League Season Results
· Summer 1995. New Jersey Inline Hockey League, Lake Riviera Park, Brick NJ.
Eleven-year-old division. Third Place. There were eight teams in the division as the Blackhawks were born, with many players skating for the first time. Most of our players were 9-years-old and Tommy Heslin and Alex Cerbone being 7 and 8-years-old. The Blackhawks were led by the offensive skills of Captain Victor Scotto-di-Carlo. Since the games were played outside in the heat of the summer, the we used 8 goalies during the season, while relying on strong defense. The Blackhawks lost the semi-final game by a goal as Victor nearly tied it late in the game as he beat the goalie but missed the net. The Blackhawks first playoff game saw the Blackhawks shut down the cousin of NHLer Jim Dowd while winning the game 11 to 1. Frankie Heslin starred in goal to his mothers delight. Ryan Shaughnessy led the offense as he got his only career hat trick that day. Michael Cerbone and Donnie Bielak led a powerful defense to keep the shots against low. Alex and Tommy represented us in the 8-year-old All Star game while Victor, Donnie Bielak and Dominik Pensabene represented us in the 11-year-old All Star game.
· Winter 1996, Jackson Roller Magic. Eleven-year-old division. Second Place.
The Blackhawks first season indoors saw us lose to the Indians in the championship game as the Indians scored the winning goal on a power play in the final minute of the game. The Indians were a great rivalry and one of the teams we always enjoyed playing against. Frankie Heslin and Alex Cerbone became Assistant Captains this season. Mike Calabria and Jimmy Durham were great additions to the team as they added an extra offensive threat and leadership to the team. Gary Grimes and Eric Kleinberg added a new dose of heart to an already ambitious team.
· Spring 1996, Jackson Roller Magic. Eleven-year-old division. First Place.
The Blackhawks went undefeated this season as they outscored their opponents 67 to 7 while registering 4 shutouts. Mike Fasano starred in goal for the whole season and backup goalie Tommy Heslin both registered two shutouts each. Victor Scotto-di-Carlo, Mike Calabria and Alex Cerbone led the team in scoring as the Blackhawks defeated the Ducks in the championship game on newly appointed Assistant Captain, Billy Smiths game winning goal. Eric Kleinberg, Gary Grimes, Frankie Heslin, Ryan Shaugnhessy and newly added defenseman Jeff Angert led the Blackhawks stingy defense. Strong offensive efforts were added by Adam Houli and Joey Blood who both let the team at seasons end to test the waters of free agency.
· Fall 1996, Jackson Roller Magic. Fourteen-year-old division. First Place.
In our first attempt at an older team, we came back from 2 early season losses to real off 6 straight wins and finish the season at 7-2-1, including three straight shutouts by goalie Stu Jacobson. We won the league championship in a shootout as Todd Kuschner scored the winning goal. Captain Dan Santoro and Stu were selected as team MVP’s. Ten-year-old Frankie Heslin and 11-year-old Victor Scotto surprised the team with their ability to play with the "big guys" as they led the team in the all important plus-minus category. Playing on our third line, Victor led the "big guys" in goals, assists and points. Of all the championships we have won, this was the most gratifying. Jimmy Durham, Donnie Bielak and Michael Cerbone were our assistant captains. Brian "Billy" Madison led the team in Dan's absense while Dan recovered from a hurt wrist. We were nicknamed the "Smurfs" by other teams because of our size, what they didn't realize was the "Smurfs" were all heart, desire and ambition.
· Fall 1996, Jackson Roller Magic. Eleven-year-old division. First Place.
Wearing our new Blackhawk home jerseys supplied by Walt Kleinberg and BOC Gas, the Blackhawks went undefeated. Facing some great competition, we outscored our opponents 35 to 7 while registering 5 shutouts including 12 straight periods without giving up a goal by goalie Stephen Iwanyk. The highlight of the season was winning the championship game against the Bruins 3 to 2. A "very" sick Victor Scotto led the team to victory while scoring the go ahead goal as Billy Smith scored what turned out to be another game winning goal. Since Victor had no voice Assistant Captain Frankie Heslin had to speak up for the first time and inspire the team. The team rallied around Victor to win the championship. Great efforts were put in by all this season but Jeff Angert, Mike Calabria and Eric Kleinberg rose to a new level. New addiditons to the team RJ Farkas, "Fast" Eddie Micciulli and Chris Dietsch added a new dimension in speed and offensive fire power to the team. The lowlights, were letting Victor play sick. Winning this championship got us selected as Hyper Wheels Team of the Month in the summer 1997 issue of USA INLINE HOCKEY MAGAZINE.
· Winter 1997, Jackson Roller Magic. Fourteen-year-old division. Fifth Place.
We lost three key players to age and two key players quit at the last minute. We started the season short players and picked up some strong defensive players, unfortunately we lost strong offensive players and had trouble scoring goals. We didn’t give up many goals, but we lost a lot of 2-1 games. Captain Todd Kuschner and Victor Scotto led the team in scoring. Assistant Captain Matt Wornowicz led the defense.
Spring 1998, JacksonRoller Magic eleven-year-old division. First Place. CHAMPIONS.
11-year-old spring 1998 season
Spring 1998, JacksonRoller Magic fourteen-year-old division. Fourth Place.
I did not have a roster nor did I track stats this season so this review is real limited. Many new faces joined the team and some old faces rejoined the team. Billy Smith rejoined the Blackhawks. Frank Heslin resigned as a coach. At the end of the season, Stu Jacobson left the team to join the Snypers. WE ARE GOING TO MISS HAVING STU AROUND, but this was a neccesary move for him. Stu and Steven were among the best goalies in the league, but only one can play. Both wanted to play and this was the only way it would work. However, Stu did get between the pipes to carry us the the 14-year-old Philadelphia NHL Breakout Championship.
11-year-old summer 1998 season
Our most productive period follows. All 4 teams won the championships of their divisions within 2 weeks of each other.
Fall 1998, Shore Sports Center, Toms River NJ fourteen-year-old division. We entered our tournament team here to fine tune the players. Practice in this style of play is the main goal. 14-year-old tournament team fall 1998 season
Fall 1998, JacksonRoller Magic twelve-year-old division. 12-year-old fall 1998 season
Fall 1998, Jackson Roller Magic - seventeen-year-old division.
We won the championship in the division. We finished the season 7 and 1 and received a challenge from some guy in Howell that wanted to play us "for the supremecy of Howell".
Winter 1998-99, Shore Sports Center, Toms River NJ fourteen-year-old division. We again entered our tournament team here to fine tune the players. Practice in this style of play is the main goal. 14-year-old tournament team winter 1998-99 season Champions Again.
Winter 1999, Shore Sports Center, Toms River NJ fourteen-year-old division. 14-year-old tournament team winter 1999 season
Winter 1999, Allaire Good Sports - eight-year-old division. 8-year-old tournament team winter 1999 season
Winter 1999, Jackson Roller Magic, Jackson NJ fourteen-year-old division. 14-year-old team winter 1999 season
Winter 1999, Jackson Roller Magic, Jackson NJ twelve-year-old division. 12-year-old team winter 1999 season Champions again.
Spring 1999, Jackson Roller Magic, Jackson NJ twelve-year-old division. 12-year-old team spring 1999 season Do we have what it takes to "Three-peat?"
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