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  Babson Head Coach Jamie Rice to be Keynote Speaker at All Star Reception
  January 25, 2012

  The AJHL is happy to announce that Jamie Rice, Head Coach of the Babson Men’s Ice Hockey team, will be the keynote speaker for the AJHL All Star and Young Guns Reception on Saturday, January 28th, 2012 at the Four Points Sheraton, Norwood, MA.  Coach Rice took no time to accept the AJHL’s offer and is looking forward to being part of the event.

  A 1990 graduate of Babson, Jamie Rice is currently in his eighth season as head coach of the men's ice hockey program. Rice has enjoyed great success in his first seven years back at his alma mater, leading the Beavers to a 110-71-13 record and a top-15 national ranking in all but two seasons. He was named ECAC East Coach of the Year and was a finalist for the prestigious Edward Jeremiah Award, given annually to the top coach in Division III ice hockey, in 2006, and in 2007 was named New England Coach of the Year after guiding Babson to its first ECAC East championship since 1992 and its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1993. Rice then led Babson to the ECAC East Championship and the program's 14th bid to the NCAA Tourney in 2009, as well as two more trips to the conference championship game in 2010 and 2011.

  Rice returned to Babson in 2004 after spending 14 years as an assistant coach at Colby College, Dartmouth College, Brown University, and Northeastern University. During his five-year tenure at Brown, he helped guide the Bears to a 1993 NCAA Tournament appearance and a 1995 Ivy League Championship.

  A native of Newton, Massachusetts, Rice played four seasons at the forward position for Babson from 1986 to 1990, helping the Beavers amass a spectacular record of 81-31-10 during that stretch. He recorded 24 goals and 55 assists for 79 points in 116 career games, including a career-high 32 points in 1988-89.

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  AJHL/MJHL All Star Weekend Schedule of Events Set

  AJHL All Star Weekend Schedule of Events Set

  The 2012 AJHL All Star Weekend is scheduled to take place this Sunday, January 29th at Iorio Arena in Walpole, MA. The AJHL will showcase four teams consisting of some of the top Junior talent on the east coast at the ’95-’91 birth years. All 12 AJHL teams will be represented among the AJHL All Stars and AJHL Young Guns teams. Last year’s All Star Weekend saw over 50 NHL and NCAA college scouts in attendance.

  Game Schedule and Rosters:

  AJHL Young Guns – Olympic Rink – Puck Drop: 11:05AM

  Team Olympic – White Jerseys
  Team America – Dark Jerseys

  AJHL Young Guns Rosters AJHL Young Guns Media Guide

   

  AJHL All Stars – Olympic Rink – Puck Drop: 1:25PM

  Team Olympic – White Jerseys
  Team America – Dark Jerseys

  AJHL All Star Rosters AJHL All Stars Media Guide

  Tickets can be purchased at Iorio Arena Sunday morning. General Admission tickets will be $5. Anyone who is 12 years old and younger or is a registered USA Hockey Youth or Junior player will be free.

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  Jr. Nats O'Connor Commits to Westfield State
  January 19, 2012

  The Washington Jr. Nationals are proud to announce that defenseman David O’Conner has committed to D-III Westfield State University of the MASCAC, immediately joining the team to finish out this season with the Owls.  The two-way player has been an important piece to the Jr. Nationals organization this season and was respected by his teammates as one of the hardest working players on the team.  O’Conner will bring energy and grit to the Owl’s defense this season, something the Owls are very much looking forward to.
  "OC has been a consistent leader throughout the season for the Nationals.  He is a player that all organizations wish they could mold. He works hard every game and plays well on both sides of the puck.   Westfield State is getting themselves a very dedicated and very hard working young man and I believe he is going to have a great career at the next level.  We wish him the best of luck in the years to come," said Jr. Nationals General Manager Stephen Lary. 
  Many D-III universities courted the gritty defenseman for the upcoming fall, be O’Connor decided to leave early and join the Owls for the remainder of the year.  O’Conner is looking forward to finishing the season at Westfield State and beginning his colligate hockey career, something he has been waiting for his entire life.
  "I am very excited about the opportunity Westfield State has offered me.  I cannot wait to get on the ice for them and be a student athlete at their university.  I would like to thank the entire Washington Jr. Nationals organization for the opportunity to play hockey at the Junior level and now the opportunity to play in the MASCAC.  I would like to thank my teammates, without them this would have never happened for me.  Playing for the Nationals has been a positive influence on me both on and off the ice.  More importantly I would like to thank my family for their continuous support that made this possible," said David O’Conner. 
  Please stay tuned to the Nationals website www.jrnats.org as there will be more college placement announcements in the near future. 
  

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  Hartford’s Rivera Commits to SUNY Potsdam
  January 18, 2012

  The Hartford Jr. Wolf Pack is proud to announce its 8th college commitment of the 2011-12 season.  Veteran forward Jake Rivera has committed to SUNY Potsdam for the 2012-13 season.  The 6'2” California native has 18 pts this season for the Jr. Wolf Pack and will be asked to bring his size and toughness to the Potsdam Bears offense.  The Bears play in the mighty SUNYAC D-III league which is known to be one of the best D-III college hockey leagues in the country. 

  Rivera will join teammate Todd Thomas next year at Potsdam, a school that was his first choice to play college hockey at next season. 

  "I am very excited to play for Coach Bernard and the Potsdam Bears.  I would like to thank the Jr. Wolf Pack organization and Coach Cerrella. Without them this would not have been possible.  I would like to thank my family for all of their support throughout my hockey career and helping me get to where I am today.  Lastly I would like to thank my teammates. I couldn't have done it without them as well," said Rivera. 

  The power forward will be a big part of the Jr. Wolf Pack for the remainder of the regular season as they continue their playoff push. 

  "Jake has done a good job here and we are very happy for his commitment to Potsdam.  They were his number one choice all along and he was able to accomplish that here.  The SUNY is a great league and Jake has the ability and determination to compete at that level and beyond.  He wears his heart on his sleeve, plays hard and that is all you can ask for from a player.  I wish him the best of luck and I know he is going to do well in the future for Potsdam," said Chris Cerrella. 

  Rivera is the second player in as many days as the college hockey placement success in Hartford continues.  Please check out their website at www.ctwolfpack.org as there will be more college hockey commitments to come for the Jr. Wolf Pack and their players.

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  AJHL All Star and Young Guns Selections Announced
  January 16, 2012

  The 2012 AJHL All Star weekend is set to be held Sunday, January 29th at Iorio Arena in Walpole, MA. Last year’s event saw close to 50 NHL and NCAA college scouts in attendance. The All Star game selections are the top performing AJHL players as voted on by the coaches, while the Young Guns team is the top performing players with a ’93 birth year or younger.

  The All Star team will be comprised of 12 forwards, 8 defensemen and 3 goaltenders. A total of 4 forwards, 2 defensemen, and 1 goalie have also been named as alternates should any player not be able to participate. The Young Guns team will be comprised of 10 forwards, 6 defensemen and 2 goaltenders. 2 forwards and 2 defensemen have been named as alternates.

  Puck drop for the Young Guns game will be at 10:55 AM on the Olympic Rink. Puck drop for the All Star game will be at 1:05 PM on the Olympic Rink.

  Walpole Express Head Coach Mark Kumpel and Northern Cyclones Head Coach Bill Flanagan will coach the two AJHL All Star teams. Hartford Jr. Wolf Pack Head Coach Chris Cerrella and New Jersey Rockets Head Coach Bob Thornton will coach the two AJHL Young Guns teams.

  The four head coaches will have a draft this week to determine the rosters for each team.

  AJHL All Star selections can be seen HERE.

  AJHL Young Guns selections can be seen HERE.

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  Hartford’s Marinelli Commits to UMASS-Boston
  January 16, 2012

  The Hartford Jr. Wolf Pack is proud to announce that All Star forward Giovanni Marinelli has committed to UMASS-Boston in the ECAC East for next season.  The two way center has been a important piece to the Jr. Wolf Pack organization over the last two seasons and has become known around the AJHL as one of the hardest working forwards in the league.  Marinelli will bring energy to the Beacons’ offense next season and will be effective on both offense and defense. 

  "Gio has been great over the last 2 seasons for us.  He is a player that a coach wishes he could mold. He works hard every game and plays well on both sides of the puck.  He was on fire in the beginning of the season before getting hurt and missing about 6 weeks and is just now getting back into game form.  UMass is getting themselves a very dedicated and very hard working young man and I believe he is going to do a great job at the next level.  We wish him the best of luck in the years to come," said Chris Cerrella. 

  The 6'2 power forward was courted by many other D-III universities before choosing UMass Boston.  Gio is looking forward to finishing the season with the Wolf Pack and beginning to prepare for what he has been waiting for his entire life – to play college hockey.

  "I am very excited about the opportunity UMass Boston has offered me.  I cannot wait to get on the ice for them and be a student athlete at their university.  I would like to thank Coach Cerrella and the owners of the Hartford Jr. Wolf Pack for the opportunity to play hockey at the Junior A level and now the opportunity to play in the ECAC East.  I would like to thank my teammates over the last two seasons. Without them this would have never happened for me.  Playing for the Wolf Pack has been a positive influence on me both on and off the ice.  More importantly I would like to thank my dad, brother, sister and the Kenny Family. Their continuous support has made this possible," said Giovanni Marinelli. 

  Please stay tuned to the Wolf Pack website www.ctwolfpack.org as there will be more college placement announcements in the near future.  The Jr. Wolf Pack continue to move players to the next level, they have become one of the top teams on the east coast in college placement over the last 4 seasons and have already committed 7 players to college hockey this season. 

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