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2012 Golf Classic Another Success

Thank you to everyone that supported our annual golf event. We are grateful to the players, sponsors, contributors (gifts in kind) and volunteers that help make this event better each year. Once again we enjoyed wonderful weather and it was a great way to spend time with our hockey family and friends.

Golfers received a welcome package, which included a four pack of sandstone coasters with the NH Legends of Hockey logo affixed. Golfers who arrived early were provided free chair massages prior to tee off by Andrea Kuhman of Arias Spa.

The event was kicked off with a message from Roland Olivier, President of the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey (Legends). He welcomed the players and thanked the volunteers and businesses that donated gifts for the “Legends Ultimate Raffle”, Vachon Clukay & Company PC of Manchester, our 2012 Title Sponsor, and the 31 other sponsors for their support. Roland also recognized our Hall of Fame members attending the event.

Title Sponsor
Vachon Clukay & Company PC
Special Sponsor – Putting Contest
St. Paul’s School
Silver Sponsors
Amoskeag Beverages, LLC
Bogacz Photography/Digital Media
Gamache Enterprises
Great State Beverages, Inc.
Morgan Storage
Rowley Insurance Agency
Hole In One Sponsor
North Country Tractor
Bronze Sponsors
Arcomm Communications
Banks Chevrolet
Bob Mariano Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
Capital City Paving
Christian Party Rental
Corriveau-Routhier, Inc.
EVR Advertising
Fay’s Boat
Hanover Hill Insulation and Siding
Karr & Boucher PLLC
Kelly’s Auto Parts
L. A. Brochu Inc.
Lakes Region Legends
Manchester 40+ Hockey League
Milford Lumber Co. Inc.
New Hampshire Distributors, Inc.
Northway Bank
PretiFlaherty
R & T Electric Inc.
Rath, Young & Pignatelli
Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency
Sleepnet
St. Mary’s Bank

Contributors (Gifts in Kind)
Alan’s Restaurant
Amoskeag Beverages, LLC
Androscoggin Valley Country Club
Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC
Banner 47
Bauer
Beaver Meadow Golf Course
Bedford Village Inn
Beefside
Big Jim’s Home Center
Blake’s All Natural Foods
Blowin’ Smoke
Blue Sky Restaurant Group
Brine – ESC Team Sales
Brothers Restaurant and Lounge
Buckley’s Steak House
C. C. Tomatoes
Callaway Golf – Mike Farrelly
Capitol Paint and Wallpaper
Cardigan Mountain School
Carlson’s Motor Sales
Carraba’s Italian Grill
Checkmate Pizza
Cheers Restaurant
Christian Party Rental
Cimo’s South End Deli
Concord Country Club
Core Fitness – Concord
Corriveau-Routhier, Inc.
Country Spirit Restaurant & Tavern
Courtyard by Marriot Concord
Coyote Grille
Crossroads Chiropractic
D McLeod Florists
Daniel’s Restaurant
Dartmouth Athletics
Dartmouth Men’s and Women’s Hockey
Davis Towle Morrill & Everett
Derryfield Golf Shop
Easton Hockey
Edmunds Ace Hardware
Executive Health and Sports Center
Fay’s Boat Yard
Firefly American Bistro & Bar
Fischer – David Kuhman
Fratello’s Ristorante Italiano
Friends of NEC Hockey
Galley Hatch Restaurant
Genie Vacuum Cleaner Co.
George’s Apparel
Golf and Ski Warehouse
Grappone Automotive Group
Great State Beverages, Inc.
Hanover Street Chop House
J.W. Hill’s Sports Bar and Grille
Jeff’s Lex-Toy LLC
Jillian’s
Joe King’s Shoe Shop
Kerner’s Car Wash
Kimball Union Academy
Kustom Clubs
La Carreta Restaurante, Mexicano
LA Kings Hockey Club
Lake Winnipesaukee Golf Club
Legends Golf
Lochmere Golf and Country Club
Makris Lobster and Steak House
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant
Mark Knipe Goldsmith’s
Milly’s Tavern
Mount Sunapee Resort
3 Guys Basement BBQ
Murphy’s Taproom
Nashua Country Club
New Hampshire Distributors, Inc.
New Hampshire Fisher Cats
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
900 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria
Northeast Delta Dental
Orion Seafood International
Page Belting Company
Phillips Exeter Academy
Piccola Italia Ristorante
Pittsburg Penguins – Ben Lovejoy
PJ O’Sullivans
Portland Pie Company
Puritan Back Room Restaurant
Quality Cash Market
Radisson Hotel
Ray Kelm, PGA
Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency
Residence Inn by Marriot
Seacoast Career Schools
Shorty’s Mexican Roadhouse
Skaters Edge
Sonny’s Main Street Restaurant
Sports Arena
Spotlight Video
St. Louis Blues – Bert Godin
Staples – Brian Mirek
Stonebridge County Club
Strange Brew Tavern
T- Bones Great American Eatery
Tandy’s Top Shelf
Tasker Landscaping
The Barley House
The Common Man Restaurants
The Derryfield Restaurant
The Hockey Company – Jeff Graham
The Hockey Company – Jon Nassoura
The HOME DEPOT – Hooksett
The Meat House
The Sandwich Depot
Tilton School Hockey
Tom Moulton
TSR Hockey
UNH Men’s and Women’s Hockey
Vianor Concord
Vinnies Pizza
Wal-Mart Distribution Center
Warrior Hockey Company
Waterville Valley – Tom Gross
Western Ave. Pizzeria
Wild Rover Pub
Winnisquam Agway
WMUR – Jamie Staton

Olivier mentioned the 2012 Induction Ceremony is slated for Sunday October 28, 2012 at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord and will begin at 10:30 am.

We will induct seven new members into our Hall of Fame including two in the Coaches Category: Dick Dodds of Hanover, NH; Jim Tufts of Exeter, NH; Jim Rivers of Contoocook, NH in the Media Category and four in the Player Category: Peter Maher of Exeter, NH; Julie Sasner of Gloucester, MA; Kathleen Twomey of Londonderry, NH and Dicky Valliere of Berlin (who died on March 25, 1998).

Each year the Legends salute institutions and other local hockey programs and this year we recognize the Berlin High School Mountaineers and their long storied history. This winter the Mountaineers will celebrate their eighty-third season of hockey. Over the years they have won nine NHIAA State Championships as well as one New England Championship in 1966-67.

The Monarchs will also recognize the Berlin High School Mountaineers when they wear uniforms adorned with a Mountaineers logo on their jersey shoulders when they host the Binghamton Senators at 4:00 pm at the Verizon Wireless Arena. Inductees will be recognized prior to the start of the game. This year, Gold Level seating is available at a Special discounted price to the Legends of $15.00.

Induction tickets may be purchased by mailing a check to the NH Legends of Hockey to 329 Currier Road, Hopkinton, NH 03229 or on our site through PayPal for $40.00.

Contact Jim Hayes hayes743@comcast.net for both tickets.

Again, thank you to all our volunteers. Kim Arndt, Pierre Belanger, Dick Boucher, Stasia Bogacz, Barney Colgan, Dave Corriveau, Mike Desroisers, Don Huot and Linda Huot, Roland Martin, Walter Nadeau and Jackie Nadeau, Dick Roy, Dick Theriault, Bob Vachon and Kathy Vachon who worked very hard all-day long keeping the registration, raffle and on course contests running smoothly.

2012 Champions
Congratulations to Chris Chisholm, Jim Hayes, Ray Martin and Pat McNicholas who finished the very competitive event at 17 under par.

 

2012 Champions L to R: Pat McNicholas, Ray, Martin, Chris Chisholm and Jim Hayes

Dan and Jeremy Duhamel and Tom and Doug Champagne took second place, one shot back at -16 while David Kuhman, Rene LeClerc, Scott Davis and Steve Poremba took home third place honors at -15 on a match of cards with a eagle on hole the par 5 first hole over two teams of Dunc Walsh, Lee Blossom and Greg Goodwin and Michael Castagna, Paul Lemire, Paul Boucher and Doug Snyder.

All Champions
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 Golf Results
Long Drive # 10 Women – Adele Baker
Long Drive #10 Men – Shane Belanger
Straightest Drive # 1 – Ed Grzywacz
Longest Putt # 9 – Jon Ruggles 17′
Closest to the Pin # 4 – Doug Snyder
Closest to the Pin # 6 – Chris Brown
Closest to the Pin # 13 Shane Belanger
Closest to the Pin # 16
Closest to the Pin #18 Second Shot – Dunc Walsh
Putting Contest – Champion Brian Gould

2013 Golf Date
The 2013 Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday July, 12, 2013, so mark your calendar, grab your players plan on joining us!

Photos
All photos taken by Amanda Sullivan of Defining Moments Photography will be available for purchase (thru 9/25) on her website. Go to www.definingmomentsphotonh.com and under “Client Viewing” you will see the slideshow with all the images from the event. The password is “Legends”. Go to “Online Ordering” if you wish to purchase any prints! It is quick and easy. Pay online and the prints go directly to you (select home delivery).

 

L to R: Father Son Foursome – Dan Duhamel, Jeremy Duhamel, Doug Champagne and Tom Champagne

 

L to R: Tim Whitelaw, TJ Whitelaw, Lex Scourby, Steve Murphy

 

L to R: Dana Barbin, John Normand, Mark Evans, Ralph Cox

On-Line Auction Items
We are offering the following eleven items for auction to our entire contact list. We will update current high bids along with the initials of the bidder approximately every 48 hours beginning Monday September 3rd and continuing to 5:00 Eastern time on September 24th. If you are interested in bidding on any item(s) email hayes743@comcast.net.

Click here to view all the online auction items.

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey gather nominations for election to the Hall of Fame, and raise money to preserve the donated archives, including historical literature, records, photos, film, clothing, equipment, trophies, etc. These collected artifacts are available for the viewing public in Berlin, Concord, Manchester and Nashua and on our on-line museum. We continue to search for artifacts and film from the old days. Anyone wishing to donate either is welcomed to do so.

2012 Legends News & Notes

LEGENDS NEWS
Seventh Annual Golf Classic
We’d like to welcome and thank our Golf Classic Sponsors to date through 6/13/2012.

Special thanks to our Title Sponsor
Vachon Clukay & Company, PC of Manchester
Special Contest Sponsor
St. Paul’s School
Silver Sponsors
Amoskeag Beverages, LLC
Bogacz Photography / Digital Media
Gamache Enterprises
Great State Beverages, Inc.
Morgan Storage
Rowley Agency
Bronze Sponsors
Capital City Paving
Christian Party Rental
Corriveau-Routhier, Inc.
Fay’s Boat Yard
Hanover Hills Siding
Karr & Boucher, PLLC
Kelly’s Auto Parts
L. A. Brochu Inc.
Lakes Region Legends
Manchester 40+ Hockey League
Milford Lumber
Northway Bank
PretiFlaherty – Greg Moffett & Dan Luker
Rath, Young and Pignatelli
R & T Electric
Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency
Sleepnet
St. Mary’s Bank

Additional Sponsors are welcomed. Sponsorships must be confirmed and paid prior to the June 22, 2012 deadline. The playing field is filling up fast as foursomes are registering with payments weekly. We are anticipating a sellout, (136 golfers, or 24 foursomes) but unfortunately that may mean we have to turn some groups away. So please don’t wait, player deadline is also June 22. For complete details Click here. Some new donations for our raffle include Kings’ Dustin Brown autographed signature series stick and several sticks from the St. Louis Blues.

Jon Gillies, NH Prep Stars Update, NHL Draft
Jon Gillies, one of the top-rated goalies available for next month’s NHL draft, is returning to New England to play Division I college hockey. On Monday, May 21, Gillies, a 6-foot-5 goalie from South Portland, signed a letter of intent to play at Providence College, a member of Hockey East. Gillies said he made his decision Monday morning before his family flew back to Maine from Indiana after watching him graduate last weekend from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. Gillies’ final ranking for the upcoming NHL draft is 6 of 36 North American goaltenders. To read more on Gillies Click Here.

Prep Stars Honored
On April 28, the Prep School Hockey Coaches of NH announced their 2011-12 All-State selections for the boys division. 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. Dana Barbin, long time head coach of Phillips Exeter and recent inductee into the NH Legends Hockey Hall of Fame said “we are extremely pleased to partner with the NH Legends of Hockey”. For the first time, the Legends are providing framed certificates for each recipient. Three of those players, Brian Hart of Phillips Exeter, Matthew Beattie of Phillips Exeter and Gavin Bayreuther of the Holderness School were ranked #54, 108 and 186 respectively by the NHL Central Scouting final rankings. For complete NHL Scouting Rankings Click here. To read article on Brian Hart that appeared in the May New England Hockey Journal Click Here.

LA Kings Manchester Monarchs Alumni
As the Los Angeles Kings begin challenge for the Stanley Cup tonight many former Manchester Monarchs have played a significant role in their 12-2 run through the first three rounds. Fourteen players on the Kings roster had suited up for the Monarchs. That group includes key contributors like Captain Dustin Brown, former UMass – Amherst and all-world goaltender Jonathan Quick and up-and-coming youngster Dwight King. To read Ian Clarks’ article that appeared on May 24, in the New Hampshire Union Leader, Click Here.

2011-12 Supporters Update
We would like to recognize Members of the Annual Supporters Drive for the period October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. Thanks to all of you for your support of our mission. To view current Supporters list and to see how you can join, Click Here.

Hall of Fame Notes
In case you missed the release, on May 16, New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Announced its newest members of our Hall of Fame. The Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon is scheduled for Sunday October 28th the Grappone Convention Center in Concord. Tickets will be available beginning September 1st to the general public. To view short biographies for the seven individuals who established outstanding personal hockey histories, Click Here.

2012 Prep School All-State Team Announced

Manchester, NH – April 28, 2012

Today, the Prep School Hockey Coaches of NH announced their 2011-12 All-State selections for the boys division. 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.

Dana Barbin, long time head coach of Phillips Exeter and recent inductee into the NH Legends Hockey Hall of Fame said “we are extremely pleased to partner with the NH Legends of Hockey”. For the first time, the Legends are providing framed certificates for each recipient.

Coaches should receive their players certificates the week of April 23.

Nick Leonard Forward Brewster Academy
Matt Beattie Forward Philips Exeter Academy
Brian Hart Forward Philips Exeter Academy
Niko Rufo Forward Kimball Union Academy
Casey Miller Forward Kimball Union Academy
Brad Prevel Forward Proctor Academy
Tyler Lingel Forward Proctor Academy
Josh Dickman Forward St. Paul’s School
Kyle Larson Forward Tilton School
Anthony Flaherty Forward Tilton School
Will Goss Defense Philips Exeter Academy
Gavin Bayreuther Defense Holderness School
Phil Johansson Defense Holderness School
Doyle Somerby Defense Kimball Union Academy
Alex Carle Defense Kimball Union Academy
Jeremy Vautour Defense New Hampton School
Brad Smelstor Defense St. Paul’s School
Andrew Munroe Goalie Holderness School
Mike Pinios Goalie St. Paul’s School

Red Gendron Keynote Speaker in Manchester

The Kiwanis Club of Berlin is hosting a fundraiser Thursday May 4th at Fratello’s in Manchester. The event is open to anyone fom the hockey community who would like to attend and will begin at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available through Wednesday May 3rd, click here for more information. Contact Rachelle Beaudoin 603-391-2145 or rachelle.beaudoin@gmail.com if you have other questions.

This unique event will bring together former residents of Berlin who have a share connection and fondness for the city and want to give something back to the community. The idea is to meet others who are originally from Berlin, share a meal, and “pay it forward” by helping current Berlin students further their education. This event will raise funds for Berlin Kiwanis Club annual scholarship.

The event will feature a keynote address entitled “Start with Why” by Dennis “Red” Gendron, Assistant Coach, Men’s Hockey, Yale University.

Gendron, a Berlin Native, a three-time hockey captain and 1979 graduate of New England College (Henniker, N.H.), spent the last 21 years coaching the sport. He began as an assistant coach at Berlin High School where he also taught History and Economics from 1979-1981. He has since coached at the University of Maine, UMass, and for USA Hockey.

He spent 11 seasons with the New Jersey Devils’ organization as a scout and assistant coach, including Stanley Cup Championships in 1995, 2000 and 2003. Part of his duty with the Devils included serving as head coach of the AHL affiliate in Albany for the 2002-03 and 2003-04 seasons. In 2007 Red was inducted into th NH Legends of Hockey Hall of Fame. Gendron and his wife, Janet, have two daughters, Katelyn and Allison.

The evening will also include a performance by LogJam. Bred and spread in the Great North Woods, the duo LogJam, cut their teeth to the Berlin Rock Scene like a BMS bandsaw to pine. Weaving their way through the stages of the White Mountain Chalet, the Joliette Snowshoe Club, the Sanborn, Dubriel’s, and countless BHS dances, the boys were always front and center to hear the sounds of Berlin NH. Now they take stage, to give back a little of what they have received.

About the Kiwanis Club:
The Kiwanis Club of Berlin NH is a service organization of caring men and women from all walks of life. Our objective is to bring aid to children in need. The majority of our efforts benefit children in the communities of Berlin, Gorham and Milan. We serve by doing hands-on projects in our communities, by sponsoring K-Kids, Key Club and sponsoring fund raising activities, which provide monetary support for children’s programs and through personal involvement in the giving of our time and skills.

$40.00 per person minimum donation for dinner. ($42.00 if tickets are bought online.) Cash bar.

Red All-Stars beat White 5-3

Concord, NH

The NH High School Hockey Coaches Association and NH Legends of Hockey “NH Legends” hosted the Annual Senior All-Star Classic this weekend at the Everett Arena in Concord .

Forty-two of the best high school seniors from Division I, II and III gathered for the Red White game. In the end, Team Red came out on top 5-3. They were led by Joe Libby of Trinity and Division II Player of the Year (“POY”) David Downie of Merrimack who each potted two goals. Kevin Murphy Division III POY netted the other goal. Team White started slow, going down 4-1 after one period but made a good game of it. White was led by a pair of goals from Eddie Conroy of St. Thomas and a single tally from Nate Philbrick of Bishop Brady. Each goaltender played one period. Team Red’s net was protected by Cam Anzel, Nick Dube and Tyler Fay while White’s netminding came from Drew Pearson, Tyler Briand and Andrew Civello.

Chris Fortin (6) of Merrimack screens Tyler Briand (30) of Dover.

Players participating in the game will vie for roster spots for the Annual “Make a Wish” game in Burlington , VT. which will be held the weekend of July 13-15, 2012. The actual date and time is yet to be determined. Selected players will be notified by the Coaches Association by March 31st.

Prior to the game, NH Legends President Roland Olivier presented certificates to Player of the Year David Downie and Kevin Murphy as well as Coach of the Year certificates to Mike Connell of Trinity and Marty Myers of Division II Champion Bedford. Each of the All-State recipients in attendance received a framed certificate donated by the Legends. Other All-State recipients should receive their awards from their coaches in the next couple weeks.

L to R: Kevin Murphy; Marty Myers; Roland Olivier; Mike Connell and David Downie.

In addition, the Legends recognized this years’ Four State Champion Teams: Pinkerton Div. I; Bedford Div. II; Kennett Div. II and Girls Hanover.

Photographs from the game were taken by Jim Paiva. Go to http://championphoto.zenfolio.com/all_star_classic/ to view and purchase photographs.

 

Eddie Conroy (17) of St. Thomas

Exact replica jerseys worn in the [All-Star] game at available for purchase through
Brine-Everett Sports in Concord . Jerseys are available in red version only, with the number of your choice and name plate on the back. Order must be placed after Wednesday March 21 and before Saturday, March 31, 2012. Go to website after Wednesday at www.brineteamsales.com then click on the team sales apparel site.

For reference, sizes worn were as follows: 1,30,31 All Goalie Cut; 2-11 XL and
12-21 L.

Cost of the jersey is $80.00 plus shipping if necessary. Use credit card or your paypal account. If you have any questions, call Debi Healy Hauser at 603-228-5976 ext. 202

“The NH Legends organization recognizes the important role high school hockey has played in the history of the sport in our state” said Jim Hayes, NH Legends, Executive Director. In addition to supporting high school hockey, NH Legends has also researched and documented the results of all high school hockey championship games dating back to 1946-47 as well as coaching records. Go to www.nhlegendsofhockey.com for more information.

All-State and Senior Game Recognition Announced

Manchester, NH – March 14, 2012

The NH High School Coaches Association (NHHSC) announced today their 2011-12 All-State selections for Girls and Boys Div. I, II and III. The NHHSC is comprised of high school coaches from across the state. Duncan Walsh, President of the NHHSC and Head Coach of Concord HS Hockey team said “we are pleased to continue our partnership with the NH Legends of Hockey”. For the second year, the Legends are providing framed certificates for each recipient.

Click ALL-STATE to view

The NH High School Senior All-Star Classic will be held Saturday March 17th at the Douglas N. Everett Arena in Concord beginning at 5:00 pm. The NHHSC selected two teams who will compete against each other. The Legends purchased jerseys and socks last year which will be worn for the game. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Ticket prices are $5.00 for Adults and $2.00 for students and seniors. In addition, players from this game will be chosen to compete in the Annual Make-A-Wish hockey game against a team from Vermont in July.

White and Red Roster

“Our organization is proud to support and celebrate the history and game of hockey in NH and wanted to do something to recognize these special high school athletes” stated Roland Olivier, President of the Legends.

“The NH Legends organization recognizes the important role high school hockey has played in the history of the sport in our state” said Jim Hayes, Legends, Executive Director. “In addition to supporting high school hockey with this donation, we also collected and made available on our web site results of all high school hockey championship games dating back to 1946-47 as well as coaching records.”

Pictured: # 19 Cam Romano Pinkerton

About New Hampshire Legends of Hockey
Consistent with its mission of preserving the history of ice hockey in New Hampshire, the New Hampshire Legends of Hockey actively solicits historical, hockey-related artifacts for preservation and display to the general public. Late last year, the Legends launched their new online museum. This museum contains 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 will be added on a ongoing basis so be sure to check back frequently.

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey is a self-governing, non-profit, 501(C)(3) association incorporated with the State of New Hampshire. For more information on the Legends of Hockey, visit their web site at nhlegendsofhockey.com.