McLinskey Commits to Quinnipiac University

by Boscohockey | Sep 22, 2018

Don Bosco Hockey is proud to announce that Senior Forward and Captain Liam McLinskey has committed to Division 1 Quinnipiac University.

Liam McLinskey (21) with brother Ryan McLinskey (2), class of 2017 and current pitcher for the Seton Hall University baseball team

At 6’1” 165lbs,  McLinskey is your prototypical power forward… big and strong with an excellent first stride and very soft hands.

Head Coach Greg Toskos has seen McLinskey’s game come a long way since is freshman campaign, saying, “Liam worked extremely hard in the spring and summer to put himself in a position to play at the highest level.  He is an excellent locker room guy for us and will add bring that winning attitude to the QU locker room in the future.  We expect big things from Liam and our captains this year as we strive to make it back to the Prudential Center.  All of our coaches and teammates are excited for Liam and his family.”

Various Ironmen Rack Up End of Year Accolades

by Boscohockey | Mar 13, 2018

The end of the season brought a plethora of team and individual accolades for the members of Don Bosco Prep Hockey program. Below is a list of recognitions that have been announced. The program would like to extend their congratulations to all players listed, and wish the best the Senior class as they move onto the next step in their individual careers.

Team

#2 Ranked Team in the State of New Jersey

#1 Ranked Team in North Jersey

2017 Harry Rulon Miller Champions (PDS Tourney)

2018 Bergen County Champions

2018 State Championship Finalist

Individual Awards

Mickey Burns – New Jersey State HS Player of the Year

All State Honors (Voted on by the press)

1^st Team All State, 1^st Team Non Public – Mickey Burns, Senior Forward

1^st Team All State, 1^st Team Non Public – John Campomenosi, Senior Defenseman

2^nd Team All state, 2^nd Team Non Public – Tyler Sedlak, Junior Forward

2^nd Team All State, 2^nd Team Non Public – George Weiner, Senior Defenseman

3^rd Team All Non Public – TJ Schweighardt, Junior Defenseman

3^rd Team All Non Public – Tsubasa Konishi, Senior Forward

Non Public All Tournament (State) Team

Mickey Burns, Senior Forward

John Campomenosi, Senior Defenseman

Gordon Conference All Stars (Voted on by Gordon Conference Coaches)

MVP – Mickey Burns

1^st Team – John Campomenosi, Senior Defenseman

1^st Team – Tyler Sedlak, Junior Forward

2^nd Team – Tsubasa Konishi

2^nd Team – George Weiner

Honorable Mention – TJ Schweighardt

Honorable Mention – Tristan Frese

Bergen County All Tournament Team (BCCA Tournament Committee):

MVP – John Campomenosi

Mickey Burns, Junior Forward

Tyler Sedlak, Senior Forward

Tristan Frese, Senior Defenseman

All County Selections (as voted on by Bergen County Coaches Association):

1^st Team – Mickey Burns

1^st Team – Tyler Sedlak

1^st Team – George Weiner

1^st Team – John Campomenosi

1^st Team – TJ Schweighardt

1^st Team – Tsubasa Konishi

2^nd Team – Tristan Frese

2^nd  Team – Liam McLinskey

2^nd  Team – Max Schwarz

Ironmen Win OT Thriller To Advance To Gordon Cup Finals

by Boscohockey | Feb 25, 2018

VIA NJ.COM:

Top-seeded Don Bosco Prep showed why it’s the top high school hockey team in New Jersey Wednesday night.

Tsubasa Konishi scored just nine seconds into overtime to lead the No. 1 Ironmen over fifth-seeded St. Augustine, 5-4, in the semifinals of the Gordon Cup at Ice Vault in Wayne.

Bosco, ranked No. 1 in the NJ.com Top 20, trailed 4-3 after two periods and needed a power-play, third-period goal by Thomas Schweighardt from Connor Sedlak to tie it up and force overtime. Goalie Max Schwarz hung on to make 19 saves. Konishi finished with two goals while Mickey Burns and George Weiner also scored for Bosco. Sedlak tallied four assists.

St. Augustine, ranked No. 4, found themselves down 3-2 after Burns scored with 7:54 left in the second, but Kyle Knight and Jared Hannah put the Hermits ahead. Dom Guido and Brendann Karnish also scored for St. Augustine in the first. Netminder Ben Sheehan made 37 saves in the loss.

Coming into the game St. Augustine coach Tim Fingerhunt mentioned that his team needed to stay out of the penalty box to have a chance against the Ironmen. The Hermits committed five penalties and it proved costly.

“You have to play them 5-on-5,” Fingerhut said on Monday. “You have to stay out of penalty box. They’re very talented both offensively and defensively and the last you want is to play shorthanded. “We got to be physical.”

The final round will feature a matchup of the ages. Not only will it be the top seed versus the second seed, but it is also a battle between the top two teams in the state. Bosco will meet No. 2 Delbarton for the third time this season. Bosco already won the previous head-to-head games.

Don Bosco Prep and Delbarton will once again in the championship game on Friday at 8:00 p.m. at Codey Arena in West Orange.

Ironmen Receive #1 Seed in State Playoffs

by Boscohockey | Feb 25, 2018