1st Official FHL Pick-Up Game
When: Saturday, November 21st
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: Franklin Primary
All members of the FHL are invited to attend.
November 18, 2009
FHL Pick Up-Game Scheduled
1st Official FHL Pick-Up Game
When: Saturday, November 21st
Time: 12:00 Noon
Location: Franklin Primary
All members of the FHL are invited to attend.
November 16, 2009
Crosby's George is More Than Ready
by Adam Cristallini
The newest edition of what has been cherished over the last 3+ years, the Franklin Hockey League is fast approaching, and many around the league are getting a little bit antsy. December 19th seems so far away still, but no one can wait for that day at 11AM when the puck drops for the first time more than one guy especially. That person is Crosby’s captain, John George.
It’s been almost seven months since George and his team last
took the pavement in May when they were the No. 2 seed in the playoffs and were swept 3 games to nothing by Andrew McDonald’s up start Pirates team. You could easily guess it has left a terrible taste in his mouth, even the rest of his players who have returned.
“It was definitely a long off-season after that one”, George said.
“Give credit to the Pirates, they played a great game and had us on our toes the whole time. I know Roy (McDonald), Mike (Cullen), (Dan) Powers, and myself definitely want to redeem ourselves this year against them. But, we can only play who is next on the schedule. we just have to work harder this year period.”
Crosby’s have some holes to fill too, on offense and defense, especially with the big loss of Matt Wierchowski to franchising with the Kings. But don’t expect the Crosby’s to panic right away. “Well with a new season, comes new players, that’s just the nature of the business. I’m confident that the new faces we brought in this year can form a solid chemistry with the guys who are coming back”.
Those new faces, one old, are expected to contribute a lot for the team in white - Jeremy Jones and returning Crosby, Casey Hofmeister. “We know what Casey can bring to a team, that’s lots of energy and effort…as for Jeremy he has potential to be a dynamic player in this league. He’s a small, crafty player (just like Roy McDonald) who was a force during his ice hockey career. So we expect a lot out of him. Casey and Jeremy will most likely get a chance to skate with each other on our second line.”
The Crosby’s also bring in Defensemen Dave Gilson and Mike Stadleman. Also, scoring threat Zack Wahal. All three have good experience and could develop a strong core to go along throughout the season. Most likely paired with McDonald, he and Wahal should wreak havoc on opposing team’s defense.
George doesn’t like the idea of losing and being so close like last year and winning the Cup in 2007. “Anything less than a Cup I think is a disappointment. I don’t think there’s one player in this league who wants anything less than to hold that Cup above their head”. Time will tell and fate will decide which of those players will get that chance. John George at least gets a clean slate to work with and is very optimistic of his team’s goals.
But only on December 19th at 11AM, will that dream begin, and that bad taste in his mouth slowly begins to fade.
The newest edition of what has been cherished over the last 3+ years, the Franklin Hockey League is fast approaching, and many around the league are getting a little bit antsy. December 19th seems so far away still, but no one can wait for that day at 11AM when the puck drops for the first time more than one guy especially. That person is Crosby’s captain, John George.
It’s been almost seven months since George and his team last
took the pavement in May when they were the No. 2 seed in the playoffs and were swept 3 games to nothing by Andrew McDonald’s up start Pirates team. You could easily guess it has left a terrible taste in his mouth, even the rest of his players who have returned.“It was definitely a long off-season after that one”, George said.
“Give credit to the Pirates, they played a great game and had us on our toes the whole time. I know Roy (McDonald), Mike (Cullen), (Dan) Powers, and myself definitely want to redeem ourselves this year against them. But, we can only play who is next on the schedule. we just have to work harder this year period.”
Crosby’s have some holes to fill too, on offense and defense, especially with the big loss of Matt Wierchowski to franchising with the Kings. But don’t expect the Crosby’s to panic right away. “Well with a new season, comes new players, that’s just the nature of the business. I’m confident that the new faces we brought in this year can form a solid chemistry with the guys who are coming back”.
Those new faces, one old, are expected to contribute a lot for the team in white - Jeremy Jones and returning Crosby, Casey Hofmeister. “We know what Casey can bring to a team, that’s lots of energy and effort…as for Jeremy he has potential to be a dynamic player in this league. He’s a small, crafty player (just like Roy McDonald) who was a force during his ice hockey career. So we expect a lot out of him. Casey and Jeremy will most likely get a chance to skate with each other on our second line.”
The Crosby’s also bring in Defensemen Dave Gilson and Mike Stadleman. Also, scoring threat Zack Wahal. All three have good experience and could develop a strong core to go along throughout the season. Most likely paired with McDonald, he and Wahal should wreak havoc on opposing team’s defense.
George doesn’t like the idea of losing and being so close like last year and winning the Cup in 2007. “Anything less than a Cup I think is a disappointment. I don’t think there’s one player in this league who wants anything less than to hold that Cup above their head”. Time will tell and fate will decide which of those players will get that chance. John George at least gets a clean slate to work with and is very optimistic of his team’s goals.But only on December 19th at 11AM, will that dream begin, and that bad taste in his mouth slowly begins to fade.
November 10, 2009
2009-10 FHL Season Preview - Awards
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Front Runners: Brian Barca (Jets), Roy McDonald(Crosby's), Tony Bonacorso(Pirates)
Dark-Horse: Matt Wierchowski(Kings)
The three top players of last season were Brian Barca, Roy McDonald, and Tony Bonacorso. All three were named as Franchise Players for their respective teams. Expect these three to be back in the running, along with the first overall pick in the 2009 FHL Draft, Matt Wierchowksi. The Most Valuable Player will be determined by these players production as well as the production of their teams. Any of these four players can carry a team on their back and lead them in a deep run into the playoffs.
DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Front Runners: Tom Fetsko(Boyle), Buddy Doyle(Pirates), Dave Gilson(Crosby's)
Dark Horse: Bill Seaman(Jets)
There are many great defensemen in the Franklin Hockey League, but last year, Tom Fetsko established himself as one of the bests. He's the front runner, followed by first round pick Buddy Doyle of the Pirates, and Dave Gilson, a first round pick of the Crosby's. Bill Seaman may find some gas left in the tank and has to be rejuvenated by playing with former teammate and good friend Brian Barca and the Jets.
BEST DEFENSIVE FORWARD
Front Runners: Mark Fetsko(Moose), Matt Wierchowski(Kings), Nick Siniawski(Boyle)
Dark-Horse: Ryan Cleary(Pirates)
Hustle, Heart, and Determination are three factors that the Best Defensive Forward has. Last year, Matt Wierchowski won the award with the Crosby's. This year, he's one of the front runners, along with Mark Fetsko and Nick Siniawski. Ryan Cleary also has a chance to win the award. These four players never give up on the play and always are back to play defense.
BREAKTHROUGH PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Front Runners: Jason Kortz(Jets), Jeremey Jones(Crosby's), Dave Kwolek(Kings)
Dark-Horse: Tom Sheetz(Jets)
The Breakthrough Player of the Year usually goes to the player who came out of nowhere and suprised everyone with their play. This year, Jason Kortz, Jets, Jeremey Jones, Crosby's, Dave Kwolek, Kings, and Tom Sheetz, Jets, have all been drafted with high expectations from their team. Although the expectations are high, no one truly knows how these four will play. Expect one of these four to be a huge factor in their teams success, leading to being named the Breakthrough Player of the Year.
GOOD GUY AWARD
Front Runners: Joe Rogers(Pirates), Jamie Zelena(Kings), Shane Lucas(Boyle)
Dark-Horse: Jamie Judge(Jets)
It's almost expected that Joe Rogers will win his third consecutive Good-Guy Award. The award is based off of a guy who doesn't worry about stats, enjoys playing the game, and keeps everyone else playing happy. Other front-runners for the award include Kings Captain Jamie Zelena and Shane Lucas of Boyle. Jamie Judge of the Jets has also been mentioned for the Award.
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR
Front Runners: Dan Lichtenfels(Boyle),Thayne Mitrik(Kings), Jake Laird(Moose)
Dark-Horse: Any other High School Rookie
If someone had to guess the 2009-10 FHL Rookie of the Year, where would they start? Your guess is as good as anyone elses. Dan Lichtenfels was the first high school rookie picked in the draft, 39th overall to Boyle. Thayne Mitrik's athleticism at Steel Valley, playing soccer, baseball, and basketball, got him drafted by the Kings shortly after at 49. Jake Laird showed some talent in the pre-draft rookie game, scoring a goal, and getting him drafted by the Moose in the 10th Round. Anyone of these three players could win the award, but they have the same chance as the other High-Schooler's.
November 5, 2009
Kings/Crosby's Post Draft Trade
The Kings have traded FHL newcomer and 6th Round Pick Tom Cunningham to the Crosby's for last season's FHL Rookie of the Year, Ryan Mains.
November 1, 2009
2009 FHL Draft Results
ROUND 1
1. Kings – Matt Wierchowski
2. Moose – Mark Fetsko
3. Boyle – Tom Fetsko
4. Crosby’s – Zack Wahal
5. Pirates –Buddy Doyle
6. Jets – Jason Kortz
ROUND 2
7. Jets – Jason Tatrai
Kings trade #12, #13, and #36 to the Pirates for #8, #29, and #32.
8. Kings(from Pirates) – Dave Gilson
Crosby’s trade #9, #21, and #33 to the Kings for Dave Gilson and #24.
9. Kings (From Crosby’s) – Drew Hruska
10. Boyle –Dustin Hess
11. Moose – Jeff Pingor
12. Pirates( From Kings) –Ryan Cleary
ROUND 3
13. Pirates( From Kings) – Brian Hreha
14. Moose – Gabe Gerson
15. Boyle –Shane Lucas
16. Crosby’s – Jeremy Jones
17. Pirates –Mark Zelena
18. Jets – Bill Seaman
ROUND 4
19. Jets –Gary Gerson
20. Pirates –Joe Rogers
21. Kings (from Crosby’s) –Dave Kwolek
22. Boyle –Ben Bobick
23. Moose –Dan Drane
24. Crosby’s (From Kings) – Mike Cullen
ROUND 5
25. Kings – Dan Rojtas
26. Moose –Jay Haddad
27. Boyle –Mike Pavasko
28. Crosby’s –Mike Stadleman
29. Kings(from Pirates) – Ryan Marino
30. Jets – Adam Pander
ROUND 6
31. Jets – Tom Sheetz
32. Kings(from Pirates) –Tom Cunningham
33. Kings (From Crosby’s) – Neil Murray
34. Boyle –Jake Maddigan
35. Moose –Justin Gardner
36. Pirates( From Kings) –Pat Farrell
ROUND 7
37. Kings – Ryan Tatrai
38. Moose – Jim Johnson
39. Boyle –Dan Lichtenfels
40. Crosby’s –Ryan Mains
41. Pirates –Nick Paoletti
42. Jets –Ryan Fish
ROUND 8
43. Jets – Josh McIntyre
44. Pirates - Roy McDonald III
45. Crosby’s – Dan Powers
46. Boyle –Ryan Sabo
47. Moose – Aaron Zeransky
48. Kings –Kenny Sikora
ROUND 9
49. Kings – Thayne Mitrik
50. Moose – Matt Gori
51. Boyle – Mike Perlaky
52. Crosby’s –Corey Joyce
53. Pirates –Garett Gori
54. Jets –Josh Edwards
ROUND 10
55. Jets –Dan Kuftic
56. Pirates –Eric Miller
57. Crosby’s –Matt Musiol
58. Boyle –Tim Ketterman
59. Moose – Jake Laird
60. Kings –Nick Leonello
ROUND 11
61. Kings – Ryan Brennan
62. Moose – Dan Zeiler
63. Boyle – Jared Spears
64. Crosby’s –Casey Hoffmeister
65. Pirates –Jake Milke
66. Jets – Mike Sniegocki
ROUND 12
67. Jets – Paul Ketterman
68. Pirates –Jared Ducar
69. Crosby’s –Ed Tomcik
70. Boyle –Nick Lekovitch
71. Moose –John Harrison
72. Kings – Steve Zeransky
ROUND 13
73. Kings –Sean Langan
74. Moose –Dylan Younkins
75. Boyle –Rob Smyers
76. Crosby’s –Josh Lohr
77. Pirates – Zac Milke
78. Jets – Sean Lyons
ROUND 14
79. Jets – Nate Labishak
80. Pirates – Tyler Polk
81. Crosby’s – Brandon Welsh
82. Boyle –Zack Ghram
83. Moose – Tony Noroski
84. Kings – Ryan Tuttle
ROUND 15
85. Kings – Justin Keenan
86. Moose – Corey Sickler
87. Boyle –Josh McCafferry
88. Crosby’s –Drew Blasko
89. Pirates –Rob Toboz
90. Jets – Tyler Votodian
ROUND 16
91. Jets – Jamie Judge
92. Pirates – Paul Phares
93. Crosby’s – Bob Cannon
94. Boyle – Anthony Zeiler
95. Moose – Cody Perlaky
96. Kings –Ryan Stottlemeyer
ROUND 17
97. Kings –Joe Sims
1. Kings – Matt Wierchowski
2. Moose – Mark Fetsko
3. Boyle – Tom Fetsko
4. Crosby’s – Zack Wahal
5. Pirates –Buddy Doyle
6. Jets – Jason Kortz
ROUND 2
7. Jets – Jason Tatrai
Kings trade #12, #13, and #36 to the Pirates for #8, #29, and #32.
8. Kings(from Pirates) – Dave Gilson
Crosby’s trade #9, #21, and #33 to the Kings for Dave Gilson and #24.
9. Kings (From Crosby’s) – Drew Hruska
10. Boyle –Dustin Hess
11. Moose – Jeff Pingor
12. Pirates( From Kings) –Ryan Cleary
ROUND 3
13. Pirates( From Kings) – Brian Hreha
14. Moose – Gabe Gerson
15. Boyle –Shane Lucas
16. Crosby’s – Jeremy Jones
17. Pirates –Mark Zelena
18. Jets – Bill Seaman
ROUND 4
19. Jets –Gary Gerson
20. Pirates –Joe Rogers
21. Kings (from Crosby’s) –Dave Kwolek
22. Boyle –Ben Bobick
23. Moose –Dan Drane
24. Crosby’s (From Kings) – Mike Cullen
ROUND 5
25. Kings – Dan Rojtas
26. Moose –Jay Haddad
27. Boyle –Mike Pavasko
28. Crosby’s –Mike Stadleman
29. Kings(from Pirates) – Ryan Marino
30. Jets – Adam Pander
ROUND 6
31. Jets – Tom Sheetz
32. Kings(from Pirates) –Tom Cunningham
33. Kings (From Crosby’s) – Neil Murray
34. Boyle –Jake Maddigan
35. Moose –Justin Gardner
36. Pirates( From Kings) –Pat Farrell
ROUND 7
37. Kings – Ryan Tatrai
38. Moose – Jim Johnson
39. Boyle –Dan Lichtenfels
40. Crosby’s –Ryan Mains
41. Pirates –Nick Paoletti
42. Jets –Ryan Fish
ROUND 8
43. Jets – Josh McIntyre
44. Pirates - Roy McDonald III
45. Crosby’s – Dan Powers
46. Boyle –Ryan Sabo
47. Moose – Aaron Zeransky
48. Kings –Kenny Sikora
ROUND 9
49. Kings – Thayne Mitrik
50. Moose – Matt Gori
51. Boyle – Mike Perlaky
52. Crosby’s –Corey Joyce
53. Pirates –Garett Gori
54. Jets –Josh Edwards
ROUND 10
55. Jets –Dan Kuftic
56. Pirates –Eric Miller
57. Crosby’s –Matt Musiol
58. Boyle –Tim Ketterman
59. Moose – Jake Laird
60. Kings –Nick Leonello
ROUND 11
61. Kings – Ryan Brennan
62. Moose – Dan Zeiler
63. Boyle – Jared Spears
64. Crosby’s –Casey Hoffmeister
65. Pirates –Jake Milke
66. Jets – Mike Sniegocki
ROUND 12
67. Jets – Paul Ketterman
68. Pirates –Jared Ducar
69. Crosby’s –Ed Tomcik
70. Boyle –Nick Lekovitch
71. Moose –John Harrison
72. Kings – Steve Zeransky
ROUND 13
73. Kings –Sean Langan
74. Moose –Dylan Younkins
75. Boyle –Rob Smyers
76. Crosby’s –Josh Lohr
77. Pirates – Zac Milke
78. Jets – Sean Lyons
ROUND 14
79. Jets – Nate Labishak
80. Pirates – Tyler Polk
81. Crosby’s – Brandon Welsh
82. Boyle –Zack Ghram
83. Moose – Tony Noroski
84. Kings – Ryan Tuttle
ROUND 15
85. Kings – Justin Keenan
86. Moose – Corey Sickler
87. Boyle –Josh McCafferry
88. Crosby’s –Drew Blasko
89. Pirates –Rob Toboz
90. Jets – Tyler Votodian
ROUND 16
91. Jets – Jamie Judge
92. Pirates – Paul Phares
93. Crosby’s – Bob Cannon
94. Boyle – Anthony Zeiler
95. Moose – Cody Perlaky
96. Kings –Ryan Stottlemeyer
ROUND 17
97. Kings –Joe Sims
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