State of the League Address2010 – 2011

Mission of the NEMHL• To provide a safe and fun forum for

players who elect to play in the League or who have no other place to play Midget-level hockey

• Four key stakeholders: Coaches, parents, officials, and of course – the players

• Completely volunteer-run League – 501(c)(3) charitable organization

Recognition• Scott Springli – Playoff Director• Maria Morris – Director of Hockey Operations• Joan Maxam – Secretary extraordinaire• Dave Goyer – League Scheduler• Linda Smith – CFO & Banquet Director• Directors John Maxam, Joe Moffre, & Mark

Mansour• Scholarship Committee – John Mishoe, Chair• Coaches, Managers, Scorekeepers, Timekeepers

And…

…my family

This has been an interesting yet confusing year…

What is it with Griffin(g)???

Patrick GriffinBaystate/Griffin Sharks

Dylan GriffingWatertown Redwings

Griffin PelkeyWatertown Redwings

Baystate/Griffin Sharks

Division 1John Bacon, Drew Beaupre, Ethan Bleau, Andrew Bourdeau, Joel Braun, Steve Breault, Dillon Caffery, Dylan Gladd, Dylan Griffing, Willie Kasper, Sean Kelly, Chris Kochling, Phil Laurentino, Tyler Limoges, Mat McCormack, Ronnie Morello, Will O’Brien, Tony Orsini, Herb Perks, Danny Petroccione, Pat Phelan, Janusz Podlasek, Mitch Prescott, Nick Prigitano, Clay Sosnowski, & Dan Vigeant

Division 2Charles Barber, Curtis Bolduc, Bobby Canterbury, Patrick Conley, Pat Coyne, Josh Demerchant, Matt Demoulpied, Michael Fitts, Spencer Glaim, Chris Hein, Tyler Herlihy, Joe Karl, Dan Kelly, Ben Kolosky, Ricky Landino, Ryan McCrudden, Zach Nelsen, Shayne Pendergast, Carson Salaway, Cameron Scott, Jacob Singer, Brian Stoya, John Sweeney, Dylan Van Tassel, Steve Vinciguerra

2nd Annual NEMHLSkills Challenge participants

Playoff Director Scott Springli…

2nd Annual NEMHLSkills Challenge winners• Div 1 Fastest Skater

– Joel Braun (Engineers) – 16.8 sec• Div 2 Fastest Skater

– Michael Fitts (Eagles) – 16.4 sec

2nd Annual NEMHLSkills Challenge winners• Div 2 Relay

– Saratoga Blue Knights• Pat Coyne, Shayne Pendergast, Steve

Vincigueyrra, & Chris Hein

• Div 1 Relay– Albany Jr Engineers

• Ethan Bleau, Sean Flanigan, Willie Kasper, & Sean Kelly

2nd Annual NEMHLSkills Challenge winners• Div 1 Accurate Shooter – 8 pts

– Ronnie Morello (Engineers)• Div 2 Accurate Shooter – 6 pts

– Carson Salaway (Blue Knights)

2nd Annual NEMHLSkills Challenge winners• Div 2 Hardest Shot

– Josh Demerchant (Eagles) – 76 mph• Div 1 Hardest Shot

– Dylan Griffing (Redwings) – 75 mph

2nd Annual NEMHLSkills Challenge winners• Div 1 Best Goalie

– Janusz Podlasek (Redwings) – SO • Div 2 Best Goalie

– Spencer Glaim (Eagles) – SO • Div 1 Best Shooter

– Tony Orsini (Redwings) – 3 goals• Div 2 Best Shooter

– John Sweeney (Blue Knights) – 3 goals

Dave Luke….

Division 1 Champions

Team Pt%

Albany Jr EngineersRon Morello, Head Coach

0.650

Watertown Redwings 0.375

Bay State/Griffin Sharks 0.356

Division 2 Champions

Team Pt%

Clifton Park EaglesJoe Moffre, Head Coach

0.533

S Windsor Knights 0.341

Saratoga Blue Knights 0.017

Banners for last season

• Joe Moffre….

Banners from 2009 – 2010 playoffs

Division 1– Troy/Albany Jr River Rats – Ron Morello

Division 2– Saratoga Blue Knights – Paul Kelley

Top Scoring Award

• Minimum of 20 games or 75% of GP by recipient’s team, whichever is greater

• Most TP per game average

Top Scoring Award

3. Ronnie Morello – Albany Jr Engineers– 1.64 PPG – 46 TP in 28 GP

2. Willie Kasper – Albany Jr Engineers– 2.17 PPG – 63 TP in 29 GP

4. Andrew Boudreau – Albany Jr Engineers– 2.85 PPG – 74 TP in 26 GP

Top Goaltender Award

• Minimum of 10 games or 50% of GP by recipient’s team, whichever is greater

• Best save percentage (total saves per goals allowed)

Top Goaltending Award

4. Curtis Bolduc – S Windsor Knights– 0.915 SVP – 3.99 GAA – 9 GP

3. Jim Northway – Watertown Redwings– 0.912 SVP – 2.19 GAA

2. Sean Flanagan – Albany Jr Engineers– 0.947 SVP – 1.00 GAA

1. Danny Petroccione – Albany Jr Engineers– 0.947 SVP – 0.89 GAA – 9 SO in 19 GP

Top Defenseman Award

• Minimum of 20 games or 75% of GP by recipient’s team, whichever is greater

• Best defensive points as determined by a very simple equation:

(0.25*TP)/(((GA/TG)*(GP/TG))+LN(PIM+1))*100

But does it work?

Norris trophy applicants 2009-2010

Zdeno Charo Boston Bruins 163

Chris Pronger Philadelphia Flyers 194

Dan Boyle San Jose Sharks 219

Drew Doughty LA Kings 224

Mike Green Washington Capitals 260

Keith Duncan Chicago Black Hawks 268

Top Defenseman Award

3. Michael Fitts – CP Eagles– 128 DP – 10 TP, 6 PIM, 23 GP

2. Dylan Gladd – Albany Jr Engineers– 169 DP – 24 TP, 34 PIM, 26 GP

1. Sean Kelly – Albany Jr Engineers– 193 DP – 15 TP, 6 PIM, 28 GP

Top Sportsmanship Award

• Minimum of 20 total points in goals and assists

• Best sportsmanship = ratio of total points divided by total PIM*

• Player is ineligible if he/she receives an unsportsmanlike penalty in the current season

Sportsmanship Award

3. Devin Bertrand – Watertown Redwings– 3.13 SPO – 21 GP – 25 TP – 8 PIM

2. Andrew Bourdeau – Albany Jr Engineers– 4.63 SPO – 26 GP – 74 TP – 16 PIM

1. Gabe Phelan – Baystate/Griffin Sharks– 10.0 SPO – 25 GP – 20 TP – 2 PIM

Scholarships

• John Mishoe…..

NEMHL Scholarships

• Criteria– Academic excellence– Athletic excellence– Extra-curricular activities– Charitable work– Participation in costs of post-secondary

education– Essay on the influence of the NEMHL– Letters of reference

Scholarship Committee

John Mishoe (Chair)

Jackie & Dave Luke

Mark Mansour

Joan and John Maxam

Scholarship Award recipients

• William O’Brien– Baystate/Griffin Sharks 2008 – 2011

• Christopher Hein– Saratoga Blue Knights 2008 - 2011

Now, who will be…

… taking home the hardware

Playoff update

Division 1Team W L T P

Albany Jr Engineers 3 0 0 6

Watertown Redwings 2 1 0 4

Baystate/Griffin Sharks 2 1 0 4

Division 2Team W L T P

Clifton Park Eagles 1 2 0 2

South Windsor Knights 0 0 1 1

Saratoga Blue Knights 0 0 1 1

Don’t forget to change your clocks!!!

Good luck!