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2014-15 Varsity SHL All-Academic Team

By Angie Wiatrowski - @AngieWiatrowski 02/20/2015, 5:15pm CST

Fenwick

Thomas Claney, Jeremy Winkiel, Henry Lorenzini, Trent Leslie, Emmett McEnery, Jack Angelini, Evan Warder, Andrew Kraft

Barrington

Casey Dodge, Sam Griffi, Matthew Hancock, Marcus Kunzmann, Max Kunzmann, Matt McVickers, Colin Starvel

Glenbrook North

Alex Crane, Jack Elowe, Jared Epstein, Kyle Fisher, Jonah Gould, Zach Knudson, Alex Merritt, Tyler Mulier, Jake Rabin, Matthew Rosen, Kyle Slovis, Chris Zhang

New Trier Green

Cooper Johnson, Ben Laukkannen, Sam Weinstein, Brent Segvich, Matt Boscow, Jack Dolby, Jason Kuker, Matt Garcia, Jacke Junge, Matt Kenvon, Graham Soman, Joe Eidleman

Loyola Gold

Jake Boersma, Nicholas Bolino, James Hess, Nicholas Bartuce, Daniel Arkus, Michael Gonzalez, Ryan Hill

Rockford

Connor Nelson, Austin Sympson, Brendan Schoonover, Travis Lewis

Saint Viator

Anthony Aiello, Vince Avino, Justin Cruz, Adam Czarnecki, Paolo Garland, Grant Gaylord, Tommy Joyce, Kevin Joyce, Jack Larson, Anthony Letto, Anthony Loffredo, Chris Lolli, Alex Melo, Joe Orecchio

Glenbrook South

Tom Barrett, Ryan Buckingham, Sam Carter, Matt Grinde, Luke Howard, Daniel Huyer, Michael Montermurro, Jake Pagamo, Alex Rotman, Joe Savino, Joe Tangorra

Stevenson

Jacob Glaser, Aryel Furman, Bahri Kurapey, Richard Chen, Tommy Fogliatti, Max Spiro, Daniel Levey, Jackson Leptich

Get To Know The 2014-2015 SHL All-League Team

By Angie Wiatrowski - @AngieWiatrowski 02/15/2015, 1:00pm CST

First Team Forwards

Brent Segvich (NTG) - In two playoff games he scored 3 goals and tallied 1 assist. 

In 23 regular-season games he scored 28 goals and tallied 14 assists for a total of 42 points.

He has also managed at least one point in New Trier Green's last four games including 4 goals and 3 assists. 

Brad Glass (NTG)- In 23 regular-season games he scored 13 goals and tallied 35 assists for a total of 48 points.

He tallied 3 assists in New Trier's last four games. 

Chris Zhang (GBN)- In two playoff games this year he scored 2 goals and tallied 4 assists. In 23 regular-season games he scored 22 goals and tallied 15 assists for a total of 37 points.

In Glenbrook North's last five games he scored 4 goals and tallied 5 assists. 

Second Team Forwards

Anthony Heaslip (RFD)- In two playoff games he scored 2 goals for the Icemen. In 22 regular-season games he scored 27 goals and tallied 11 assists for a total of 38 points. 

He scored 2 goals and tallied 1 assist in Rockford's last three games. 

Casey Dodge (BAR)- In two playoff games this year he scored 2 goals and tallied 1 assist. In 24 regular-season games he scored 17 goals and tallied 10 assists for a total of 27 points.

In Barrington's last five games he scored 6 goals and tallied 3 assists. 

Anthony Iacullo (BAR)- In two playoff games he scored 2 goals and tallied 1 assist. In 24 regular-season games he scored 11 goals and 17 assists for a total of 28 points.

In Barrington's last four games he scored 4 goals and tallied 3 assists. 

Adam Czarnecki (SV)- He scored one goal in Saint Viator's last playoff game. In 24 regular-season games he scored 13 goals and tallied 10 assists for a total of 23 points. 

Alex Merritt (GBN)- In two playoff games he scored 4 goals and tallied 3 assists. In 24 regular-season games he scored 10 goals and tallied 17 assists for a total of 27 points.

In Glenbrook North's last five games he scored 5 goals and tallied 4 assists. 

First Team Defense

Jack Dolby (NTG)- In two playoff games he scored 1 goal and tallied 2 assists. In 23 regular-season games he scored 8 goals and tallied 14 assists for a total of 22 points.

In New Trier Green's last five games he scored 1 goal and tallied 3 assists. 

Kyle Slovis (GBN) - In two playoff games he scored 1 goal and tallied 1 assist. In 23 regular-season games he scored 10 goals and tallied 18 assists for a total of 28 points. 

In Glenbrook North's last five games he scored 2 goals and tallied 2 assists. 

Second Team Defense

Richard Chen (STV) - In two playoff games he tallied 1 assist. In 23 regular-season games he scored 4 goals and tallied 8 assists for a total of 12 points.

He tallied 2 assists in Stevenson's last five games. 

Graham Soman (NTG) - In two playoff games he tallied 1 assist. In 14 regular-season games he scored 9 goals and 11 assists for a total of 20 points. 

Chad Yale (GBN) - In two playoff games he scored 1 goal and tallied 1 assist. In 24 regular-season games he scored 9 goals and tallied 12 assists for a total of 21 points.

In Glenbrook North's last five games he scored 1 goal and tallied 3 assists. 

FIrst Team Goalie 

Jack Junge (NTG)-

Playoffs:

GP: 1, MIN: 51, Wins: 1, Losses: 0, SOG: 17, GA: 1, GAA: 1.0, SV%: .941

Regualr Season:

GP: 14 MIN: 714: Wins: 2, Losses: 1, SOL: 11, SOG: 289, GA: 171 GAA: 1.21, SV%: .9421

Second Team Goalie

Matt Grinde (GBS) 

Playoffs:  GP: 2, MIN: 103, Wins:0, Losses; 2, SOG: 93, GA: 9, GAA: 4.45, SV%: .903

Regular Season: GP: 24, MIN: 1173, Wins: 10, Losses: 12, SOL: 1, SOG: 823, GA: 82, GAA: 3.57, SV%: .903

Marcus Kunzmann: (BAR)

Playoffs: GP: 2, MIN: 102, Wins: 2, SOG: 79, GA:7, GAA: 3.50, SV%: .922

Regular Season: GP:16, MIN: 799, Wins: 9, Losses: 7, SOG: 483, GA: 54, GAA: 3.45, SV%: .888

Honorable Mention

Goalie:

Nick Bolino (LAG)

Playoffs: GP: 2, MIN: 74.39, Wins: 0, Losses: 2, SOG: 34, GA: 6, GAA: 1.63, SV%: .927

Regular Season: GP: 15, MIN: 737.58, Wins: 11, Losses: 3, SOG: 323, GA: 20, GAA: 1.38, SV%: .938

Defense:

Quinn Deleon (RFD) - In two playoffs games he tallied 1 assist. In 22 regular-season games he scored 3 goals and tallied 7 assists for a total of 10 points. 

Forwards:

Jake Cimarusti (STV) - In 24 regular-season games he scored 16 goals and tallied 11 assists for a total of 27 points. 

Danny O'Graddy (LAG) - In two playoff games he scored 1 goal and tallied 1 assist. In 24 regular-season games he scored 12 goals and tallied 7 assists for a total of 19 points. 

SHL Shows its Pride in the Loyola Thanksgiving Tournament

By Angie Wiatrowski - @AngieWiatrowski 12/01/2014, 7:30pm CST

Thanksgiving tournaments are a part of hockey. No matter what level or age, expect to spend your holiday bundled up in a rink. The Loyola Academy O'Grady Cup Invitational Thanksgiving Tournament featured some of the best high schools in the state who couldn't be more proud to be a part of it. 

"This is the Loyola Academy Thanksgiving tournament, it's very important to us," said hockey director and Loyola Gold head coach DJ LaVarre. "It's our chance to see where we're at, it's a big weekend for us."

This is the seventh year Loyola has gone without winning the tournament. This year, Glenbrook North took the spotlight after quite the turn of events in the semifinals. 

The Scholastic League was very well represented, with all four teams in the semis being a part of the SHL and one in particular shocked everyone. Barrington handed New Trier Green quite the upset in double overtime Sunday to advance to the championship. 

"We dug deep as a team and some guys really stepped it up," said Barrington head coach Steve Martins. "It got us a big win. We're fortunate enough to have [Loyola] welcome us back year after year and we're even happier that we made the finals. Every game in this tournament has been great, I'm really proud of the kids."

Glenbrook North made its way to the championship after defeating Naperville Central 3-2. The road to the championship wasn't easy as the Spartans took the Broncos into double overtime. 

"We expected to play New Trier," said Glenbrook North's Jared Epstein. "But Barrington's goalie stood on his head once again and they're a great team. I'm shocked that they still had the legs to playing in a double OT game then coming into another double OT game, I just give them a lot of credit."

Epstein was the one who secured the win for the Spartans and he was nothing but smiles. 

"It's unbelievable, I'll never forget this moment," he said. "It's probably the greatest moment in my hockey career." 

Win or lose, being a part of the tournament was important to the SHL teams involved. Saint Viator head coach Chris Lappin had nothing but good things to say about the weekend. 

"We love this tournament, this is my fourth year and it's big," he said. "To be the best you have to play the best and the best teams are here. We're very happy to be a part of it, it's a great tournament and we always have fun."

For some, being in this year's tournament was bittersweet. 

"This is the best tournament in the state of Illinois for Thanksgiving," said Glenbrook North senior Alex Merritt after beating Naperville Central. "The best teams play in this one. It stinks that we're not going to play in it again but it's good to know we're in the championship and have the chance to win it."

Senior Kyle Slovis couldn't agree more. 

"It's a big tournament in the state and we look forward to it every year," he said. "It's not really hard to come to the rink every day and play with these teammates. We love each other and play for each other but it's really sad knowing that I'm never going to play in the turkey tournament again. It's not the most ideal thing but I'm glad we went out well." 

Epstein also agrees and says this is an important stepping stone in the season. 

"It's a huge tournament for us," he said. "Especially for the preseason rankings and everything for state, we needed to win this tournament.  We've been in the championship two years now and now coming into the third we needed to win it and now we've won two in the past three years and it's huge." 

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