MINIMITE HOCKEY PREP 5-6
Sat. 3/15-10:30-11:30 AM
Sat. 3/22-10:30-11:30 AM
MITE HOCKEY PREP 7-8
Sat. 3/15-10:30-11:30 AM
Sat. 3/22-10:30-11:30 AM
MITE AND SQUIRT
Mon. 3/10-4:30-6:00 PM
Wed. 3/12-4:30-6:00 PM
Sat. 3/15-8:45-10:15 AM
Mon. 3/17-4:30-6:00 PM
Wed. 3/19-4:30-6:00 PM
Sat. 3/22-8:45-10:15 AM
PEE WEE Wed. 3/12-HOME GAME
Fri. 3/14-4:15-5:45 PM
Sat. 3/15 -7:00-8:30 AM
Wed. 3/19-8:00-9:30 PM
Fri. 3/21-4:15-5:45 PM
Sat. 3/22-7:00-8:30 AM
BANTAM
Wed. 3/12-HOME GAME
Fri. 3/14-4:15-5:45 PM
Sat. and Sun. 3/15-3/16-TOURNAMENT
GAME SCHEDULE
2008-2009
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SQUIRT
PEE WEE
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NEWS
RIVERBANK YOUTH ICE HOCKEY
The Youth Ice Hockey Programs
at Riverbank State Park offer the most affordable
introduction to and training in recreational ice hockey
in New York City. For the 2007-2008, registration fees
are under $200 for the entire winter season from November
3rd through March 23rd. There are 3 practice sessions
a week for 1 hour and half hours for mites, squirts,
pee wees and bantams. Games are played on Saturdays
and/or Sundays.
Riverbank
Hockey Players
12 & under
Coaches provide structured training
and drills for all levels of ability in both recreational
and competitive hockey. Coaches encourage individual
development, teamwork and foster a natural, healthy
competitive spirit that comes from within. Fun and excitement
is always a part of of all that is done.
Finally, all are welcome! We have a diverse group of
participating parents and children who love the sport.
The games are exciting for the parents as well as the
children. Try out one season of ice hockey at Riverbank
State Park to see if your child loves to move and fly
over the ice. Use the Registration drop down
menuabove to review the different program descriptions
by the birth year of your child.
The pre-registration period is now open. Pre- register
now for the The Governor's Youth Ice Hockey Programs
and the Mini-Mite and Ice Hockey Prep Program. Click
here to Pre-Register!
Riverbank Bantams
Flight on Ice
Bantam Division Champs
3/16/08
RB BANTAMS vs.
HUNTINGTON WINTER CLUB
January 12, 2008, Huntington Winter Club
Score: 2-1
The RB Bantams held
off the Huntington Winter Club final effort to score to
win a 2-1 nail biter. Both teams struggled to manage the
puck in the opposing team's zone in the constant attempt
to score, but strong defense on both sides allowed a good
deal of the action to occur on center ice and along the
boards as both teams battled for control of the puck. HWC
had more shots on goal but RB goaltending and slot defense
prevented scoring. Congrats to both teams in a cliff hanger.
RB BANTAMS vs. AVIATOR RED HAWKS
January 6, 2008, Englewood Field Club
Score: 1 - ?
The Riverbank Bantams
were handed their first loss by the coordinated, fast skating
and hard-hitting Aviator Red Hawks. The Red Hawks moved quickly
to assume a game managing position with solid body checking,
a ferocious defense and an early score. Surprised by the early
control of the game, the RB Bantams regained their composure
at the end of the second period and fought hard to reverse
their position by hard defense and driving to the goal. However,
the Red Hawks were able to maintain puck control in the RB
zone and to clear it from theirs to prevent scoring by the
ever challenging, unrelenting RB Bantams. In the end, the
Red Hawks maintained their advantage and never allowed a reversal.
A hard, tough game for RB. Kudos to the Red Hawks for tough,
well executed and commanding game play and to the RB Bantams
for their tireless, courageous offense and defense efforts
to win against a very strong team!
RB BANTAMS vs.
ENGLEWOOD FIELD CLUB
January 5, 2008, Englewood Field Club
Score: 6-3
Kari Rabatin coached
the team to a 6-3 win against Englewood at the Englewood Field
Club. Despite some chilly players, everyone was hot on the
ice in a D to D passing game. All 3 offensive lines played
well, as did the defense. Englewood's strong backchecking,
red line offense strategy and setting up in front of the net
did not stop the defense and offense of the RB Bantams. This
was a good win for the team's first game of 2008! A good showing
for both teams. [JM w/CS, RR]
RB BANTAMS vs.
KODIAK BEARS
December 15, 2007, MacKay Park
Score: 4-1
In a hard fought, rough
and tumble game of heavy checking with penalties on both sides,
the Riverbank Bantams overcame the the unrelenting Kodiaks
4-1. Riverbank's head's up team play, strong individual offensive
attacks unrelenting defense, and solid goaltending kept the
Kodiaks at a disadvantage. The Kodiaks played very well with
well-practiced, coordinated drives that repeatedly reached
the Bantam's zone for shots on goal. But, the Kodiaks tired
as their lines were fewer than the RB Bantams while the ever-fresh
Bantam defense walled them out.
Kudos to both teams
for a well fought, tough game of bantam hockey.
RB BANTAMS vs NASSAU
HOCKEY
December 9, 2007, Riverbank
Score: 4-3
The two evenly-matched
teams played 3 periods of non-stop hockey excitement to a
3-3 tie at the buzzer. In sudden death, neither team was able
to score. Then, the RB Bantams brought home a dramatic win
with a 2 to 1 score in the tension-filled final shootout....
Spring Season
at Chelsea Piers is going well. 37 players are training in
the River Rats and in the mite/squirt, junior varsity and
varsity divisions.
RIVERBANK BANTAMS
RISE TO BECOME
THE
"FLIGHT ON ICE"
BANTAM TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS!
March 15th
and 16th Newark, Delaware
The Riverbank
Bantams won first place in an incredible comeback through
5 grueling games moving from 5th seed, last place, to become
TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONS!!! They were awesome, simply magnificent
in giving all they had! An honor well deserved! Kudos to Coach
Nate Leslie and Assistant Coach Kari Rabatin for a coaching
job well done! Please congratulate them all!
And bravo to the Delaware Stars for a truly great, unrelenting
game effort and making the championship game a most memorable
and unforgettable finale to the season. The Stars, their coaches
and parents were most gracious throughout the tournament.
Additional thanks to DE Stars Coach Dave who cared for our
injured player on the ice. The Delaware Stars is a best example
of what a youth ice hockey team is all about.
3rd ANNUAL
SUMMER CAMP
AT THE ICE HUTCH
Pelham NY
June 16th 20th, 2008
(Monday - Friday)
Send your offer to info@riverbankhockey.org. Provide information
as detailedhere.
RIVERBANK GAME NEWS
RB BANTAMS vs. BAYONNE/STATEN
ISLAND SELECTS
March 12, 2008, Riverbank
Score 3-2
The Riverbank
Bantams won a closely matched game in the final seconds
of the third period versus the hard battling Selects.
The RB Bantams got off to a quick start with an early
goal in the first period and followed up with another
as the Selects were still finding their skating legs.
In the 2nd and 3rd periods, the Selects launched repeated
offensive charges to the RB net and successfuly trapped
the puck in the RB zone to tie the RB Bantams 2-2. In
the final minutes of 3rd period, the two teams battled
to gain the advantage. The RB Bantams scored with less
than five seconds left for the win. A great game for
both teams! Kudos to Riverbank and the Selects!
RB BANTAMS vs. PELHAM PREDATORS
March 9, 2008, Riverbank
Score 0-5
The Pelham Predators
shut out the Riverbank Bantams with strong, clean, offensive
and defensive play. The RB Bantams made efforts to find
a crack in Pelham's defense to launch an effective attack
but were repelled before reaching the net in RB breakouts.
RB set ups were stymied with close coverage in the front
of the goal. Pelham managed the puck well in the RB
zone scoring periodically. Pelham played very well throughout
the game earning kudos. A well fought, tough game for
the battling RB Bantams.
RB BANTAMS
vs. WHITE PLAINS PLAINSMEN
February 24, 2008, Riverbank
Score: 2-5
The White Plains
Plainsmen defeated the Riverbank Bantams, 5-2, in an exciting
game of ice hockey. Using well-honed offensive and defensive
position play, the Plainsmen sustained an early advantage
by scoring twice early on and once again. The RB Bantams
broke free of the Plainsmen defense and gained ground
coming from behind to score two goals, one in the last
period. However, the Plainsmen responded by cutting off
RB offensive attacks, trapping the puck in the RB zone
and making an unrelenting offensive effort scored to 2
goals in the final minutes of the game in a very strong
finish. Great game Plainsmen! Bravo RB Bantams for fighting
hard to the end.
RB BANTAMS vs. WESTCHESTER MARINERS
February 23, 2008, E. J. Murray Memorial Skating Center
Score: 5 - 0
In a return match,
the Riverbank Bantams held the Westchester Mariners scoreless
with solid goaltending and defense. The RB Bantams faced
continuous charges by the Mariner forwards and center
to their zone for shots on goal. However, the RB defense
did not allow goals or the Mariners to keep the puck in
the attacking zone or neutral ice long enough to launch
an effective offensive. The Mariners and RB Bantams traded
runs up and down the ice for the entire game but the Bantams
were able to score on set ups and battles in the front
of the Mariner's net. Kudos to both teams!
RB BANTAMS vs. ENGLEWOOD FIELD
CLUB
February 10, 2008, Riverbank
Score: 3-7
The Englewood Field
Club in a return match bested the RB Bantams 7-3 in an exciting
game of ice hockey. The determined, swift skating EFC team
scored early and followed up with 2 goals to place the RB
Bantams at a 3-0 disadvantage. The RB Bantams recovered
their offense and defense to even the score to 3-3 with
hard forward skating and breakaways that passed through
the EFC defense. However, EFC renewed their offense to score
4 more goals by slipping through the RB defense, trapping
the puck to pound the well-defending RB goalies who made
many great saves. Congrats to EFC! Hurrahs for the RB Bantams
for coming back from a 3-0 score!
RB BANTAMS
vs. MARINERS
February 3, 2008,
Score: 2-1
After only a few
hours rest from Saturday nights late game vs Nassau, the
Riverbank Bantams were back on the ice early vs. the Westchester
Mariners. The RB Bantams got off to a slow start and fell
behind the more energetic and focused Mariners team. As
the game progressed and the boys found their rhythm and
despite the chippiness in the game, the RB Bantams started
to gain control of the play. By the end of the 2nd period,
all that was needed were for some pucks to go in the net.
However, the Mariners defended well, trapped the puck in
the RB zone and did not allow the RB Bantams solid opportunities
for shots on goal. Good passing and swift skating with renewed
determination and guidance from Coach Nate, resulted in
2 third period goals, one near the end of the 3rd period
leaving no time for the Mariners to respond. This was another
well deserved victory in very close, 2-1 win over the fast
skating, hard playing Mariners. Congratulations on a great
weekend of hockey which was capped off with the GIANTS great
win. Thanks to the unrelenting Mariners for a good game
of ice hockey. [AB]
RB BANTAMS
vs. NASSAU HOCKEY February 2, 2008, Lisa McGraw Rink
Score: 5-2
In a well played
game at Princeton NJ, the Riverbank Bantams got off to a
fast start against Nassau who nearly won in a shootout in
a very close game early in the season. Riverbank used their
skating skills and good passing to score 2 quick goals in
the first minutes of the game. Nassau responded with heavy
body checking and the game went chippy for a while as Riverbank
made heavy returns on Nassau's investment. Both teams evened
out to play by skill. The teams traded goals in the final
two periods for a final score of 5-2. The game showed how
far the RB team has progressed this season and made the
trip a great success. Well done! And kudos to Nassau for
being resilient and determined to gain the laurel! [AB]
RB BANTAMS vs. BAYONNE/STATEN ISLAND
SELECTS
January 27, 2008, Riverbank
Cancellation Game
The Bayonne/Staten
Island Selects graciously visited the RB Bantams on a last
minute request to play due to a side cancellation. The two
teams engaged in a fast paced scrimmage and both teams had
a good workout. In their next meeting in March, the Selects
will have their full team on hand to fully challenge the
RB Bantams. Thanks to Ray DeMeno and the Selects for coming
so far on such short notice.
RB BANTAMS vs. KODIAK BEARS
January 13, 2008, Riverbank
Score: 1-5
In a return match,
the Kodiak Bears came to Riverbank with a stronger line
up and a deeper bench than before (12/15/08) and overcame
Riverbank 5-1. The Kodiaks dominated the first two periods
with aggressive ice play, strong and fast up ice charges
to the net and solid forechecking and backchecking. The
RB Bantams responded in kind. However, it was not until
the third period when they really came together game to
show their mettle. By then the Kodiak's advantage was too
great to overcome. These two teams will meet again in Newark,
DE at the "Flight in Ice" Tournament. Good game
to both teams.