The Victor Blue Devils and Webster Thomas Titans will look to defend their Section V titles as a new high school hockey season begins. Here is a breakdown of the reigning champions and the rest of the Section V field that will look to dethrone the champions…
MCPSAC DIVISION I
BRIGHTON/HFL BRUINS (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 13-6-4, loss in Class A sectional semifinals to Penfield
Coach: Brendon Rothfuss (eighth season)
Top returners: Peter Burslem Sr. F (23 pts. in 23 total games); Nolan Gangarosa (18 pts. in 23 total games); Shawn Oelheim Sr. F (14 pts. in 23 total games); Trevor Reese Sr. F (18 pts. in 23 total games); Braydn Trybuskiewicz Sr. D (21 pts. in 21 games last game)
Top newcomers: Natalie Loncz Fr. F; Patrick Rohr Fr. F
Next game: December 2nd at Lewiston-Porter at 7 p.m.
FAIRPORT RED RAIDERS (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 3-13-3, loss in Class A sectional quarterfinals to Penfield
Coach: Chris Moretter (17th season, 215-98-21)
Top returners: Alex Goldan Sr. F (10 pts. last season); Cody Kaiser Sr. F (9 pts. last season); Matt Oberer Sr. F (10 pts. last season); Nate Russo Sr. D (12 pts. last season)
Top newcomers: Andrew Crowley So. F; Mark Hillier Fr. D,
Next game: December 2nd at Churchville-Chili at 7 p.m.
GREECE STORM (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 7-11-1, loss in the Class A sectional pre-quarterfinals to Fairport
Coach: Rob Howell (first season)
Top returners: Addie Alverez Sr. F (committed to RIT); Aiden Candareria Sr. F; Spencer Griffin Jr. F; Landon Howell Jr. F; Josh Kimble Sr. F; Jack Pilgrim Jr. D; Joe Willis Sr. G
Top newcomers: Nate Bach Fr. D; Jayden Gargana So. F; Carter Griffin So. F; Josh Werner Jr. F
Next game: December 7th at Webster Thomas at 7 p.m.
HILTON CADETS (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 6-10-4, loss in Class A sectional pre-quarterfinals to Notre Dame Batavia United
Coach: Chris Monfiletto (13th season as head coach, 28th with the program, 134-110-12)
Top returners: Aiden Hill Jr. G (1-3-1, 1.64 GAA, .944 SV%); Tyson Murante Sr. (0G, 2A, 2 pts.); Tanner Smith So. F (5G, 7A, 12 pts.)
Top newcomers: Josh Anstett So. D; Casey Hanrahan 8th F; Hunter Hutteman Fr. F; Luke Manley Jr. F
Next game: December 2nd at West Seneca West at 7 p.m.
PENFIELD PATRIOTS (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 20-1-2, loss in the Class A sectional finals to Victor
Coach: Nathan Miller (16th season, 160-136-24)
Top returners: Angelo Latore So. F (14 pts. last season); Abigail Seaman Sr. G (4-0 last season, four shutouts, committed to UMASS Boston); Sean Walsh Jr. F (29 pts. last season); Corey Weiss Jr. D (6 pts. last season)
Top newcomers: Wesley Maksymiu Fr. D; Reid Rivero Fr. F
First game: December 2nd at Williamsville East at 6 p.m.
PITTSFORD PANTHERS (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 10-9-1, loss in Class A sectional quarterfinals to Brighton/HFL
Coach: Steve Thering (16th season, 222-87-25-3)
Top returners: Will Masaschi Sr. F; Colin Norton Jr. F; Bradley Pollard Jr. D; Lucas Procious Sr. F
Top newcomers: Steffan Finke Fr. D; Helen VanDamme Sr. D
Next game: December 6th at Brighton/HFL at 5 p.m.
PORTSIDE ROYALS (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 13-5-2, loss in Class A sectional quarterfinals to McQuaid Jesuits
Coach: Greg Stahl (12th season, 163-76-24)
Top returners: Sal Balbi Jr. F; Frank Grad Jr. F; Danny Kucmerowski So. G; Zachary Neu Jr. F; Henry Shultz Sr. F
Top newcomers: Connor Thomas So. F
Next game: December 1st at Irondequoit at 4:45 p.m.
SPARTAN HOCKEY (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 6-12-1, lost in Class A sectional pre-quarterfinals to Portside Royals
Coach: Joe Jehlen (18th season, 165-175-22)
Top returners: Ryan LaRose Sr. D; Mikey Valent Sr. F (committed to Hobart); Keegan Waldo Jr. G; Ayden Zugnoni Sr. F
Top newcomers: Grady Emo So. G; Parker Monette So. F; Connor Newberry Sr. D
Next game: December 2nd at West Seneca East at 8 p.m.
VICTOR BLUE DEVILS (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 16-2-2, won the Class A sectional title, loss to West Genny in the NYS semifinals
Coach: Mike Ferreri (20th season)
Top returners: Asher Erwin Sr. D; Jackson Guck Sr. F; Simon Kowal So. F; Drew McCandless Sr. D; Michael Peluso Jr. D; Max Pitts Jr. G
Top newcomers: Oliver Kowal Fr. F
Next game: December 2nd at McQuaid Jesuit at 8 p.m.
MCPSAC DIVISION II
CANANDAIGUA BRAVES (CLASS B)
Last season record and finish: 7-13-2, loss to Webster Thomas in the Class B sectional semifinals
Coach: David Taft (fourth season, 33-22-4)
Top returners: Josh Barnes Jr. F (9G, 8A, 17 pts. last season); Makenna Crouse Jr. D (1G, 2A, 3 pts. last season); Griffin Harvieux Sr. F (5G, 11A, 16 pts. last season); Brody Spinosa Jr. D (1G, 5A, 6 pts. last season)
Top newcomers: Jacob Benne Jr. F
Next game: December 2nd vs Williamsville South at 7 p.m.
CHURCHVILLE-CHILI SAINTS (CLASS B)
Last season record and finish: 7-12-1, loss to Canandaigua in the Class B sectional quarterfinals
Coach: Brian Young (17th season, 152-145-22)
Top returners: Gavin Carr Jr. D (9G, 12A, 21 pts. last season); Trey Eberhart Sr. D (6G, 16A, 22 pts. last season); Tyler Eberhart Sr. F (17G, 23A, 40 pts. last season); Max McKay Sr. F (29G, 31A, 60 pts. last season)
Top newcomers: Liam Magri Fr. G; Cooper Lass Fr. F
First game: December 2nd vs Fairport at 7 p.m.
IRONDEQUOIT EAGLES (CLASS B)
Last season record and finish: 1-19-1, loss in the Class B sectional pre-quarterfinals to Aquinas
Coach: Michael Cimino (second seaon, 1-19-1)
Top returners: Sam Crane Jr. F; Taylor Filighera Jr. D; Tyler Wallner Jr. F
Top newcomers: John Collichio Sr. D
Next game: December 1st vs Portside Royals at 4:45 p.m.
WEBSTER THOMAS TITANS (CLASS B)
Last season record and finish: 14-3-2, loss in NYS semifinals
Coach: David Evans (19th season)
Top returners: Jackson Gruttaduria Jr. G; Ethan Stappenbeck Sr. F; Mike Swartzenberg Jr. D; Jason Tucker So. F
Top newcomers: Brennan Abate Fr. F; Ryan Goel Fr. F
Next game: December 3rd vs West Seneca West at 6 p.m.
WEBSTER SCHROEDER WARRIORS (CLASS B)
Last season record and finish: 9-11-1, loss to Aquinas in the Class B sectional semifinals
Coach: David Broussard (first year)
Top returners: Matt Grattan Sr. D; Peyton Sanfilippo Sr. G; Jason Simons So. F; Colin Smith Sr. G; Roman Stoliar Sr. D; TJ Swinson So. F
Top newcomers: Harry Allen Jr. F; Nolan Gamble Jr. F; Anthony Pusateri 8th D; Nick Sellitto Jr. F
Next game: December 2nd at Thousand Island at 7 p.m.
INDEPENDENT
AQUINAS LI’L IRISH (CLASS B)
Last season record and finish: 14-5-1, loss to Webster Thomas in the Class B sectional finals
Coach: Chuck Dossier (seventh season)
Top returners: Connor Carey Jr. F; Andrew Gatti Sr. G; Connor Mangone Sr. F; Ares Miller Fr. D; Iesa Muhammad Sr. F; Cam Stewart Fr. F
Top newcomers: Mike Dossier Fr. F; Colin Whitney Fr. D; Ryan Whitney So. F
Next game: December 7th vs McQuaid Jesuits at 4:45 p.m.
NOTRE DAME – BATAVIA UNITED FIGHTING IRISH (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 11-6-3, loss to Victor in the Class A sectional quarterfinals
Next game: December 2nd at Starpoint Central at 5:30 p.m.
GENESEO/AVON/LIVONIA LAKERS (CLASS B)
Last season record and finish: 4-17-0, loss to Webster Schroeder in the Class B sectional quarterfinals
Coach: Chris Masters (22nd season)
Top returners: Dom Agosto So. D (0G, 5A, 5 pts.); Joey Cinquino So. F (6G, 2A, 8 pts.); Fletcher Kinsbury So. F (2G, 3A, 5 pts.); Jack Noto Jr. F (3G, 4A, 7 pts.); Christian Rumfola Sr. F (13G, 18A, 31 pts); Jack Ruter Jr. F (6G, 5A, 11 pts.)
Top newcomers: Colton Davin Fr. F; Logan Presler 8th D
Next game: December 2nd vs Kenmore West at 7 p.m.
MCQUAID JESUIT KNIGHTS (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 10-8-2, loss to Victor in the Class A sectional semifinals
Coach: Joe Dugan (third season as head coach, ninth season with the program, 15-17-2)
Top returners: Jack Callery So. F (1st Team All-County); Rory Fitzpatrick Sr. G (1st Team All-County); Drew Palmer Sr. D (1st Team All-County)
Top newcomers: Bode Wehle Sr. F
Next game: December 2nd vs Victor at 8 p.m.
WFL PANTHERS (CLASS A)
Last season record and finish: 2-10-0, loss to Brighton/HFL in the Class A sectional pre-quarterfinals
Next game: December 13th vs Geneseo/Avon/Livonia at 7 p.m.
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