Former Jr. Warrior Star Shines for NY Rangers

Chris Kreider, a former Masco player, went from wearing his town colors and the Warrior blue and gold to playing for Team USA, winning a national championship with Boston College and now scoring two game-winning goals for the New York Rangers in just five games. The New York Rangers currently lead the Washington Capitals 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

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Malden AA Mites Post Memorable VHL Season

The Malden AA Mites put an exclamation point on an undefeated season by winning the Mite South American - AA title. The talented squad finished with a 20-0 league record and netminder Brendan Curtis posted the the lowest save percentage. Come playoff time, the Malden squad outscored its two opponents by a 19-4 margin.

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Belmont Peewees Win PeeWee East National Title

The Belmont Peewee AA's entered the Championships as a third seed but delivered a stirring performance come playoff time. After sneaking past Marblehead Peewee AAA in the quarterfinals, Belmont defeated #2 Stoneham Peewee AAA and then blanked the Renegades Peewee AAA by a score of 6-0 in the finals.

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Saints Polish Off Perfect Season With Championship

The Saints played 16 games in the Valley League and delivered 16 wins! The team put the finishing touches on this undefeated season with a 4-1 win over Woburn in the semifinals and then a 10-2 victory over Melrose to become the Mite North American - A Champions.

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Third-Seeded Andover Mite A2's Cap Off Title Run

No. 3 Andover took home the crown in the Mite South American - A Division. The Warriors defeated Lynnfield (3-1) in the quarterfinals and then went on to dominate offensively and outscored its next two opponents by a 15-6 margin. Andover defeated Methuen Mite A by a score of 8-2 in the finals.

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Saints Peewees Win PeeWee North American Title

After entering the playoffs as a third seed, the Saints Peewee AA took on tough competition and rose to the top to win the PeeWee North American - AA Championship. In the semifinal game the #Saints beat No. 2 Wakefield (6-5) in a shootout. The team then edged top-seeded Melrose AA by a score of 3-2 to win the divisional title.

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Groton Mite A's Prevail in Mite North National

Groton Mite A raised their trophies high after capturing the Mite North National - A Championship title. The top-seeded Groton squad scored 11 goals in two games and capped off their season with an exciting 5-4 win over Andover Mite A1 in the finals.

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Nashua Mite AAA's Win South National Title

The #2 Nashua Mite AAA put on an offensive show en route to winning the Mite South National - AAA Championship title. The squad defeated Nashoba Mite AAA (4-3) and Twin City Mite AA (9-4) before outlasting Danvers Mite AAA (5-1) in the final game.

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Lex/Bedford Mites Are Tops in Mite South National

It was truly a season to remember for the Lex/Bedford Mite AA's as the top-seeded squad won the Mite South National - A Championship title. After allowing just one goal through its first two playoff games, Lex/Bedford held Triton Mite A to one goal en route to a 3-1 finals victory.

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Concord Carlisle Bantam AA's Win South National

The Concord Carlisle Bantam AA's entered the playoffs as a third seed, but they still managed to deliver a winning performance to claim the Bantam South National - AAA Championship title. Along the way, Concord Carlisle defeated North Reading Bantam AAA (1-0) and NH East Bantam AAA2 (2-1).

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Lexington-Bedford Mites Win South National Title

The Lexington-Bedford Mite AA team capped off their season on Saturday by winning the Mite South National - A Division title! The young squad posted an exciting 3-1 win over Triton at the Lawrence Valley Forum. Top-seeded Lexington-Bedford also defeated Acton Boxboro A2 and North Andover A along the way.

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Former Jr. Warrior Star Chris Kreider Shines on NHL Playoff Stage

It has certainly been an exciting and interesting ride for Chris Kreider.

The former Masco player went from wearing his town colors and the Warrior blue and gold to playing for Team USA, winning a national championship with Boston College and now scoring two game-winning goals for the New York Rangers in just five games. The New York Rangers currently lead the Washington Capitals 2-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Although it is hard to imagine the emotions running though Kreider and his family right now, there is no question that the excitement.....Read More

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MIKE LYNCH COLUMN

NOT YOUR AVERAGE TREE STUMP
In 2005 Ken Hudson published his autobiography, "A Tree Stump in The Valley of Redwoods." In mid May Ken Hudson died after complications from a fall. Ken was 72 years old and did more for race relations and sportsmanship than any person I can recall.

Ken was a diminutive figure at 5 feet 6 inches but was a giant among athletes of all ages. Ken grew up in Pittsburgh and in 1968 became the first African American to become an NBA referee. Read More

PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Week Ending March 25th

MITES
Brian Workman, Billerica AAA

SQUIRTS
Carson Priante, Newton A1

PEEWEES
Jeff Costanza, Concord Carlisle AA

BANTAMS
Nick Lissner, Woburn AAA

HIGH SCHOOL
Pat Donahue, Shrewsbury

HEADLINE STORIES

05/17/12 – Malden/East Boston Youth Hockey Seeks Coaches For 2012-13 Season

03/11/12 – NH Saints Announce Tryouts & Seek Coaches for 2012-2013 Season

02/16/12 – Methuen Youth Hockey Tryouts & Coaching Opportunities

02/01/12 – Calling All Mites - 2012 VJW Tryout Dates Now Available

01/27/12 – Merrimack College to Host Providence on Sunday

01/12/12 – Natick Community Comes Together In Memory of Justin Bailey

12/21/11 – Men of Steele - By Mike Lynch