U14 Elite beats Springfield Falcons
in State Tournament Qualifying Game

 Inspite of major traffic problems on Rt 495 South duing the winters first real snowstorm, the U14 Elite team plowed the Spingfield Falcons U14 team to the side on the road to the U14 State Tournament in March. A total team effort mixing solid offensive and defensive zone play with stellar goaltending allowed the U14 Elite to win 2-1 in a hard fought game.

Congrats to the team and good luck in March.

Their next big test will be the Charles River Presidents Day tournament playing in the AA division.

U19 AAA Tier II State Champions
National Bound!

Congrats to our U19AAA team for capturing the U19 Tier 2 State Championship today at NESC!! In a long, thrilling match vs the Spitfires, during the 2nd OT Period, the Islanders buried the game-winner to give our girl's organization their 1st National appearance. The team will travel to Texas later this year to represent the Islanders and MA at the 2011-12 U19 Tier 2 National Finals.

The team's road to the finals included a 3-0-1 record without letting up a goal with wins over Cape Cod, NE Falcons, and Flames,and a 0-0 tie to Wizards.

The U19AAA team had a tremendous season, finishing undefeated first in the NEGHL and seeded first to enter the State Tournament.

Congratulations to the 02AAA squirt minors! Through teamwork and dedication to hard work, the 02AAA's were able to win their first tournament of the 2011-2012 season. 

The 2002 Squirt Minor AAA's swept the competition going 5-0 at the 2011 Columbus Day Classic played at New England Sport Center this past weekend. Scoring impressive victories in the first round of 6-3 over the RI Hitmen, 11-4 over the Brewster Bulldogs and 5-1 over the South Shore Conquistadors to secure the #1 seed in the semi-final round. In the semi-finals the team continued it's strong play with an impressive 7-1 victory over the Brewster Bulldogs to secure a spot in the final game. In the championship game against the South Shore Conquistadors the team once again was hitting on all cylinders with great team play from the forwards and defense combined with excellent goaltending the 02 AAA Islanders came out on top with the final score of 6-2.

Great fun was had by all and it was a real bonding experience for the team!

Volpe Athletic Center
Additional rink and significant improvements

Latest Images added!

Youtube exterior: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfWUcn-yxTM

Youtube interior: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZl0j8y1BTs 

The Middlesex Islanders LLC and Merrimack College have signed an agreement to explore the expansion of the Volpe Athletic Center that will significantly improve facilities in the areas of health sciences and athletics.    The project would create a 10,000 square foot health science and sports medicine facility, an additional full-sized ice hockey rink, a mini-rink, a new 5,000 square foot weight room, an off-ice shooting area, new locker rooms and new team rooms.  It may also include space for a pro shop, expanded concessions and additional conference and meeting rooms.  

“This Project will represent the achievement of an important milestone for the Middlesex Islanders”, said Richard Gallant, Program Director.  “The establishment of a home rink on the campus of Merrimack College will allow us to develop a comprehensive on and off ice student athlete program for all our participants which will further identify us as one of the premier hockey organizations in New England.”

“The expansion of the Volpe Athletic Center is the latest example of Merrimack's commitment to making strategic investments that serve students' needs and support our goals for advancing the College,” said Dr. Christopher E. Hopey, president, Merrimack College. “What's more, this project gives us a unique opportunity to partner with and have a beneficial impact on our local community.”

The Project will be completed in two phases with the sports and medicine facility targeted to be completed first and the new rinks by August 2012.  



Full Press Release:
http://www.merrimack.edu/about/offices_services/PublicRelationsMarketing/news/Pages/MerrimackCollegetoExpandVolpeAthleticCenter.aspx