Greater Boston Stars Capture 2010 National Championship

The Gr Boston STARS captured the 2010 US NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS this past weekend with an exciting 2 to 1 Double Overtime win over the Leominster JETS.  16 teams fought for the coveted title, with many close games.

The STARS edged the NJ Supreme in the Semi and Team Primo both by the score of 2 to 1. STARS Peter Walters a veteran Coach of Street Hockey guided his team though all the close games. Dennis Beaupre was outstanding in goal winning the MVG award, stopping 39 shots many spectacular. Bobby Vorse was equal to the task turning aside 37 shots until  Pat Maresco (MVP) of the STARS  broke the goalie duel with 3:13 left in the 2nd Overtime when he stole a pass at the clearing line and rifled a snap shot past Vorse for the Championship.       The the first two goals both in  the 1st period were only seperated by 40 seconds. JETS  Nick Caponi opened the scoring from Ryan DiBartolomeo & Ryan Pozericki. STARS Maresco tipped in a shot by Cody Kennedy to tie the match, Dave Purcell also assisting. Andrew Hildreth of the JETS was awarded the MVD.  Leading Scorers for the US Nationals were Cody Warila of the RAMS with 7 Goals & 4 Assists also tied CYCLONES  Doug Croteau with 4 Goals & 7 helpers.