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Rochester Stars Advance to EJHL Quarterfinals
altWith a 1-0 overtime victory in the deciding mini-game, the Rochester Stars won the play-in series against New York Apple Core to advance to the quarterfinals of the Eastern Junior Hockey League Playoffs.
 
Rochester overcame a 3-1 deficit in Game 1 Tuesday night to win 4-3 in overtime. Oliver Lindholm found the back of the net with 0.9 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 3-3 and force the extra period. Defenseman Kevin Zugec scored 1:21 into overtime to give the Stars the win.
 
Wednesday’s Game 2 found Rochester down early again, facing a 2-1 deficit in the first period. Matt Esposito tied the game at 2-2 with 11 seconds remaining in the first period. In the second period, Apple Core again went ahead, but Tyler Wolf evened the score with 12 seconds remaining in the period. It was the fifth straight period in which the Stars scored a goal with less than a minute on the clock.
 
After Shaun Patry scored on the power play early in the third period to give Rochester a 4-3 advantage, Apple Core answered back with two goals in three minutes to take a 5-4 lead. Apple Core would hang on to their one goal advantage to force the deciding mini-game.
 
Game 3 saw a scoreless period, which lead to sudden-death overtime. Just 3:30 into overtime, Esposito redirected a Lindholm shot to give the Stars the win and a spot in the EJHL quarterfinals.
 
The Stars top line of Lindholm (2 goals, 4 assists), Esposito (2 goals, 3 assists), and Patry (1 goal, 4 assists) scored five of Rochester’s 10 goals and had a hand in both game winners.
 
In the quarterfinals, the Stars will be facing the third seeded Islanders. The games will be played at Skate 3 Ice Arena in Tyngsborough, MA. The first game will be at 3:50 PM on Saturday March 2nd. Game two will be at 11:30 AM on Sunday March 3rd.
 
 
 
 
Maksymum Stars U16AAA Win EJEPL Championship
altThe Maksymum Stars U 16AAA hockey team, formed in a partnership between Rochester Youth Hockey and Maksymum Hockey, won the Eastern Junior Elite Prospect League Championship this weekend in Hookset, NH
 
The Stars, coached by Dave Maksymiu and Jared Blank, finished the regular season with a record of 14-3-3 to earn a three seed in the EJEPL Playoffs. In the preliminary round, the Stars went undefeated, winning three games by a combined score of 19-8.
 
In the opening game, the Stars defeated the Islanders Hockey Club 9-3, led by three goals from Austin Pieniaszek and two from Chris Peters. Matt Buchbinder started off the scoring with a strong rush from his defensive position.
 
The second game saw the Stars beat New York Apple Core 5-1. Chris Vella scored two goals and Nick Pulli chipped in two assists to lead the scoring. The Stars then battled the Connecticut Oilers in their final preliminary game, a back-and-forth contest that ended in a 5-4 victory for the Stars. Jimmy Pelton scored two goals to lead the Stars attack.
 
In the semifinals, the Stars faced a physical Boston Junior Bruins squad. Behind stellar goaltending from Shane Fuller, physical play from Jake Schultz, and a staunch defensive effort led by Kevin O'Brien, Liam Flaherty, and Jared Kachaylo, the Stars prevailed 1-0 on a goal by Joey Saraceni. Fuller made 21 saves to earn the shutout.
 
The finals saw a rematch with the swift skating Oilers, with the Stars prevailing 5-4. Saraceni scored the fourth and fifth goals to give the Stars the winning margin. Tyler Cavalier added two goals and Austin Guyett added one to round out the scoring. Zach Nowak contributed strong forechecking and chipped in an assist. Saraceni was named the Playoff MVP.
 
The team will now prepare for the New York State Championship Tournament, being held March 15-17 in Amherst, NY.
 
Members of the team are: Liam Flaherty and Kevin O'Brien (Victor), Matt Buchbinder and Chris Peters (Fairport), Ritchie Francis and Joey Saraceni (Batavia), Matt Damelio and Tyler Cavalier (Webster), Austin Guyett and Jake Schultz (Greece), Chris Vella and Austin Pieniaszek (Hilton), Shane Fuller and Nick Pulli (McQuaid), Monty Cunningham (Pittsford), Jared Kachaylo (Penfield), Zach Nowak (Brockport) and Jimmy Pelton (West Genesee).
 
 
 
Rochester Stars Host EJHL Playoff Play-In Games
altThe Rochester Stars begin their quest for the Eastern Junior Hockey League championship against the New York Apple Core this Tuesday and Wednesday at the Sports Centre at MCC.
 
This two-game play-in series will determine which team advances to the EJHL quarterfinals, to be held on March 2nd and 3rd (location TBA).
 
The Stars ended the EJHL regular season by winning six of their final nine contests to finish fourth in the EJHL Northern Division with a record of 24-15-5. Apple Core finished fifth in the EJHL Southern Division with a record of 17-23-4. The Stars won the season series over Apple Core two games to one.
 
Tickets are only $5 for adults and $2 for seniors and students. For more information, please contact the Maksymum Hockey office at 585-426-8488.
 
Tuesday February 26th:
8:00 PM: Rochester Stars vs. New York Apple Core - (Rink 1 - the Sports Centre at MCC)
 
Wednesday February 27th:
10:30 AM: Rochester Stars vs. New York Apple Core - (Rink 1 - the Sports Centre at MCC)
 
 
 
2013-2014 Maksymum Junior Tryouts
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 TRYOUTS ARE COMPLETED. THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO ATTENDED.
 
 
Maksymum Hockey will be fielding two junior teams during the 2013-2014 season, the Eastern Junior Hockey League (EJHL)  team and Empire Junior Hockey League (EmJHL) team. Tryouts for the upcoming season will be held at the Sports Centre at MCC in Rochester, NY.
 
 
 
 
Maksymum Hockey Empire EmJHL Tryouts - $125
Monday, April 8th: 4pm -5pm
Saturday, April 13th: 2pm-5pm
Sunday, April 14th: 12pm-5pm
 
Exact player itinerary will be sent upon receipt of player registration. Players are to obtain a new USA Hockey registration number for 2013 (online at www.usahockey.com) prior to tryouts. No organizational release necessary.
 
For more information contact Coach/GM Jeff Kolcon at (585) 426-8488 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
Maksymum Hockey EJHL Eastern Junior Tryouts - $125
Saturday, April 13th: 2pm-5pm
Sunday, April 14th: 12pm-5pm
 
Exact player itinerary will be sent upon receipt of player registration. Players are to obtain a new USA Hockey registration number (online at www.usahockey.com) prior to tryouts. No organizational release necessary.
 
For more information contact Coach/GM Tony Maksymiu at (585) 426-8488 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 
 
 
 
Matt Esposito Commits to Oswego State
altaltRochester Stars player Matt Esposito has committed to play for Division III powerhouse Oswego State for the fall of 2013.
 
Esposito is in his second year playing for the Stars, and is third on the team in points with 29 through 32 games this season. The Fayetteville, NY native is excited for the opportunity to play college hockey so close to home.
 
“The best part of playing so close to home is that my parents will get to see me play,” said Esposito. “The program is also a great fit for me.”
 
Stars head coach Tony Maksymiu believes Esposito’s leadership abilities will allow him to find success at the college level.
 
“Matt is not only a great player but has been a great leader as our captain this season,” Maksymiu said. “His teammates look to him as a leader and he’s embraced that role for us.”
 
Oswego State is a member of the SUNYAC conference, and has won eight SUNYAC championships. The Lakers won the DIII National Championship in 2007, and have made four of the last six DIII Frozen Fours, including three straight.
 
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