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June 16, 2007
For the first time ever, the MMBC had a team in the AHL Booster Club
Broomball Tournament. We weren’t alone though. Due to timing and
everything, the MMBC players joined the Springfield Falcons Boosters
to make one team.
Springfield was short on players with 5 and Manchester only had nine
players. This tournament being co-ed, there is a rule that states that
you must have one female on the ice at all times. Springfield had three
males and two females and Manchester had 9 males, thus making a
merged team a necessity for this year.
For the Manchester players, our first time playing the game of broomball
was against the Worcester Sharks boosters on June 2nd. It was a
previously scheduled practice for the WSBC and they invited Providence,
Manchester and Springfield players to join them. I believe the only players
to show were the Manchester & Springfield players, so it ended up being
Worcester against “Manchfield”. Manchfield lost that game 3-2 on a late
goal by Worcester. Not bad for our first time, we thought.
One Worcester player told us that at the start of this game, the Worcester
players were told to take it easy on us, since we were new at the game. They had no idea what was coming their way. After Manchfield scored a quick goal, they
realized we were there to play and be competitive and they started playing their normal way. The Worcester BC team was the runner up in the 2006 tournament
to the Philadelphia Phantoms Phan Club team.
On June 9th, both teams met again. This time things were different. No, Manchfield did not win the game. We actually got thumped 9-0. Our goaltender Paul
Desrosiers from Springfield decided to let their backup goaltender play this game. Unfortunately, he was having a rough night and Worcester score 5 goals in 8
minutes.
We made the decision to pull him out and Bill Walch offered to play netminder. Bill let in another 4 goals, but they were over a 50 minute span, which was not too
bad. He made some great saves, including doing a couple of splits, which he did not know he could do.
The following Saturday, June 15th was tournament day and Manchester was taking to the ice for the first time. Not only did the MMBC Broomball team take to the
ice, but we also made a showing in the stands with many Monarchs fans in the house…and yes, they brought bells.
We did not expect to win any games, though winning one game would be nice, but since we were just starting out, just being part of the tournament was exciting.
The Manchester 9 on this joint team between Manchester & Springfield were Bill Walch (C), John Perry, Chris Perry, Matt Roney, Jason Robidoux, Kevin Belval,
Paul Kemp, Dan Barrett and Shane Raymond.
Since this was Manchester’s first tournament, we never had the opportunity to score a goal in a tournament and we were told by a Springfield player that they had
not scored a goal in three years. Hmmm.
In our first game, Manchfield held on strong versus the Syracuse team.
The game ended in a 0-0 tie, giving each team a point in the standings.
In the second game, we player the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton club. WBS won
the game 3-0.
In our third game, we took on the defending champion Philadelphia club.
Despite the fact that they won the broomball championship in 2004 & 2006,
Manchfield played seemingly well against them. We were only down 1-0
after the first half. In the second half, Philadelphia showed why they were
defending champs and won the game 4-0. The mercy rule comes into play
when there are three minutes remaining in the second half. If a team is
down by four or more goals, the game is called. This is what took place
here.
In our fourth game, we took on our practice mates, the Worcester team.
The games was a good one to start, but Worcester was motivated by an
unfortunate injury to one of their players (thankfully, he was able to play
later in the tournament) and they pummeled us 7-1. Once again, the mercy
rule came into play. Kevin Belval scored Manchester’s first tournament
goal ever in this game. Does that mean Springfield’s scoreless streak is
over? Or because the goal scorer was a Manchester player, it continues?
I think the game we most looked forward to was our fifth game versus our friends from Hershey. Many people from both teams know each other, which made it
more fun for us to compete against each other. The game was a very close one and could have gone either way. Hershey’s Tom Mara scored the games only
goal with approximately 1 minute remaining in the second half. Tom became the oldest know player to score a goal in the tournament, at the age of 48.
Manchfield ended the regular potion of the tournament with a record of 0-5-1 and we placed 6 out of 6 teams. But I don’t believe we were in last place. A team
from Providence dropped out days before the tournament, thus I believe we're 6 out of 7 teams. :-)
The playoffs started once the zamboni resurfaced the ice.
The first and second place teams received a bye for the first round. Third place Hershey took on Manchfield in the first round. Again, Manchfield ended up on the
short end of the game, losing 2-0 and was the first team bounced from the tournament and a final placing in 6th place.
Fifth place Syracuse stunned fourth place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in double overtime, 1-0 in what was one of the best games in the tournament. WBS had to settle
for 5th place on the day.
First place Philadelphia beat out fifth place Syracuse by a score of 2-1, giving Philadelphia a chance to defend last year’s title and leaving Syracuse in their final
spot of 4th place.
Second place Worcester played a great game against Hershey and beat them 3-0 with some great goaltending. Hershey’s final spot in this year’s tournament
was third place, due to the Syracuse team “forgetting” about the 3rd place game.
In the Championship game, it was a repeat of last year’s finals. Philadelphia vs Worcester. It was a great game despite the score and Worcester played well, but
mighty Philadelphia was able to successfully defend their crown and won the tournament by a 4-1 score.
This tournament was a wonderful display of sportsmanship. It was great to be part of it.
There was an awards banquet that followed the tournament. Congrats to Tom Mara of Hershey on winning the Tournament “Unsung Hero” Award and to Joe
Orsak of Syracuse on winning the tournament “MVP” Award.
Next year, Manchester will ice its own team. There are a few females looking to give the game a try and we should be good to go out on our own. Thanks to
Springfield for sharing a team with us. We all had a great time.
Thank you to the Worcester Sharks Booster Club for hosting the tournament.
For the first time ever, the MMBC had a team in the AHL Booster Club
Broomball Tournament. We weren’t alone though. Due to timing and
everything, the MMBC players joined the Springfield Falcons Boosters
to make one team.
Springfield was short on players with 5 and Manchester only had nine
players. This tournament being co-ed, there is a rule that states that
you must have one female on the ice at all times. Springfield had three
males and two females and Manchester had 9 males, thus making a
merged team a necessity for this year.
For the Manchester players, our first time playing the game of broomball
was against the Worcester Sharks boosters on June 2nd. It was a
previously scheduled practice for the WSBC and they invited Providence,
Manchester and Springfield players to join them. I believe the only players
to show were the Manchester & Springfield players, so it ended up being
Worcester against “Manchfield”. Manchfield lost that game 3-2 on a late
goal by Worcester. Not bad for our first time, we thought.
One Worcester player told us that at the start of this game, the Worcester
players were told to take it easy on us, since we were new at the game. They had no idea what was coming their way. After Manchfield scored a quick goal, they
realized we were there to play and be competitive and they started playing their normal way. The Worcester BC team was the runner up in the 2006 tournament
to the Philadelphia Phantoms Phan Club team.
On June 9th, both teams met again. This time things were different. No, Manchfield did not win the game. We actually got thumped 9-0. Our goaltender Paul
Desrosiers from Springfield decided to let their backup goaltender play this game. Unfortunately, he was having a rough night and Worcester score 5 goals in 8
minutes.
We made the decision to pull him out and Bill Walch offered to play netminder. Bill let in another 4 goals, but they were over a 50 minute span, which was not too
bad. He made some great saves, including doing a couple of splits, which he did not know he could do.
The following Saturday, June 15th was tournament day and Manchester was taking to the ice for the first time. Not only did the MMBC Broomball team take to the
ice, but we also made a showing in the stands with many Monarchs fans in the house…and yes, they brought bells.
We did not expect to win any games, though winning one game would be nice, but since we were just starting out, just being part of the tournament was exciting.
The Manchester 9 on this joint team between Manchester & Springfield were Bill Walch (C), John Perry, Chris Perry, Matt Roney, Jason Robidoux, Kevin Belval,
Paul Kemp, Dan Barrett and Shane Raymond.
Since this was Manchester’s first tournament, we never had the opportunity to score a goal in a tournament and we were told by a Springfield player that they had
not scored a goal in three years. Hmmm.
In our first game, Manchfield held on strong versus the Syracuse team.
The game ended in a 0-0 tie, giving each team a point in the standings.
In the second game, we player the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton club. WBS won
the game 3-0.
In our third game, we took on the defending champion Philadelphia club.
Despite the fact that they won the broomball championship in 2004 & 2006,
Manchfield played seemingly well against them. We were only down 1-0
after the first half. In the second half, Philadelphia showed why they were
defending champs and won the game 4-0. The mercy rule comes into play
when there are three minutes remaining in the second half. If a team is
down by four or more goals, the game is called. This is what took place
here.
In our fourth game, we took on our practice mates, the Worcester team.
The games was a good one to start, but Worcester was motivated by an
unfortunate injury to one of their players (thankfully, he was able to play
later in the tournament) and they pummeled us 7-1. Once again, the mercy
rule came into play. Kevin Belval scored Manchester’s first tournament
goal ever in this game. Does that mean Springfield’s scoreless streak is
over? Or because the goal scorer was a Manchester player, it continues?
I think the game we most looked forward to was our fifth game versus our friends from Hershey. Many people from both teams know each other, which made it
more fun for us to compete against each other. The game was a very close one and could have gone either way. Hershey’s Tom Mara scored the games only
goal with approximately 1 minute remaining in the second half. Tom became the oldest know player to score a goal in the tournament, at the age of 48.
Manchfield ended the regular potion of the tournament with a record of 0-5-1 and we placed 6 out of 6 teams. But I don’t believe we were in last place. A team
from Providence dropped out days before the tournament, thus I believe we're 6 out of 7 teams. :-)
The playoffs started once the zamboni resurfaced the ice.
The first and second place teams received a bye for the first round. Third place Hershey took on Manchfield in the first round. Again, Manchfield ended up on the
short end of the game, losing 2-0 and was the first team bounced from the tournament and a final placing in 6th place.
Fifth place Syracuse stunned fourth place Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in double overtime, 1-0 in what was one of the best games in the tournament. WBS had to settle
for 5th place on the day.
First place Philadelphia beat out fifth place Syracuse by a score of 2-1, giving Philadelphia a chance to defend last year’s title and leaving Syracuse in their final
spot of 4th place.
Second place Worcester played a great game against Hershey and beat them 3-0 with some great goaltending. Hershey’s final spot in this year’s tournament
was third place, due to the Syracuse team “forgetting” about the 3rd place game.
In the Championship game, it was a repeat of last year’s finals. Philadelphia vs Worcester. It was a great game despite the score and Worcester played well, but
mighty Philadelphia was able to successfully defend their crown and won the tournament by a 4-1 score.
This tournament was a wonderful display of sportsmanship. It was great to be part of it.
There was an awards banquet that followed the tournament. Congrats to Tom Mara of Hershey on winning the Tournament “Unsung Hero” Award and to Joe
Orsak of Syracuse on winning the tournament “MVP” Award.
Next year, Manchester will ice its own team. There are a few females looking to give the game a try and we should be good to go out on our own. Thanks to
Springfield for sharing a team with us. We all had a great time.
Thank you to the Worcester Sharks Booster Club for hosting the tournament.
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| Monarchs Boosters Ice Team for AHLBC Broomball Tournament |
| What is Broomball? |
Broomball is a winter sport played in ice arenas and community parks throughout the country. It is a game very similar to hockey in its formation and rules, but also
incorporates some soccer strategies. The game is played on a hockey rink with two teams consisting of six players on each side (a goalie, two defensemen and
three forwards). Similar to hockey and soccer, the object of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team. A player uses a stick (an shaft with a molded
broom-shaped head) to maneuver a six-inch diameter ball up and down the ice. Instead of skates, players wear spongy-soled shoes to gain traction when running
on the slippery surface.
incorporates some soccer strategies. The game is played on a hockey rink with two teams consisting of six players on each side (a goalie, two defensemen and
three forwards). Similar to hockey and soccer, the object of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team. A player uses a stick (an shaft with a molded
broom-shaped head) to maneuver a six-inch diameter ball up and down the ice. Instead of skates, players wear spongy-soled shoes to gain traction when running
on the slippery surface.
| Broomball Equipment |
Basic Equipment
Any of these items can be purchased through our sponsor, Instant Replay, which
can ship anywhere within the United States. They sell these items either
individually or as part of an equipment package.
For player safety, players participating in MMBC Broomball events (tournaments or practices) are required to have a commercially produced broomball stick and
a commercially produced hockey helmet. Recommended equipment includes a face protector for the helmet, gloves, mouth guard and pads.
Sticks
Commercially produced broomball sticks are required for tournaments
and practice. Sticks (a.k.a. brooms) have either wood or aluminum shafts.
Each variation has its weakness. Wood shafts tend to break or splinter
after awhile, while aluminum shafts can bend during a tough game.
Broomball Stick
Balls
The indoor ball (which is what we use) is made of a hard orange rubber.
Indoor Ball Outdoor Ball
Shoes
Shoes are required in order to play in a tournament and all practices. They give a player more
traction than standard tennis shoes. There are two variations of the broomball shoe. We use the
indoor shoe has a patterned sole. The outdoor shoe has divots to collect snow from the ice.
Indoor Shoe Sole
Helmet
Commercially produced hockey helmets with chin straps are required for all tournament play and practices. A face shield or cage is also recommended.
Pads
Shin, knee and elbow pads are required for all tournament and practices. Falling and sliding on the ice can be murder on a broomballer's legs. Some players
choose to wear hockey pads, but keep in mind, these can make you slide forever on an ice rink.
Gloves
Gloves are required for all tournament and practices.
Goalie Equipment
Legal goalie equipment includes shoulder, chest, and shin pads, as well as a commercially produced hockey blocker glove. A commercially produced helmet is
required, but a face protector is legal and recommended. Most goalies use a hockey goalie mask.
Rules of the Game
Click on the USA Broomball ad below to read the rules. There are other rules too, but you will get the idea. USA Broomball is one of the most informative
broomball websites out there.
Purchasing Equipment
Click on the Instant Replay Sports logo to purchase your
broomball equipment today. It is recommended that you
call them for easy ordering. Our players have purchased
all our needed equipment through them and they are great
to deal with fast shipping.
Any of these items can be purchased through our sponsor, Instant Replay, which
can ship anywhere within the United States. They sell these items either
individually or as part of an equipment package.
For player safety, players participating in MMBC Broomball events (tournaments or practices) are required to have a commercially produced broomball stick and
a commercially produced hockey helmet. Recommended equipment includes a face protector for the helmet, gloves, mouth guard and pads.
Sticks
Commercially produced broomball sticks are required for tournaments
and practice. Sticks (a.k.a. brooms) have either wood or aluminum shafts.
Each variation has its weakness. Wood shafts tend to break or splinter
after awhile, while aluminum shafts can bend during a tough game.
Broomball Stick
Balls
The indoor ball (which is what we use) is made of a hard orange rubber.
Indoor Ball Outdoor Ball
Shoes
Shoes are required in order to play in a tournament and all practices. They give a player more
traction than standard tennis shoes. There are two variations of the broomball shoe. We use the
indoor shoe has a patterned sole. The outdoor shoe has divots to collect snow from the ice.
Indoor Shoe Sole
Helmet
Commercially produced hockey helmets with chin straps are required for all tournament play and practices. A face shield or cage is also recommended.
Pads
Shin, knee and elbow pads are required for all tournament and practices. Falling and sliding on the ice can be murder on a broomballer's legs. Some players
choose to wear hockey pads, but keep in mind, these can make you slide forever on an ice rink.
Gloves
Gloves are required for all tournament and practices.
Goalie Equipment
Legal goalie equipment includes shoulder, chest, and shin pads, as well as a commercially produced hockey blocker glove. A commercially produced helmet is
required, but a face protector is legal and recommended. Most goalies use a hockey goalie mask.
Rules of the Game
Click on the USA Broomball ad below to read the rules. There are other rules too, but you will get the idea. USA Broomball is one of the most informative
broomball websites out there.
Purchasing Equipment
Click on the Instant Replay Sports logo to purchase your
broomball equipment today. It is recommended that you
call them for easy ordering. Our players have purchased
all our needed equipment through them and they are great
to deal with fast shipping.
| Broomball Practice Schedule |
| Broomball Team Roster |
| All broomball practices will be held at Tri-Town Arena in Hooksett, NH. Start times are in parenthesis. |
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| Manchester to Host 25th Annual AHL Booster Club Broomball Tournament |
The Manchester Monarchs Booster Club will host the 25th AHL Booster Club
Broomball Tournament on July 12, 2008. The rink is reserved, hotel is almost
set and the awards banquet is in the works.
In the most recent broomball tournament held in Marlborough, MA (by the
Worcester Sharks Booster Club) in 2007, Manchester split a team with
Springfield. Not only will we host the tournament in 2008, but it will also be the
first time we ice a team alone.
We did not fare to well in last year's tourney when you look at our tournament
record (0-5-1 round robin play, 0-1-0 playoffs), but we gained valuable
experience. We had only learnt how to play the game two weeks before that
tourney.
Not sure what broomball is? Check out the MMBC broomball team for yourself
at their next practice at Tri-town Arena on December 16, 2008 at 1:20pm. If you
are interested in playing the game with us, stop by the MMBC table located
behind Section 119 at any Monarchs home game.
Broomball Tournament on July 12, 2008. The rink is reserved, hotel is almost
set and the awards banquet is in the works.
In the most recent broomball tournament held in Marlborough, MA (by the
Worcester Sharks Booster Club) in 2007, Manchester split a team with
Springfield. Not only will we host the tournament in 2008, but it will also be the
first time we ice a team alone.
We did not fare to well in last year's tourney when you look at our tournament
record (0-5-1 round robin play, 0-1-0 playoffs), but we gained valuable
experience. We had only learnt how to play the game two weeks before that
tourney.
Not sure what broomball is? Check out the MMBC broomball team for yourself
at their next practice at Tri-town Arena on December 16, 2008 at 1:20pm. If you
are interested in playing the game with us, stop by the MMBC table located
behind Section 119 at any Monarchs home game.