Lt. Colonel John Nawoichyk drops the puck as Bosco hosts CBA for Military Appreciation Night at West Point
West Point – Last season Bosco traveled to CBA to take on the Colts for a special Military Appreciation Night and spoiled the Colts’ evening, capturing a 3-1 win. This year, it was the Ironmen’s turn to host, taking the game to Tate Rink at the United States Military Academy at West Point. For Don Bosco, Military Appreciation Night always takes on a special meaning as the program not only honors the Military, but one of its fallen, Major Tom Kennedy. After a slow start to the opening period, Bosco opened the scoring as Sophomore Forward Tyler Sedlak buried a second period power play chance. Led by the line of Mickey Burns (1g), Tsubasa Konishi (1g, 2a) and Sedlak (1g, 1a), the Ironmen gave CBA all it could handle in the third and broke open the game, lighting the lamp four times in the final period for a 5-1 win and improving to 4-0. Alexei Masanko again provided the backstop, tossing aside 26 of 27 CBA shots. A special thank you to Army West Point Head Ice Hockey Coach Brian Riley and Lt. Colonel John Nawoichyk and their staff, for hosting the game. DBP returns to action December 13th vs defending state champion Delbarton.
Newark – After a few days off after opening the season with two conference wins, Bosco took to the road for the first time to face another Gordon Conference opponent, St. Peter’s Prep. The Marauder’s jumped out out to an early 1-0 lead before, Junior defenseman Tristan Frese notched his first Varsity goal to even the score. But three minutes later, St Peter’s took the lead right back on a deflection. That would prove to be the last time SPP would put one past the Bosco goaltenders. Spurred on by Seniors Ryan McLinskey (1g, 1a), CJ McGee (1g, 2a), Toby DiPaolo (2a) & Tyler Nielsen (3a) DBP never took their foot off the pedal as seven different players scored. Alexei Masanko and Sophomore Max Schwartz combined for 15 saves.
Wayne – Don Bosco began with a strong effort to open up the 2016-17 campaign at home this past weekend against two Gordon Conference opponents. First up was a young Seton Hall Prep team. A slow start didn’t phase the Ironmen as they came alive in the second period. Senior Tyler Nielsen opened up the scoring, quickly followed by two more from Senior captain Ryan McLinskey and Junior Mickey Burns. After the dust settled, seven different Ironmen tallied a goal and senior goalie Alexei Masanko held SHP scoreless, notching his first shutout of the season, as Bosco rolled to an 8-0 win.
On the heels of Saturday’s season opening win, Bosco took to the ice Sunday against #4 ranked St Augustine’s Prep. After surrendering the first two goals to the Hermits, the Ironmen answered with three straight of their own. Senior captain Ryan McLinskey, got the scoring started with a power play goal and the top line of Junior’s Mickey Burns, Tsubasa Konishi and Sophomore Tyler Sedlak, led the comeback as they each tallied a goal in the final two periods to secure a 4-3 Ironmen victory. Senior goalie Alexei Masanko led the way with 28 saves as DBP improved to 2-0 on the season.
Highland Falls, NY- The Don Bosco Hockey team paid tribute to one of its fallen brethren yesterday, as the entire varsity hockey team, led by Lt. Colonel John Nawoichyk hiked to the top of the Trail of the Fallen, to honor Major Tom Kennedy.
Major Kennedy, a former Ironman and West Point hockey player, was killed in action in August of 2012, serving his country on his 4th tour of duty. Head Coach Greg Toskos, who played with TK, fondly remembers him as the consummate teammate, “When you talk about guys pushing each other in practice, Tommy was one of those guys. He worked harder than anyone and was really the toughest kid to face in practice. His work ethic in practice was contagious and helped us grow as a team and made us better in games.”
The Don Bosco Hockey program would like to thank Lt. Colonel John Nawoichyk and his staff for taking the team out of their day, to lead us in this team building exercise and learning what true sacrifice and being a great teammate is all about.
Bosco opens its season at home, November 26th vs Seton Hall Prep at 5pm. Along with the rigorous Gordon Conference matchups, this season’s schedule is highlighted by Military Appreciate Night at West Point on December 6th vs CBA, the NJ/Mass High School Ice Hockey challenge vs BC High on December 17th at Merrimack College and the Bergen County Championship beginning in mid January.
Ramsey – Don Bosco Hockey is proud to announce Junior Defenseman John Campomenosi has committed to Quinnipiac University. Named as a 2016 1st Team North Jersey Sports & Bergen County Coach Association Defenseman as a Sophomore, Campomenosi is a smooth skating offensive defenseman with excellent hands and vision.
“Johnny is a tremendous defenseman”, said Head Coach Greg Toskos. “He plays the game as hard as any player we’ve had. He’s got a tremendous stride and offensively has the ability to change the game.”
John is entering his third season with the Ironmen Hockey program, following in the footsteps of his older brother, former Ironmen Captain, Luke Campomenosi ’16 and father Bob Campomenosi ’80, also a captain.
“As good as he is offensively, he’s just as good defensively. Night in and night out, Johnny is always matched against the opponents top line.” added Associate Coach Sean Foye.
Don Bosco Hockey congrats John Campomenosi and his family on his commitment to Quinnipiac University and looks forward to another outstanding year in the upcoming 2016-17 season. Bosco opens the season November 26th vs Seton Hall Prep.
