Syracuse Stars
Tryout Dates Announced for Quebec Pee Wee Tournament Team
Date:11/12/2019 Source:Syracuse Stars
For Immediate Release November 7, 2019 The Syracuse Stars have been selected to participate in the 61st International Pee Wee Tournament in Quebec to be held February 12-23, 2020. The Stars will hold open tryouts for any 2007 player at Meachem Ice Arena in Syracuse, NY, at 7:00 pm on both November 17 and November 24. The cost to tryout is $20; Players need to email or bring a note of per...
UTICA JR. COMETS MERGE WITH SYRACUSE STARS
Date:03/15/2019 Source:Syracuse Stars
Founder and President of the Syracuse Stars Don Kirnan announced today that beginning next season, the Syracuse Stars will merge with the Utica Jr. Comets and rebrand as such. Kirnan, along with his daughter, Nicole Kirnan-Kelly, have run the Stars for 34 years, and will both join forces with Comets President Robert Esche, Vice President Adam Pawlick, and President of the M...
Stars Premier Team Sweeps Springfield to Advance to Nationals
Date:03/03/2019 Source:Syracuse Stars
The deciding Game 2 took three overtimes, but was eventually decided by Luke Olivo. The team has earned a spot in the USPHL Nationals, held at Essex Arena in Massachusetts. The team's first game is anticipated for Saturday, March 9. ...
Morgan Clarke-Pizzo Selected to Represent Team Great Britain in World Junior Championships
Date:01/15/2019 Source:Syracuse Stars
Syracuse Stars' Premier forward, Morgan Clarke- Pizzo has been selected to represent his native country of Great Britain in the U-20 World Championships for the second consecutive year. The Peterborough, England native has been a standout for the Stars so far this season, amassing 17 points in 20 games. "Obviously this is a huge honor for Morgan and his family. The Stars are proud to have...
Syracuse Stars Selected to Play in 60th Anniversary Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament
Date:10/24/2018 Source:Syracuse Stars
The Syracuse Stars are thrilled to announce their selection to the 60th anniversary of the Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament that will be held February 13th to February 24th, 2019 at the Videotron Center. "This is a highlight for our organization to be able to attend the premier youth hockey event in the world. Each year the participants of this tournament leave with memories th...
Dominik Bogdziul Earns Player of the Week Honors
Date:10/03/2018 Source:Syracuse Stars
Forward: Dominik Bogdziul, Syracuse Stars Bogdziul, a '98 out of Vilnius, Lithuania, posted a pair of goals and two assists as well in the Stars' two-game sweep of the previously first-place P.A.L. Jr. Islanders. In his first seven NCDC games, he has eight points. ...
NCDC, Premier, and U-16 Teams all open up at home this weekend
Date:09/11/2018 Source:Syracuse Stars
Catch the action at the Adirondack Bank Center in Utica, NY: Saturday, September 15 NCDC at 5:30 vs Northern Cyclones Premier at 8:30 pm VS New Hampshire Monarchs U-16s at 8:30 pm VS Northern Cyclones at Meachem in Syracuse Sunday, September 16 U-16s at 10:30 am VS Northern Cyclones at Meachem in Syracuse Premier at 11:30 am VS New Hampshire Monarchs at Adirondack Bank Center NCDC at 2:30 ...
Frost Commits to Division I Army
Date:04/10/2018 Source:Syracuse Stars
The Syracuse Stars are proud to announce that first year NCDC forward, Kendrick Frost has accepted an offer to play Division I hockey for Army for the fall of 2019. The 18 year old Kansas City, MO native finished second on the team in scoring with 36 points in 50 games. Known for his heavy shot, Frost emerged into a power forward for the Stars throughout the course of the season. Frost joins a l...
Aaron Jones Climbs Stars Ladder Directly to Amherst College
Date:03/26/2018 Source:Syracuse Stars
Earlier this month, the assistant captain of the Syracuse Stars Premier team, Aaron Jones committed to Amherst College for the 2018-2019 school year. A four year veteran of the Stars organization, Jones grew from the U-18, Elite, and now Premier teams within the Stars organization. Aaron is an example of how a player can fit into ladder of development and grow every season within the org...
Syracuse Stars Move NCDC, Premier, and U-18 Teams to Adirondack Bank Center Beginning 2018-2019
Date:03/08/2018 Source:Syracuse Stars
Syracuse Stars Junior & Midget Teams Relocating to Adirondack Bank Utica Comets President Robert Esche announced today that Syracuse Stars will relocate three of their teams - USPHL NCDC (Tuition Free), Premier, and U-18 Tier 1 - to the Adirondack Bank Center for the 2018-19 season. The United States Premier Hockey League is the largest hockey league in the United States and p...
NCDC Early Bird Tryout, Only $99
Date:03/02/2018 Source:Syracuse Stars
NCDC Tuition Free Junior Tryouts The Stars are pleased to announce upcoming tryouts, Sunday, April 8-Monday, April 9, held in Watertown, NY. "We are excited to hold a tryout in such close proximity to the Canadian border for our tuition free, NCDC team, competing in the USPHL. The affordable cost and lack of limit on imports in our league should make this a very attractive tryout op...
Midget Tier I U-16/ U-18 Tryout Dates Announced
Date:02/27/2018 Source:Syracuse Stars
Midget Tryouts, 2018-2019 Season Players birth years, 2000-2003 will have the opportunity to tryout for the 2018-2019 Syracuse Stars full season U-16, U-18, and Utica Comets U-16 Futures teams all at one tryout, April 11-12 at Meachem Ice Arena. The U-16 and U-18 Stars teams will be full season, Tier I National tournament bound, competing in the USPHL. As part of the Stars' affiliatio...
Syracuse Premier Team Contines to Provide Pathway to NCAA
Date:02/05/2018 Source:Syracuse Stars
Earlier this month, the captain of the Syracuse Stars Premier team, Ben Sprague committed to SUNY Morrisville for the 2018-2019 school year. “Ben has been instrumental in our team’s success this season. As our captain, he leads by example. His work ethic and determination have been infectious. Morrisville is getting a great player and an even better person,”commented Stars’...
Choi, Sundell, and Blundell to represent the Stars in All Star Games
Date:01/15/2018 Source:Syracuse Stars
Three players from the Stars have been selected to represent the organization at the USPHL All Star games. Patrick Choi (1998, Seoul, S. Korea) leads the Stars' NCDC team in points with 31. Kalle Sundell, (1997, Jokert, Finland) who anchors the Stars' NCDC defensive corp, will also represent the Stars. Dalton Blundell,(2000), a defenseman from Fairplay, MD, will participate in the U-18 Al...
Tryouts for Stars Quebec Pee Wee Tournanament Team, Open to all 2005 Birth Year Players
Date:11/20/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
Tryouts for the Syracuse Stars team selected to attend the 2018 Quebec International Pee Wee Tournament, will take place Tuesday, November 21st 8:45PM at Cicero Twin Rinks (5575 Meltzer Ct. Cicero).There will be an Informational Meeting for Parents at 8:15 prior to the skate. The tournament is Feb 7-18 (depending how well the team will do on the ice). This is a hockey tournament like no ot...
Change to Game Schedule for Sat. Nov. 18
Date:11/15/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
The schedule for Sat. Nov. 18th is as follows: Elites VS IHC at 4:15 pm at Onondaga Nation Arena Premier VS IHC at 8:00 pm at Cicero Twin Rinks NCDC VS IHC at 8:00 pm at Cicero Twin Rinks There are no changes to the original schedule for Sunday, November 19th. ...
Syracuse Stars' NCDC Captain Sean Shepard Has Reached the Top of the USPHL Ladder
Date:10/19/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
Three seasons ago, Sean captained the 2015-2016 U-18 team. Last season, Shepard contributed to a strong defensive core on the Stars Premier team that finished fourth overall. " I have been given a great opportunity in a great organization so close to home. Being surrounded by a hardworking group of guys who push each other day by day to be better makes me feel extrem...
Syracuse Stars' Premier Team in USA Junior Hockey Magazine
Date:10/12/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
On any given weekend, pucks will drop in Chicago, in Palm Beach, in Boston and in Eugene, Ore. These games will all count towards the standings for the USPHL Premier and USPHL Elite leagues. By Joshua Boyd A truly nationwide junior circuit, the two developmental junior leagues are working to prepare players for many possibilities. Some might move on to the National Collegiate Development Confere...
Syracuse Stars Hire Bobby Goepfert as Head Premier, Associate Head U-16 Coach
Date:08/11/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
Syracuse Stars Hire Bobby Goepfert as Head Premier, Associate Head U-16 Coach August 11, 2017 The Stars are pleased to announce the hiring of Bobby Goepfert, effective immediately. Goepfert was drafted in the sixth round of the 2002 NHL draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bobby completed a nine year professional career where he spent time in the American Hockey League, overseas in DEL (Germany), a...
Stars Main Camp Schedule, July 11-13
Date:06/15/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
The Stars will hold Main Camp, July 10-13 at Meachem Ice Arena in Syracuse, NY. Showcase team assignments and schedules will be emailed once we receive tournament schedule. Schedule for Tuesday, July 11 and Wednesday, July 12 At Meachem Ice Arena, 121 W. Seneca Tpk. Syracuse, NY U-16/ U-18 8:00-9:15 am U-16 and U-18 On Ice 10:00-11:00 U-16 and U-18 Off Ice (Jones) 11:00-12:00 U-16 and...
Syracuse Stars NCDC Draft Results
Date:05/19/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
Tim Kennedy (1998) Little Caesars U-18 Ethan Daniels (1998) Rocky Mtn. Roughriders U-18 Shayn Monahan (1997) Kenai River (NAHL) Anthony Tzveyn (1997) Kenai River (NAHL) Aryan Batra (1998) Honeybaked U-18 Riley Johnson (1999) Salisbury Prep Kyle Kawamura (1999...
Syracuse Stars Announce Paul Kelly as U-16 Head Coach
Date:05/10/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
Effective immediately, Paul Kelly will take over the reigns of Head U-16 Coach for the Stars. This comes after Caoch O'Donoghue stepped down for personal issues last week. The Stars will also seek to hire an Associate Head Coach. Coach Rowlee will stay on as an Assistant Coach. "This is an opportunity for the youngest players in our program to play day in and day out for the NCDC Head Co...
Stars Predraft Camp Schedule
Date:05/08/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
Camp will be held at two different arenas. Complete schedule below. Meachem Ice Arena 121 W. Seneca Tpk. Syracuse, NY Cicero Twin Rinks 5575 Meltzer Ct. Cicero, NY Tues. May 9 At Meachem Ice Arena 1:00-2:30 pm Juniors on Ice 4:00-5:15 p...
Utica Comets' Robert Esche to Coach 2018 Syracuse Stars Pee Wee Team
Date:03/11/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
Syracuse Stars Announce Coaching Staff for 2018 Pee Wee Quebec Tournament Team The Syracuse Stars are pleased to announce our coaching staff for the 59th annual International Pee Wee Hockey Tournament in Quebec held in February 2018. The team will be comprised of 2005 birth year players from Central New York. The highly selective tournament hosts 150 teams ...
Stars Sign Ryan Lieth to Tender Agreement
Date:03/01/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
The Syracuse Stars are pleased to announce they have signed Ryan Lieth (1998) to a tender agreement. The 6’3” defenseman from Warwick, NY currently plays for the NJ Colonials U-18 team. “When I saw Ryan play earlier this year, I knew he would fit in to our style of play. I offered him a tender on the spot. We look for Ryan to have a big year next season in the NCDC next season.&...
Midget/ Junior Tryout Dates Announced for 2017-2018 Season
Date:01/25/2017 Source:Syracuse Stars
The Stars will hold tryouts April 14-15 at Cicero Twin Rinks. For 2017-2018, the Stars will be fielding the following teams: NCDC Tuition Free Juniors (1997-2002 are eligible) USPHL Premier (1997-2001 are eligible) USPHL Elite (1997-2001 are eligible) USPHL U-18 Tier I Midgets (1999-2000) Full Season USPHL U-16 Tier I Midgets (2001-2002) Full Season Click the link for information and Registr...
