Eight of the nine Shamrock teams will officially begin their inaugural season the weekend of September 11-12, 2010. Five of the teams will begin their first ever season at home playing at the Ristuccia Memorial Arena in Wilmington while the other three teams will be playing on the road.

On Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 10:40 am the first ever North Shore Shamrocks league game will be played by the '97 Bantam Minor "AA" Team at the CDL Arena in Raynham, Massachusetts against the NECDL Classics. Also On Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 4:40 pm the North Shore Shamrocks will play their initial IJYHL league game when the '00 Squirt Major "AAA" team visits the Hallenborg Memorial Pavillion in Billerica to play their opening day game against the New England Bulldogs. While the first ever North Shore Shamrocks home game will be played at the Ristuccia Memorial Arena on Saturday, September 11 at 6:20 pm when the '97 Bantam Minor AAA Team takes on the Boston Jr. Blackhawks.

The ninth Shamrock team, the '98 Pee Wee Major "AA" Team, will open it's season a week later on Saturday, September 18^th on the road at the Olympia Ice Center against the Springfield Pics. 

The remainder of the schedule will be posted shortly.

It is recommended this website be continually checked  for any revisions or last minute changes to the schedule.

Although they started off slow the ‘96 Bantam Major Team came roaring back to win the Silver Medal in The North American Summer Championships held at the New England Sports Center in Marlboro from August 20^th through August 22^nd.

In the first round of the playoffs held Sunday morning the '96 Bantam Major Team defeated the Connecticut Mongoose 1 Team 7-2 to advance to the Silver Medal Game. The Shamrocks were lead by Tyler Scearbo and Jonathan Parece with two goals each while Connor Sodergren, Chris Nigro and Zach Strahan each chipped in with one goal a piece.

Later Sunday afternoon the Shamrocks took on the Connecticut Mongoose 2 Team to decide the Silver Medal Winner of the North American Summer Hockey Championships. In the preliminary round the '96 Shamrocks lost a 6-5 heartbreaker to the Mongoose 2 Team so the Silver Medal Game promised to be a thriller.  But the Shamrocks easily handled the Connecticut team beating them 5-2. Tyler Scearbo once again scored 2 goals for the Shamrocks as Connor Sodergren, Matt Dighton and Zach Strahan scored one goal each in the Silver Medal Game.

On Sunday August 22^nd the '98 Pee Wee Major Shamrocks "AAA" Team, the Northern Cyclones Elite of the New England Hockey League and the 495 Stars of the Massachusetts Select League faced in each other in a round robin Jamboree at the Valley Forum in Malden.

It was a tremendous Jamboree as all three teams were evenly matched resulting in 3 of the 6 games played ending in ties and all 3 teams ended up with identical records of 1-1-2.  All 3 teams are looking forward to rematches sometime during the upcoming season.

In the first round of the playoffs earlier this morning the '96 Bantam Major Team defeated the Connecticut Mongoose 1 Team 7-2 to advance to the Silver Medal Game. The Shamrocks were lead by Tyler Scearbo and Jonathan Parece with two goals each while Connor Sodergren, Chris Nigro and Zach Strahan each chipped in with one goal a piece.

At 2:20 this afternoon the Shamrocks will take on the Connecticut Mongoose 2 Team at the New England Sports Center in Marlboro to decide the Silver Medal Winner of the North American Summer Hockey Championships. In the preliminary round the '96 Shamrocks lost a 6-5 heartbreaker to the Mongoose 2 Team so the Silver Medal Game should be a thriller.

Despite having only one practice as a team under their belts the '96 Shamrocks accorded themselves quite well losing last night to the New England Predators 3-2 at the Veteran's Memorial Rink in Haverhill.  Because of prior commitments, a few players were unable to make the game forcing the team to play with only four defensemen.  The coaches asked for and received a total effort from all players that dressed.  Shamrock goals were scored by Jonathan Parece and Brendan Boyle (after a nifty feed from Parece). The team is looking forward to this weekend as they will be competing in the North American Summer Championships Tournament at The New England Sports Center in Marlboro.

The ‘96 Bantam Major team will open it’s inaugural season by competing in the 2010 North American Summer Championships Hockey Tournament being held at the New England Sports Center in Marlboro, Massachusetts from August 20^th through August 22^nd, 2010.

The preliminary round games are scheduled for Friday, August 20^th & Saturday, August 21^st. The playoff round will begin on Sunday morning, August 22^nd while the championship games will be held later in the afternoon. 

In addition to the North Shore Shamrocks ‘96 Bantam Major team, the Bantam Major Division consist of the following teams: Boston Selects, Connecticut Mongoose, Connecticut Wolfpack, and the Dirty Boys Bantam Major teams.

Shamrock's Practice Schedule (8/30/10 - 11/28/10)

at Ristuccia Arena, Wilmington 

    TEAM                             1^st Practice                  2^nd Practice

                        '01 IJYHL Squirt Minors        5:00 pm Mondays        5:00 pm Wednesdays

                        '00 IJYHL Squirt Majors        5:00 pm Mondays        5:00 pm Wednesdays

                        '99 IJYHL Pee Wee Minors   6:00 pm Mondays        5:00 pm Thursdays

                        '98 IJYHL Pee Wee Majors   6:00 pm Mondays        6:00 pm Wednesdays

                        '97 IJYHL Bantam Minors     7:00 pm Mondays        8:00 pm Wednesdays

                        '96 IJYHL Bantam Majors     9:00 pm Mondays        8:00 pm Wednesdays

                        '99 EHF Pee Wee Minors     5:00 pm Tuesdays        5:00 pm Fridays*

                        '98 EHF Pee Wee Majors     7:00 pm Wednesdays   6:00 pm Fridays*

                        '97 EHF Bantam Minors       8:00 pm Mondays         7:40 pm Tuesdays*

                                                                                                             *Holland Arena, Woburn 

 

It is recommended this website be continually checked

for any revisions or last minute changes to the schedule. 

The '98 "AAA" Team will host a 3 team Jamboree at the Valley Forum in Malden on Sunday, August 22 starting at 4:50 pm.  Along with the '98 Shamrocks, the Northern Cyclones Elite of the New England Hockey League and the 495 Stars of the Massachusetts Select League will participate in the Jamboree.

The Jamboree will not only be exciting hockey, but will be an afternoon full of fun and socializing between and among the players, coaches, parents, families and friends of the 3 teams.

 

*On ice skills run by Boston Bruins Assistant Coach, Geoff Ward.

*Off ice training by Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning.

*One full hour of on ice skills each day.

*One full hour of dryland training each day.

*Team T-shirt supplied to each attendee.

 

Dates:  Monday, August 23 - Thursday, August 26, 2010.

 

Time:  Monday - Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

            Thursday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

            (See website calandar for a specific team's time.)

 

Location:  Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington, MA.  

 

Cost:  $200 per player.

 

  

Registration Form and full payment MUST BE RECEIVED by August 10, 2010.

Registrations will NOT be accepted after this date.

Registrations will NOT be accepted at the door on the day of the camp.

           

 

Make checks payable to North Shore Shamrocks and mail together with the form below to:

 North Shore Shamrocks LLC, 190 Main Street, Wilmington, MA 01887.

  

1 file attached to this article:
	2010 North Shore Shamrocks' Summer Camp Registration Form (34 KB)

Click on the following link to go to USA Hockey online registration: http://www.usahockeyregistration.com/

Each participant will pay the USA Hockey fee of $30 if age 7 or older and $5 to MASS Hockey. The USA Hockey fee is waived for age 6 (birth year 2004) and younger. The registration must still be completed to get the confirmation number. 

The Summer Camp for all 2010-11 Shamrocks' teams will be held on August 23, 2010- August 26, 2010 at the Ristuccia Arena. 

SUMMER SKILLS will be held on Sunday nights from July 18, 2010 to August 15, 2010 at the Ristuccia Arena, Wilmington:

• 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm '01, '00 & '99 IJYHL & '99 EHF Teams
• 5:10 pm - 6:10 pm '98, '97 & '96 IJYHL & '98 & '97 EHF Teams 

Please Note that "BLACK HOCKEY GLOVES" Are Mandatory For ALL North Shore Shamrock players.   If you are planning on purchasing new gloves for next season please be advised that ALL North Shore Shamrock players are required to wear solid black or black & white hockey gloves for the 2010-11 season.  This requirement does NOT apply to goalies.  If you are currently not in possession of solid black or black & white hockey gloves you must make your own arrangements to acquire solid black or black & white hockey gloves prior to the start of the season.  There will absolutely be no other color hockey gloves allowed to be worn by North Shore Shamrock Players.  

 

MANDATORY FITTINGS for ALL North Shore Shamrock Players will be held on Sunday, May 16th and Sunday, May 23rd at the Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington. All North Shore Shamrock players are required to attend the MANDATORY FITTING scheduled for their team. There will absolutely be no other time a player can be fitted for their team equipment and team apparel.  

**PLAYERS MUST BRING THEIR SHOULDER PADS AND PANTS IN ORDER TO BE PROPERLY FITTED.

The Mandatory Fitting Schedule Is:

Sunday, May 16th:

• 5:00 PM '01 Squirt Minor IJYHL Team
•  6:00 PM '99 Pee Wee Minor IJYHL Team
•  7:00 PM '98 Pee Wee Major IJYHL Team
•  8:00 PM '97 Bantam Minor IJYHL Team
•  8:00 PM '96 Bantam Major IJYHL Team

Sunday, May 23rd:

• 5:00 PM '00 Squirt Major IJYHL Team
• 6:00 PM '99 Pee Wee Minor EHF Team
• 7:00 PM '98 Pee Wee Major EHF Team
• 8:00 PM '97 Bantam Minor EHF Team

The dust has finally cleared on the tryouts and selection process for the 2010-11 season's nine North Shore Shamrocks' teams.  With so much talent on the ice the Shamrocks' coaching staff had a very difficult time and struggled to whittle their selections down to each team's final roster.

Over 300 very talented young hockey players from cities and towns throughout the North Shore attended the Shamrocks' tryouts.  With so many quality player's competing for spots in the Shamrock program the Shamrock's Organization quickly decided to expand it's program from 6 to 9 teams in order to accommodate the many skillful hockey players wishing to play with the Shamrocks.

The North Shore Shamrocks is a top notch Tier I AAA Division Elite Youth Hockey Program offering exciting and competitive teams while developing each players talent and skills in a fun and enjoyable environment with dedicated and knowledgeable coaches.

The North Shore Shamrocks are USA Hockey registered and will compete in the International Junior Youth Hockey League and the Eastern Hockey Federation.  The Shamrocks will have 6 "AAA"� teams in the International Junior Youth Hockey League and 3 "AA"� teams in the Eastern Hockey Federation's new "AA"� Division. 

The IJYHL is NAAHA federated and plays its games pursuant to modified USA Junior Hockey Rules. The IJYHL allows tag up, slap shots and checking in all divisions with 15 minute periods at all levels.  The EHF is considered "New England's Premier Amateur Hockey League."   The EHF consists of such perennial powerhouses as Boston Jr. Terriers, South Shore Kings, Minuteman Flames, Bridgewater Bandits, Baystate Breakers, Providence Capitals, Middlesex Islanders, Top Gun, Springfield Pics and more.  The EHF "AA"� Division will most likely be the best "AA"� league available anywhere.

The North Shore Shamrocks home rink is the Boston Bruins Practice and Training Facility, the Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington, Massachusetts.  The Shamrocks expect to be competitive at all levels in both leagues in it's inaugural season of league play.

• Bay State Breakers
• Edgewood Hawks
• Minuteman Flames
• NECDL Classics
• New England Predators
• North Shore Shamrocks
• PHD Junior Elites
• Springfield Pics

The 2001 & 2000 AAA Squirt Teams are looking for a few good players to round out their rosters.

In order to fill the limited amount of available spots, The North Shore Shamrocks will be conducting a FREE Tryout for 2001 & 2000 age players on:  

• Mon. March 29^th 6:00 pm for AAA 2001 & 2000 Squirt Teams

Due to an overwhelming interest and response, the North Shore Shamrocks are expanding it's Elite Program to 10 teams in order to accommodate as many players as possible. With over 300 attending the recently held tryouts the Shamrocks have decided to add 4 additional teams to it's lineup. Beginning with the 2010-2011 Season the Shamrocks will ice 1999 and 1998 Pee Wee Teams along with 1997 and 1996 Bantam teams in the AA Division of the Eastern Hockey Federation. The EHF is considered "New England's Premier Amateur Hockey League." The EHF consists of such perennial powerhouses as Boston Jr. Terriers, South Shore Kings, Minuteman Flames, Bridgewater Bandits, Baystate Breakers, Providence Capitals, Middlesex Islanders, Top Gun, Springfield Pics and more.

The Charter of the EHF is to develop the hockey skills and knowledge of those players, coaches, managers, and officials who participate, and to foster the development of good character, citizenship, and sportsmanship in every individual associated with the league.

The North Shore Shamrocks are proud to be a member of the Eastern Hockey Federation because of the commitment shown by the directors of the member organizations to put the development of the players' hockey skills, sportsmanship and overall character first, and to eliminate the factors that detract from these objectives.

For those trying out for the North Shore Shamrocks' AA teams, playing for the Shamrocks in the EHF will mean playing in one of the best AA leagues available anywhere plus playing for a professionally run Elite Program with home games at the Boston Bruins Practice and Training Facility, the Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington, Massachusetts . Shamrock AA Team Members will receive the exact same benefits as all Shamrocks Teams receive. You will also play on competitive teams for great coaches.

The Shamrocks tryouts for the 2010-2011 season will be held at their home rink, The Boston Bruins Practice and Training Facility, the Ristuccia Arena in Wilmington, Massachusetts on:

• 3/15 5:00pm & 3/18 5:00pm - Squirts (2000 - 2001 d.o.b.)
• 3/16 5:00pm & 3/20 10:00am - Pee Wee Minors (1999 d.o.b.)
• 3/15 6:00pm & 3/17 7:20pm - Pee Wee Majors  (1998 d.o.b.)
• 3/15 7:00pm & 3/17 5:00pm - Bantam Minors  (1997 d.o.b.)
• 3/17 8:10pm & 3/20 11:00am - Bantam Majors  (1996 d.o.b.)