PANTHERS HAVE OUTSTANDING YEAR!!!
This has been a season that a lot of people will never forget. From day one of the season this team had one common goal, to make it back to the state tournament. With a tough four games left the team needed five big points. This was the case of many of the teams in D3 South.
Starting with a very tough D2 Milford team (10-8-2), the Panthers went in with a game plan to drive to the net and get the garbage goals. Getting goals from different players, Sancomb with the Hat trick, Trudeau with a couple, Murphy, Losanno, and first goals for Athy and Morganelli.. Goalies Arvanitis and Driscoll along with Tough Team D kept the high scoring Milford team to 2 goals.
Then on to Canton to face a very good Westwood team who were playing on their senior night in their home with a full house. Panther team got 1 goal from Drew Ballenger on the PP from Weiner and Losanno. It was all the Panthers would need. Brad Arvanitis stood on his head while the team pitched with great team D along with some big shot blocks from Capt Nesbitt and Bedard the Panthers spoil the WW evening by being only the second team of the year to shut them out 1-0. Great Battle by both teams.
Heading to Groton rink with a load of Fans along, the team calls on Capt Losanno to lead the boys. While the game went back and forth, the Littleton Tigers did not let up, it was easy to see they were trying to be the spoiler after Holliston had beat them earlier in the season 8-1. Jamie made some great saves including some PP shots from the Tigers, and a couple of odd man rushes including a break away. Once the Panther offence starting rolling a little and the nerves wore off, it was only a matter of time. With 2 goals from Turcotte, 1 from Ballenger, and a bonus empty net goal for Palmatier. The Panthers Clinch with a 4-1 victory..
In the 20th game of the season, Dan Driscoll got the start. Stopping shots from a high powered Medway offence, Driscoll kept them to only 2 bad bounce goals. The Panthers could only answer with 1 of their own and fell 2-1 to Medway.
Going into the playoffs as the 19th seed, the team had a long hard road to battle. Starting off in Bourne, against Bourne.. That is a challenge in itself.
The team was quicker, stronger, and more discipline in game 1. They got some great goal tending by rookie Arvanitis who stopped all of the Bourne shots and earning the 3-0 shutout.
Game 2,, Abington.. With another huge fan turnout the Panthers did not give up. Going into the 3rd period down 3-1 with their only goal coming from Capt Turk, the fans sparked the energy. Weiner probably played the best period of his life and got the boys rolling,, then Perry, then Sancomb finished it off for the Win. A great comeback against a tough #3 Abington team.
Game 3: Again a back and forth game. After a quick start with a Goal from Turk, then a second by Athy. The team was rolling. Then after review, Athy goal was overturned and it took a lot of steam out of the Panther Train. Blue Hills responded with 3 goals in the 1st period with the Edwards Brothers (2 of the top 3 scorers in the state).
Panthers would not give in. Coming out on fire again in the second outscoring the BH team 3-0 and taking a 4-3 lead. The 3rd went back and forth but Holliston stayed on top and won the game 8-5. Turcotte led the scoring with 4 goals and 2 assists.
Game 4: Medway Mustangs... The Panthers went into the game knowing they were big underdogs. After preparing all week for the powerful Mustangs, the Panthers put up a great fight. Letting up 2 goals, only getting 1 penalty, hitting a crossbar, missing a couple of little bounces the Panthers fought to the very end.
On behalf of the coaching staff, I would like to thank all the players, the parents, the administration, the Alumni players/families for all their support. A special thanks to the seventh player for the team,, The FANS!!!! Thanks for filling the fan buses and making your way to the rinks to support our team.. It is greatly appreciated.
The Senior players Ben Wiener, Ryan Morganelli, Jared MacDonald,
Max Athy, Jamie Losanno, Mike Nesbitt, and Max Turcotte have set a new bar for the Holliston Hockey Program. Their hard work and dedication to the team has earned them a place in the Program History. They will always have a place in the Panther Hockey Family...
check out press...
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130226/SPORTS/302260308
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/local_sports/x1522328648/Schools-Holliston-blanks-Bourne-in-Div-3-South-boys-hockey-prelim
This has been a season that a lot of people will never forget. From day one of the season this team had one common goal, to make it back to the state tournament. With a tough four games left the team needed five big points. This was the case of many of the teams in D3 South.
Starting with a very tough D2 Milford team (10-8-2), the Panthers went in with a game plan to drive to the net and get the garbage goals. Getting goals from different players, Sancomb with the Hat trick, Trudeau with a couple, Murphy, Losanno, and first goals for Athy and Morganelli.. Goalies Arvanitis and Driscoll along with Tough Team D kept the high scoring Milford team to 2 goals.
Then on to Canton to face a very good Westwood team who were playing on their senior night in their home with a full house. Panther team got 1 goal from Drew Ballenger on the PP from Weiner and Losanno. It was all the Panthers would need. Brad Arvanitis stood on his head while the team pitched with great team D along with some big shot blocks from Capt Nesbitt and Bedard the Panthers spoil the WW evening by being only the second team of the year to shut them out 1-0. Great Battle by both teams.
Heading to Groton rink with a load of Fans along, the team calls on Capt Losanno to lead the boys. While the game went back and forth, the Littleton Tigers did not let up, it was easy to see they were trying to be the spoiler after Holliston had beat them earlier in the season 8-1. Jamie made some great saves including some PP shots from the Tigers, and a couple of odd man rushes including a break away. Once the Panther offence starting rolling a little and the nerves wore off, it was only a matter of time. With 2 goals from Turcotte, 1 from Ballenger, and a bonus empty net goal for Palmatier. The Panthers Clinch with a 4-1 victory..
In the 20th game of the season, Dan Driscoll got the start. Stopping shots from a high powered Medway offence, Driscoll kept them to only 2 bad bounce goals. The Panthers could only answer with 1 of their own and fell 2-1 to Medway.
Going into the playoffs as the 19th seed, the team had a long hard road to battle. Starting off in Bourne, against Bourne.. That is a challenge in itself.
The team was quicker, stronger, and more discipline in game 1. They got some great goal tending by rookie Arvanitis who stopped all of the Bourne shots and earning the 3-0 shutout.
Game 2,, Abington.. With another huge fan turnout the Panthers did not give up. Going into the 3rd period down 3-1 with their only goal coming from Capt Turk, the fans sparked the energy. Weiner probably played the best period of his life and got the boys rolling,, then Perry, then Sancomb finished it off for the Win. A great comeback against a tough #3 Abington team.
Game 3: Again a back and forth game. After a quick start with a Goal from Turk, then a second by Athy. The team was rolling. Then after review, Athy goal was overturned and it took a lot of steam out of the Panther Train. Blue Hills responded with 3 goals in the 1st period with the Edwards Brothers (2 of the top 3 scorers in the state).
Panthers would not give in. Coming out on fire again in the second outscoring the BH team 3-0 and taking a 4-3 lead. The 3rd went back and forth but Holliston stayed on top and won the game 8-5. Turcotte led the scoring with 4 goals and 2 assists.
Game 4: Medway Mustangs... The Panthers went into the game knowing they were big underdogs. After preparing all week for the powerful Mustangs, the Panthers put up a great fight. Letting up 2 goals, only getting 1 penalty, hitting a crossbar, missing a couple of little bounces the Panthers fought to the very end.
On behalf of the coaching staff, I would like to thank all the players, the parents, the administration, the Alumni players/families for all their support. A special thanks to the seventh player for the team,, The FANS!!!! Thanks for filling the fan buses and making your way to the rinks to support our team.. It is greatly appreciated.
The Senior players Ben Wiener, Ryan Morganelli, Jared MacDonald,
Max Athy, Jamie Losanno, Mike Nesbitt, and Max Turcotte have set a new bar for the Holliston Hockey Program. Their hard work and dedication to the team has earned them a place in the Program History. They will always have a place in the Panther Hockey Family...
check out press...
http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130226/SPORTS/302260308
http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/sports/local_sports/x1522328648/Schools-Holliston-blanks-Bourne-in-Div-3-South-boys-hockey-prelim
HOLLISTON PANTHERS CLINCH PLAYOFF SPOT
Every player and Coach had 1 common goal heading into the season
GET BACK INTO THE STATE TOURNAMENT!!!
On Sat Feb 16, Holliston got its 10th win and 21st point of the season with a 4-1 win vs Littleton. This win clinches the Panthers making it in to the Post Season for the 2nd time in 3yrs. The team won 2 other games in the same week. 9-2 at Milford, and 1-0 at Westwood. Thanks to all the supporters. Stay tuned for the post season schedule. The Panther team will need to win 7 post season games in a row to claim a state title.
Check out the Athlete of the week in the Metro West..
Captain #16 Big Mike Nesbitt
http://www.wickedlocal.com/holliston/sports/x1433783552/SPOTLIGHT-Nesbitt-an-imposing-presence#axzz2Law00lXC
Captain #16 Big Mike Nesbitt
http://www.wickedlocal.com/holliston/sports/x1433783552/SPOTLIGHT-Nesbitt-an-imposing-presence#axzz2Law00lXC
TVL Announce Year End Awards and All Stars..
Max Turcotte " MVP of the Year", and 1st Team All Star
2nd Team All Stars
Tyler Perry, Mike Nesbitt, Ben Weiner, Mike Sancomb and Jamie Losanno
Coach LeBlanc was also named "Coach of the Year"
Max Turcotte " MVP of the Year", and 1st Team All Star
2nd Team All Stars
Tyler Perry, Mike Nesbitt, Ben Weiner, Mike Sancomb and Jamie Losanno
Coach LeBlanc was also named "Coach of the Year"
HCAT brings the team some Great Luck,,, Thank you Tom, Don and Steve...
Holliston Cable has covered the past 3 Panther games. Tom Emmons and his crew have 2 games on the website, while Tim and Nancy Murphy along with Mike Bedard covered the great comeback game, where Panthers score 3 goals in the last 7 minutes of the game against a very tough 1st place Medway team. Check out the action on HCAT video on demand.. www.hcattv.org
PANTHERS WIN
The Champions of the 34th annual Bellingham Christmas tournament. Panthers went through first round with a huge team victory over Bellingham, then came back to work in Game 2 against Marion defeating the Mustangs 5-3.
Tournament MVP was Max Turcotte...
Congratulations to all......
The Champions of the 34th annual Bellingham Christmas tournament. Panthers went through first round with a huge team victory over Bellingham, then came back to work in Game 2 against Marion defeating the Mustangs 5-3.
Tournament MVP was Max Turcotte...
Congratulations to all......
VARSITY SCHEDULE AND PICTURES HAVE BEEN UPDATED !!!!
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JV Schedule and Pictures updates as well
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Players Walk To Support Breast Cancer and raise over $1000
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL FOR A GREAT SEASON
TVL Awards... 1st Team All Star - Max Turcotte and Tyler Perry
2nd Team All Star - Tim Araujo
Honorable Mention - Ben Weiner
Sportsman of the Year - Vincent Coffey
Sportsmanship Team Award - Holliston Panthers
Hobey Baker Award - Vince Coffey
Mass All State Player - Max Turcotte
Ed Mantanuto Award - Vince Coffey
MVP - Max Turcotte JV MVP - Preston Trudeau
Coaches Award - Nick Morganelli JV Hunter Potemri
Defenseman - Tyler Perry Hardest Worker - Ryan Murphy
Utility Man - Tim Araujo Most Improved- Mike Nesbitt
Unsung Hero - Jamie Losanno
2012-2013 Captains Max Turcotte Jamie Losanno Mike Nesbitt
Assistant Captain Tyler Perry
Max Turcotte Athlete of the week..http://www.wickedlocal.com/holliston/features/x1771578509/Holliston-Athlete-of-the-Week-Max-Turcotte#axzz1nrmxBDuv
TVL Awards... 1st Team All Star - Max Turcotte and Tyler Perry
2nd Team All Star - Tim Araujo
Honorable Mention - Ben Weiner
Sportsman of the Year - Vincent Coffey
Sportsmanship Team Award - Holliston Panthers
Hobey Baker Award - Vince Coffey
Mass All State Player - Max Turcotte
Ed Mantanuto Award - Vince Coffey
MVP - Max Turcotte JV MVP - Preston Trudeau
Coaches Award - Nick Morganelli JV Hunter Potemri
Defenseman - Tyler Perry Hardest Worker - Ryan Murphy
Utility Man - Tim Araujo Most Improved- Mike Nesbitt
Unsung Hero - Jamie Losanno
2012-2013 Captains Max Turcotte Jamie Losanno Mike Nesbitt
Assistant Captain Tyler Perry
Max Turcotte Athlete of the week..http://www.wickedlocal.com/holliston/features/x1771578509/Holliston-Athlete-of-the-Week-Max-Turcotte#axzz1nrmxBDuv
Tough shoes to fill part 3
The Holliston Panther Hockey Club will once again be looking to fill some big shoes. Senior Captains Tim Aruajo and Vince Coffey
who led the 2012 Panther team along with Jay Marcoaldi, Nick Morganelli, Ryan Nelson, and Mike Regan. All 4 year players to the program, who will be missed. Their hard work on and off the ice, their unique personalities, their leadership and their love for the game.
While the team is sad to lose these great players, they are also proud and grateful for everything that each one of these guys have done for the program. The seeds they help plant will help the team grow, and their sacrifices will make them always a part of the team.
Good Luck to the 6, and always know, that you have a place in the Heart of Holliston Hockey..
who led the 2012 Panther team along with Jay Marcoaldi, Nick Morganelli, Ryan Nelson, and Mike Regan. All 4 year players to the program, who will be missed. Their hard work on and off the ice, their unique personalities, their leadership and their love for the game.
While the team is sad to lose these great players, they are also proud and grateful for everything that each one of these guys have done for the program. The seeds they help plant will help the team grow, and their sacrifices will make them always a part of the team.
Good Luck to the 6, and always know, that you have a place in the Heart of Holliston Hockey..
