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.