B.I.H.G. scores

Compiled by Rich Gurbacki
Grand Island Dispatch, January 27, 2006

Week 1

On the heels of a very successful fall season, the Buffalo In-line Hockey Group started its winter season on Jan. 14.

The Blue Falcons began the quest to defend of their fall championship crown with an 11-4 victory over the Hurricanes. David Campuzano of Grand Island led the Falcons with four goals and three assists.

In what was probably the game of the day, the Whitehawks defeated the Black Knights 7-5. Vinnie Amoia and Scott Scolino both netted hat tricks.

The Grey Ghosts handled the Green Machine 5-2 with Roy Wasiewicz scoring four goals for the Ghosts.

Preseason conjecture had the Red Raiders tabbed as an offensive power, and the team did not disappoint as they beat the Vikings 13-3. Pat Smith and Player of the Week Josh Grant each scored six goals.

Week 2

Week 2 of the Buffalo In-line Hockey Group’s winter season saw Zac Snyder of the Blue Falcons score on the first penalty shot in league history. The goal completed a hat trick for the 14-year-old from Tonawanda as the Falcons beat the Vikings by a score of 4-3. David Campuzano of Grand Island tallied one goal and added two assists in the victory.

The Black Knights played a doubleheader and won both games. In the first game, Taylor Setlock scored four goals as the Knights beat the Tornadoes 8-3. In Game 2, Setlock again led the team with four goals scores, while goaltender Aaron Lambe made several great saves in the 9-4 victory over the Grey Ghosts. Lambe earned player of the week honors for his effort.

The Red Raiders continued their offensive barrage in an 11-3 triumph over the Hurricanes. Pat Smith and Josh Grant led the way for the Raiders.

B.I.H.G. is perhaps the premier youth in-line hockey league in Erie County. The league plays every Saturday morning at the EPIC Center on Wehrle Drive in Amherst. New players are always welcome.

For more information, call 773-1188 or 689-4090.

Rich Gurbacki is a longtime youth hockey and baseball coach from Grand Island. A co-founder of B.I.H.G., he can be reached for constructive input at 773-1188.