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Apr 2009---CT Wolf Pack Stuns Canada in Sledge Hockey

The Connecticut Wolf Pack Sled Hockey team defeated number 1 seeded Kitchener Waterloo Sidewinders of Ontario, Canada by score of 5 to 0 in the Championship Game to win the "A" Division Ottawa Invitational Sledge Hockey Tournament in Ottawa on April 26th.

In the Championship games the scoring was led by Ryan Pelletier of Columbia 4 goals and Anthony Kuntz of West Hartford had one goal and 4 assists. Mike Messier of Simsbury provided a stellar goal tending effort in shutting out the K-W Sidewinders.

The victory in the Championship game followed an early tournament loss in a Friday evening game (4 to 3) (after a 10 hour bus ride) and two dominating wins on Saturday (6 to 1 and 7 to 2). Scoring in these games included a hat trick by Tyler Konvent in the 6 to 1 win and 5 goals and an assist by Ryan Pelletier with a goal and four assists from Anthony Kuntz in the 7-2 win. Marty Kenniston got into the act with the first goal of his career and Josh Buglione contributed an assist.

All of the games had the Wolf Pack providing a stellar defense anchored by Bobby Jenner, Erica Mitchell and Colleen Rock. The defense also contributed goals and assists during the tournament. Sam Cohen and Lauren Moynihan provided many minutes of active play in relief.

Congratulations to all the players and coach Pat Carney on an outstanding effort!

Story by Ken Messier.

Apr 2009---New England Invitational Sled Hockey Tournament Recap

Plenty of fun & Sun at Amelia Park

4/22/09

Blue Skies & Warm Weather again added to the Fun at Amelia Park for the 11 Annual New England Invitational Sled Hockey Tournament. When players weren’t competing on the ice they could be found outside, basking in the bright sunshine or enjoying Amelia’s Garden in the 60+ degree weather. This was the 7^th year in a row that Amelia Park has hosted the Tournament. Over 200 volunteers helped with the 3 day event, refereeing, and acting as Time Keepers & Scorers, helping get players on & off the ice, and serving ice cream Friday night & food at the Cookout on Saturday. A band entertained everyone from 6pm till 8pm on Friday night. The Amelia Park Committee prepared Pasta with Sauce & Meatballs for Lunch on Sunday. Over 280 people enjoyed the meal, which also include salad, bread, drinks & ice cream.

There was plenty of Good Hockey this weekend, despite the absence of all of the National Team players, 14 in all who would have played for their Club Team(s). The National Team had a Training Camp in Rochester NY. There were no Canadian National Team Players either, as the Canadian Coach banned them from playing in any tournaments, because the World Cup in only 3 weeks away.