Wednesday, February 17, 2016
Monday, April 13, 2015
A Year to Remember!
21 Wins 2 Losses 1 Tie
CVAC Champions
Section VII Champions
NYS Regional Champions
NYS Final-Four Appearance
Final NYS Ranking - #3
CVAC boys hockey all-stars
State final four run yields postseason honors for Lake Placid
April 11, 2015
Adirondack Daily Enterprise
LAKE PLACID - A second straight Champlain Valley Athletic Conference crown, a sectional championship, a regional title, a trip to the final four and a final state ranking of third.
What a season it was for the Lake Placid boys hockey team.
Skating on a team that finished with a 21-2-1 record, six Blue Bombers received CVAC postseason honors. In addition, Lake Placid's Keith Clark was named the league's coach of the year.
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Senior Nzoni Thompson led the way after being chosen as the CVAC's co-most valuable player of the year and landing a spot on the league's first team as a defenseman. Thompson, was honored as the league's top player along with Beekmantown's Josh Barriere, who is also a senior.
Thompson, one of quickest and craftiest players in the CVAC, finished with 13 goals, eight assists and 21 points. He was one of Lake's Placid captains.
Junior forward Connor Preston and senior goalie Tucker Angelopoulos joined Thompson as first-team selections. Preston led Lake Placid in goals scored with 18, with his final tally of the season coming in the Blue Bombers' 3-2 loss to Williamsville East in state Division II semifinal action in Utica.
Preston also recorded 19 assists to finish tied for a team-high in points scored with 37.
As one of the top high school goalies in New York and playing on a team that was deep at the position, Angelopoulos finished the campaign with a 13-1-1 record.
Angelopoulos gave up just 18 goals during that run and suffered his lone loss of the season in Utica. He posted four shutouts this past winter and 10 during his past three seasons while anchoring Lake Placid's defense. Angelopoulos was also a first-team CVAC pick at goaltender a season ago and shared the honor this year with Beekmantown's Ben Frederick.
Juniors Chris Williams and Noah Mohr were Blue Bombers named to the CVAC's second team. Williams had a breakout season at forward, and ended the year tied with Preston at the top of the roster in scoring.
Williams netted 16 goals and added 21 assists for 37 points. He played a role in both of Lake Placid's goals in Utica, scoring one on an end-to-end rush and assisting on Preston's goal.
A physical defenseman, Mohr was steady in the Blue Bombers' zone and also had the ability to start rushes out of his team's end of the rink. He scored four goals and added 13 assists.
Lucas Strack was named an honorable mention pick for Lake Placid. The senior defenseman was a team captain and finished with one goal and 11 assists.
In his 13th year behind the bench, Clark finally claimed a Section VII title as the Blue Bombers head coach. Lake Placid captured its last sectional crown in 2002. This season, he had the fortune of leading a team that had a core of players who have been skating together since they were 5 and 6 year olds.
In addition to leading the high school program, Clark has been a dedicated teacher of the game for youth in the Lake Placid community for many years.
Clark was also honored as the CVAC coach of the year a season ago.
Lake Placid School Awards:
Gold Letter - Nzoni Thompson
Most Improved - Dalton Jacques
Coaches' Award - Lucas Strack & Ryan Damp
Gold Letter - Nzoni Thompson
Most Improved - Dalton Jacques
Coaches' Award - Lucas Strack & Ryan Damp
Wednesday, March 18, 2015
Letter to Adk. Enterprise
Hockey team felt fans’ spirit
March 18, 2015
To the editor:
Dear Blue Bomber community:
On behalf of our coaches and particularly our players, I wanted to thank the entire community for the remarkable support we have received during this hockey season. We left Friday for Utica to represent our school in the final four of New York state. Our boys were thrilled with the send-off from the Lake Placid Central School District. To have the entire district's faculty and staff outside cheering us on with signs was so classy. I can tell you the boys will remember that send-off long after their high school careers.
At Utica, I think the guys were unsure of the crowd we would bring to the Utica auditorium. Well, our fan base was bigger and louder than that of our opposition, whose district is four or five times bigger than ours. It was amazing. For everybody who watched any of our games this year and who traveled to watch us play during the playoffs, thank you. Our team felt the spirit, and it certainly brought an added energy to our team.
Sincerely,
Coach Keith Clark
Lake Placid
Saturday, March 14, 2015
They Did Us Proud!
UTICA — Williamsville East’s Jack Kelly raced to the far corner and found Dylan Cicero flashing to the low slot for a one-time goal. Eight minutes and 13 seconds later, Cicero converted on an eerily similar play in front. That one crippled Lake Placid’s chances of moving on to the state championship game.
Cicero’s game-winning goal with 1:17 remaining in the third period gave the Flames a 3-2 win in a NYSPHSAA Division II boys’ hockey semifinal at the Utica Memorial Auditorium Saturday. “Well, I thought on the first one, we didn’t really pick up,” Blue Bombers (21-2-1) coach Keith Clark said. “I thought on the second one, they just beat us there. Our guys were trying to get there. They made two good plays. “We knew that they flashed to the front of the net. For the most part, we covered it. But they had two that got away.”
Tied 2-2 with three minutes to go in regulation, Lake Placid went on the power play when Cicero was sent off for tripping. Despite a brilliant backdoor chance from Connor Preston, the Blue Bombers were held off the board. Lake Placid finished 0-for-7 on the one-player advantage. “I mean, I think we had good looks,” Clark said. “I think the kids were making the right plays overall. They shut it down. I think we needed to get a rebound, and we just couldn’t get the rebound. But I think we moved the puck well on the power play. “I don’t fault our power play. I think our kids were composed and made plays. “Just didn’t convert.”
Preston and Chris Williams were the driving force behind the Blue Bombers’ offense all season. That continued in Utica. Williams walked in on Max Battistoni, went backhand to forehand and beat the senior goaltender with a shot past the far post 33 seconds into the second period. Preston gave Lake Placid a 2-1 lead, receiving a pass from Williams and beating Battistoni with a finesse move down low 7:48 later. “I think our goals were nice goals,” Clark said. “Hard goals. Whenever you have to cut in front of the net, it takes some guts. They made some great plays.
“I thought we pressured their defense pretty well. Obviously, having Connor and Chris convert was key.” Tucker Angelopoulos was sensational in net for the Blue Bombers, finishing with 32 saves. “Tucker was lights out,” Clark said. “He did everything to give us an opportunity to win this hockey game.” Williamsville East (22-3) led shots on goal 35-30.
The Flames took eight penalties for 12 minutes, while Lake Placid committed six penalties for nine minutes. After having their unbeaten streak snapped at 21 games, the Blue Bombers finished their season at 21-2-1.
“I thought we came in, and we left everything on the table,” Clark said. “Our kids have nothing to be ashamed of. I thought we competed extremely hard. “I thought we got better as the game went on. Even though we lost the third, I thought we were competing extremely hard against a very good Willy East team. “I feel completely satisfied with our effort (Saturday). I couldn’t be prouder of our group.”
Monday, March 9, 2015
Week #18 - The Last Week of Hockey in New York
Monday, 3/9 2:45 PM Move into Women's Olympic Locker Room
3:00 PM Team Meeting (5 Minutes)
3:30-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice - USA
Tuesday, 3/10 OFF
Wednesday, 3/11 3:00 PM Meet at the Rink
3:30-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice - USA
7:00 PM Winter Sports Award Banquet - Auditorium
(We will be having a team banquet after Spring Break at the Crowne Plaza but will be participating in Wednesday's banquet.)
Thursday, 3/12 2:50 PM Team Meeting in LR
3:00 PM Meet at the Rink
3:30-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice - USA
Friday, 3/13 9:00 AM Depart Lake Placid - Athlete's Entrance
(Players should eat breakfast before they leave and pack a bagged lunch for the bus. Dress casual for bus ride)
12:45 PM Arrive at Utica Auditorium
1:00 PM Pre-Practice Stretch - Captains
1:45-2:45 PM On-Ice Practice - Utica Auditorium LR#5
3:00 PM Post-Practice Snack
3:15 PM Arrive at Radisson - Check-In
(Parents, Mr. Walentuk has set up a block of rooms for Lake Placid parents. The hotel information is below. Details on cutoff times and rates will be posted once I hear. This is at the Radisson as well.)
6:00 PM Dinner at Babes Macaroni Grill (Shirt & Tie)
8:00 PM Team Meeting - Location TBA
10:00 PM Lights Out
Saturday, 3/14 8:30 AM Wake-Up
9:00 AM Team Breakfast at Hotel
10:30 AM Depart Radisson (Shirt & Tie)
10:45 AM Arrive at the Utica Auditorium
11:15 AM Captains' Pre-Game Warm-Up
Noon On-Ice Warm-Up
12:30 PM Lake Placid vs. Williamsville East
(New York State Semi-Finals)
Sunday, 3/15 TBA
"The Aud"
Auditorium is located on: 400 Oriskany St. West, Utica, NY 13502
HOTEL INFORMATION
RESERVATIONS:+1 (800) 395-7046
TELEPHONE:(315) 797-8010
ADDRESS:
200 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
200 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13501
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Week #16 & #17 - February 23rd-March 7th
Monday 2/23 OFF
Tuesday 2/24 3:30 PM Meet at Rink - '32
4:00-5:00 PM On-Ice Practice
Wednesday 2/25 3:00 PM Meet at Rink - '32
3:30-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice
4:45-5:15 PM Team Meeting
Thursday 2/26 2:50 PM Meet at Rink - '32
3:20-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice
Friday 2/27 5:00 PM Meet at Rink -'32
5:15 PM Captains' Off-Ice Warm-Up
6:00 PM On-Ice Warm-Up
6:30 PM Lake Placid vs. Saranac
(Section VII Semi-Finals)
Saturday 2/28 OFF
Sunday 3/1 9:15 AM Bus Leaves LPMHS
10:30 AM Arrive at PSUC
11:15AM-12:15PM On-Ice Practice
12:30 PM Pizza (Every player needs to bring $10)
1:00 PM Bus Ride Back - All Players
Monday 3/2 3:00 PM Meet at Rink - '32 Rink
3:30-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice
4:45-5:05 Video Review
Tuesday 3/3 5:00 PM Bus Leaves from LPMHS
6:15 PM Arrive at PSUC
6:30 PM Captains' Off-Ice Warm-Up
7:15 PM On-Ice Warm-Up
7:45 PM Lake Placid vs. Plattsburgh
(Section VII Championship Game)
Wednesday 3/4 OFF
Thursday 3/5 3:00 PM Meet at Rink - '32
3:30-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice
5:15-6:15 PM Team Meal at Connor/Coach's House
Friday 3/6 3:00 PM Meet at Rink - '32
3:30-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice
Saturday 3/7 10:20 AM Meet at Rink - '32
10:50-11:30 AM Pre-Game Skate (Full Gear)
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5:30 PM Meet at Rink - '32
5:45 PM Captains' Off-Ice Warm-Up
6:30 PM On-Ice Warm-Up
7:00 PM Lake Placid vs. Queensbury
(Winner to Advance to Utica)
Monday, February 23, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
CVAC Standings & Playoffs
FINAL STANDINGS:
Team: GP: W's: L's: T's: Pts:
Bombers 10 9 0 1 19
Eagles 10 7 2 1 17
Hornets 10 6 4 0 12
Chiefs 10 4 6 0 8
Storm 10 2 8 0 4
Cougars 10 1 9 0 2
Quarter-Finals:
Wednesday, February 25
1.) NCCS 2 @ PHS 7
AC-North: 7:00 pm
2.) Saranac Lake 0 @ Saranac 2
PSUC: 7:45 pm
Semi-Finals:
Friday, February 27
3.) Plattsburgh 3 @ Beekmantown 0
PSUC: 7:45 pm
4.) Saranac 1 @ Lake Placid 6
Olympic Center 1932: 6:30 pm
Championship Game:
Tuesday, March 3 @ PSUC: 7:45 pm
Plattsburgh #3 vs Lake Placid #1
Plattsburgh #3 vs Lake Placid #1
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Week #15 - February 16th - February 22nd
Monday 2/16 OFF
Tuesday 2/17 10:30 AM Meet at Rink -'32
11:00 AM-Noon On-Ice Practice -'32
Wednesday 2/18 10:30 AM Meet at Rink -'32
11:00 AM-Noon On-Ice Practice -'32
12:15 PM Coaches Meet with Seniors
Thursday 2/19 4:30 PM Meet at Rink -'32
4:45 PM Captains' Off-Ice Warm-Up
5:30 PM On-Ice Warm-Up
6:00 PM Lake Placid vs Saranac
(Senior Recognition Game)
Friday 2/20 OFF
Saturday 2/21 6:30 PM Players Meal at Mr. Mike's Pizza
7:20 PM Meet coaches outside the Olympic Box
Office (Wear Blue Game Jerseys)
7:30 PM "Relive the Miracle" at the Olympic
Center
Sunday 2/22 3:30 PM Meet at Rink -'32
4:00-5:00 PM On-Ice Practice
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Week #14 - February 9th - February 15th
3:30-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice - '32
Tuesday 2/10 3:30 PM Meet at Rink - '32
4:00-5:00 PM On-Ice Practice - '32
Wednesday 2/11 4:30 PM Meet at Rink - '32
4:45 PM Captains' Warm-Up
5:30 PM On-Ice Warm-Up
6:00 PM Lake Placid vs. Beekmantown
Thursday 2/12 OFF
Friday 2/13 3:00 PM Meet at Rink - '32
3:30-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice - '32
Saturday 2/14 12:30 PM Meet at Rink - '32
12:45 PM Captains' Warm-Up
1:30 PM On-Ice Warm-Up
2:00 PM Lake Placid vs. Plattsburgh
Sunday 2/15 OFF
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Excellent Team Meal at Steak & Seafood
For the SEVENTH year the Kane Family has graciously hosted our team for the pre-Winter Carnival Tournament meal. It was another great meal.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Week #13 - February 2- February 8
Tuesday 2/3 3:30 PM Meet at Rink - '32
4:00-5:00 PM On-Ice Practice
Wednesday 2/4 3:00 PM Meet at Rink - '32
3:30-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice
4:45-5:00 PM Video Session
Thursday 2/5 3:00 PM Meet at Rink - '32
3:30-4:30 PM On-Ice Practice
5:30-6:45 PM Team Meal at Steak & Seafood
(Courtesy Kane Family - Please bring $5.00 for a tip)
6:45 PM Captains' Pre-Game Warm-Up
7:30 PM On-Ice Warm-Up
8:00 PM Lake Placid vs. Saranac Lake
Saturday 2/7 (Depending on Friday Results)
Consolation Game - 12:00 PM
Championship Game - 2:30 PM
Sunday 2/8 OFF
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