Northeast Eagles
| Northeast Eagles | |
|---|---|
| City | Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| League | Avalon East Senior Hockey League |
| Operated | 2008 |
| Home arena | Jack Byrne Arena |
| Colours | Black, Gold, and White |
| General manager | Joe Maynard |
| Head coach | Darryl Banfield |
The Northeast Senior Eagles are a senior ice hockey team based in Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador as part of the Avalon East Senior Hockey League. They have been a member of the Avalon East Senior Hockey league since its inception in 1967. They currently play out of the Jack Byrne Arena in Torbay, Newfoundland. Their home games are Friday nights at 8:00pm.
History
2014-15
The 2014-15 version of the Northeast Eagles looks a little different from last years team. After losing to the St. John's Capitals for the third straight year, head coach Darryl Banfield made some key acquisitions at the AESHL draft in hopes of bringing an East League title to Torbay. New Faces to the 2014 squad are Kevin Reid, Chris Mooney, Daniel Sparkes, Mark Yetman, Brad Yetman, Mitch Flynn, Mike Halitzki, Kory Waterman, Jason Picco, Lee Newhook, and Fred Earle.
Kevin Reid last toiled with the Conception Bay Ceebees in the now defunct Newfoundland Provincial Hockey League. Reid has started the season strong and is a sparkplug in the Eagles offense. After leading the Mount Pearl Blades in scoring, sniper Chris Mooney returns to the Eagles. Cagey veteran Daniel Sparkes has added some toughness to the Eagles squad as well as he joins the Eagles after a long career with the Ceebees. Former Gander Flyer, and hard nosed defenseman Mitch Flynn has decided to try his hand at hockey in the East league as well. Mark Yetman, a herder winner with the CeeBees and Cataracts is known as one of the top goalies in Newfoundland. Joining last years top netminder, Bronson Dawe, the Eagles have the best one-two goalie tandem in the league. Brad Yetman, a QMJHL graduate, and former Ceebee, helps anchor a defensive core led by last years AESHL League leading scorer, Dan Cadigan. Also returning to the Eagles after a one year hiatus is high flying centerman, Mike Halitzki. Obtained in a trade from Bell Island, two time herder champ and Rock Rugby star Jason Picco joins the Eagles team. The Eagles hope the hard nosed defensan can add toughness and leadership. Lee Newhook, a graduate of the Whitbourne minor hockey system adds speed and grit up front for the Eagles. Fred Earle was also obtained in a trade with the St. John's Capitals in exchange for Brad Slaney. Earle is now playing for the Clarenville Caribous of the newly formed Central West Senior Hockey League, however the Eagles are hoping he may join them after xmas. Jr. Celtic grad Kory Waterman also look to provide some grit to the Eagles.
Not returning to the Eagles this season are Tyler Parsons, Tyler Walshe, Jordan Mcentegart, Matthew Roche, Chris Thorne, Graham Jackman, and Evan Greene.
The Eagles finished the season in 2nd place in the Avalon East Hockey League standings with a 13-7-1 record. Mason Reid was the AESHL's leading scorer with 19g, 26a for 45 pts. His line mate Chris Mooney was second in scoring with 43 pts, and led the league with 21 goals. Reid's brother Kevin finished 3rd in league scoring with 36 pts. The trio was no doubt the leagues top line giving goalies nightmares all year. Daniel Cadigan led all AESHL defenseman with 19 pts.
The Eagles swept the 3-time defending champion St. John's Capitals in the first round of the playoffs, only surrendering 6 goals in the 3 games.
The Eagles were bested by the Southern Shore Breakers in a thrilling 7 game final. It's the fourth year in a row that the Eagles came up short in the AESHL finals. With a strong core of young talent, look for the Eagles to contend again next season.
2013-2014
The 2013-14 Team finished the regular season in the Avalon East League with a record of 18-2. After sweeping the Southern Shore Breakers in round one in 4 games, they were defeated by the now 3 time defending champs - St. John's Capitals in a hard fought 6 game series.
Dan Cadigan led the league in scoring with 41 Points. Rookie Tyler Parsons, was runner up to Cadigan with 32 points, and goaltender Bronson Dawe enjoyed a stellar season going undefeated in the regular season.
| Pos. | No. | Player | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | 2 | Brock Hopkins | St. Margarets Bay, NS |
| D | 3 | Jason Picco | CBS |
| D | 5 | Mitch Flynn | Outer Cove |
| F | 6 | Dan Cadigan 'C' | Logy Bay |
| F | 8 | Mike Halitzki | St. John's |
| F | 9 | Bryan Clarke 'A' | St. John's |
| F | 10 | James Cadigan 'A' | Logy Bay |
| F | 11 | Lee Newhook | Normans cove |
| F | 12 | Matt Horan | St. John's |
| F | 14 | Daniel Sparkes | Harbour Grace |
| D | 15 | Chris Ryan | Port Saunders |
| F | 15 | Mason Reid | Normans Cove |
| F | 18 | Andrew Temple | Normans Cove |
| F | 19 | Chris Mooney | Outer Cove |
| F | 21 | Kory Waterman | Flatrock |
| F | 22 | Liam Myers | Chapel's Cove |
| F | 27 | Matthew Oates | St. John's |
| D | 28 | Scott Marshall | Logy Bay |
| G | 30 | Matthew Power | Clarenville |
| G | 31 | Bronson Dawe | Bay Roberts |
| D | 37 | Adam Kavanagh | Flatrock |
| F | 44 | Kevin Reid | Normans Cove |
| G | 63 | Mark Yetman | St. John's |
| F | 71 | Danny Connolly 'A' | St. John's |
| D | 77 | Brad Sheppard | Carbonear |
| D | 83 | Brad Yetman | St. John's |
| F | 91 | Shayne Mcgrath | Torbay |
| G | 33 | T.J. Daley | Torbay |
| D | -- | Fred Earle | Harbour Grace |
| Coach | -- | Darryl Banfield | Logy Bay |
| Asst. Coach | -- | Andrew White | St. John's |
| Asst. Coach | -- | Graham Jackman | St. John's |
| Asst. Coach | -- | Keith Maynard | Flatrock |
| Trainer | -- | Dudley March | Paradise |
See also
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