Waltham, MA - New Hampshire Monarchs standout forward Alex Gacek of the Eastern Junior Hockey League has committed to play for the Bullies Junior Major this spring/summer. Gacek, a 4/6/1993 birth currently leads the New Hampshire Monarchs Jr. A team in scoring with 33 goals, 28 assist for 61 points in 40 games. Alex was also select to attend USA Hockey's National 40 Camp to compete for a spot on the NTDP Under-17 team in Ann Arbor last March. Alex joined USA's Under-17 team in the 2010 Vlad Druzilla tournament finishing as the teams leading scorer just last month. Alex is committed to play for Miami-Ohio University (CCHA-Div 1) in 2011. Miami is currently ranked the 2^nd best Division 1 college hockey team in the country. Alex is also projected as a top three round NHL Draft pick for 2011. Alex played his prep school hockey for the Governor's School (ISL Div. 1) where he recorded 18-17-35 pts in '08-09 before leaving joining the NH Monarchs in the Eastern Junior this season.

Waltham, MA

Tryouts: April 4th and 5th 2010 @ Ristuccia Arena http://wardhockeyschools.com/files/Bullies-2010-Tryout-Flyer.pdf

Additional Program Features:

• NHL, College, Junior and Prep School Seminars with local coaches and scouts
• 10 Weeks of skill sessions (Weds Nights) @ Ristuccia Arena - May 5^th-July 28^th
• Individual Positional Specific Skill Sessions for forwards and defenseman
• Wholesale discount offers on all equipment from Harrow Sports - Our Official Sponsor.

New 2010 Tournaments:

• AAA Maine Lobsterfest Tournament - (Bullies 01, 00, 1999 and 1998 teams) Only 10 Minutes away from Old Orchard Beach. Great vacation spot for the family.
• Beantown Summer College Tour – (96 Elite Bullies and 94/95 Elites) One of the most heavily scouted tournaments in North America. Scouts from every major College, Prep School and Junior program will be in attendance.(Invite Only)
  
• Eastern Junior Hockey League Spring and Summer Tournaments - (Bullies U19) Players are able to showcase their ability in front of coaches from the top Junior A League in our area. Over 70 Division 1 commitments have come from the EJHL this season.

2010 Tournaments Events: http://wardhockeyschools.com/files/Bullies_2010_Tourneys.pdf

2010 TRYOUT SCHEDULE @ RISTUCCIA ARENA - WILMINGTON, MA

Pre-registration is required. Application with tryout fee of $25 is due by March 31^st. Walk on's will be charged $35.

Download application and tryout flyer

http://wardhockeyschools.com/files/Bullies-2010-Tryout-Flyer.pdf

APRIL 4^TH & 5^TH 2010 (SUNDAY & MONDAY)

TIMES

Sunday April 4th

7-8 pm- Midget Minor (94, 95)

8-9 pm- Junior Major, Major Midget (90, 91, 92, 93)

Monday April 5th

 6-7 pm - Squirt Minor & Squirt Major (2001's & 2000's)

7-8 pm - Peewee Minor & Peewee Major (1999's & 1998's)

8-9 pm - Bantam Minor & Bantam Major (1997's & 1996's)

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULES WILL BE RELEASED FEB. 1ST. ALL TOURNAMENTS WE ATTEND WILL BE IN THE NEW ENGLAND AREA.

Wilmington, MA -

The sessions will be every Wednesday night from May 5^th - July 28^th (No sessions May 19^th, June 23^rd and July 21^st)

5-6 pm (Ages 02, 01, 00, 99, 98, 97 welcomed)

6-7 pm (Ages 96, 95, 94, 93, 92, 91 welcomed)

Cost $199

(Download application) http://wardhockeyschools.com/files/Spring_Sum_Skills10.pdf

Players will be placed into groups according to age and or skill level.

Waltham, MA - If you are interested in playing for the Beantown Bullies this spring/summer you can now register on-line by filling out our Bullies Registration Form by clicking the Bullies Prospects link on the left hand side.

2010 Beantown Bullies Teams

2001 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998 - 1997 -1996 - Midget 95 - Midget 94

 Major Midget (91-93) - Junior Major (90-93)

 Waltham, MA - The Beantown Bullies are now accepting player applications for the 2010 spring/summer for all levels. 01, 00, 99, 98, 97, 96, Midgets (95-93), Junior Level (90-92)

Tryout dates will be announced by Jan 1st. Last years tryouts were held in early April @ the Bullies Home - Ristuccia Arena - Wilmington, MA

Player Application and info - click below or please fill out a profile on our BULLIES PROSPECTS page on the left.

 http://wardhockeyschools.com/files/Bullies-Flyer-Hand-Out.pdf

NEW For 2010

Prep School Seminars -We have invited Prep School coaches to come and talk to our players and parents. This is a great way to explore prep school and get educated on the prep school route.

Confirmed so far....Jaffrie Perrotti (Assist. Coach Pomfret School), Derek Cuhna (Head Coach-Williston-Northampton), Rob Gagnon (Head Coach-Cushing Academy)

College Coaches Guest Speakers - We have invited a couple of local Division 1 and Division 3 College coaches to talk to our Bullies players and parents and help educate them about college hockey and education.

Confirmed so far...Mark White (Brown University), Jeff Pellegrini (Bowdoin), Ryan McGrath (Umass-Boston)

Junior Hockey Seminars - Coaches from the Eastern Junior Hockey League and Atlantic Junior Hockey League will be educating parents about your Junior hockey options.

Confirmed so far...Jack Sweeney (EJHL Commissioner-Eastern Junior Hockey League) Chris Cerrella (Head Coach-Hartford Jr. Wolfpack-AJHL), Mike LeBrun (Head Scout-Boston Jr. Rangers AAA Midget) Bill Flanagan (Head Coach-Northern Cyclones-AJHL) Mike Doneghey (Head Coach-Bridgewater Bandits-EJHL) Joe Bracken (Head Scout-Boston Advantage AAA) Mike Addessa (Head Coach-Boston Bulldogs-AJHL)

NHL Scouts Guest Speakers - Local NHL Area scouts educate players and parents on things scouts look for in prospects...on the ice as well how they handle themselves off the ice.

Confirmed so far...Tom Fitzgerald (Director of Player Development-Pittsburgh Penguins-NHL),Tom Nolan (Nashville Predators-NHL), Bill Berglund (Montreal Canadians-NHL), Chris Hamel (Minnesota Wild-NHL), John Riley (Phildelphia Flyers-NHL), Steve Greeley (LA Kings-NHL)

Weekly Skills - Starting in May skills will be offered as a part of your participation with the Bullies till the second week in Aug. Between 10-13 weeks.

Forward and Defenseman Concept Camp - A three day mini camp built strictly for position specific situations. Each player will learn different parts of their position through various game situational drills and concepts.

Exclusive Wholesale Discount on All Harrow Sports Equipment and Apparel - Sticks, Gloves, Pants, Etc.

Providence, RI - The Beantown Bullies are proud to announce that 6'2", 180 lb. Phillips Andover senior RW Garnet Hathaway has committed to Brown for '10 or '11.
An 11/23/91 birthdate from Kennebunkport, Maine, Hathaway made his pick from among Dartmouth, Union, and Brown. Hathaway, who was #173 in NHL Central Scouting's Mid-Term Rankings, is a big power forward who has picked up his speed a lot over the last couple of seasons. "Garnet is a player every coach wants on his team" Said Peter Ward. "He's a pure athlete and does the little things well, his engine never stops running! It's really great to see him grow as a player over the last three years as he started playing for me in the summer as a 15 year old. It was just a matter of time before Division 1 schools picked up on it." This season Garnet also set Phillip Andovers scoring record for soccer as well. Congrats to Garnet and his family!

Canton, NY – Beantown Bullies forward Gunnar Hughes has committed to St. Lawrence University (ECAC Div. 1). Hughes, a ’92 birth power forward currently plays for Salisbury (Founders League-Div. 1 Prep) and has 2-7-9 pts early on through 9 games in the season. Gunnar’s older brother George also plays at St. Lawrence and is enjoying his freshman year on the squad. Last year Gunnar finished second in team scoring with 16-15-31 pts and helped propel Salisbury to a Division 1 Prep School Title as they beat Phillips Exeter 4-0. “Gunnar''s work ethic makes him stand out, he rarely loses battles along the boards” said Peter Ward. “He excels at mixing it up and going into traffic as well causing chaos all over the ice with consistent pressure and skill”. Congrats to Gunnar and his family, St. Lawrence is getting and excellent athlete.