Monday, April 20, 2009
WPI ROLLS PAST COAST GUARD 11-5; BIG GAME FRIDAY AGAINST CCSU
Worcester, MA - It was a tough day for the Bears (2-5) - maybe some "hangover" affects from Thursday nights 4OT loss to Stonehill. Coach Ostrowski said there wasn't much good to say. Despite the score, he praised the play of his goalie, 4/c Corey Pray, and close defense - 3/c Greg Bernstein (5 groundballs), 3/c John Kearney (6 groundballs) and 3/c Paul Junghans (4 groundballs). The Bears were outshot 45-21 and Pray made 17 saves. Defensive midfielder 3/c James McCormack had 5 groundballs. The offensive stat sheet included 2/c Roger Nayden 2 goals, 2/c Craig Valencia 1 goal/1 assist/3 groundballs, 4/c Patrick Driscoll 1 goal/6 groundballs, 4/c Daniel Symansky 1 goal/3 groundballs, and 3/c Matt Chase 1 assist. Noticeably missing from the stat sheet was the Bears leading scoring, 3/c Kyle Ennis, who went down with a knee injury in the 1st quarter - no word on his outlook.
Will write more as details come available...bottom line - the winner of the Coast Guard - CCSU game on Friday night hosts the Quarterfinal playoff game the following Wednesday...confidence levels are high...GO BEARS!
Will write more as details come available...bottom line - the winner of the Coast Guard - CCSU game on Friday night hosts the Quarterfinal playoff game the following Wednesday...confidence levels are high...GO BEARS!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
COAST GUARD COMES OUT ON SHORT END OF 4OT THRILLER AGAINST STONEHILL 12-11
New London, CT -
The Bears (2-4) put up a great fight, but squandered two MAN-UP opportunities in OT and gave up a fast-break goal off the opening draw of the fourth overtime period to take a tough 12-11 loss at home. Both teams struck iron during the OT periods before Stonehill scored on a fastbreak goal from 2-3 yards in front of the crease. Coast Guard trailed 10-8 with about seven minutes to go in the 4th quarter when they came alive with three unanswered goals to take the lead 11-10. Unfortunetly, Stonehill scored with about a minute to go in the game to knot it at 11 all. The individual performance of the night came from defensemen 3/c Greg Bernstein who held Stonehill's Colin Lancey (2008 MCLA Division 1 3rd Team All-American) to 0 goals on the evening to go with 0 penalty minutes. In addition, Coach Ostrowski highlighted gutty performances from long poles 4/c Patrick Buckley and 3/c Paul Junghans who had 6 groundballs. 3/c Craig Valencia and 4/c Daniel Symansky led the team with 8 groundballs a piece - Valencia also chipped in with 2 goals, Symansky had 1 assist. 3/c Kyle Ennis topped the stat sheet with 4 goals/1 assist/2 groundballs followed close behind by 3/c Matt Chase with 4 goals/5 groundballs. 4/c Patrick Driscoll also contributed to the Bears offensive numbers with 1goal/1 assist. The Bears outshot the Skyhawks 40-29 and 4/c Corey Pray had another amazing game in the cage making 17 saves. For those OLD BEARS reading this, RDML Atkins, current Commander, Deployable Operations Group (DOG) and former Mathematics Instructor and Head Lacrosse Coach in the early 90's, was seen in the stands with Professor Manfred proudly sporting a Coast Guard lacrosse jersey.
RDML Atkins bio is available at: http://www.uscg.mil/flag/GRDO.asp
The Bears (2-4) put up a great fight, but squandered two MAN-UP opportunities in OT and gave up a fast-break goal off the opening draw of the fourth overtime period to take a tough 12-11 loss at home. Both teams struck iron during the OT periods before Stonehill scored on a fastbreak goal from 2-3 yards in front of the crease. Coast Guard trailed 10-8 with about seven minutes to go in the 4th quarter when they came alive with three unanswered goals to take the lead 11-10. Unfortunetly, Stonehill scored with about a minute to go in the game to knot it at 11 all. The individual performance of the night came from defensemen 3/c Greg Bernstein who held Stonehill's Colin Lancey (2008 MCLA Division 1 3rd Team All-American) to 0 goals on the evening to go with 0 penalty minutes. In addition, Coach Ostrowski highlighted gutty performances from long poles 4/c Patrick Buckley and 3/c Paul Junghans who had 6 groundballs. 3/c Craig Valencia and 4/c Daniel Symansky led the team with 8 groundballs a piece - Valencia also chipped in with 2 goals, Symansky had 1 assist. 3/c Kyle Ennis topped the stat sheet with 4 goals/1 assist/2 groundballs followed close behind by 3/c Matt Chase with 4 goals/5 groundballs. 4/c Patrick Driscoll also contributed to the Bears offensive numbers with 1goal/1 assist. The Bears outshot the Skyhawks 40-29 and 4/c Corey Pray had another amazing game in the cage making 17 saves. For those OLD BEARS reading this, RDML Atkins, current Commander, Deployable Operations Group (DOG) and former Mathematics Instructor and Head Lacrosse Coach in the early 90's, was seen in the stands with Professor Manfred proudly sporting a Coast Guard lacrosse jersey.
RDML Atkins bio is available at: http://www.uscg.mil/flag/GRDO.asp
Thursday, April 9, 2009
BEARS GET BACK-TO-BACK WINS WITH 17-11 VICTORY OVER BRIDGEWATER STATE
New London, CT -
The Bears had another offensive explosion against Bridgewater State scoring 17 goals. Coast Guard was led offensively by 3/c Matt Chase with 6 goals / 5 ground balls, 3/c Kyle Ennis with 3 goals/ 2 assists / 6 ground balls, 4/c Patrick Driscoll with 3 goals/ 2 assists/ 6 ground balls and 2/c Matt Edes with 2 goals / 3 assists and 1:30 in the box . Defenseman 3/c Greg Bernstein did the dirty work again leading the team with 7 ground balls, while fellow defenseman 3/c John Kearney chipped in with six. The Bears scored 5 or more goals in each of the first 3 quarters and led 11-7 at halftime. Another big 3rd quarter saw Coast Guard outscore BSU 5-1 to pull away. In addition to 3 groundballs, 3/c Paul Junghans had a "beautiful assist" to Edes with the long pole on a fastbreak. Coast Guard outshot BSU 45-30 and Goalie 4/c Corey Pray had 16 saves in the goal. 4/c Greg Bowens stepped in between the pipes when 4/c Corey Pray was called for a cross-check and made a great save to start his Coast Guard career. Other Bears on the offensive stat sheet included: 2/c Andrew Cinque 1 goal, 2/c Roger Nayden 1 goal / 1 assist, 4/c Daniel Symansky 1 goal / 4 groundballs and 2/c Craig Valencia 1 assist. Coach Ostrowski reported that he was pleased with the teams execution with some new offensive and defensive sets. He was also happy with the MAN-DOWN defense and the fact that everyone who dressed was able to play including some first-timers.
The Bears had another offensive explosion against Bridgewater State scoring 17 goals. Coast Guard was led offensively by 3/c Matt Chase with 6 goals / 5 ground balls, 3/c Kyle Ennis with 3 goals/ 2 assists / 6 ground balls, 4/c Patrick Driscoll with 3 goals/ 2 assists/ 6 ground balls and 2/c Matt Edes with 2 goals / 3 assists and 1:30 in the box . Defenseman 3/c Greg Bernstein did the dirty work again leading the team with 7 ground balls, while fellow defenseman 3/c John Kearney chipped in with six. The Bears scored 5 or more goals in each of the first 3 quarters and led 11-7 at halftime. Another big 3rd quarter saw Coast Guard outscore BSU 5-1 to pull away. In addition to 3 groundballs, 3/c Paul Junghans had a "beautiful assist" to Edes with the long pole on a fastbreak. Coast Guard outshot BSU 45-30 and Goalie 4/c Corey Pray had 16 saves in the goal. 4/c Greg Bowens stepped in between the pipes when 4/c Corey Pray was called for a cross-check and made a great save to start his Coast Guard career. Other Bears on the offensive stat sheet included: 2/c Andrew Cinque 1 goal, 2/c Roger Nayden 1 goal / 1 assist, 4/c Daniel Symansky 1 goal / 4 groundballs and 2/c Craig Valencia 1 assist. Coach Ostrowski reported that he was pleased with the teams execution with some new offensive and defensive sets. He was also happy with the MAN-DOWN defense and the fact that everyone who dressed was able to play including some first-timers.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
BEARS EXPLODE FOR 15 GOALS AGAINST CHARGERS - WIN 15-3
New Haven, CT -
The Bears had an offensive explosion against PCLL D2 South conference rival University of New Haven. The Bears were led by 3/c Matt Chase with 6 goals and 3/c Kyle Ennis with 3 goals, 4 assists. Captain 2/c Roger Nayden also checked in with 2 goals, 2 assists and 4/c Patrick Driscoll had 1 goal, 2 assists. Coast Guard led 8-2 at the half and held the Chargers to just one second half goal. Game ball went to 3/c Matt Chase for his offensive outpouring. The "JACKED UP" Hit Coin went to 4/c Graham Pitcairn - the Pride of Bryn Athyn, PA. Shots were pretty even with the Bears edging out the Chargers 37-36. Goalie 4/c Cory Pray had 20 saves between the pipes - impressive. Coast Guard won the ground ball battle 55-41. 3/c Paul Junghans and 4/c Daniel Symansky did the dirty work leading the team with six groundballs a piece while Duxbury, MA's finest, 3/c John Kearney, contributed five. The Bears turned things around on extra-man offense with the MAN-UP unit going 5-for-5. Thanks to the "Jail-bait" efforts of 1/c Mike Higbie and 3/c Greg Bernstein with 3:00 of penalty time each (easy on the lumber fellas - actually Coach Ostrowski said they were calling it tight), Coast Guard's MAN-DOWN unit was able to hold UNH to an impressive 1-for-11 afternoon. Best of all, after being outgunned 11-2 in the 3rd quarter the last 3 games, the Bears went on a 6-0 run in the 3rd. Others on the scoreboard for the Bears were: 2/c Andrew Cinque 1 goal; 3/c Trevor Clark 1 assist (with the long stick - LSM); 2/c Matt "Moose, Ruocco, help the judge find his checkbook" Edes 1 goal; and 2/c Craig Valencia 1 goal.
The Bears had an offensive explosion against PCLL D2 South conference rival University of New Haven. The Bears were led by 3/c Matt Chase with 6 goals and 3/c Kyle Ennis with 3 goals, 4 assists. Captain 2/c Roger Nayden also checked in with 2 goals, 2 assists and 4/c Patrick Driscoll had 1 goal, 2 assists. Coast Guard led 8-2 at the half and held the Chargers to just one second half goal. Game ball went to 3/c Matt Chase for his offensive outpouring. The "JACKED UP" Hit Coin went to 4/c Graham Pitcairn - the Pride of Bryn Athyn, PA. Shots were pretty even with the Bears edging out the Chargers 37-36. Goalie 4/c Cory Pray had 20 saves between the pipes - impressive. Coast Guard won the ground ball battle 55-41. 3/c Paul Junghans and 4/c Daniel Symansky did the dirty work leading the team with six groundballs a piece while Duxbury, MA's finest, 3/c John Kearney, contributed five. The Bears turned things around on extra-man offense with the MAN-UP unit going 5-for-5. Thanks to the "Jail-bait" efforts of 1/c Mike Higbie and 3/c Greg Bernstein with 3:00 of penalty time each (easy on the lumber fellas - actually Coach Ostrowski said they were calling it tight), Coast Guard's MAN-DOWN unit was able to hold UNH to an impressive 1-for-11 afternoon. Best of all, after being outgunned 11-2 in the 3rd quarter the last 3 games, the Bears went on a 6-0 run in the 3rd. Others on the scoreboard for the Bears were: 2/c Andrew Cinque 1 goal; 3/c Trevor Clark 1 assist (with the long stick - LSM); 2/c Matt "Moose, Ruocco, help the judge find his checkbook" Edes 1 goal; and 2/c Craig Valencia 1 goal.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
BEARS START STRONG THEN FIZZLE DOWN THE STRETCH DROPPING 13-5 DECISION TO RAMS
New London, CT -
The Bears came out and played a hell of a first half - managing to keep it close through halftime trailing just 5-4. However, they came out flat again to start the second half and managed only one goal while giving up eight in the second half. 4/c Jimmy McCormick played a great game at short stick defensive midfield - his first lacrosse game EVER. Coach Ostrowski said they put together the best 30 minutes to start the game he's seen all season - all ten players clicking as a single unit. Most of the goals in the second half were fast breaks off bad transitions - this has been a recurring theme the last few weeks - something the Bears will have to solve if they hope to compete for post-season honors. 3/c Matt Chase led all scorers with 3 goals and 1 assist, followed by 3/c Kyle Ennis with 1 goal and 3 assists. 2/c Matt "Moose, Roucco - Help the Judge find his checkbook" Edes had 1 goal and 3/c Craig Velencia had an assist. Captain 2/c Roger Nayden and 3/c Craig Velencia led the team with 6 ground balls each. URI outshot the Bears 29-28 - Goalie 4/c Corey Pray had 5 saves. The game ball went to McCormick for his outstanding hustle. The "JACKED UP" Hit Coin went to 4/c Corey Pray who came out of the goal to make a huge hit on an unsuspecting Ram attacker. The Bears, now 1-4, will look to "right the ship" against PCLL Division 2 South rival - the University of New Haven - on Sunday. Will write more as details come in.
The Bears came out and played a hell of a first half - managing to keep it close through halftime trailing just 5-4. However, they came out flat again to start the second half and managed only one goal while giving up eight in the second half. 4/c Jimmy McCormick played a great game at short stick defensive midfield - his first lacrosse game EVER. Coach Ostrowski said they put together the best 30 minutes to start the game he's seen all season - all ten players clicking as a single unit. Most of the goals in the second half were fast breaks off bad transitions - this has been a recurring theme the last few weeks - something the Bears will have to solve if they hope to compete for post-season honors. 3/c Matt Chase led all scorers with 3 goals and 1 assist, followed by 3/c Kyle Ennis with 1 goal and 3 assists. 2/c Matt "Moose, Roucco - Help the Judge find his checkbook" Edes had 1 goal and 3/c Craig Velencia had an assist. Captain 2/c Roger Nayden and 3/c Craig Velencia led the team with 6 ground balls each. URI outshot the Bears 29-28 - Goalie 4/c Corey Pray had 5 saves. The game ball went to McCormick for his outstanding hustle. The "JACKED UP" Hit Coin went to 4/c Corey Pray who came out of the goal to make a huge hit on an unsuspecting Ram attacker. The Bears, now 1-4, will look to "right the ship" against PCLL Division 2 South rival - the University of New Haven - on Sunday. Will write more as details come in.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
SEAHAWKS BIG 3RD QUARTER SEALS BEARS FATE 10-6
Despite a 3-3 halftime score, Briarcliffe College exploded for six unanswered goals to start the 3rd quarter and the Bears never recovered. Will provide statistics as they come available.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
UCONN SLIDES BY BEARS 14-10
A few details: 4/c Chris Pray - force in goal!
3/c Kyle Ennis - 4 goals
4/c Patrick Drisoll - 3 goals
2/c Matt Edes - 2 goals
4/c Daniel Symansky - force at the faceoff x
*** Please advise of link if anyone has game photos ***
Friday, March 20, 2009
IS THERE ANYONE IN THE "OLD BEARS" HOUSE WITH MAD WEBMASTER SKILLS?
Doug and I have been running this site...it's pretty easy. In addition, we (mostly Doug and a few cadets) have also been running the Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse team site at:
www.coastguardlax.vicid.net
While I firmly believe we have the 80% solution, we need someone who knows how to do this to provide us with some professional "consultation" - over a weekend would probably do.
The TEAM website is the face of Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse...it's the FIRST IMPRESSION and we want to get it right. There are just a few things we want to do that are beyond our technical know-how...one of the first is posting a continuous slide show similar to the one at the top of the OLD BEARS blog...help us!
Any takers? Please contact Doug Goodwin or Sean Cross. Thank you.
www.coastguardlax.vicid.net
While I firmly believe we have the 80% solution, we need someone who knows how to do this to provide us with some professional "consultation" - over a weekend would probably do.
The TEAM website is the face of Coast Guard Academy Lacrosse...it's the FIRST IMPRESSION and we want to get it right. There are just a few things we want to do that are beyond our technical know-how...one of the first is posting a continuous slide show similar to the one at the top of the OLD BEARS blog...help us!
Any takers? Please contact Doug Goodwin or Sean Cross. Thank you.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
BEARS LOSE TOUGH ONE TO NAVY MIDSHIPMEN 16-5; END SPRING BREAK TRIP 1-1
Bears open the season 1-1.The CGA Bears opened the 2009 campaign 1 and 1 during their second annual trip to the National Capital Region.
A pared down squad traveled to Baltimore from New London on Friday, March 6th, where they stayed at team parent’s houses.
Saturday saw the Bears take the field against the UMBC Retrievers. The affects of a week of lost practice were evident during the first half, resulting in a score of 3-3. Coast Guard knocked off the rust and took control in the second half, scoring four goals. UMBC notched one late in the game, resulting in a Coast Guard win with a final of 7-4. 4/C Chris Pray was impressive in goal, and the EMO and faceoff play was solid throughout the game.
Sunday, the Bears played USNA’s club team in the first ever game between the service academies. Conditions were near perfect at Farragut Field onboard USNA, with temps in the 70’s. Navy got off to a fast start, jumping out to a 5-0 lead. 3/C Matt Chase scored Coast Guard’s first goal on a great drive from top left, which got the 100+ Coast Guard fans fired up. Coast Guard’s play was gritty and determined, but unfortunately, they couldn’t overcome the early deficit and superior numbers of the Navy team.
The final score was Navy 16, Coast Guard 5. Despite the apparent lop-sided score, the Bears kept their heads high, putting forth an impressive, never quit performance while playing against one of the top collegiate club programs in the nation. Goalie Chris Pray finished with 18 saves, some of which were spectacular one-on-one stops.
Sunday’s event was concluded by a joint Navy-Coast Guard post-game tailgate sponsored by parents from both teams as well as the Old Bears. The guys left it all out on the field, and then were able to have an excellent time socializing with the midshipmen. Special thanks go out to Old Bears Matt Orendorff, Tony Russell and Malcolm Mark for assisting me with putting together the tailgate. Additional thanks go out to the parents of our current players for providing lodging and food, as well as countless local Coasties who came out to support the team.
The next game is Friday, 20 March at UCONN.
GO BEARS!!!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
BEARS HEADING TO WASHINGTON DC AREA FOR SPRING BREAK 7-8 MARCH 2009
The Coast Guard Academy Men's Lacrosse team will be "spring breaking" in the Washington DC area for several games against local club teams. Details as follows:
>>> Saturday, 07 March is still in the planning stages due to lack of commitment from several parties. However, it appears that the Bears will face the University of Maryland - Baltimore County (UMBC) and George Washington University in a round-robin format between 1400 and 1800 at Chinquapin Park, Baltimore, MD (try this http://www.recreationparks.net/MD/baltimore-city/chinquapin-park-baltimore). We will update the blog as the details solidify.
>>> Sunday, 08 March the Bears will face the United States Naval Academy at 1400 at Rip Miller Field, Annapolis, MD.
The OLD BEARS are hosting a post game tailgate for the team after the Navy game on Sunday. LCDR Doug Goodwin ('94) is heading up this effort - please contact him for details. GO BEARS!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
UPDATE: "OLD BEAR" LOST IN ACTION - CAPTAIN NELSON FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
See Wednesday, 08 October 2008 post on HH-65C 6505 Mishap at Air Station Barbers Point.
The "OLD BEARS" just received word that former CGA lacrosse player Tom Nelson ('88) was posthumously promoted to Captain on 02 October 2008. His family recently announced that Captain Nelson will be buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery, Washington, D.C. - at 0830 on Friday, 17 April 2009.
RECRUITING - 2009 AIM APPLICATION NOW AVAILABLE
If anyone is in discussion with high school juniors that want to attend the Coast Guard Academy - the Academy Introduction Mission (AIM) is an outstanding opportunity. Young people need to make an informed decision about applying to and attending the Coast Guard Academy. This one-week summer program gives them the chance to see if the Academy is right for them, and if they have what it takes to succeed. The application is DUE 01 April 2009. Additional information and the on-line application can be found at:
http://www.uscga.edu/display.aspx?id=2942
Remember, we're looking for the best and brightest...many of the best and brightest play lacrosse...let's find them!
http://www.uscga.edu/display.aspx?id=2942
Remember, we're looking for the best and brightest...many of the best and brightest play lacrosse...let's find them!
Friday, January 9, 2009
"Old Bears" on Facebook
Old Bears -
We are now on Facebook. Consider this the next step in our evolution as a support / booster organization - and an experiment. The link to the Facebook group is included in our blog's "Link List." You can also search "USCGA Lacrosse" directly on Facebook to get to the group page.
Hopefully we can expand our numbers through Facebook.
Look for updates in the coming weeks regarding the new uniforms as well as the team schedule for the spring season.
GO BEARS!!!
We are now on Facebook. Consider this the next step in our evolution as a support / booster organization - and an experiment. The link to the Facebook group is included in our blog's "Link List." You can also search "USCGA Lacrosse" directly on Facebook to get to the group page.
Hopefully we can expand our numbers through Facebook.
Look for updates in the coming weeks regarding the new uniforms as well as the team schedule for the spring season.
GO BEARS!!!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
NEW UNIFORM SNEAK PREVIEW FROM LACROSSEWEAR
28DEC08 - These action photos of the new Coast Guard Academy Men's Lacrosse uniforms just arrived from LacrosseWear in Coconut Creek, FL. Special THANKS to Brandon at LacrosseWear for modeling our new gear.
The "home whites" look great and we're hoping to have photos of the "away blues" soon.
To review some of the finer details of the uniform:
- Right Sleeve: LT John M. Senyard '83 tribute graphic - initials "JMS" and Class of '83 crest
- Left Sleeve: Coast Guard Shield
- Center Back: American Flag
- Left Leg: "Fear the Bear in the Sailor Hat" Logo
The uniforms should arrive at the Academy next week. Coach Ostrowski and the cadets will take an inventory and begin to distribute the game shorts to those that ordered them. NOTE: If you haven't paid Sean Cross or provided him with an address where you want your shorts sent - YOU WON'T GET YOUR SHORTS. Contact Sean Cross with any questions or concerns. GO BEARS!
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