September Recap
A Month of Competition, Growth & Big Moments
September brought the start of another exciting season for the Rangers, with teams across the program taking on strong competition, building chemistry, and laying the foundation for the months ahead.
From tournament weekends and season-opening wins to standout goaltending, first goals, hat tricks, and impressive team efforts, there were plenty of reasons to be encouraged by what we saw on the ice.
2018
The 2018 Rangers got off to a strong start with a 9–6 win over the Patriots, followed by another competitive weekend that included a 9–5 victory over the Knights.
The team showed early offensive confidence and an ability to compete in high-scoring games.
2017
The 2017 Rangers showed tremendous fight throughout September, competing against some very strong opponents.
Goaltender Logan Trellopoulos was a standout throughout the month. Against Boston Advantage, he was called upon to make more than 45 saves and consistently made the first, and often second save, while maintaining an even-keeled approach throughout the game.
The Rangers also saw strong offensive contributions from Parker Coyne, who scored on an impressive end-to-end rush, while Colton Connors scored twice in another game and, along with Brody White, consistently created pressure and forced turnovers.
The team continued to battle right through the final buzzer, showing the resilience and competitiveness that will serve them well as the season progresses.
2016
The 2016 Rangers faced some tough competition in September but continued to show grit and determination.
Torsten and Brady shared time in net and battled hard between the pipes. The team also celebrated a special milestone when Cappy scored the team’s first goal of the season.
There is plenty of hockey ahead, and the group has already shown the willingness to keep working and improving.
2015
The 2015 Rangers had a busy and competitive September, including the Boston Breakout tournament and several strong regular-season performances.
The team opened the season with a 5–2 win over the Westchester Express and later added a 5–3 victory over the Jr. Thunderbirds and a 4–3 win over Advantage.
The group also battled to a 4–4 tie against the Jr. Bruins, showing that they can compete with strong opponents and play a complete game. The team was praised for playing a solid 45 minutes and continuing to push throughout each game.
At the Boston Breakout tournament, the Rangers faced tough competition from throughout the Northeast, providing valuable experience early in the season.
2014
The 2014 Rangers had one of the strongest starts to the season, highlighted by several impressive wins.
The team opened with a thrilling 4–3 victory over the Advantage, one of the favorites in the league. After falling behind 1–0 just 20 seconds into the game, the Rangers settled down and battled back, eventually winning the game on Tremblay’s second goal of the night with just 22 seconds remaining.
The team followed that with a convincing 8–4 win over the 95 Giants, jumping out to a 4–0 lead in the first period.
There were also several standout individual performances. Connor Aguiar scored a hat trick in his first game as a Ranger, while Mason Tremblay continued his hot start with two goals. Cam Connor also recorded his first goal as a Ranger during the month.
On the defensive side, Martel and Geary turned in one of their strongest games of the year, while Garvey and Bevilacqua provided strong goaltending throughout the month.
The Rangers also bounced back from a tough loss to the Americans with a dominant 5–1 victory over Winter Club, a complete team effort from start to finish.
2013
The 2013 Rangers showed strong effort and team play throughout September.
In one of their early games, the forwards applied excellent pressure to the opposing defense, while the defense did a great job making D-to-D passes and breaking the puck out of the zone.
Goaltender Tannon was a standout, making great saves throughout a hard-fought game.
The team also earned a 6–1 win over the Mass Bay Chiefs in a scrimmage, providing a strong early-season result and valuable preparation.
2012 (U14)
The U14 Rangers opened their season at the highly competitive Boston Breakout tournament, playing four games against the SS Kings, Northern Cyclones, Vermont Flames, and Islanders HC.
The tournament gave the team a valuable opportunity to test themselves against strong competition before beginning regular-season play.
The U14s also showed that they can compete with top opponents, playing well for the first two periods against the 95 Giants. Mason Durso and Brendan Byrne found the back of the net, while Parker Kaminsky provided solid goaltending.
2011 (U15)
The U15 Rangers got off to an excellent start with an 8–0 shutout victory over Walpole Express.
The team received outstanding goaltending from Ferrara and Michaud, who combined for the shutout. From the opening faceoff, the Rangers moved the puck well and created opportunities through strong passing and hustle.
Even more impressive was the balance throughout the lineup, with five different players finding the back of the net and all three lines contributing.
The Rangers followed that with another strong result, a 5–4 win over the Worcester Railers, with balanced scoring from Kisich, Louanis, Collins, and Putnam, along with three assists from Longhi.
U16
The U16 Rangers did not have games during the September schedule.
The month provided an opportunity to prepare, develop, and continue building toward the games ahead.
U18
The U18 Rangers faced a challenging September schedule but also showed their ability to respond with strong performances.
After tough games against the Saints, Patriots, and Wizards, the Rangers finished the month with an impressive 7–0 shutout victory over the Thunderbirds.
The win was a great way to close out the month and provides momentum heading into October.
Looking Ahead
September gave the Rangers plenty to be proud of, from dramatic game-winning goals and shutouts to first goals, hat tricks, tournament experience, and outstanding individual performances.
Across every age group, the same themes continued to show up: compete, work hard, support your teammates, and keep improving.
The season is just getting started, and September provided a strong foundation for what lies ahead.
Keep working. Keep competing. Keep getting better.