DÉJÀ VU

Just a year ago at this time, the Hamden High Green Dragons boys’ hockey team traveled north to Simsbury High School and knocked Simsbury out of first place in the state hockey poll by the score of 5-1. Hamden went on to stay in this position until they eventually lost in the state tournament.

This year, Hamden, seeded number two, travel downstate to play number one Fairfield Prep and beat them 5-4 in overtime. Since then, they have been in first place.

Hamden is led by senior co-captain net minder Anthony Avitable along with senior defenseman Mike Pierne (eight goals and 13 assists). One of the top sophomores in the state is Jim Burt (nine goals, 10 assists). Senior Scott Walsh has 10 goals and five assists, while Junior PJ Vakos has five goals and 12 assists.

The Dragons will play in the state tournament and I invite you to attend one of the match ups.

GREEN DRAGONS NAME NEW COACH

Peter Zoppi. has been named the softball coach at Hamden High Zoppi is an All-American softball player. He is a former head coach at the University of New Haven and at Lyman Hall High School where he was named Coach of the Year. He was also an assistant coach at Hamden High for several years.

Zoppi has received many commendations as a fast pitch softball player. He is looking forward to taking over the helm at Hamden High.

RIDICULOUS

I have read several times that Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Santonio Holmes was fined $10,000 for too much celebrating after the catch that won the Super Bowl. This is the league of end zone dances and finger pointing in faces. How can they fine a guy for celebrating the catch of his life to win the Super Bowl?

BEST WISHES

Best wishes to Dave Findley who has been declared medically ineligible to finish off his hockey career. Findley is one of the finest kids I've ever been associated with. He plays with a passion like you’re supposed to have. Hopefully, he will be able to continue playing baseball in the spring