What a great weekend! The hockey games in all divisions were exciting and the Championship D game went to overtime and a shoot out! Laura Neander’s shootout goal was one for the books – it doesn’t get any more exciting than that! The snow/ice storm also brought a level of excitement (that I hope we don’t see again!) In spite of the storm, the teams showed up to play and the volunteers and refs showed up to work. That’s dedication!! Stacey Caruso-Sharpe had to get towed out of a ditch and still showed up to work her later shifts!
Thank you all for your hard work, it was a great tournament and fundraiser!
First and foremost… we surpassed our goal! We raised over $21,000 for Johns Hopkins and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation! Thank you to all for your generous donations!
It takes a hockey community to accomplish this and the list is long and we would like to thank all these people…
Champion Sponsors
Allen Chestoski, Borisenok Family, Dave Elliott, Golub Foundation, Adirondack Beverage, Joanna & Glen Dooley and CDPHP
Fan Sponsors
Bill Wegman, Terry Laibach, Alexander Guo, Kim Williams, Barb Allen & Gary Lanphear, Brian Ruiz, Margaret O’Brien & Robert Langone, Stacey Caruso-Sharpe, Raffi & Paul Moroukian, Cindy Chan, Andy, Maxine & Simon Alpart and Gary Feinland
Wall of Courage Sponsors
Russ Newkirk, Molly Mulligan, Kent & Carol Molino, Ron Peacock, Robert Sweeney, Sue Butler, Emilio & Therase Petroccione, Petroccione Law Firm, Thomas Gardner, Dianne Tremblay, Barry & Marsha Sullivan
Yves & Elaine Nollet, Jennifer Kruman, Karen & James Quinn, Happy Scherer, Joel & Teresa Langlois, Carol & Gregory Braungart, Tom Gardner, Roberta Steele, Tim Peartree, George & Diana Sogoian and Mike & Millie Faulkner
Top Shelf Sponsors
Chris Mager, Brian Larrabee, Pete Hopke, Judy Myers, Jim & Carol Dominique, Tim Zakriski, Ron & Sharon Ferro, Mark Mayhew, Tom Lynch, Joe Godlewski, Tom Dugan and Pat Scanlon
Silent Auction Donors
Hockey Store & More, Mike Kalogridis, Mike & Millie Faulkner, NY Giants, Buffalo Bills, Judy Fregoe, NHL and Union College
Raffle Donors
Kathy, Nora & John Zakriski, Artist Bonnie White, Scott White, Kathy Z’s Mom, Ben & Alex Jackson, NY Jets, Tri-City VallyCats, Molly Mulligan, Katrina Isopo, Mario’s, Honest Weight, Barb Allen, Adirondack Thunder, Russell Sage College, Shannon Woodley, Hoffman Development, Head to Tail, Terry Laibach, Joanne Lafrancois, Cindy Chan, Andy, Maxine & Simon Alpart, Dianne Chan, George Chan, Sam Gartland, Carla Bengle, Roberta Steele, Kate Macdonald, Mike & Millie Faulkner, Trader Joe’s, Sue Butler, Barb Cruden, Tom Lynch, Laur Rivera & Brianne Brinker, Kris Florell & Chip Adam, Margot Plumadore, Zinful Thoughts, Strip King, Albany Angels Teams, Saugerties Nightmares Rec Team, Westchester Ice Breakers Team, Saugerties Nightmares D Team, Danbury Battles Axes Team and Adirondack Avalanche Team.
Volunteers (many braved the poor road conditions and no power at home to work!)
The best family anyone could have – Chris, Katie, Ben & Alex Jackson, Bryan Jackson and Megan Whalen
As close to family as you can be – Audrey Winchester, Kathy Zakriski, Betty-Jo Daly and Jen Kruman
Messa Mustangs Family – Leah Hilton & Gary Johntson, Karen Balter, Erin Beaulac, Barb & George Cruden, Laurie Hepler, Debby Wasserstein & Molly Mulligan, Devan & Sheila Manz, Kaelyn Dooley, Maggie & Jon & Mom Gibson, Kate & Cam Macdonald, Carla Bengle, Cindy Chan & Andy, Maxine & Simon Alpart, Sue Butler, Sally Sutko, Brianne Brinker & Laur Rivera, JJ Cohn, Joanne Lafrancois, Bea Tsao, Kris Florell, Roberta Steele, Keri VanNatten, Stacey Caruso-Sharpe and Sam Gartland.
Over the Hill Hockey Team Family – Woody Woodworth, Dave Sheridan, Charlie Blanchet, Tom Miller, Yves Nollett, Mike & Millie Faulkner, Gil Gauthier, Mike Kalogridis, Paul Frament, Mark Mayhew and Pete Lemme.
Sage College Students – Emily Bablin, Buddy Bemis, Cassandra Stier, Danielle Spooner, Joe Siska, Layah Adler, Caroline Slade, Nick Carlson, Temera Budhoo, Reagan O’Sullivan, Derek Palmer, Connor Doherty, Abbey Smith, Nathan Ficht, Andrew Gomo and Caitlyn Lopeck.
Food Donations
Freihofer’s Baking Company, Blaze Pizza, Market 32/Price Chopper, Hannaford and the Messa Mustangs
Hockey Teams –
D Division
- 1st Place – Adirondack Avalanche
- 2nd Place – Saugerties Nightmares
- Albany Angels
- W Mass Stars
- Danbury Battle Axes
- CT Ice Breakers
Rec+ Division
- 1st Place – Canandaigua Ladies
- 2nd Place – Simsbury Mother Ducks
- Messa Mustangs
- W Mass Stars
- Chicks with Sticks
- Westchester Ice Breakers
Rec Division
- 1st Place – Saratoga Storm
- 2nd Place – Albany Angels Navy
- Saugerties Nightmares
- Albany Angels Aqua
Thank you all for the best tournament and fundraiser yet! If I forgot anyone, I am truly sorry!
Looking forward to 2025!
