by Boscohockey | Jan 20, 2017
Senior Captain Ryan McLinskey 2017 BCT MVP
Eyeing its first championship of the season, Don Bosco faced an upstart Glen Rock team, a rematch of last years Bergen County Tournament Semi-Final overtime game. Led by Senior Captain Ryan McLinskey (2g) and brother, Sophomore Liam McLinskey (1g, 1a), Bosco put away the Panthers to claim their sixth straight Bergen County Tournament Championship by a 6-1 final.
“The last four games or so we have been getting at it right away and we just wanted to keep that going tonight,” said Ryan McLinskey, who scored twice and was named the MVP of the tournament. “(After Glen Rock) scored, we just met up on the bench and said that we needed to put more pressure on them. Once the shots started flying, we knew we’d start scoring more goals.”
Five different players scored for the Ironmen in final and Bosco outscored their three opponents 24-1 during the tournament. Alexei Masanko made 15 saves in the victory as DBP improved to 18-0 all time in BCT play and 11-3-1 on the season overall.
Next up the Ironmen face reigning state champions Delbarton, Sunday (1/22) 6:15 pm at the Ice Vault.
*Additional coverage provided by NJ.com and NorthJersey.com
by Boscohockey | Jan 12, 2017
Sophomore Liam McLinskey vs Gloucester Catholic
For the second time in 2017, the Ironmen hit the road to take on Gordon Conference opponent Gloucester Catholic for the only regular season match up this year. Bosco got off to an early start as Sophomore Liam McLinskey netted his second goal of 2017 and third of the season to open up the scoring. Senior Captain Toby DiPaolo (1g, 1a), Mickey Burns (2g), Tsubasa Konishi (1g, 1a), and Tyler Sedlak (2a) led the way for the Ironmen in a 5-3 final. Dante Durante, making his third start of the season in net, recorded 26 saves in the win. Bosco improved to 7-3-1 on the year and will next play Friday January 13th at 8:45 pm in the Quarterfinals of the Bergen County Tournament.
by Boscohockey | Dec 14, 2016
Ramsey – Don Bosco Prep is proud to announce that Junior Forward, Mickey Burns has accepted a scholarship offer
to attend the University of Vermont. Mickey made his decision after being courted by five different NCAA Division 1 schools. He is coming off a sophomore year where he posted 11 goals and 31 assists for 42 points and currently is second in scoring for the Ironmen with 10 points in five games.
“Mickey is one of the hardest working kids on our team. When you watch him in practice, he is always pushing himself and his teammates and during games, he never takes shifts off.” Said Coach Greg Toskos. “As good as he is on the ice, he is an even better kid off the ice. UVM is lucky to have a player of Mick’s ability and character attend their school.”
University of Vermont is a member of the Hockey East conference, known as the top conference in the country. They currently sit at 10-4-2 and are ranked #11 in the nation.
With Burns and Junior John Campomenosi earlier committing to Quinnipiac, this gives the Ironmen two NCAA Division 1 commits in the same class. Don Bosco Hockey congrats Mickey Burns and his family on this achievement.
by Boscohockey | Dec 7, 2016
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.
by Boscohockey | Dec 1, 2016
Senior forward Tyler Nielsen
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.
Bosco returns to action Tuesday night December 6th (6pm) against Gordon Conference rival CBA for Military Appreciation Night at West Point.
by Boscohockey | Nov 29, 2016
Bosco celebrates 8-0 w over SHP
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.
