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  • Living La Dolce Vita

  • By Harry Thompson 01/21/2026, 6:15pm EST
  • NYC Cyclones Team Experiences The Sweet Life During Goodwill Hockey Trip To Italy
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  • Stepping Stones To Success

  • By Harry Thompson 01/20/2026, 5:00pm EST
  • With A Continued Emphasis On Improving Opportunities For Female Officials, The Best Is Yet To Come
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  • Ladies Night

  • By Harry Thompson 01/20/2026, 5:00pm EST
  • Girl Power On Full Display As Islanders High School Hockey League Host Inaugural Girl Star Game
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  • He’s Got Game

  • By Harry Thompson 01/20/2026, 4:45pm EST
  • Ernie Clement’s Hockey Roots Show Another Side Of The Toronto Blue Jays Star
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  • Opportunity Awaits

  • By Harry Thompson 12/29/2025, 10:30am EST
  • Snowbelt Hockey League Giving Youth Players A Chance To Reach Their Potential
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  • Shamrock Celebration

  • By Harry Thompson 12/25/2025, 2:45pm EST
  • Green & White Day A Festive Way For Buffalo Organization To Kick Off The Season
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  • Band Of Brothers

  • By Harry Thompson 12/23/2025, 8:15am EST
  • Rochester’s Flower City Warriors Bring A Sense Of Camaraderie And Community To Veteran Hockey Players
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  • Eye Opening Experience

  • By Harry Thompson 12/21/2025, 12:00pm EST
  • Local Refs Earn Their Sled Stripes Working The NHL Sled Classic On Long Island
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  • Picture Perfect

  • By Harry Thompson 12/16/2025, 6:30pm EST
  • U.S. Hockey Hall Of Fame Induction Puts Bruce Bennett’s Legendary Career Into Sharper Focus
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  • Full Circle Moment

  • By Harry Thompson 11/24/2025, 4:15pm EST
  • From A Youth Hockey Player To NHL Hall Of Famer, Chelsea Piers Foundation Benefit Showcases The Best Of The Sport
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  • All It Takes Is A Push

  • By Harry Thompson 11/24/2025, 3:15pm EST
  • As They Prepare To Host The NHL Sled Classic, The Long Island Rough Riders Continue To Blaze A Trail Forward
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  • Feeling Right At Home

  • By Harry Thompson 11/24/2025, 8:30am EST
  • By Giving Back, SUNY Potsdam Head Coach Olivia Cook Looks To Move The Game Forward
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  • Close To Home

  • By Harry Thompson 11/23/2025, 7:45pm EST
  • The Long Island Rough Riders And N.Y. Islanders Are Teaming Up To Roll Out The Welcome Mat For The 2025 NHL Sled Classic
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  • Game Changer

  • By Harry Thompson 11/23/2025, 1:00pm EST
  • Partnership With Ice Hockey Systems Opens New Avenues For NYSAHA Coaches
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  • The Great 8

  • By Harry Thompson 10/23/2025, 10:30pm EDT
  • New Yorkers Continue To Make Their Mark On The PWHL
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  • Cool Is The Rule

  • By Harry Thompson 10/21/2025, 9:45pm EDT
  • When It Comes Bench Management And Maintaining Discipline During A Game, It’s Up To The Coach To Set The Standard
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  • Good Fortune

  • By Harry Thompson 10/21/2025, 8:15am EDT
  • Long Forgotten Funds Help Onondaga Youth Hockey Take A Huge Step Forward
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  • Challenge Accepted

  • By Harry Thompson 10/21/2025, 8:00am EDT
  • After Excelling In Several Adaptive Sports, Tanveer Ahmad Is Ready To Give Blind Hockey A Try
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  • The Goal Is More Than Gold

  • By Harry Thompson 09/24/2025, 10:00am EDT
  • As N.Y. Sled Players Celebrate Their World Championship Title, They Know There’s More Work Ahead Of Them To Achieve Their Ultimate Dream
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  • Right On TRAC

  • By Harry Thompson 09/22/2025, 9:00pm EDT
  • NHL Stars Face Off Against Local Youth Hockey Teams To Help Lysander Rink
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  • Better Call Sal

  • By Harry Thompson 09/20/2025, 10:00am EDT
  • Pleasantville’s Joseph Salandra Continues To Make A Name For Himself At Home And Overseas
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  • That’s Amore

  • By Harry Thompson 09/20/2025, 10:00am EDT
  • For Veteran U.S. Forward Hayley Scamurra, A Second Olympic Appearance In Milan, Italy Would Be A Family Affair
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  • For Gold And Glory

  • By Harry Thompson 09/20/2025, 10:00am EDT
  • New York Stars Share Their Thoughts About The Possibility Of Competing In The 2026 Olympic Winter Games
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  • Camaraderie In The Crease

  • By Harry Thompson 08/25/2025, 5:15pm EDT
  • NYSAHA’s First Goalie Clinic Aims To Expand Quality And Quantity Of Talented Puckstoppers
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  • Full Speed Ahead

  • By Harry Thompson 08/24/2025, 6:45pm EDT
  • Players At The Inaugural Girls’ Regional Development Camp Are Ready To Blaze Their Own Path Forward
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  • Second Helping

  • By Harry Thompson 08/24/2025, 6:45pm EDT
  • Boys Regional Development Camp Is Already Paying Dividends With A Boost Of Confidence
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  • Mother Knows Best

  • By Harry Thompson 08/23/2025, 8:30pm EDT
  • Syracuse Native Christie Casciano Channels Her Experiences In Hockey To Help Other Parents Navigate Their Own Way In The Game
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  • Master Class

  • By Mackenzie Welter 08/23/2025, 8:30pm EDT
  • Officiating Development Camp Provides New Officials An Opportunity To Learn From The Best
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  • Summer Fun

  • By NYSAHA Communications 06/22/2025, 10:00pm EDT
  • Whether You Spend Your Days In The Sun Or On The Ice, There Are Plenty Of Ways To Keep Your Head In The Game And Get Ready For Next Season
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  • Full Circle Feat

  • By Harry Thompson 06/20/2025, 9:30am EDT
  • As USA Hockey Salutes Tom Barnett As The Wm. Thayer Tutt Recipient, He Reflects On His Early Honors From The Organization
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  • The Capital Of Caring

  • By Harry Thompson 06/20/2025, 9:30am EDT
  • What Started As A Friendly Charity Adult Tournament Has Grown Into A Fundraising Dynamo
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  • ‘A Long Time Coming’

  • By Harry Thompson 06/20/2025, 9:15am EDT
  • Franklin Square’s Shane Pinto Reflects On Historic Achievement At Men’s World Championship
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  • Saving Her Best For Last

  • By Harry Thompson 06/20/2025, 9:15am EDT
  • Syracuse Goalie Allie Kelley Closes Out Her Collegiate Hockey Career As All-Time Saves Leader
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  • First Step Forward

  • By Harry Thompson 05/24/2025, 10:15pm EDT
  • Player Development Camp Helps 14-Year-Olds Kick Their Hockey Careers Into High Gear
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  • Equal Opportunity Ice

  • By Harry Thompson 05/24/2025, 10:15pm EDT
  • After A Successful Inaugural Event, Eastern Regional Development Camp Expands To Include A Program For Girls
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  • Big Skates To Fill

  • By Harry Thompson 05/20/2025, 7:30pm EDT
  • Rick Pratt Brings A Wealth Of Experience As He Takes Over As The State’s Referee In Chief
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  • Leading The Charge

  • By Harry Thompson 04/28/2025, 8:15pm EDT
  • Roslyn Native Ethan Wyttenbach Caps Off Successful First USHL Season As Recipient Of Inaugural Gaudreau Award
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  • New York Giants

  • By NYSAHA Communications 04/25/2025, 10:00pm EDT
  • Long-Time Volunteers And Visionaries Mike Shapey And Ralph Scannapieco Set To Take Their Rightful Place Among The State’s Greats
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  • Puck Of The Irish

  • By Harry Thompson 04/25/2025, 9:45pm EDT
  • Tom Barnett Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down As His Shamrocks Program Gets Ready For Its Silver Season
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  • Stating Their Case

  • By Harry Thompson 03/25/2025, 7:45pm EDT
  • Top N.Y. Teams Battle For State Bragging Rights And Potential Invitations To Compete At USA Hockey Nationals
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  • Carnivores For A Cause

  • By Harry Thompson 03/25/2025, 3:30pm EDT
  • Annual Meat Raffle A Chance For Family And Friends To Honor Derek Cline And Raise Money In His Name
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  • That’s A Wrap

  • By Harry Thompson 03/25/2025, 10:15am EDT
  • N.Y. State Tournament Comes To A Thrilling Conclusion With Three Exciting Championship Games
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  • Big Red Retirement

  • By Harry Thompson 03/20/2025, 4:15pm EDT
  • After Four Decades At Cornell, Legendary Coach Mike Schafer Is Ready For What Comes Next
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  • Never Too Old To Officiate

  • By Harry Thompson 03/20/2025, 4:15pm EDT
  • : Veteran Official Lou Meli Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down As He Takes His Game To Another Level At N.Y. State Tournament
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  • Changing On The Fly

  • By Harry Thompson 03/20/2025, 4:15pm EDT
  • After Wrapping Up Her College Career At Clarkson, Haley Winn Steps Out Of The NCAA Frying Pan And Into The International Fire
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  • Northern Exposure

  • By Harry Thompson 02/21/2025, 4:45pm EST
  • The Adirondack 46ers Representing Malone And North Section On The State And National Stage
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  • Preparing For Puck Drop - 2025

  • By Harry Thompson 02/20/2025, 7:00pm EST
  • As Hockey Players And Their Families Head To Western New York For State Tournaments, Local Towns And Rinks Are Ready To Welcome Them
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  • Ready, Set, Skate

  • By NYSAHA Communications 02/19/2025, 5:45pm EST
  • NYSAHA Sections Step Up To Host A Day Of Fun And Fundamentals For Girls New To The Game
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  • Living The Life Of Riley

  • By Harry Thompson 02/19/2025, 5:45pm EST
  • Army Coach’s Retirement Closes Another Chapter On His Family’s Rich Hockey History At West Point
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  • Man Of Steel

  • By Harry Thompson 02/17/2025, 9:15pm EST
  • Even With A Bright Future Ahead Of Him, Jack Parsons Is In No Rush To Get There
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  • Just Kidding Around

  • By Harry Thompson 01/23/2025, 8:30am EST
  • Youth Hockey Teams Aren’t Willing To Let The Adults Have All The Fun At Pond Fest
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  • Full Speed Ahead

  • By Harry Thompson 01/23/2025, 8:15am EST
  • NYSAHA’s Women’s Leadership Group Looks To Expand Opportunities Across The Board
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  • Opening Doors

  • By Linda Groff 01/22/2025, 11:00am EST
  • NYSAHA Teams Up With The Western Door Association To Welcome Youngsters To The Ice
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  • NARCE Scholarships

  • By NYSAHA Communications 01/22/2025, 11:00am EST
  • NYSAHA Offers NARCE Scholarships To Local Hockey Leaders
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  • Rising Up

  • By Harry Thompson 01/22/2025, 11:00am EST
  • Colgate’s Rising Raiders Mentorship Program Gives Local Girls Role Models To Look Up To
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  • New Horizons

  • By Harry Thompson 01/21/2025, 2:00pm EST
  • On The Heels Of Last Year’s Successful Boys Camp, Officials Look To Create Similar Development Opportunities For Girls
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  • Ahead Of His Time

  • By Harry Thompson 01/21/2025, 2:00pm EST
  • Over The Course Of His Hall Of Fame Coaching Career, Warren Gelman’s Initiative And Vision Paved The Way For Girls To Get In The Game
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  • Healing Through Hockey

  • By Harry Thompson 12/20/2024, 8:45pm EST
  • Long Island Community Comes Together To Celebrate Connor Kasin’s Life And His Passion For The Game
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  • Home Sweet Home

  • By Harry Thompson 12/18/2024, 5:15pm EST
  • For The First Time In A Decade, Sled Hockey World Championship Finds Its Way Back To Buffalo
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  • Signing Off In Style

  • By Harry Thompson 12/18/2024, 11:00am EST
  • After More Than 40 Years Of Broadcasting Rangers Games, Sam Rosen Is Ready To Go Out On Top
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  • The Midas Touch

  • By Harry Thompson 12/18/2024, 10:45am EST
  • Rich DeGlopper’s Impact On Sled Hockey At Home And Around The Country Is Worthy Of A Gold Medal
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  • Living The Dream

  • By Harry Thompson 12/18/2024, 10:30am EST
  • NYC Rec Goalie Gets His Chance To Stare Down NHL Shooters
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  • The Right Stuff

  • By Harry Thompson 11/20/2024, 4:45pm EST
  • Coaching Seminars Put First-Time Coaches In A Position To Help New Players Succeed
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  • Open Ice For All

  • By Harry Thompson 11/20/2024, 4:45pm EST
  • Ice Hockey In Harlem Continues To Push Boundaries And Create Opportunities For Tomorrow’s Stars
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  • Fly Like An Eagle

  • By Harry Thompson 11/19/2024, 12:45pm EST
  • Rob Scuderi’s Approach To Education And Development At Boston College Led To A Decorated NHL Career And A Place In The School’s Hall Of Fame
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  • Back Where It All Began

  • By Harry Thompson 11/19/2024, 12:45pm EST
  • Rob Scuderi Feels Right At Home Helping To Develop The Next Generation Of Hockey Players
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  • That's a Wrap

  • By NYSAHA Communications 11/16/2024, 1:15pm EST
  • Skills Clinics Continue To Help Players Around The State Find Their Game
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  • Hitting Their Stride

  • By Harry Thompson 11/16/2024, 1:15pm EST
  • West Section’s Power Skating Clinic Helps New Officials Find Their Footing On The Ice
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  • Thumbs Up

  • By Harry Thompson 10/21/2024, 10:30am EDT
  • NYSAHA Skills Clinics Earn Parents’ Seal Of Approval
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  • Committed To The Cause

  • By Harry Thompson 10/15/2024, 3:45pm EDT
  • Jack Murtagh Dives Head First Into His Development In Second Season With National Program
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  • Turning Tragedy Into Gold

  • By Harry Thompson 10/15/2024, 3:30pm EDT
  • Buffalo Native Chris Manns Reflects On Iconic Career Prior To 2002 Sled Team’s Hall Of Fame Induction
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  • Groff Adds DEI Role To NYSAHA Duties

  • By NYSAHA 10/10/2024, 3:00pm EDT
  • New York State Amateur Hockey Association announced that Linda Groff has been named the district’s new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator.
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  • Referee Roundup

  • By Harry Thompson 09/19/2024, 6:30pm EDT
  • Central Section Officiating Clinic Gives New Recruits A Chance To Earn Their Stripes
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  • Back In The Blue And Gold

  • By Harry Thompson 09/18/2024, 3:30pm EDT
  • Hamburg’s Patrick Geary Poised To Continue His Hockey Career As A Buffalo Sabres Prospect
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  • The Grand Fanale

  • By Harry Thompson 09/18/2024, 3:00pm EDT
  • Webster Native Bella Fanale Finds Her Stride Representing The USA On International Ice
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  • Opportunity Knocks

  • By Harry Thompson 09/18/2024, 2:45pm EDT
  • Inaugural Eastern Regional Development Camp Opens The Door For More Players to Succeed
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  • Call of Duty

  • By Harry Thompson 08/22/2024, 11:30am EDT
  • Matt Wyld Steps Up To Fill North Section RIC Role While He Continues To Follow His Own Officiating Dream
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  • Charlie's In Charge

  • By Harry Thompson 08/22/2024, 11:30am EDT
  • No Matter Where His Hockey Journey Takes Him, Boston Bruins Star Remains Proud Of His Long Island Roots
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