Saints Fall Classic Tournament Schedule

Oct 10, 2014

8:30am     Buffalo Saints v Buffalo Regals
10:30am   Red Raiders v Perinton Blades
12:30pm   Esmark Stars v Amherst Knights
4:30pm     Perinton Blades v Buffalo Regals
6:30pm     Red Raiders v Amherst Knights
8:30pm     Buffalo Saints v Esmark Stars

Oct 11, 2014
2:30pm     Buffalo Regals v Amherst Knights
4:30pm     Perinton Blades v Esmark Stars
6:30pm     Buffalo Saints v Red Raiders

Oct 12, 2014
8:00am    Semifinal 1 - Red 1 v Red 2
10:00am  Semifinal 2 - Black 1 v Black 2
12:00pm  Red 3 v Black 3
2:00pm    Finals

Saints Announce Fall Classic Dates

The Buffalo Saints will host the Third Annual Buffalo Saints Midget AAA Fall Classic to be held in Buffalo from October 10-12, 2014. This year the tournament will host teams in both 16U and 18U Divisions. For more information contact buffalosaints18U@gmail.com. 

Saints 18U Heads to Colgate and Cornell

The Saints 18U is heading to Colgate and Cornell this weekend to play a weekend series with the Jr Sabres 18U. After a 9-2 win over the Niagara Rivermen, the Saints are looking forward to an early season matchup of what could give an early look into a potential State  Championship matchup. Both teams will be touring the facilities at Colgate and Cornell followed by a meet and greet with the coaches of each school. 

Game 1 is at Colgate on Saturday, Sept 21 at 7:00pm. Game 2 will be held on the Cornell campus on Sunday, Sept 22 at 11:30am. 

Saints 18U fall to Red Raiders

The Saints 18U did not get on track this weekend as they fell to the Red Raiders 18U in a 5-2 decision.  Turnovers and poor defensive play plagued the Saints as the Red Raiders took advantage of the opportunities they were given.  The Red Raiders opened the scoring in the first minute of the game, converting on a 2-on-0 opportunity.  Sean Malone answered 2 shifts later to tie the score, but the Red Raiders would add two more goals before the period would end.  Continuing to out work the Saints in the second period, the Red Raiders would extend their lead to 4-1.  Sean Malone gave the Saints some life early in the third with his second goal of the game, but the Red Raiders would close out the game with a goal with just over 2 minutes remaining.  Brandon Mueller would make 26 saves in his first appearance of the season. 

Next up for the 18U is the Jr Bruins Shootout held in Marlborough, MA.

Weekend Preview

The Saints 16U and 18U will be back in action this weekend.  The 16U looks to build off of two strong wins as they travel to Perinton on Friday.  The 16U returns home on Sunday for a matchup with Red Raiders 16U.  The 18U looks to get back on track with a home matchup on Sunday with Red Raiders also.

9/16  16U v Perinton        7:45p      Skating Institute of Rochester
9/18  16U v Red Raiders  5:45p      Nichols School
9/18  18U v Red Raiders  8:45p      Nichols School     

Jr Bruins Shootout Schedule

9/23   18U v Peak 18U           10:20a   NESC
9/23   18U v Valley Forge         5:20p   North Star
9/24   18U v NJ Titans              4:40p   Navin
9/25   18U Quarters                  9:30a   NESC
          18U Semis                     11:30a  NESC
          18U Finals                       1:50p  NESC

9/23 16U v NJ Devils               12:10p  Navin
9/23 16U v Boston Advantage   9:00p  North Star
9/24 16U v Seacoast Spartans   6:30p  NESC
9/25 16U Quarters                     8:00a NESC
        16U Semis                       10:20a NESC
        16U Finals                        12:40p NESC

18U Splits Opening Weekend

The Saints 18U opened its season with two games this past weekend and walked away with a win and a loss.  Game 1 featured a tilt with the Wheatfield Blades.  The Saints came out firing and generated numerous chances early.  Avery Coppins finally broke through and opened the scoring.  The Saints took a 1-0 lead into the second period, but Wheatfield found a way to slip one past Anthony Tirabassi to even the score and set up a decisive third period.  RJ Gicewicz broke the tie early to put the Saints up 2-1.  Sean Malone made it 3-1 and Coppins added his second of the game to extend the lead to 4-1.  Wheatfield pulled to 4-2 with a power play strike late in teh third, but Lucas Walsh finished the scoring at 5-2.  Tirabassi finished the game with 24 saves for his first victory of the season.

In game 2, the Saints battled the Jr Sabres 18U and lost its first one of the season with a 7-3 decision.  Mike Ederer opened the scoring and put the Saints up 1-0, but the Jr Sabres finished the first period with a 2-1 lead.  The Jr Sabres would extend to a 4-1 lead before Nathan Black tallied his first of the season.  Brad Bourne pulled the game to 4-3 with a shorthanded tally late in the second period.  In the first shif of the third period, the Jr Sabres scored 2 goals to pull away at 6-3.  Although the Saints threatened on many occasions, they could not bury one to put the game within reach.  The Jr. Sabres added a late tally to finish the scoring.  Anthony Tirabassi ended the game with 37 saves.

The Saints 18U take on the St francis Red Raiders 18U on September 18.  The puck drops at 8:45pm at the Nichols School Rink.

Saints 16U Schedule

8/28     Wheatfield 16UAAA    12:30     Northtown
9/10     Syracuse 16UAAA      11:00a    Cicero
9/10     Syracuse 16UAAA      4:00p      Cicero
9/11     Amherst 16UAAA       1:00p      Northtown
9/16     Perinton 16UAAA        7:45p     SI of R
9/18     Red Raiders 16UAAA  5:45p     Nichols
9/23     Jr Bruins Shootout         TBA      Marlboro, MA
9/23     Jr Bruins Shootout         TBA      Marlboro, MA
9/24     Jr Bruins Shootout         TBA      Marlboro, MA
9/25     Jr Bruins Shootout         TBA      Marlboro, MA
10/3     Red Raiders 16UAAA  6:00       Leisure
10/7     Syracuse Tournament     TBA     Greater Baldwinsville
10/8     Syracuse Tournament     TBA     Greater Baldwinsville
10/8     Syracuse Tournament     TBA     Greater Baldwinsville
10/9     Syracuse Tournament     TBA     Greater Baldwinsville
10/14   West Seneca 16UAAA   9:15p   Leisure
10/16   Wheatfield 16UAAA       5:45p   Nichols
10/29   Rochester Alliance 16U   9:10a    MCC
10/29   Rochester Alliance 16U   2:00p    MCC
10/30   West Seneca 16UAAA   5:45p    Nichols
11/4     NYS West Sectionals      TBA     Northtown
11/4     NYS West Sectionals      TBA     Northtown
11/5     NYS West Sectionals      TBA     Northtown
11/6     NYS West Sectionals      TBA     Northtown

Saints 16U Roster 2011-12

No.      Name                      Pos

4          Steven Skinner        Def
5          Connor Hughes       For
8          Alfredo Lugo          Def
9          Zacarey Herrmann  For
10        Ryan Tetro             For
11        Michael Geiger       Def
12        Patrick Mitchell      For
13        Jake Smith             For
16        Eric Lipa                For
17        William Yerkovich  For
18        Nick Passafiume     For
19        Connor Schutte      For
22        Troy Pulli               Def
27        Samuel Jones         Def
30        Austin Egri             Goal
32        Max Rosenthal       Goal
88        Troy Dobbs           Def

Head Coach: Mike Chiellino
Assistant Coach: David Smith
Assistant Coach: Scott Bradley
Assistatn Coach: Jamie Printz

Saints 18U AAA Release 2011 Schedule

Date     Opponent                      Time              Rink
9/10     Wheatfield 18UAAA      8:30pm         Hockey Outlet
9/11      Jr. Sabres 18UAAA      11:15am       Nichols School
9/18      Red Raiders 18UAAA   8:45pm        Nichols School
9/23      Jr Bruins Shootout          TBA            NESC, Marlborough, MA
9/23      Jr Bruins Shootout          TBA            NESC, Marlborough, MA
9/24      Jr Bruins Shootout          TBA            NESC, Marlborough, MA
9/25      Jr Bruins Shootout          TBA            NESC, Marlborough, MA
9/29      Amherst 18UAAA          8:50pm       Northtown Center
10/2      West Seneca                   5:45pm       Nichols School
10/7      Border City Cup              TBA           Windsor, ONT
10/8      Border City Cup              TBA           Windsor, ONT
10/8      Border City Cup              TBA           Windsor, ONT

10/9      Border City Cup              TBA           Windsor, ONT

10/16    Red Raiders 18UAAA     8:45pm       Leisure Rinks
10/21    West Seneca 18UAAA    9:00pm       TBA
10/23    Rochester 18U AAA        5:45pm       Nichols School
10/27    Amherst 18UAAA            8:50pm       Northtown Center
10/28    Rochester 18UAAA          7:25pm       The Sports Center
11/4      NYS Sectionals                 TBA           Northtown Center
11/5      NYS Sectionals                 TBA           Northtown Center
11/5      NYS Sectionals                 TBA           Northtown Center
11/6      NYS Sectionals                 TBA           Northtown Center

Saints 18U Announces 2011 Roster

No.         Name             Pos          Last Team
1     Brandon Mueller    Goal         Saints 18U AAA
3     Wilson Vershay      Def          Saints 18U AAA
4     RJ Gicewicz           Def          Saints 18U AAA
5     Jack Faso              Def          Saints 18U AAA
6     Mason Evans         Def          Saints 16U AAA
9     Michael Gates        For          Wheatfield 16U AAA
11   Tom Mediak          For          Saints 18U AAA
13   Sean Malone          For          Saints 18U AAA
14   Oscar Ostendorf    Def          Saints 18U AAA
15   Michael Ederer       For         Saints 16U AAA
16   Nathan Black         For          Youngstown 18U AAA
17   Luke Yerkovich     For          Saints 16U AAA
18   Avery Coppins      For          Saints 18U AAA
19   Brad Bourne          Def          Saints 16U AAA
20   Lucas Walsh          For          Saints 18U AAA
21   Mike Lask             For          Buffalo Stars Juniors
22   Frank Cefalu          For          Buffalo Reglas 15U AAA
30  Anthony Tirabassi   Goal         Buffalo Regals Bantam Major AAA

Head Coach:  Jamie Printz
Assistant Coach: Adam Bellows
Assistant Coach: Mike Chiellino

New Season Begins

The Buffalo Saints 18U AAA and 16U AAA are preparing for the start of the season.  First practice begins at 6:30 am at the Nichols Rink.  Check back for updates on the season.  We promise to do a better job updating results.

Saints Midgets Enjoy Successful Tryout

Over 40 players turned out for the Saints Midget programs, and 35 contracts were handed out to solidify this year's 16U and 18U tournament bound Saints midget teams.  The coaching staffs are excited abou the prospects and look forward to working with a very talented group this season.  Official rosters will be announced shortly.

Sectionals - Day 3

The 18U Saints played in the semifinal game versus West Seneca and advanced to the finals with a 4-1 win.  Goals were scored by James Randaccio, Matt Benedict, Lucas Walsh and Kevin Kirisits.  Brandond Mueller stopped 14 for the win.

In the nightcap, the Saints took on cross town rival, the Buffalo Regals.  The Regals came out on top of this one with a 4-3 victory.  Ryan Stayner, Matt Benedict, and Nick Smith scored for the Saints.  Peter Dudek stopped 32 in the loss.  Both teams played well, and both will advance to states in March.

Sectionals Day 2

The 18U team managed a tie with Amherst to advance to teh semifinals of the sectional tournament.  Charlie Stein, Kevin Kirisits and Avery Coppins all scored while Peter Dudek stopped 38.

Sectionals - Day 1

The 18U team is off to a strong start at sectionals.  In the first game, the 18U defeated Wheatfield 9-2.  Although it took some time to get going, the Saints scored 6 goals in the third period.  Goals were scored by Ryan Stayner (2), James Randaccio (2), Avery Coppins (2), Sean Malone, Patrick Thompson, and Kevin Kirisits.  Peter Dudek picked up the win making 18 saves.

The second game of the night featured a matchup with the Buffalo Regals 18U.  As expected it was a tight checking game with both teams playing great defense.  The score ended 1-1 with James Randaccio scoring the lone Saints goal.  Brandon Mueller made 24 saves in the game.

The 18U plays Amherst at 1:00 on Sunday.  The winner of the game will advance to the crossover round on Monday.


The 16U started the weekend playing Wheatfield and falling 6-0.  They rebounded in game 2 of the day tying West Seneca 4-4.  Mike Ederer scored 3 goals, and Luke Yerkovich scored one.  Max Rosenthal made 20 saves in the game.

The 16U plays Amherst at 2:00 and the Regals at 8:00 on Sunday.

Saints 18U Too Much for Hamilton

The Saints 18U defeated the Hamilton Jr. Bulldogs 4-1 today at the Buffalo Regals Columbus Day Tournament.  Highlighting the game was a gutsy effort by 8 players who, due to a scheduling conflict with soccer and golf, were forced to play the last 25 minutes of the game.  Matt Benedict put the Saints on the board early, and Nick Smith padded the lead before the first half ended.  When the second half started, the Saints took the ice with 8 players and 2 goaltenders.  Hamilton finally found the net with 10 minutes left in the game, but Matt Benedict added his second of the game to push the lead to 3-1.  Tommy Mediak capped off the game with a great individual effort to finish the scoring at 4-1.  Peter Dudek was strong with 18 saves in the game. 

The Saints will face the Amherst 18U AAA on Thursday, Oct. 14.  The puck drops at 8:50pm at the Northtown Center.

Saints Get Back on Track Defeating OHA 2-1

It was a dogfight from start to finish, but the Saints found a way to get it done en route to a 2-1 victory over Ontario Hockey Academy.  Ontario struck first scoring an early shorthanded goal, but Brandon Mueller shut the door from that point forward.  Charlie Stein tied teh game when he capitalized on an OHA turnover.  Tom Mediak netted the gamewinner when he buried a rebound on a goalmouth scramble.  Mueller finised the game with 24 saves, many of them outstanding. 

The victory improves the Saints record to 11-5-2 on the season.

Saints 18U Continue Slide against #14 Pittsburgh Hornets

In game two of the weekend, the Saints ran into the Pittsburgh Hornets, the #14 ranked team in the United States.  The Hornets took control of the scoreboard jumping out to a 2-0 lead, but a Wilson Vershay power play goal cut the lead in half.  The Hornets scored again to make it 3-1, but the Saints continued to pressure the Hornets goaltender.  Everyone in the rink thought the lead was cut to one, but the Hornets goaltender stole one, and in typical hockey fashion, the puck moved to the other end of the rink and in the back of the net to give the Hornets a 4-1 lead.  The Saints continued to pressure, but the Hornets took advantage of mistakes to extend their lead and finish the scoring at 6-1.  Peter Dudek finished the game with 28 saves.

The Saints look to rebound this afternoon against Ontario Hockey Academy.

Saints 18U fall to #2 London Jr. Knights

The Saints 18U faced off against the London Jr. Knights (ranked #2 in Ontario) in game 1 of the Buffalo Regals Columbus Day tournament, and lost 3-2.  Frustrated by turnovers on sloppy play, the Saints spotted the Knights a 3-0 lead before finally breaking through when James Randaccio scored on a quick rebound in front.  Nick Smith put the game within reach on a beautiful passing combination from Charlie Stein and Lucas Walsh, but the Saints were never able to get the equalizer.  Brandon Mueller finished the game with 17 saves.

The Saints face the Pittsburgh Hornets in the morning.