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 Alumni, Students, Parents, Friends, and Family Hit the Ice at BIA On December 1st, 2007, over twenty skaters took to the ice for the 3rd Annual Bridgton Academy Alumni & Parent Hockey Game. Participants traveled from as far away as Florida for the event, and alumni from four different decades were represented. This year's game was particularly memorable as it was in honor of Bridgton Academy's 200th birthday, which will be celebrated in June of 2008. Participants joined one of two teams comprised of BA alumni, current students, current and past parents, faculty members, and other family and friends. Justin Ward, owner of Bridgton Books in downtown Bridgton, officiated the event. With a number of spectators watching from behind the glass, Head Hockey Coach Jamie Printz dropped the puck to David Maher '58 of Melrose, Massachusetts, and Richard Harris '71 of Salem, Massachusetts, the eldest alumni present and close friends. Peter Gately provided running commentary, often witty, to keep guests and skaters on top of the fast-paced action. The highlight of the first period was impressive goal tending by students Shaun Dailey and Greg Nickerson, both members of the Class of 2008. After two goals scores by Grant Kaleikau, also a current student, one team took the early lead. In addition, alumnus Mike Haggerty, Class of 1994, added a goal of his own, making the lead 3-0. In a dramatic comeback late in the game, the rival team scored three goals in quick succession, including goals by Jimmy Olson '99, Ian Bamford '08, and Assistant Hockey Coach Mike Meserve. After this exciting finish, the game ended in a tie, with talented (and interesting!) skating and shooting from both teams. Following the game, BA hosts Pete Gately and Tom Austin organized a shoot-out competition with the prize of a Wolverstore gift certificate at stake for the last man or woman standing. This challenge was won by alumnus Jimmy Olson '99 of Lowell, Massachusetts. Afterwards, skaters and guests enjoyed a warm dinner in the Goldsmith Dining Hall, which included raffle prizes and honorary gifts for several attendees. Bridgton Academy would like to thank everyone who participated in the 3rd Annual Alumni & Parent Hockey Game. The Academy had a wonderful time hosting the event, and looks forward to continuing the tradition in December, 2008! Be sure to spread the word about this great game with your fellow classmates, family, and friends! See you next year! 2008 Participants: Garrett Bamann '00 Ian Bamford '08 Jerry Collins - Friend of BA Dave Craft '77 Shaun Dailey '08 Frank DiCristofaro '74 Dan Feeley '93 Matt Foye - BIA Manager Eric Green '94 Mike Haggerty '94 Richard Harris '71 Grant Kaleikau '08 Dave Lepage - Faculty David Maher '58 Ben Nadworny '08 Greg Nickerson '08 Jimmy Olson '99 Jimmy Olson Sr. P'99 Johnny Olson (uncle '99) Logan Russell '08 John Walsh P'08 Lois Walsh P'08 Tim Walsh '93 Justin Ward - Referee Faculty: Tom Austin Peter Gately Julie Knapp Jessica Priola
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