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.
Senior goaltender and four year varsity letter winner Alexei Masanko sat down with The Record’s JJ Conrad and discussed the upcoming season and how he spent the off season preparing to take on the top teams in NJ.
Don Bosco Hockey is proud to announce its four captains for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Joining second year captain, CJ McGee, fellow Seniors Ryan McLinskey, Thomas Reid & Toby DiPaolo will be called upon to lead the 2016-17 version of the Ironmen. After a tough overtime loss in the NJ State Semi-Finals, the Ironmen look to continue to build off a successful season in which they captured their fifth straight Bergen County Title, moving to 15-0 all time in the tournament. Coach Toskos spoke at length about his 3 new captains joining four-year varsity player and second year captain Cj McGee. “We are excited about the depth and leadership that these four players bring to our team,” Toskos said, adding, “all four of these guys represent what Bosco Hockey is about.” Bosco opens its season on Nov. 26 vs Gordon Conference foe, Seton Hall Prep 5pm at the Ice Vault in Wayne, NJ.
Ramsey – Junior Goaltender Alexei Masanko and fellow teammate, Senior Captain Chris Mazzella highlight the list of players on The Record’s Player of the Year Watch.
The Ironmen are back in action tonight, 7:30 pm at the Ice Vault to take on perennial rival Bergen Catholic in Gordon Conference play.
Captains Mazzella (25) & L. Campomenosi (12) celebrate 1st period goal
Wayne – After a grueling semi-final game, a 3-2 overtime win over Glen Rock (see Burns’ goal below), the Ironmen where poised to take a on a familiar foe. Cross-town rival Ramsey High School, for the 3rd straight time in the Bergen County Final.
Playing two of its finest periods of hockey of the season, Bosco opened up to a 4-0 lead on goals by Seniors Chris Mazzella and Marcus Gurega, followed up by Freshman Tyler Sedlack and Junior Brendan Hansen. The latter two goals, both brilliantly setup by great passes from Sophomore Defenseman Aaron Bohlinger and Junior Toby DiPaolo.
“The maturity level of our team continues to rise,” said Toskos. “Look at Glen Rock the other night in the semifinals. We were short-handed nine players on our injury list, some played, some didn’t, but the fact that they were able to come from behind against an outstanding goalie, someone who really could have shut us down, said a lot.”
Facing a revived Ramsey team in the 3rd period, Bosco allowed two goals in the final frame, but added an empty netter to capture their 5th straight Bergen County Championship, improving to 15-0 all time.
