After starting the 2024/25 season with one of the better programs in the league, Smithtown Hauppauge, the Freshmen Red team has since hit the ground running. Currently sitting with a 2-2 record with wins in their last two contests against Pat-Med and West Islip with scores of 5-4 and 7-2 respectively.
Some highlighted performances so far this season start with Forward James Acker, who has 5 goals and 2 assist in 4 games played. James is playing in his second season with the T-Birds and an 8th Grader from Sayville. Tyler Jones of Connetquot has continued his excellent play from last season with 5 points including 3 goals and 2 assists. Another 8th grader from BBPORT playing in his second season, Jack Mooney, has taken big steps forward this year with 4 points in 4 games. 3 Players have contributed with three points in Connetquot and 9th Grade Matt Proscia, Connetquot (rookie) 7th Grade Jaxon Volpe, & 8th Grade Jason Keuerleber – solid performances.
Goaltending has been well above average; great performances from 7th Grade Jake Degenfelder and 8th Grade Tyler Moran, along some assistance from 7th grade Daniel Friers.
We are looking forward to the growth of our Red and Gold teams, which will build a stronger and more competitive overall T-Birds Hockey Program. We are looking forward to the continued growth both Freshman teams and keep it Rolling T-Birds!