 and third place went to Mark Evans, Allen Mason, Paul Smolak and Ricky Shelton with a 59. All terrific scores!

On Course Contests
Longest Drive All # 1 – Don Steenbeke Jr.
Closest to the Line #2 – Dennis Sahr
Closest to the Pin # 4 – Charlie Geary 5’1”
Closest to the Pin # 6 – Scott “Ace” Citroni 12’ 5”
Closest to the Pin # 13 – Andrew McDonald 10’11”
Closest to the Pin # 16 – Don Steenbeke Jr 3’ 0”
Closest to the Pin #18 Second Shot – Ron Moulton 2’ 3”
* Putting Contest Champion – Bob Blood – was crowned Champion and took home $100 cash and a Ray Cook putter (donated by Brett Houston of NEEBCO).

John Filyaw, Dan Borden and Dick Turelli enjoying refreshments at the 19th Hole while team mate Dwayne Robinson was getting another round.

All Champions
2022 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, Mark Placy, Don Steenbeke Jr.
2021 – Mark Bozek, George Chase, Bob Oziomek, Tim Pratt
2019 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, Mark Placy, 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

2023 Golf Classic
Mark your calendar now for next year’s Golf Classic scheduled for Friday July 14, 2023.

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Photo gallery

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Hole 17A, Gary Warriner, Mike MacInnis, Greg Dumont and Jeff Tougas. NH Legends of Hockey Annual Golf Classic held at Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 15, 2022 Goffstown, NH. Matt Parker Photos
Hole 18A, Brian Saucier, Jim Lynch, Greg Holley and Abe Tuttle. NH Legends of Hockey Annual Golf Classic held at Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 15, 2022 Goffstown, NH. Matt Parker Photos
Hole 6, Dennis Sahr, Joe Vallieres and Kate Guerdat Sahr. NH Legends of Hockey Annual Golf Classic held at Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 15, 2022 Goffstown, NH. Matt Parker Photos
Hole 5A, Rene LeClerc, Pete Ackerson, Steve Grzywacz and Dave Kuhman. NH Legends of Hockey Annual Golf Classic held at Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 15, 2022 Goffstown, NH. Matt Parker Photos
Hole 15A, Grant Kelly, Lee Hayes, Grant Goulet and Matt Gfroerer. NH Legends of Hockey Annual Golf Classic held at Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 15, 2022 Goffstown, NH. Matt Parker Photos
Hole 10A, Dwayne Robinson, John Filyaw, Dan Borden and Dick Turelli. NH Legends of Hockey Annual Golf Classic held at Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 15, 2022 Goffstown, NH. Matt Parker Photos
Hole 18B, Jon Dowst, Dan Luker, Andrew McDonald and Ken Johnson. NH Legends of Hockey Annual Golf Classic held at Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 15, 2022 Goffstown, NH. Matt Parker Photos
Hole 12B, Dick Dodds, Alex Dodds, Trevor Dodds and Patrick Dodds. NH Legends of Hockey Annual Golf Classic held at Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 15, 2022 Goffstown, NH. Matt Parker Photos
Hole 2B, Lee Blossom, Mark Placy, Ryan Sahr and don Steenbeke. NH Legends of Hockey Annual Golf Classic held at Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 15, 2022 Goffstown, NH. Matt Parker Photos
Jim Hayes sounds the air horn signaling the start of the play. NH Legends of Hockey Annual Golf Classic held at Stonebridge Country Club on Friday July 15, 2022 Goffstown, NH. Matt Parker Photos

2022 Golf Classic Auction

Part of our Annual Golf Classic includes an auction for a number of great items including framed sports photographs and greens fees with carts for some of the most exclusive golf courses in the state of New Hampshire.

We are providing the individual with the quickest reaction time an opportunity to BUY NOW rather than have the item bid at the tournament. This auction will run to 5 PM EST on July 10th.

Any item which doesn’t sell ahead of the tournament will be auctioned the day of the tournament. Registration at the course begins at 8:45 -10:00 AM.

 

Class of 2022 Announced

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is pleased to announce the five inductees who will make up their 20th Hall of Fame class.

Chris Brown will be inducted as a builder, while David Flint, David Lassonde and Tom Moulton are being inducted as coaches, as is Ryan Frew, who is being inducted posthumously. In addition, the Kimball Union Academy boys and girls hockey history will also be honored this year. The boys program began in 1935-36 while the girls team began in 1984-85.

They will be formally enshrined during a ceremony on Oct. 23. The ceremony will be held at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord beginning with a social hour at 11:30 a.m.

The Hall of Fame Induction luncheon tickets will be available to the general public on Sept. 1. Please contact executive director Jim Hayes at hayes743@comcast.net or (603) 731-4168.

Here is a closer look at the inductees.

Chris Brown: A former player and coach with Concord Youth Hockey and Concord High School, Brown is responsible for creating and organizing the popular 1883 Black Ice Pond Hockey Tournament, whose mission was to honor past hockey history and support recreational projects in the Concord area. Approximately 700 players take part in the annual event at White Park in Concord, N.H., making up nearly 100 teams that compete in eight divisions over a three-day weekend. Over the 11 years the non-profit has donated over $550,000 back to the local community and local booster clubs

David Flint: The native of Merrimack, N.H., has been the head coach of the women’s hockey team at Northeastern University since 2008 and has led that program to a.287-137-41 record over 13 successful seasons. During his tenure, the Huskies have won five Hockey East tournament championships and played in six NCAA tournaments. This past season, they went 31-5-2, won Hockey East and lost to Minnesota-Duluth in overtime in the NCAA semifinals. In 2020-21 he was named the national Division 1 Coach of the Year after guiding NU to the national championship game. Prior to Northeastern, Dave coached the St. Anselm College women’s team for 13 years. He was also an assistant coach with the 2010 U.S. Women’s Olympic team along with 2008 and 2009 World Championship teams.

David Lassonde: USA Hockey’s national goaltending coach, Lassonde grew up in Rochester, N.H., and played at Spaulding High School and Providence College. Prior to USA Hockey, Lassonde spent more than three decades as a Division 1 assistant coach, including 23 years at the Granite State’s two D-1 programs, Dartmouth (2014-20) and UNH (1988-91 and 1997-2011). His tenure consisted of 1,227 games that saw his teams make 20 trips to the NCAA tournament and five trips to the Frozen Four. With USA Hockey he’s coached in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, and four World Junior Championships, among other international events including the World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships (2017).

Tom Moulton: A native of Danvers, Mass., and a longtime resident of the Seacoast region, Moulton was an assistant coach for the U.S. Sled Hockey Team that won its first gold medal at the Paralympic Games in 2002, after entering the event ranked sixth out of six teams. He remained an assistant to former Boston Bruins great Rick Middleton on that U.S. team, and has been an ardent supporter of youth hockey, men’s league hockey and sled hockey for decades, both in New Hampshire and at the national level. It was just announced that their 2002 Sled team was selected for induction into the Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame.

Ryan Frew: A Concord, N.H., native who grew up playing on state champion Concord High School teams alongside, among others, Olympic gold medalist Tara Mounsey, Frew coached junior hockey in the New Hampshire Junior Monarchs organization from 2004 until his death in 2020, making him the longest-tenured junior coach from New Hampshire ever. Highlights include his Jr. Monarchs team winning the USA Hockey Junior National Championship in 2012 and also winning an Eastern Hockey League championship in 2016.