43 Teams and hundreds of young hockey players converged on the Northtown Center in Amherst, NY for the New York State Amateur Hockey Association’s State Championships from March 6-8, 2015.
In pool play, Center State posted a 4-1 win over P.A.L. (Suffolk) Ice Hockey, a 6-4 victory over Plattsburgh, and a 3-2 loss to Cheektowaga to advance to the Semi-Finals. In that game, Center State prevailed against a familiar opponent, with a 1-0 hard-fought victory over the Rochester Grizzlies.
The Stampede faced Cheektowaga for a second time in the State championship game where an empty net goal sealed their fate, as they fell to the Warriors 3-0. The Midget 16U team, as a result of being runners-up at States, has advanced to the USA Hockey National tournament in Plano, Texas, March 26 - 30.
The team has set up a fund-raising website, which people are asked to visit and either make a donation or share through email or social media to spread the word.
http://www.gofundme.com/o84jew
The Stampede 16Us appreciate the support they have already received from their Center State “family.”