Sectional seedings are determined in one week.
So instead of doing a Top 4 this week for each classification, let's expand and make it eight.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Crazy Wednesday on the HS Hockey Rink
The High School Hockey league standings got thrown into disarray with the two games played on Wednesday:
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Shenendehowa
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2
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Bethlehem
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4
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Tri-Falls
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2
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La Salle
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5
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Wednesday, February 11, 2015
High School Hockey notes
We're nearing sectionals in the Capital District High School Hockey League. The regular season wraps up this Saturday, and Sunday the official seedings for the tournament will be announced.
These seedings are determined on where a team finished in the CDHSHL point standings, with each game within the league being worth either one or two points for a win. There are procedures for ties, which can be found here.
These seedings are determined on where a team finished in the CDHSHL point standings, with each game within the league being worth either one or two points for a win. There are procedures for ties, which can be found here.
As the season wraps up, let's take a look at some of the latest news and notes from across the league:
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Boys Hoops - Our Top 4, 2/4/14
Here's our unscientific Top 4 for each classification through Tuesday, February 3rd's games.
NYSPHSAA BEDS Numbers for 2015-16
Below are the NYSPHSAA BEDS for 2015-16 courtesy of the New York Public High School Athletic Association. Next to them, based on the current enrollments, are where teams would be classified for both Football and Basketball (as well as other team sports like Soccer and Baseball/Softball).
The numbers DO NOT GUARANTEE that the team would play in such classification, as teams have been known to request to play lesser competition and sacrifice their sectional eligibility (i.e., Hoosic Valley Football has played Class D competition the last few years despite being Class C), and likewise, have requested to play in a higher classification (i.e., Troy Boys Hoops elected to played AA in 2013-14 despite being a A squad).
It also doesn't take into effect the rules regarding private schools (CBA would never play Class B Football), nor does it configure teams playing as a merged unit, like Lake George/Hadley-Luzurne did last year in Football.
In other words, this is merely a guide to the next year in local high school sports.
Correction: We incorrectly noted Maine-Endwell in Section 4 to maintain their Class B status, allowing them to continue to defend their State Championship. They actually will be classified as a Class A school in 2015-16. In addition, Glens Falls will be downgraded to a Class B school for basketball and other 5-classification sports that isn't football.
The numbers DO NOT GUARANTEE that the team would play in such classification, as teams have been known to request to play lesser competition and sacrifice their sectional eligibility (i.e., Hoosic Valley Football has played Class D competition the last few years despite being Class C), and likewise, have requested to play in a higher classification (i.e., Troy Boys Hoops elected to played AA in 2013-14 despite being a A squad).
It also doesn't take into effect the rules regarding private schools (CBA would never play Class B Football), nor does it configure teams playing as a merged unit, like Lake George/Hadley-Luzurne did last year in Football.
In other words, this is merely a guide to the next year in local high school sports.
Correction: We incorrectly noted Maine-Endwell in Section 4 to maintain their Class B status, allowing them to continue to defend their State Championship. They actually will be classified as a Class A school in 2015-16. In addition, Glens Falls will be downgraded to a Class B school for basketball and other 5-classification sports that isn't football.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Boys Hoops Games to Watch - Week of 2/2 - 2/8
Tuesday's Games:
Fort Edward (10-6) at Argyle (10-5)
Canajoharie (9-5) at Fort Plain (7-6)
Northville at (11-4) St. Johnsville (8-5)
Averill Park (10-3) at Bethlehem (12-3)
Broadalbin-Perth (10-4) at Scotia (14-0)
Comments: Fort Edward could save themselves from having to play a game against a deadly top seed in Stillwater with a quality win, and that opportunity is against Argyle. -- Canajoharie and Fort Plain will meet to help settle C seeds. -- Averill Park is one of those Class A squads few are talking about, but could make a strong splash come sectionals. A win for the Warriors against the Bethlehem Eagles could make the difference between a #2 seed and a #3 seed. The road to sectionals won't be kind to Averill Park as they face Bethlehem once and Guilderland twice in the next two weeks -- Northville got a reality check the first time they played St. Johnsville, the second time will be tough for one of the contenders for a good seed in Class D as they play the rematch out in western Montgomery County. -- Broadalbin-Perth is one of few teams to play the Scotia Tartans close all season, only falling by 6 as they held the Tartans to 30 points off their season average of 78 points per game in the first meeting.
Wednesday's Games:
Waterford (12-3) at Germantown (13-1)
Stillwater (10-5) at Greenwich (13-2)
Comments: Germantown's loss to Berlin on January 23rd still leaves the Central Hudson Valley League open. Both Germantown and Waterford have only one loss, but Waterford's was a loss to Germantown back in December by more than 20 points. -- Stillwater has a tough week ahead with both Greenwich and Hoosick Falls, and a win over the Witches could help improve their tournament resume. Greenwich is the only other team in Section 2 right now that has a legitimate chance of snatching the #1 seed from the Lake George Warriors, and therefore has reasons to play hard.
Friday's Games:
Northville (11-4) at Canajoharie (9-5)
Fort Ann (12-2) at Fort Edward (10-6)
Averill Park (10-3) at Guilderland (11-2)
Schalmont (12-2) at Voorheesville (11-5)
Comments: We've noted many times over the last few weeks about Northville's attempt to play for better seeds in the upcoming Class D Sectionals. Canajoharie presents another good opportunity. By the time Fort Ann and Fort Edward play on Friday, Fort Ann could have their spot in the Adirondack League Championship sewn up, however, that doesn't mean they can take this game easy. Averill Park continues their gauntlet against Guilderland in a key Suburban Conference showdown. Schalmont gets another test on their way to be one of 7 dangerous teams in Class B when they face Voorheesville.
Don't forget if you're planning on heading to any of these games, to report score updates using the #518Hoops hashtag.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Hobbs keeps Queensbury scoreless, Blue Streaks win 5-0
GLENS FALLS - On a day where Queensbury paid tribute to Breast Cancer survivors and victims, Danny Hobbs turned aside all shots he was faced with as the Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks shut out the Queensbury Spartans 5-0.
The win kept the Blue Streaks on pace with the Shenendehowa Plainsmen for the top spot in the CDHSHL, with the two teams slated to meet next Wednesday at Weibel Avenue Arena in a game that could determine the winner of the DelVecchio Cup.
Hobbs stopped 24 saves in the shutout, 13 of which came in the 1st period as the Spartans kept the Blue Streaks off the scoreboard in the 1st period.
But Jake Fauler netted his 8th of the season off assists by Josh Dagle and JT Rafferty 2:47 into the second period to give the Blue Streaks the 1-0 lead, and then scored again nearly three minutes later to double their lead.
JT Rafferty deflected a Austin Patterson shot to extend the lead to 3-0, and Josh Dagle earned his third point of the game on the power play to give the Blue Streaks four goals in the period.
Queensbury took chances, but was unable to net a goal in the third period. Evan Conlin was pushed away by Eric Jess before he was able to get a quality scoring chance on Danny Hobbs. But Saratoga kept the play in the Queensbury zone for the most part, getting chance after chance at Otto Miller, who was replaced by Teddy Nolan in the middle of the second period.
Towards the end, the game turned a little chippy as a couple Blue Streaks went down on a scramble in front of Teddy Nolan, resulting in Zach Guzi to drop the gloves and get some shoves and punches on Trevor Metcalfe. Metcalfe refrained from dropping the gloves, then was further restrained by Teddy Nolan. Zach Guzi earned a game misconduct for fighting with 1:47 left in the third period, and was still animated as he slammed the locker room door open after being told to leave the ice.
The Spartans, whose last goal came in the third period against CBA on January 15th, fall to 4-12 on the season as they travel to Bethlehem to face the Eagles on Friday night. Saratoga will have a week off as they prepare for their second meeting with the Shenendehowa Plainsmen next Wednesday. The Plainsmen are undefeated in league play and won the first meeting at Clifton Park Arena 4-2 back in December.
It was Queensbury's annual "Pink in the Rink" event, as they honored those affected by breast cancer by wearing pink jerseys with special names/organizations on the back. At the end of the game, the Spartans gave their jerseys to those names honored on the jerseys. The night's 50/50 and "chuck-a-puck" proceeds, as well as basket raffle receipts, would be donated to the Double H Ranch in Lake Luzurne.
Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks at Queensbury Spartans
Saratoga Springs 0 4 1 5
Queensbury 0 0 0 0
1st Period: No Goals
2nd Period: Fauler (8), from Dagle (7) & Rafferty (1) - 2:47; Fauler (9), from Dagle (8) - 5:37; Patterson (1)*, unassisted - 8:18; Dagle (10) - PP, unassisted - 11:53
3rd Period: Paton (7), from Luse (5) & Russel (4) - 6:31
* - Scoresheet indicates Patterson was credited with the goal, however, the shot was deflected in by JT Rafferty on the far post.
The win kept the Blue Streaks on pace with the Shenendehowa Plainsmen for the top spot in the CDHSHL, with the two teams slated to meet next Wednesday at Weibel Avenue Arena in a game that could determine the winner of the DelVecchio Cup.
Hobbs stopped 24 saves in the shutout, 13 of which came in the 1st period as the Spartans kept the Blue Streaks off the scoreboard in the 1st period.
But Jake Fauler netted his 8th of the season off assists by Josh Dagle and JT Rafferty 2:47 into the second period to give the Blue Streaks the 1-0 lead, and then scored again nearly three minutes later to double their lead.
JT Rafferty deflected a Austin Patterson shot to extend the lead to 3-0, and Josh Dagle earned his third point of the game on the power play to give the Blue Streaks four goals in the period.
Queensbury took chances, but was unable to net a goal in the third period. Evan Conlin was pushed away by Eric Jess before he was able to get a quality scoring chance on Danny Hobbs. But Saratoga kept the play in the Queensbury zone for the most part, getting chance after chance at Otto Miller, who was replaced by Teddy Nolan in the middle of the second period.
Towards the end, the game turned a little chippy as a couple Blue Streaks went down on a scramble in front of Teddy Nolan, resulting in Zach Guzi to drop the gloves and get some shoves and punches on Trevor Metcalfe. Metcalfe refrained from dropping the gloves, then was further restrained by Teddy Nolan. Zach Guzi earned a game misconduct for fighting with 1:47 left in the third period, and was still animated as he slammed the locker room door open after being told to leave the ice.
The Spartans, whose last goal came in the third period against CBA on January 15th, fall to 4-12 on the season as they travel to Bethlehem to face the Eagles on Friday night. Saratoga will have a week off as they prepare for their second meeting with the Shenendehowa Plainsmen next Wednesday. The Plainsmen are undefeated in league play and won the first meeting at Clifton Park Arena 4-2 back in December.
It was Queensbury's annual "Pink in the Rink" event, as they honored those affected by breast cancer by wearing pink jerseys with special names/organizations on the back. At the end of the game, the Spartans gave their jerseys to those names honored on the jerseys. The night's 50/50 and "chuck-a-puck" proceeds, as well as basket raffle receipts, would be donated to the Double H Ranch in Lake Luzurne.
Saratoga Springs Blue Streaks at Queensbury Spartans
Saratoga Springs 0 4 1 5
Queensbury 0 0 0 0
1st Period: No Goals
2nd Period: Fauler (8), from Dagle (7) & Rafferty (1) - 2:47; Fauler (9), from Dagle (8) - 5:37; Patterson (1)*, unassisted - 8:18; Dagle (10) - PP, unassisted - 11:53
3rd Period: Paton (7), from Luse (5) & Russel (4) - 6:31
* - Scoresheet indicates Patterson was credited with the goal, however, the shot was deflected in by JT Rafferty on the far post.
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