Moose send 6 players to MJHL All-Star Weekend

The Metro Moose are proud to announce that 6 players have been selected to participate in the All-Star festivities of the MET league. John Schiavo, Dominick Sacco, Tommaso Bucci and James McNamara were selected to participate in the MET prospects game which will feature some of the best young talent on the east coast. Forwards Kaelin Groon and Danny Malafronte were selected to participate in the MET league All-Star game.

“When we put our blue print in place for this season, this is definitely something we had hoped for. Not only have our players helped us succeed as a team; they are getting recognized amongst their peers and other coaches. Being selected to participate in this prestigious event is definitely an honor for each and every one of our players. We are extremely proud to have them represent our organization” said Head Coach Craig Doremus.

Schiavo, Groon, Bucci and Malafronte have been stalwarts for the team all season. Schiavo (24 goals, 27 assists) is a returning player from last season who has been one of the most consistent offensive players in the league all season. Kaelin Groon (13 goals, 35 assists) came to the Moose early in the season from California. He has adapted to the east coast very well and will hopefully sign with a school very soon. Bucci (22 goals, 25 assists) was a player who immediately stood out from day 1 of tryouts and has continued to progress ever since. He is one of the hardest working guys on the team and his numbers prove it. Malafronte (7 goals, 17 assists) joined the Moose very early in the year and has been a steadying force throughout the lineup. Sacco (32 goals, 28 assists) will not be participating due to his recent call up to the USHL, currently leads the league in scoring despite missing time while in Omaha. Defensemen James McNamara (5 goals, 16 assists) has been the most consistent defensemen for the Moose thus far. “MAC” has worked extremely hard since tryouts to improve his game and is yet another Moose drawing major attention. He plays major minutes in all situations and will be relied on heavily as the Moose head towards the post season.
Moose Head Coach Craig Doremus has also been selected to coach in the All-Star game. Doremus said” I am honored to represent the Moose at the MET League All-Star weekend. Our players have worked hard to allow me this opportunity and I am extremely proud of each and every one of them. This represents not only our guys who are participating in the festivities; it represents each and every player on our roster. I can’t wait to get back to work next week as we prepare for the stretch run”.

The Moose would also like to congratulate Moose alumni Patrick Schule, a ’94 forward who plays the New York Bobcats of the AJHL. Patty was selected to participate in the AJHL Young Guns event. Patrick stared for the Moose last year in their third consecutive trip to USA Hockey Junior Nationals. Congrats Patty!