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2024 Auction

July 5, 2024

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.

Our auction is now OPEN and will continue until 5 PM EST on July 10th.
Any individual with the quickest reaction time has an opportunity to BUY NOW rather than have the item bid at the tournament.

Any item which doesn’t sell ahead of the tournament will be auctioned the day of the tournament. Registration at the course begins at 7:00 AM and runs through 8:00 AM.

2018 Golf Classic

May 9, 2018

Annual Golf Classic July 13, 2018

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

All Champions
2017 – Lee Blossom, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr, Scott Towle
2016 – Lee Blossom, Mark Placy, Ryan Sahr, JM Sahr
2015 – Rene LeClerc, Pete Ackerson, Steve Grzywacz, Dave Kuhman
2014 – Todd Philbrick, Tom Otto, Jim Corbett, Jerry Collins
2013 – Dick Dodds, John Dodds, Scott Peters, Dean Cashman
2012 – Chris Chisholm, Jim Hayes, Ray Martin, Pat McNicholas
2011 – Casey Kesselring, Jeff Graham, Mike Beliveau, Trevor Smith
2010 – Chris Chisholm, Jim Hayes, Ray Martin, Pat McNicholas
2009 – Mike Castagna, Paul Lemire, Doug Leppart, Doug Snyder
2008 – Chris Chisholm, Jim Hayes, Ray Martin, TJ Whitelaw
2007 – Mike Castagna, Mike Ladouceur, Johnna Lory, Rich Tombs
2006 – Ken Roberge, Mike McGinn, Glen Williams, Dwayne Robinson

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

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

2018 Induction Ceremony
NH Legends of Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon, honoring players, coaches, builders, and media representatives for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to the sport of ice hockey in New Hampshire. This year’s date is October 21, 2018 and will be held at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. In addition to enshrining the Class of 2018 into our Hall of Fame, the Legends will honor the Manchester Regional Youth Hockey Association. If you’d like to join us and or sponsor this premier event, please contact Jim Hayes at hayes743@comcast.net

We also collect and display hockey-related artifacts in our on-line Museum of New Hampshire Hockey and we support the growth of the sport through various activities, including our youth hockey equipment donation program and our sponsorship and support of the NH High School Senior All-Star hockey games as well as All-State recognition for both New Hampshire high school and prep school teams.

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

Thank you in advance.

Annual Golf Classic A Big Hit

August 21, 2016

Manchester NH

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

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

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

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

Arriving players and volunteers check out auction and raffle items

Listed below are our twelve Silver and nineteen Bronze Sponsors.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Champions!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tenth Annual Golf Classic Another Huge Success

August 14, 2015

Manchester NH

Thank you to everyone that supported our Tenth Annual Golf Classic, presented by Bauer. Our event was held July 10 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 Gold Sponsors, St. Paul’s School of Concord and Charles Schwab of Nashua”.

He told those in attendance “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 (127 golfers) and, with generous contributions we exceeded our 2014 sponsorship totals, ranking this year’s Golf Classic one of the most successful events we’ve run in the past decade!

Bauer foursome including left to right CJ Ficek, John Davidson, Tory Mazzola, and Brad James

Listed below are our twelve Silver and twenty-two Bronze Sponsors.

Silver Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages, LLC – Beauchamp Estate Services – Bogacz Photography/Digital Media – Gamache Enterprises – Great State Beverages, Inc.- Law Offices of Roland E. Olivier, PLLC – Morgan Self Storage – North Country Tractor – PretiFlaherty Greg Moffett & Dan Luker – Rowley Insurance Agency – Triplet Computers, LLC – Vachon Clukay & Company PC.

Bronze Sponsors: Ackerson State Farm Insurance Agency – Arcomm Communications – Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC – Berlin Youth Hockey Association – Capital City Paving – Christopher Cahill Construction, Inc. – Christian Party Rental – Corriveau-Routhier, Inc. – EVR Advertising – Fay’s Boat Yard – Karr & Boucher PLLC – L. A. Brochu Inc. – Manchester 40+ Hockey League – Milford Lumber Co. Inc. – New Hampshire Distributors, Inc. – Northway Bank – Pro Ambitions – R & T Electric Inc. – Rath, Young & Pignatelli – 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)

In addition, Greg acknowledged five of the two of the seven members from the Class of 2015 who will be honored this October 25 at Concord’s Grappone Center at the Fourteenth Annual Legends of Hockey Induction Ceremony. Those playing today are CJ Ficek and three members of the Jim Houston Family. The Legends will be paying tribute to the Nashua Royals Senior Amateur teams of days gone by.

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; Mark Bogacz; Dick Boucher; Monique Chauvette; Dave Corriveau; Dave Elliott; Jay Hauser; Bruce Parker; Cory Philbrick; Arlene Robbins; Lucien Roy; Dick Roy; Dick Theriault; Bob Vachon and Kathy Vachon

Players gather and catch up with one another prior to the Shot-Gun start. Pictured from left to right are: Michael Martin, Roland Martin and fore-ground Tom Brown, Tom Philbrick, Tom Foote, Brian Smith and Tom Painchaud

Champions!
Congratulations to this year’s Champions The Rene LeClerc group scored a 11 under 61 and on a match of cards edged the group of (Steve Tempesta, Jim Cotter, Mike Desmond and Brain Caldwell.

2015 Champions L to R: Rene LeClerc, Steve Grzywacz, Dave Kuhman and Pete Ackerson

All Champions
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

Celebration: Just after Lee Hayes holed a long birdie putt, team-mates Matt Junkin (right) and Brian Mirek (fore-ground) mobbed Hayes as Colin Sheen tended the pin.

On Course Contests
Long Drive # 18 – Tamara McAllister
Closest to the Line #1 – Al Gilbert
Closest to the Pin # 4 – Roland Martin II
Closest to the Pin # 6 – Ken Collins 8’9″
Closest to the Pin # 13 – Rene LeClerc 6’1″
Closest to the Pin # 16 – Dana Barbin
Closest to the Pin #18 Second Shot – Peter Houston
Putting Contest Champion – Jon Ruggles *

* Ruggles defeated Mike Dubeau, Lee Hayes, Tom Grant, Gerry Bergeron and Jon Dowst in a one-chance putt-off.

Left to Right is Ryan Brandt, Steve Arndt, Randy Blossom and Bob Blood

From Left Hugh Barrett and Bill Gould watch Tamara MacAllister drain a putt. Tending flag was Jeanne Canty.

John Normand (H of F) recognized all Hall of Famers in attendance. They were as follows: Steve Arndt; Dana Barbin; Lee Blossom; Dick Boucher; Ryan Brandt; Dick Dodds; Mark Evans; Rene LeClerc; Steve Murphy; Bruce Parker; Dick Roy; Dick Theriault.

2016 Golf Date
Next year’s Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday July, 15, 2016, so please mark your calendar, grab your players plan on joining us!

2015 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

just some of the auction items sold at the Golf Classic including a Grey Goose hat signed by Wayne Gretzky.

On-Line Auction Items
We are offering the following six 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 Monday August 17, 2015 and continuing to 5:00 Eastern time on Friday August 28th. If you are interested in bidding on any item(s) email hayes743@comcast.net.

Item One
Nashua Country Club 4-some and 2 carts Value $ 360.00
Opening Bid $175.00 JH $175
Item Two
Executive Health Club 3 month membership Value $300.00 / Opening Bid $100.00
Item Three
Computerized Putting Analysis from Ken Collins Kustom Clubs in Manchester
Value $75.00 / Opening Bid $25.00
Item Four
NH Motor Speedway 4 Seats NHMS Sylvania 300 on Sunday September 27, 2015
Value $180.00 / Opening Bid $100.00
Item Five
NH Motor Speedway 4 Additional Seats NHMS Sylvania 300 on Sunday September 27, 2015. Value $180.00 / Opening Bid $100.00
Item Six
Marvel Universe Live SMG / Verizon Wireless Arena – Suite 17 with 12 tickets and 3 parking passes October 29th, 2015. Value $1,200.00 / Opening Bid $500.00 CL $500

Each year, the Legends hosts the Annual 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 donate either is welcomed to do so.

2014 Golf Classic Another Big Success

August 18, 2014

Manchester, NH

Thank you to everyone that supported our Ninth Annual Golf Classic, presented by Bauer. Our event was held July 11 at the Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown. As Gregg Moffett told those in attendance “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 enjoyed marvelous weather and it was a great way to spend time with our hockey family and friends. Golfers who arrived early were provided free chair massages prior to tee off by Andrea Kuhman of Arias Spa in Manchester.

L to R: Teammates: Former teammates Bruce Parker, Roger Letourneau, Chuck Kyle, Greg Wright and Steve Murphy reunite.

The event was kicked off with a message from Greg Moffett, 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 Gold Sponsor, St. Paul’s School of Concord”. In addition thanked our nine Silver and twenty-five Bronze Sponsors which are listed below.

Auction Legends of Hockey

Silver Sponsors: Amoskeag Beverages, LLC – Bow; Bogacz Photography/Digital Media- Concord; Gamache Enterprises – Manchester; Great State Beverages, Inc. – Hooksett; Morgan Storage – Manchester; Pro Ambitions – Dover, MA; Rowley Insurance Agency – Concord; SERVPRO of Manchester and Triplet Computers – Concord.

Bronze Sponsors: Ackerson State Farm Agency; Arcomm Communications; Banks Chevrolet-Cadillac-Buick-GMC; Berlin Youth Hockey Association; Capital City Paving; Christian Party Rental; Corriveau-Routhier, Inc.; EVR Advertising; Fay’s Boat Yard; Hanover Hill Insulation and Siding; Karr & Boucher, PLLC; Kelly’s Auto Parts; L.A. Brochu, Inc; Law Offices of Roland E. Olivier, PLLC; Legacy Financial Solutions, Inc.; Manchester 40+ Hockey League; Milford Lumber; New Hampshire Distributors, Inc.; Northway Bank; North Country Tractor; PretiFlaherty-Concord; Rath Young Pignatelli; R & T Electric Inc.; Rene LeClerc State Farm Agency and Sleepnet.

In addition, Greg acknowledged five of the seven members from the Class of 2014 who will be honored this October 26 at Concord’s Grappone Center at the Thirteenth Annual Legends of Hockey Induction Ceremony. Those playing today are Mark Evans; Steve Murphy in the Player Category and Bruce Crowder; Rick Middleton and Bruce Parker in the Coaches Category. In addition, the Legends will honor the history of the Hanover High School Boys and Girls Hockey teams and we’re pleased to have both Head Coaches, Dick and John Dodds with us today.

L to R: 2014 Inductees in Attendance: Bruce Crowder, Rick Middleton, Mark Evans, Bruce Parker and Steve Murphy

Contributors (Gifts in Kind) click to view

Volunteers
Our volunteers worked very hard all-day long keeping the registration, raffle and on course contests running smoothly. Many thanks again to Pierre Belanger, Joni Bertolami, Dick Boucher, John Cassidy, Monique Chauvette, Barney Colgan, Dave Corriveau, Stats Elliot, Tom Gagne, Jay High, Roland Martin, Mat Myers, Sam Paquette, Dick Roy, Dick Theriault & Bob and Kathy Vachon.

Champions!
Congratulations to this year’s Champions Todd Philbrick, Tom Otto, Jim Corbett and Jerry Collins. The Philbrick group scored a 12 under 60 and on a match of cards edged the two groups of (Ken Roberge, Glen Williams, Steve Smith and Marc Morin) and (Dave Masinick, Joe Vallieres, Al Gilbert and Dennis Murphy).

2014 Champions L to R: Jim Corbett, Todd Philbrick, Tom Otto and Jerry Collins.

All Champions
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

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

On Course Contests
Long Drive # 18 – Dwayne Robinson
Closest to the Line #1 – Lee Blossom 6″
Closest to the Pin # 4 – Matt LaBelle 5″
Closest to the Pin # 6 – Tom Maher 7’3″
Closest to the Pin # 13 – Greg Moffett 1’10”
Closest to the Pin # 16 – Jerry Collins 5’0″
Closest to the Pin #18 Second Shot – Dan Fawcett (holed out)
Putting Contest Champion – Gregg Goodwin

L to R: Hall of Fame Members in Attendance: Steve Arndt, Pierre Belanger, Dick Roy, Rene LeClerc, Ken McKinnon, Lee Blossom, John Normand, Dick Theriault and Ryan Brandt.

2015 Golf Date

The 2015 Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday July, 10, 2015, so please mark your calendar, grab your players plan on joining us!

Golf Photos
All photos were taken by Jim Paiva Photography and are available for purchase. Click on Jim Paiva website to view and or purchase photos. All photos are available at a reduced rate.

On-Line Auction Items

We are offering the following items for auction to our entire contact list. We will update current high bids along with the initials of the bidder approximately every 3 days beginning Friday August 22, 2014 and continuing to 5:00 Eastern time on August 29th. If you are interested in bidding on any item(s) email hayes743@comcast.net.

Item One
Two tickets for the September 2014 NASCAR Sylvania 300 Race at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Opening minimum bid $100.00

Item Two
LA Kings puck signed by two-time Stanley Cup winning goaltender Jonathan Quick
Opening minimum bid $50.00

L to R: David Backes, TJ Oshie, Kevin Shattenkirk, Patrick Berglund

Item Three
Puck Signed by St. Louis Blues Captain David Backes
Opening Minimum Bid $15.00

Item Four
Puck Signed by St. Louis Blues forward TJ Oshie
Opening Minimum Bid $10.00

Item Five
Puck Signed by St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk
Opening Minimum Bid $10.00

Item Six
Puck Signed by St. Louis Blues forward Patrik Berglund
Opening Minimum Bid $10.00

Item Seven
Sherwood G9950 goalie stick signed by St. Louis Blues goaltender Jaroslav Halak
Opening Minimum Bid $50.00

The New Hampshire Legends of Hockey gathers nominations for election to the Hall of Fame, and raises money to preserve the donated archives, including historical literature, records, photos, film, clothing, equipment, trophies, etc. Many of these collected artifacts are available public viewing via our display cases 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.

Golf Classic ’13 Another Success

August 28, 2013

2012 Golf Classic Another Success

August 28, 2012

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.

2011 Golf Classic A Huge Success

July 28, 2011

Thank you to everyone that supported our annual golf event. We are grateful to the players, sponsors and volunteers that help make this event better and more popular each year. Once again this year the weather was absolutely fantastic and it was a great way to spend time with our hockey family and friends.

Golfers received a welcome package, which included a two-pack of the best summer time insulated glasses around, the “16 oz. Tervis Tumbler” 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 (NHLoH). He welcomed the players and thanked the volunteers and businesses that donated gifts for the “Legends Ultimate Raffle”, our 2011 Title Sponsor, Vachon Clukay & Company PC of Manchester, and the 27 other Silver and Bronze sponsors for their support. Roland also recognized individuals in attendance, representing our Hall of Fame.

2011 Title Sponsor

Vachon Clukay & Company PC

Silver Sponsors

Amoskeag Beverages, LLC
Bogacz Photography/Digital Media
Gamache Enterprises
Great State Beverages, Inc.
Rowley Insurance Agency
Bronze Sponsors

Capital City Paving
Christian Party Rental
Corriveau-Routhier, Inc.
Fay’s Boat Yard
Hanover Hill Siding Company Inc.
Isaacson Structural Steel
Karr & Boucher PLLC
Kelley’s Auto Parts
L. A. Brochu Inc.
Lakes Region Legends
Manchester 40+ Hockey League
Milford Lumber Co. Inc.
Morgan Storage
Northway Bank
Pennichuck Corporation
Preti Flaherty
Print Management Group
R & T Electric Inc.
Rene LeClerc Insurance Agency
Rowley Insurance Agency
Sleepnet
St. Mary’s Bank

Olivier mentioned the 2011 Induction Ceremony is slated for Sunday October 30, 2011 and will be held at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord. “Today, we have four of those individuals with us, in addition to Len Brochu, the son of Leonard “Red” Brochu (deceased) in the officials category. Other inductees in attendance are Dunc Walsh (Concord) in the coaches category, Dana Barbin, Ryan Brandt and Karl “Red” Adams (Concord) in the player category. The sixth member of the Class of 2011 is Sanford “Sandy” Sistare (deceased) in the builders category. We hope many of you can join us so look for future communications on this important event.

Roland welcomed and introduced the President of the Manchester Monarchs Darren Abbott. The Monarchs and the NH Legends will both be recognizing the Sacred Heart Hockey Club of Concord who played in the 30`s through the 1951-52 season. Three of the six team members who there in attendance were introduced to the crowd. They were Karl “Red” Adams, Tom Champagne and Barney Colgan. Unable to attend were Jim Stohrer, Pike Colgan and Bill Rice.

Again, thank you to all our volunteers Greg Nolin, Wendy Hayes, Don and Linda Huot, Bob and Kathy Vachon, Dick Boucher, Walter Nadeau, Roland Martin, Dick Theriault, Pierre Belanger, Hubie McDonough and John Cassidy who worked very hard all-day long keeping the registration, raffle and on course contests running smoothly.
2011 Champions

Congratulations to Casey Kesselring, Jeff Graham, Mike Beliveau, Trevor Smith who finished the very competitive event with five other teams at 12 under par.

All Champions

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

Complete Golf Results

2nd Place – Lee Blossom, Dunc Walsh, David Tillotson, Brian Smith
3rd Place – John Holm, Brian Hoffman, Nancy Killbride, Sean Bradley
Long Drive # 2 Women – Angela Toppazzini
Long Drive #2 Men – Paul Caso
Straightest Drive # 1 – John Filyaw
Longest Putt # 9 – Brian Smith 13’4″
Closest to the Pin # 4 – Jerry Collins
Closest to the Pin # 6 – Gade Friborg
Closest to the Pin # 13 Frank Coyne
Closest to the Pin # 16 Doug Place
Closest to the Pin #18 Second Shot – Jaccque Rodrigue
Putting Contest – Champion Bob Tappan, 2nd Place Alan Popkin
2012 Golf Date

The 2012 Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday July, 13, 2012, so mark your calendar!

Photos

All photos taken by Amanda of Defining Moments Photography will be available for purchase on her website.. Go to www.definingmomentsphotonh.com and under “Client Viewing” you will see the slideshow. The password is `Legends.` If you have any questions you can`t find the answers for, please email amanda@definingmomentsphotonh.com and Amanda will get back to you.

2009 NH Legends Golf Classic A Success

July 10, 2009

“Record number of golfers for annual event”

After what seemed like two months of cloudy skies and plenty of rain, the sun came up on July 10th and the skies were the bluest of blues and temperatures rose into the 80’s for the 4th Annual New Hampshire Legends of Hockey Golf Classic.

A record number of enthusiastic golfers (136) gathered at Stonebridge Country Club in Goffstown for a wonderful day of golf and great camaraderie. In addition to the turnout, sponsors and raffle donors hit record highs as well. A complete list of event sponsors is located below. We appreciate everyone’s support as well as all the volunteers that help make this the most successful golf tournament put on this year’s event.

Now for the Golf results:

Putting Championships: 1st Steve Grzywacz, 2nd Leo Gould
Closest to the Pin # 4: Derek Boogard
Closest to the Pin # 6: (card was taken)
Closest to the Pin # 13: Rene LeClerc
Closest to the Pin # 16: Derek Boogard
Closest to the Pin (second shot) #18: Gregg Fournier
Longest Putt #9: Peter Bedford Straightest Drive #1 Rob Bouchard
Long Drive Men #2 Doug Snyder and Lee Hayes
Long Drive Women #2 Vicky Cruz

3rd Place: (58) Ken Roberge, Mike McGinn, Dwayne Robinson and John Filyaw
2nd Place (57) Jim Hayes, Pat McNicholas, Chris Chisholm and Ray Martin

And congratulations to the 2009 winners:

1st Place (57) Paul Lemire, Michael Castagna, Doug Snyder and Doug Leppart

To view and purchase photos taken during the tournament, go to www.garabrantphotography.com, then slideshow and NH Legends of Hockey. The password is “Legends”. If you have any questions email amanda@garabrantphotography.com

Keep an eye on our website for next year’s 2010 Golf Classic brochure. Don’t wait to sign up and pay as the field will be limited. The date is tentatively set for Friday July 9, 2010 back at Stonebridge.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Would like to thank all of our Sponsors and hope you will patronize them when you have the opportunity.

Gold Sponsor
Vachon, Clukay & Co., PA – Manchester

Silver Sponsors
Amoskeag Beverages, LLC – Bow, NH
Gamache Enterprises – Manchester
Tanguay Homes – Concord

Bronze Sponsors
Ackerson State Farm Insurance Agency
Bailey’s Custom Carpets
CCHL 40+ Hockey League
Corriveau-Routhier, Inc.
Karr & Boucher, PLLC
Lakes Region Legends Hockey Club
L.A. Brochu Inc.
Legacy Financial Solutions, Inc.
Manchester 40+ Hockey League
Milford Lumber
Morgan Storage
New England Huskies Junior Hockey Club
Plodzik and Sanderson, PA
PretiFlaherty – Concord
Print Management Group
Queen City Glass
R & T Electric
Rowley Insurance Agency
Rene LeClerc State Farm Insurance Agency
Sendlabs
St. Mary’s Bank
Total Sports Management
Town and Country Motor Inn
Wachovia Securities – David Higgins

Many thanks to our players, volunteers and the businesses and individuals who help make our raffle the Ultimate raffle.

Everett Sports Center and Dave Mattson for their help with the 1st place team prizes as well as Everett Sports for our 2nd and 3rd place team prizes and Stonebridge Country Club for their donation of one group lesson for the last place team given by Head Professional Matt Madore.