NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
Tomahawks Sweep Weekend with 11-5 Win
Date:09/04/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
EBENSBURG, Pa – The Johnstown Tomahawks completed their preseason schedule with an 11-5 victory over New York Apple Core Sunday afternoon at the North Central Recreation Center in Ebensburg, Pa5 Johnstown clicked on all cylinders from the start of the first period with two quick goals from Joe Kile and Hayden Rowan . One minute after Rowan's goal, Dalton Hunter made it...
Big Third Period Lifts Tomahawks Over Apple Core
Date:09/03/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
INDIANA, Pa – In their first-ever visit to Indiana, Pa., the Johnstown Tomahawks picked up a 5-2 victory of the Eastern Hockey League's New York Apple Core Saturday night at the S&T Bank Arena. The Tomahawks would being the scoring when Chris Rupp's shot trickled over the goal line behind Apple Core goalie Doug Connor. The goal was assisted by Indiana native Pat O'Ne...
Tomahawks Top Knights
Date:09/02/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
GREENSBURG – The Johnstown Tomahawks captured a 4-3 victory in a back and forth preseason contest over the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights Friday night at Kirk S. Nevin Arena in Greensburg, Pa. The Knights cracked the scoreless tie early in the first period with a goal from Tino Alunni. The goal was assisted by Joe Campolieto. Johnstown tied the contest minutes later with a g...
Weekend Preview: Tomahawks Set for Preseason Tune-up
Date:09/01/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
The Johnstown Tomahawks are hitting the road for a preseason Western Pennsylvania swing of three hockey games in communities across the Alleghenies. The three games a tune-up before the team begins the 2016-17 regular season at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton. Friday, the Tomahawks visit the Kirk. S. Nevin Arena in Greensburg, Pa., for a showdown with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton at 7 p.m. The Knights, a second y...
Tomahawks Start Training Camp; Letizia Ready for New Challenge
Date:08/22/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
Monday, August 22 is a special day here in Johnstown. It marks the start of Tomahawks training camp and the beginning of another season in the North American Hockey League. Celebrating their fifth anniversary season, the Tomahawks are preparing for a long road trip, which starts on Sept. 9 against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights at Pittston, Pa. Head Coach Mike Letizia...
Tomahawks Announce NAHL Showcase Schedule
Date:08/03/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN – The Johnstown Tomahawks, proud member of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), are pleased to announce the team’s schedule for the 14th Annual NAHL Showcase Tournament, held Sept. 21-24, 2016 at the Schwan Super Rink in Blaine, Minn. The Tomahawks will play four regular-season games in four days at the Showcase. The Tomahawks complete 2016-17 schedule is available at JohnstownTom...
Tomahawks Partner with Westmoreland Hockey Association for Upcoming Pre-Season Game
Date:07/28/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
Construction will not delay the Johnstown Tomahawks from taking the ice in September as the team is prepared to take hockey across the Alleghenies. Starting September 2, the Tomahawks will kick off a three-day “community tour” of three local cities. The team will play pre-season games in Greensburg (Sept. 2), Indiana (Sept. 3) and Ebensburg (Sept. 4) in the final tune-up befor...
Tomahawks Extend Letizia
Date:07/25/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN -- The Johnstown Tomahawks of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) are proud to announce that head coach Mike Letizia will remain with the team as head coach for two more years. Letizia recently signed a two-year contract extension to remain with the Tomahawks through the 2018-19 season. “I am very grateful for the opportunity that the ownership has given...
Tomahawks Are Piecing Together 2016-17 Team
Date:07/19/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
Summer is typically not thought of as hockey season. However, for various junior hockey teams across North America, summer represents a chance build your roster for the next season. And in the North American Hockey League, all 24 teams take this opportunity to find players they think fit the mold of their vision. The Johnstown Tomahawks are no exception. July 14-17, the team held...
Red & Blue Game Gives Fans First Glimpse at 2016-17 Roster
Date:07/17/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN – The Johnstown Tomahawks hosted their fifth annual Red & Blue game Sunday morning. Fans packed Planet Ice to get a preview of the 2016-17 Tomahawks roster. This time, fans enojyed two games during the morning as well as a three-on-three showcase. In game one, the Red team struck early and often, beginning with a goal from Tomahawks draft pick Joseph Kile. His...
Returning Veterans Embracing Leadership Role : Main Camp Update
Date:07/15/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
After a record-breaking 2015-16 season, the Johnstown Tomahawks find themselves with roster spots to fill. Seventeen players from last season's squad advanced to collegiate hockey, a team milestone. However, the Tomahawks have a solid group of returning veterans that will help transition the team to new heights in the 2016-17 NAHL season. Returning forward Tommy Horn has trai...
Tomahawks, War Memorial Sign Lease Extension
Date:07/14/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN – The Johnstown Tomahawks are here to stay. The Tomahawks have recently reached an agreement with the Cambria County War Memorial Arena that would keep the Tomahawks in Johnstown through the 2021-22 hockey season. The agreement includes a three-year contract between the team and arena, with an option for a three-year extension. “The Tomahawks ownershi...
Main Camp Opens Thursday; Red & Blue Game set for Sunday
Date:07/11/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
Johnstown Tomahawks fans will get their first look at the 2016-17 Tomahawks roster this Sunday, July 17, as the team hosts its annual Red & Blue Game at Planet Ice in Richland Township. The exhibition game is set for 10 a.m., and is free and open to the public. A healthy mix of returning players, tendered prospects, drafted prospects and free agent hopefuls will converge on Johnstown and rep...
Tomahawks Announce 2016-17 Regular Season Schedule
Date:06/30/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN – The Johnstown Tomahawks are pleased to announce their schedule for the 2016-2017 regular season, marking their fifth year anniversary in the North American Hockey League (NAHL). The Tomahawks will play 60 total games, including 28 home games at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena. The home schedule includes 12 games played on Friday, 13 played on Saturday nights, two ...
NAHL Ties to Stanley Cup Final
Date:06/09/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
By Bryanna McDermott, Tomahawks Freelance Writer On September 29, 2015, the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 at Johnstown’s Cambria County War Memorial, home of the Johnstown Tomahawks, in the preseason Kraft Hockeyville USA game. The Penguins are now one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup, thanks in part to some former North American Hockey League (NAHL...
Parrucci Commits to Elmira College
Date:06/08/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN – The Johnstown Tomahawks are pleased to announce the commitment of forward Anthony Parrucci to Division III Elmira College. Located in Elmira N.Y., the Soaring Eagles compete in the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Parrucci provided a boost of offense down the stretch in 2015-16 by chipping in 10 goals and 13 assists in 59 games. He also earned four points (t...
Tomahawks Select 16 In 2016 NAHL Draft
Date:06/07/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN— The Johnstown Tomahawks wrapped up a busy 2016 North American Hockey League Draft Tuesday afternoon, selecting 16 players (11 forward, three defensemen and two goalies). "We had a large draft class this year due to the amount of players we saw move on to the NCAA from our 2015-2016 season," head coach Mike Letizia said. "Overall, I think we are able t...
Tomahawks Tender Chris Trouba
Date:06/07/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN— The Johnstown Tomahawks are proud to announce that the team has tendered defenseman Chris Trouba for the 2016-17 season. Chris Trouba, a native of Auburn Hills, Mich., has been a mainstay on defense for the Detroit Compuware program for the past four seasons. In 2015-16, he earned two goals and four assists in 23 games with the U18 program. Trouba is the younger...
LINDGREN ANNOUNCES COLLEGE COMMITMENT
Date:06/06/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN – The Johnstown Tomahawks are pleased to announce the commitment of goaltender Andrew Lindgren to Division III St. John’s University. Located in Collegeville, Minn., the Johnnies compete in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. “Andrew turned out be such a vital part of our team when we acquired him in November,” head coach Mike Leti...
2016 NAHL Draft Set for Tuesday
Date:06/03/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
Via NAHL.com The 2016 North American Hockey League (NAHL) Draft takes place on Tuesday, June 7th at 1:00pm (central) (2 p.m. Eastern) and will be conducted online. Fans and players will be able to following the draft one of three ways: 1) Follow online at nahldraft.com 2) Follow each selection on twitter at : @NAHLHockey 3) Listen to ...
Romano Announces Commitment to SUNY-Geneseo
Date:06/02/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN – The Johnstown Tomahawks are pleased to announce the commitment of former Tomahawks alternate captain and forward Andrew Romano to the State University of New York-Geneseo (SUNY-Geneseo), a prominent Division III hockey program. Located in Geneseo, N.Y., the Knights compete in the State University of New York Athletic Conference. Romano set the franchise mark for...
Doyon Commits to Aurora University
Date:05/31/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN – The Johnstown Tomahawks are pleased to announce the commitment of former Tomahawks assistant captain Drew Doyon to Division III Aurora University. The Tomahawks acquired the Carmel, Ind., native in May 2015 from the Aberdeen Wings and the gritty forward contributed 17 points (seven goals, 10 assists) and 181 penalty minutes in 49 games in 2015-16. Doyon becomes ...
Tomahawks Acquire Criminisi From Wilkes-Barre/Scranton
Date:05/26/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN – The Johnstown Tomahawks, proud members of the North American Hockey League, have announced the acquisition of defenseman Nick Criminisi from the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights in exchange for draft picks in the 2016 NAHL Draft. A native of Hamilton, Ontario, Criminisi played 48 contests for the Knights in 2015-16, adding one assist and 32 penalty minutes. “...
Coffman Commits to Bowling Green
Date:05/26/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN – The Johnstown Tomahawks announced Thursday the commitment of defenseman Niko Coffman to Bowling Green State University, a Division I hockey program. Located in Bowling Green, Ohio, the Falcons compete in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. “This is a great accomplishment for Niko and his family,” Tomahawks head coach Mike Letizia said. “...
Pittsburgh Try-Out Camp: Update 3
Date:05/22/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
The first try-out camp of the offseason has wrapped up from the Robert Morris University Sports Center in Pittsburgh. Day three from this first-class facility certainly didn't make the decisions easy for the Tomahawks coaching staff. Throughout the camp, the speed was the most noticeable. All players that participated seemed to have a lot of gas in the tank and used their speed well. Also on...
Pittsburgh Try-Out Camp: Update 2
Date:05/22/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
Day two of the Johnstown Tomahawks pre-draft try out camp from Pittsburgh concluded Saturday evening after intense morning and afternoon sessions. With high expectations, the players took the ice early in the morning, with the hopes of standing out in front of the Tomahawks coaching staff of head coach Mike Letizia and assistant coach Nick Shackford. The morning session saw three games played in...
Pittsburgh Try-Out Camp: Update 1
Date:05/21/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
Greetings hockey fans and welcome to the offseason. Your Johnstown Tomahawks are hard at work preparing for the 2016-17 North American Hockey League season, our fifth in the league. The Tomahawks begin their offseason preparation in Pittsburgh with the first of three try-out camps during the summer. This camp takes place at the Robert Morris University Sports Center, located on Neville Island. Th...
Burr, O'Brien Announce College Commitments
Date:05/18/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN— The Johnstown Tomahawks announced Wednesday that defensemen Ryan Burr and forward Kelly O'Brien will advance their careers in NCAA Division III hockey. Burr committed to the University of New England, which is located in Biddeford, Maine. In his first season with the Tomahawks, Burr collected a career-high 10 goals and added 14 assists in 49 games played. "Ryan ...
Hudson and Suffredini Commit to Play College Hockey
Date:05/11/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN— The Johnstown Tomahawks announced Wednesday that defensemen Logan Hudson and Dante Suffredini have committed to play NCAA Division III college hockey in the fall. Hudson committed to Aurora University, which is located in Aurora, Illinois. The defenseman spent three season with the Tomahawks and earned the role of captain in 2015-16. The Spartans compete in the N...
Historic 2015-16 Season Ends Friday Night
Date:05/06/2016 Source:NAHL: Johnstown Tomahawks
JOHNSTOWN — The Johnstown Tomahawks fell to the Aston Rebels 9-2 Friday night, ending its 2015-16 NAHL season. The Tomahawks scored the game’ first goal when Luke Lynch deposited a rebound past Rebels goalie Trevor Micucci early in the first period. Aston tied the game seconds later when Ryan Cusin scored at 5:08 of the first period. The Rebels added another goal at 6:50 when Austi...
