Madison/McLean JV Hockey Begins Season with Hard-Fought 4-1 Loss to Battlefield HS

Madison/McLean JV Hockey took on Battlefield High School Friday night at the Haymarket Iceplex, Madison/McLean’s first game of the season. Battlefield got off to a quick 3-0 lead in the first 8 minutes, registering 10 shots in the first period. Madison/McLean goalie Bryce Swaney kept the team in it, turning away 28 of 31 shots throughout the game. Madison/McLean used their speed advantage in the second period, and Alex Jolly scored on a laser beam from the left faceoff circle that sent the Battlefield goalie’s water bottle flying. EJ Nelson had the assist. Down 3-1 in the third, a body checking penalty sent Madison/McLean to the power play with just over 2 minutes remaining. The puck went deep in the Battlefield zone, and goalie Bryce Swaney was pulled for the extra attacker, but it came back the other way and a defensive zone turnover led to an empty-net goal to seal the 4-1 win for Battlefield.

Madison/McLean showed determination, teamwork, and a no-quit style of play that should carry momentum into the next game against Paul VI on Friday, November 15 at 9:40pm at Skatequest of Reston.

2019/20 Season Preparation Begins

The 2019-20 NVSHL High School hockey season will soon be upon us. The Warhawks have a strong group of players and are looking forward to a good season. They will be fielding Varsity and JV teams. The JV will be combining with some players from McLean HS. NVSHL regular season games don't begin until November but practices will kickoff in September. The first two practice slots on Tues 9/10 at 5:30 am and Tues 9/17 at 5:30 am will be used for player evaluation prior to final Varsity and JV roster selections. Steve Crespy will be the new Warhawks head coach this season and Steve Willey will be serving as team manager as well as assistant coaching. Go Warhawks!

Warhawks fall to Gonzaga 3-7

The Madison Warhawks fell to Gonzaga 3-7. Madison played a strong first period with 3 goals and started the 2nd period up 3-2, but that lead would collapse with 5 unanswered goals scored by Gonzaga in the 2nd and 3rd periods. Goal scorers for Madison were Jake Alford, assisted by Michael Nardotti at 7:39 in the 1st, TJ Ezzard assisted by Michael Nardotti again at 2:40 in the 1st and an unassisted goal by Nick Cooper at 1:37 in the 1st. Goalie Ben D’Haiti would turn away 30 of Gonzaga’s 37 shots and Madison would put 20 on Gonzaga’s net.

The Warhawks face Woodson on Sunday June 2nd at 7:00pm.

Warhawks vs Yorktown

Madison Warhawks fall to Yorktown 2-6 - With the Warhawks missing several experienced players and facing a chippy opponent, the team fell to the Patriots 2-6. Madison prevented a shut out with an unassisted goal late in the 2nd period from defenseman Will Albrittain and another goal by JT Gary fed by a shot from Katherine Willey early in the 3rd period. The Patriots outshot the Warhawks 36 to 12. A lopsided distribution of penalties by the officials hampered the Warhawks from getting into a rhythm.

The Warhawks face Gonzaga next Wednesday May 22 at 7:40pm at Skatequest.

Warhawks fall to Huskies

The Madison Warhawks fell to the Flint Hill Huskies 2-4 on Sunday 5/5. The Huskies would maintain dominance through the game with 2 goals in the first period and 2 goals in the second. Madison prevented being blanked with a unassisted goal midway through the 3rd period by George Bilidas and another late in the 3rd by Leo Steiner. Net duties were filled by guest goalie Arman Dorosheff. The Warhawks were outshot 34 – 21.

Madison’s next game is Sunday May 19th at 5:20pm vs. Yorktown.

Madison ties Robinson 1-1

In a game that could be better titled “Battle of the Goaltenders”, the Madison Warhawks tied the Robinson Rams 1-1, with Robinson out shooting Madison 38 to 25. After a scoreless first period, the Rams got on the scoreboard first with a screened shot. The Warhawks tied it up late in the 2nd with an authoritative bar down goal fired by TJ Ezzard, assisted by Joseph Emery. The Warhawks would ring the irons several more times in the 3rd period but all were denied. Goalie Ben D’Haiti kept Madison in the game with an excellent performance.

Madison faces the Flint Hill Huskies next Sunday May 5th at 3:50pm.

Warhawks rout Paul VI / St. Stephens Panthers 10-2

Madison saw scoring from 8 different players and assists from 3 others. The Warhawks opened up scoring at the 13:32 mark of the 1st period with an unassisted goal from Keegan Sweeney. Additional goals were scored by Tom Hetherington, Matt Hetherington (2), Ben Cowell, Katherine Willey (2), Alex Keeffe, Jack Hunter and Oliver Cervantes. Assists were by Leo Steiner (3), Nick Cooper, Nick Willey, Tom Hetherington (3), Katherine Willey and John Mannino. The Panthers scored a goal at the start of the 2nd a 3rd periods, but with only 19 shots on net versus Madison’s 46 it would not be enough to close the gap. Goalie Ben D’Haiti would turn away 17 shots. The Warhawks next game is Sunday April 28 at 5:25 pm vs. Robinson.