Team Detail

  • Hockey - Boys Prep

    2020 - 2021
    Head Coach: Michael Benedict

    Winter 2022-2023
    Boys Prep Hockey (22-31-5)
    Boys Prep Hockey had many trips this season, starting off the winter portion of their year at Gilmour Academy where they went 2-2. They then traveled to Minnesota and Lawrenceville for December tournaments. Unfortunately, the Belmont Hill Tournament was cancelled due to the Christmas blizzard. The team hosted the inaugural championship weekend of the Two Nations Prep Hockey League and enjoyed an exciting senior night win vs. St. Francis. Tanner Wisniewski ’24 was the Most Valuable Offensive Player. Donovan Hamilton ’24 was the Most Valuable Defensive Player. Seniors Luciano White, Nate Bair and Kurt Mauser were named Honorable Mention All-WNY Scholar-Athlete. Kurt Mauser ’23 received the Coaches Award and Luke Ferrentino ’24 was the Most Improved Player. The team thanks the nine seniors for their talent and dedication to the program. They will be missed!

    Prep Championship History
    • CISAA League Tournament: 1984-1985, 1985-1986, 1986-1987, 1987-1988, 1988-1989, 1992-1993, 1993-1994, 1994-1995, 2001-2002, 2002-2003, 2010-2011
    • Lawrenceville Tournament: 1949, 1965, 1968, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1993, 2017
    • Shadyside Tournament: 2003-2004, 2006-2007, 2007-2008
    • St. Francis Tournament: 2010-2011
    • Empire Cup: 2003
    • Nichols New Year Tournament: 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1993, 2002
    • ISAA League Tournament: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1993, 1994, 1995
    • St. Andrew’s Tournament: 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1994
    • Ridley Thanksgiving Tournament 1987, 1988, 1989
    • Trinity Tournament: 1985
    • Appleby Early Bird Tournament: 1985
    • Northwood Tournament: 1939-1940, 1946-1947
    • Michigan Cup: 1915, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, 1924

Hockey - Boys Prep

Away

Boston Jr. Bruins Shootout

League
vs.
Junior Bruins USPHL 18U
Win 4-1
New England Sports Center
Away

Boston Jr. Bruins Shootout

League
vs.
Junior Bruins 19U Black
Win 9-2
Worcester Ice Center
Away

Boston Jr. Bruins Shootout

League
vs.
Jersey Shore Whalers 18U
Win 3-1
New England Sports Center
Away

Boston Jr. Bruins Shootout

League
vs.
Jersey Hitmen 18U
Win 4-1
Worcester Ice Center
Away
League
vs.
St. Francis High School
Win 6-0
Erie Bank Sports Park
Away
League
vs.
Rochester Americans
Win 7-0
Erie Bank Sports Park
Away

ECC College Cup

League
vs.
Elite Hockey Club (CT)
Win 4-2
Northford Ice Pavilion (CT)
Away

ECC College Cup

League
vs.
EC Spartans
Win 11-1
Northford Ice Pavilion (CT)
Away

ECC College Cup

League
vs.
Tomorrow's Ice
Win 7-0
Northford Ice Pavilion (CT)
Away

ECC College Cup Semifinals

League
vs.
Northeast Generals U18
Win 2-1
Northford Ice Pavilion (CT)
Neutral

ECC College Cup Finals

League
vs.
Midfairfield Rangers
Win 6-0
Northford Ice Pavilion (CT)
Away
League
vs.
Gilmour Academy (OH)
Tie 2-3
Gilmour Academy (OH)
Away
League
vs.
Buffalo Jr. Sabres
Win 4-1
Away
League
vs.
Buffalo Jr. Sabres
Loss 4-5
Home
League
vs.
Rochester Coalition
Win 4-0
Playing Fields - Nichols - Ice Rink Buyers Family Arena
Home
League
vs.
Hoosac School
Win 7-0
Playing Fields - Nichols - Ice Rink Buyers Family Arena
Home
League
vs.
Hoosac School
Win 5-0
Playing Fields - Nichols - Ice Rink Buyers Family Arena
Home
League
vs.
Rochester Coalition
Tie 2-2
Playing Fields - Nichols - Ice Rink Buyers Family Arena
Home
League
vs.
Northwood School
Win 4-1
Playing Fields - Nichols - Ice Rink Buyers Family Arena
Home
vs.
Northwood School
Win 2-1
Playing Fields - Nichols - Ice Rink Buyers Family Arena
Away
League
vs.
Rochester Coalition
Tie 2-2
Away
League
vs.
Syracuse Nationals
Win 3-0
Away
League
vs.
Syracuse Nationals
Win 4-3
Home
League
vs.
Buffalo Jr. Sabres
Tie 1-1
Playing Fields - Nichols - Ice Rink Buyers Family Arena
Home
League
vs.
Buffalo Jr. Sabres
Win 6-4
Playing Fields - Nichols - Ice Rink Buyers Family Arena
Home
League
vs.
Rochester Coalition
Loss 1-4
Playing Fields - Nichols - Ice Rink Buyers Family Arena
Away

Columbus Showcase

League
vs.
Maine Nordiques 18U
Loss 1-5
Ohio Health Chiller Dublin
Away

Columbus Showcase

League
vs.
Northwood School
Win 5-2
Ohio Health Chiller Dublin
Away

Columbus Showcase

League
vs.
Esmark Stars
Loss 0-6
Ohio Health Chiller Dublin
Away

Columbus Showcase

League
vs.
Northwood School
Win 2-1
Ohio Health Chiller Dublin
Home
League
vs.
Rochester Coalition
Loss 1-4
Playing Fields - Nichols - Ice Rink Buyers Family Arena
Neutral

NY State Tournament

League
vs.
Northwood School
Win 3-1
Cornerstone CFCU Arena
Neutral

NY State Tournament

League
vs.
Rochester Coalition
Loss 1-3
Cornerstone CFCU Arena
Neutral

NY State Tournament

League
vs.
Buffalo Jr. Sabres
Win 3-2
Cornerstone CFCU Arena
Neutral

NY State Tournament

League
vs.
PAL Jr. Islanders
Win 5-2
Cornerstone CFCU Arena
Neutral

NY State Tournament - Finals

League
vs.
Rochester Coalition
Tie 3-4
Cornerstone CFCU Arena
  • Amici, Kolby C

    Team Captain
    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    26
    Home Town:
    Orchard Park
  • Blackley, Joseph C

    Team Captain
    Position:
    Defense
    Jersey Number:
    4
    Home Town:
    Lockport
  • Derenda, Dominic C

    Team Captain
    Position:
    Defense
    Jersey Number:
    73
    Home Town:
    Buffalo
  • Lunn, Gabriel C

    Team Captain
    Position:
    Defense
    Jersey Number:
    16
    Home Town:
    Lockport
  • Alberti, Matthew

    Position:
    Goaltender
    Jersey Number:
    30
    Home Town:
    Hamburg
  • Botzenhart, Nicholas

    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    11
    Home Town:
    Cheektowaga
  • Christiano, Samuel

    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    9
    Home Town:
    East Amherst
  • Fiorillo, Giuseppe

    Position:
    Defense
    Jersey Number:
    7
    Home Town:
    Spencerport
  • Gatewood, Robert

    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    89
    Home Town:
    Buffalo
  • Jones, Brock

    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    8
    Home Town:
    Lakeview
  • Lukowski, Carter

    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    19
    Home Town:
    Orchard Park
  • McDonald, John

    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    93
    Home Town:
    East Aurora
  • Musielak, Alexander

    Position:
    Goaltender
    Jersey Number:
    29
    Home Town:
    Elma
  • Pcionek, Chase

    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    12
    Home Town:
    Buffalo
  • Przystal, Joshua

    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    17
    Home Town:
    Grand Island
  • Risman, Nicholas

    Position:
    Defense
    Jersey Number:
    3
    Home Town:
    Orchard Park
  • Rivet, Nate

    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    25
    Home Town:
    Clarence
  • Robinson, Charles

    Position:
    Defense
    Jersey Number:
    6
    Home Town:
    Kenmore
  • Schwarz, Kilian

    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    13
    Home Town:
    Graz
  • Stabler, Noah

    Position:
    Forward/Defense
    Jersey Number:
    20
    Home Town:
    Lancaster
  • Ward, Jaden

    Position:
    Defense
    Jersey Number:
    24
    Home Town:
    East Aurora
  • Zacher, Addison

    Position:
    Forward
    Jersey Number:
    18
    Home Town:
    Buffalo
  • Zacher, Lawton

    Position:
    Goaltender
    Jersey Number:
    1
    Home Town:
    Buffalo
Overall Statistics
W L T %
25 6 5 76.4

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