New Trier Hockey Club
New Trier Green Illinois State Champions 2011, 2009, 2005, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1994
New Trier Green National Champions 2011, 2010
THE NEW TRIER HOCKEY CLUB PHILOSOPHY
The New Trier Hockey Club provides student-athletes with opportunities to participate at the highest level of high school hockey in an environment which promotes development of skills, teamwork, sportsmanship, and competitiveness, while recognizing a commitment to academic success.
Senior Recognition Night
Cheers to the Class of 2012! Sunday, January 22nd was a fun-filled night at NSIA! The Skills Competition was a big hit, the judging a bigger hit (well not quite, but it sure was fun)! Although everyone was a winner, the following players really showed their stuff in these cattegories.
Accuracy: Mans and Melton
Hardest Shot: Koch (82 MPH) and Merens (54 MPH)
Senior Night 2012
Hey NT Hockey Players and Superfans - Daily Coppock Interview 1/21
Click on the following link to see the most recent Bob Melton interview. Archived interviews can be found by clicking the link to the left.
All Star Teams Players Announced
Congratulations to all players/coach selected to play in this year’s Metro North All Star Games. The games are being held on Sunday, January 29th in Northbrook. The Junior Varsity game begins at 6:00 PM. The Varsity game is at 7:45 PM. Please come out and cheer on your favorite NTHC players: from JV - Ryan Cimba, Scott Chudacoff, Kenny Michalec, John Healy, Griffin Powell and Jack Junge; from White Varsity - Matt Solberg, Barrett Stephen, Graham Soman and Head Coach Scott Sortal; from Blue Varsity - Mikey Yablong, Ben Powell , Zev Glass and Charlie Hackley. Congratulations Boys and Congratulations Scott Sortal!
Calling All Bantams!
Want to play hockey in high school? Come learn about New Trier Hockey at an information meeting scheduled for Saturday, February 11th, 9am at the Wilmette Rec Center - Go NT!
NTHC Banquet - Save the Date!
Save April 15, 2012 (yes... NT Hockey Day) for the NTHC Banquet to be held at Highland Park Country Club. Details to follow. Etch it in pen!
Jack Jablonski
Jack Jablonski, a 16-year-old sophomore from Benilde-St. Margaret's High School, was checked from behind and into the boards during a junior varsity game on Dec. 30 against Wayzata. The hit left Jablonski paralyzed. The NTHC is sending a letter to Jack Jablonski to let him know the New Trier hockey community has him and his family in their thoughts and prayers. At the request of many Jack Jablonski supporters, a fund has been established. If anyone wishes to donate something towards Jack's future needs, you can send your donations to:
Jack Jablonski Fund, P.O. Box 16387, St. Louis Park, MN 55416-2618
You may also make your donations at any Wells Fargo Bank. Please mention "Jack Jablonski Fund." The NTHC is making a donation to the fund.
Alumni Fun 2011
Alumni Games 2011
Thursday, December 22 was a night of fun, camaraderie, memories and honor for New Trier Hockey. This year’s Alumni Night featured two games. The evening started with the Young Guns (30 and under), with teams coached by Bob Melton and Rob Malstrom. The teams were evenly matched, with Team Malstrom edging Team Melton 6-4.
Following the Young Guns game, current club President Randy Lauer honored the founding fathers of New Trier Hockey – Bert Keats, Chuck Lauer and Hugh Brower. To help make the evening more special, the games were officiated by seniors Ben Brower and Ted Lauer, bringing three generations together for our alumni event.
The event continued with the Legends game. This game featured players from both New Trier East and West, plus a couple of honorary attendees. Teams were lead by our esteemed President, Randy Lauer, and Vice President, David Brower. Team Brower edged Team Lauer 5-1.
The evening also featured a raffle for a vintage New Trier Banner - Adam Nelson was the big winner! Proceeds from the raffle and other spectator donations raised $276 for New Trier Hockey’s Goal and Assist Fund.
New Trier Recent News
Even though St. Viator topped NT White in their Saturday night match up, it was clear that the spark remains for NT White. NT battled hard in the first keeping the period scoreless on both sides. It was fast paced and hard hitting, proving once again that this squad can keep up with the best of them. Things lagged a bit in the second with NT leaving the door open for Lions to jump ahead 3-0 by the period's close. Long a source of grandstand speculation (what does get said in there?), the visit to the locker room between the 2nd and 3rd periods proved the kick in the pants that the team needed to get back finally putting a goal on the board with an awesome effort by Matt Solberg (77). Sam Belliel (68) stuck also in the third assisted by Solberg to tighten the score to 4-2. Total TEAM contribution! Though it wasn't a victory on the books, it was one heck of a game and another example of some outstanding team effort, which continues to yield results. If you haven't come out to see one of these games yet, make it happen. They are fun to watch.
White seemed to finally rediscover its stride on Wednesday, January 11 with a 6-2 convincing win over rival Evanston. Things looked a little shaky early in the match as White went down in an early first period Evanston goal, despite White clearly controlling the puck. The lead did not last long however, with a goal by Michael Willian (49) assisted by Matt Kurgan (93) and Graham Soman (27) tying the first period up 1-1. White struck again quickly in the second with an unassisted goal by Sam Belliel (68), boosting the score to 2-1 in favor of White. Evanston was clearly not going to let White get the best of them on their Senior Night game and came hard at goalie John Paterno who made a series of spectacular saves, including one break away save which included a gymnastics move that I would rate a 9.8, as he didn't point his toes. As the second period progressed NT crept further from Evanston with a goal by CJ D'Amico, assisted by Michael Willian and Tommy Haras (54). By the third period NT was clearly in control of the game pulling even further ahead on goals by Matt Kurgan, from Kevin Marren (20), Sam Belliel from Tommy Haras and Zach Roth (74) and an empty netter again by Matt Kurgan who ended the night with 2 goals and an assist. With a final score of 6-2, it was a great all around effort by the team, who look to finally have their mojo back on track.
Tough Start to the New Year
- 01/11/2012, 9:12am (CST)
Arnold Does Good, Then Does Well As Blue Defeats York
- 12/27/2011, 6:25pm (CST)
Fond Farewell to Year of the Crutch!
- 12/21/2011, 4:51am (CST)
White Wins Big Bear Tournament
- 12/08/2011, 8:47am (CST)
White ties Maroon .... again!
- 12/07/2011, 11:35am (CST)
New Trier Upcoming Events
- Jan
- 28
Blue Varsity at GBN
- 7:50pm
- Northbrook - B Rink
- Metro North Playdown Game. Scoresheet--Dubin, Locker room/penalty box--Cohn, Yellow jackets--Pesavento & Yablong.
