Aldrich honored with COY Award

 On Tuesday, March  26th, Canton High School Girls Varsity Hockey coach Dennis Aldrich was honored by the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Ice Hockey Officials Association with their Coach of the Year Award.

Aldrich lead this year's Bulldog Girls Hockey team to a 12-6-5 record and a 2nd place finish in the Hockomock League.

Since taking over the reigns of the CHS Girls Hockey program in 2012, Aldrich has coached the Bulldogs to two State Championship Games (2017 and 2018) and League titles in  2013 and 2018.  Most importantly, his teams have always represented the school and town with class.  They have twice been awarded the MIAA Mulloy Sportsmanship Award (207 and 2019). 

Canton High School is very proud of coach Aldrich on receiving this well-deserved honor. 

Boys Hockey State Final at Boston Garden- Info you need!

2018-19 CHS Boys Varsity Ice Hockey Team

For the first time since 2010, the Boys Ice Hockey team will be playing for a State Championship in the Boston Garden.  The team is unbeaten with a record of 24-0-1 (and that 1 was eventually an OT win!) Their MIAA tournament march to the Garden has been almost unbelievable, outscoring their opponents by a score of 22-1! It has truly been an amazing season and we are looking to cap it off with a great game at the Garden Sunday- St. Patrick's Day!

Here is all of the info Bulldog fans need to know about the game:

1. South Sectional champion Canton Bulldogs vs. North Sectional champion Tewksbury Redmen 

2. Sunday, March 17th at 3:15pm at the Boston Garden.

3. Tickets are $15.  Two ways to get your tickets- 1. At the door.  2. Online at MIAA.net....or CLICK HERE for the direct link

4. No Signs or Noisemakers.  These will not be allowed in the Garden.  You will have to go through Garden security like you would for any other event. Please don't bring large bags, etc.

5. Bulldog Fan Shirts are begin sold in lunches today and tomorrow for $10. Get yours for the Garden White-Out today!

6. Transportation Options-

Driving- Parking is available but is not cheap!

Take the Commuter Rail/T----
Two good options from Canton on commuter rail-
- Depart Canton Junction at 1:34pm
- Depart Rt. 128 at 1:39pm
Get off at Back Back and take the Orange Line to North Station and you are there!

Fan Bus- Due to a lack of sign-ups, there will be no Fan bus. 

7. Live Stream- Can't make it to the game. You can watch on the NFHS Network. There is a cost but it's worth it! Click Here for info on live streaming.

8. Message to Bulldog Nation- Let's fill the Garden!  Let's be loud and proud in supporting our Bulldogs!  Let's be sporting and classy as we do it!  We are on the biggest of stages- let's show our best in Green and WHITE!

Hockomock League Fall and Winter All-Stars

The Hockomock League recently announced League All-Stars for the Winter Season. Our blog neglected to share this information from the Fall Season as well. Below is both Fall and Winter. Go Dogs! Be sure to congratulate these Bulldogs if you see them around town!

Fall Season-
Girls Soccer- Sarah Collins
Honorable Mention- Allie McCabe & Elisa D

Boys Soccer- Paul Corcoran, Paolo Ruggeri, Griffin Roach
Honorable Mention- Simon Cruz

Football- Ben Seaman, Brendan Albert, Johnny Hagan, Brian Campagna
Honorable Mention- Ryan Colby

Field Hockey- Maggie Malloy, Maria Femia, Kaitlyn Goyetch
Honorable Mention- Katie Trerice

Boys Cross-Country- Honorable Mention- Kyle Dowling

Girls Cross-Country- Honorable Mention- Chloe Pennacchio

Girls Volleyball- Erin Devine, Nicole Brown, Megan McDonough
Honorable Mention- Julia Minichello

Golf- Chris Lavoie, Tom Dimmock, Tom Singleton
Honorable Mention- Michael Leonetti

Winter Season- 
Girls Swimming- Jessica Hart
Honorable Mention- Rebecca Gerrior

Boys Swimming- Matthew Thompson & Brendan Mitchell
Honorable Mention- Tony Ruggeri

Boys Indoor Track- Honorable Mention- Junior Sainvil

Girls Indoor Track- Bronwyn Mahoney
Honorable Mention- Chloe Pennacchio

Boys Ice Hockey- Ryan Nolte, Johnny Hagan, Michael Staffiere, Owen Lehane
Honorable Mention- Jack Connolly

Girls Ice Hockey- Maggie Malloy, Lauren Fitzpatrick, Leah McClellan, Ava Pacitti, Lizzie Tassinari
Honorable Mention- Alexa Maffeo

Gymnastics- Honorable Mention- Jay Girvan

Wrestling- Honorable Mention- Cole Murphy

Boys Basketball- Devin Foster, MVP
Honorable Mention- Ryan Lentol

Girls Basketball- Julia Hamilton & Kiara Cerruti
Honorable Mention- Maggie Connolly

Support Les Miserables!

Besides making a trek into Boston on Sunday, let's be sure that Bulldogs everywhere come to CHS this weekend to take in the CHS Drama's presentation of Les Miserables. It is going to be epic!

The past couple of musicals have been amazing and Les Mis is destined to be phenomenal as well.

One of the great things about CHS is our unity. Let's show it this weekend at CHS's Morse Auditorium and the Boston Garden!

Click here for tickets to the play!

Spring Sports set to begin 3/18/19- Sport Specific Info

Despite a foot of snow on the fields, tracks and courts of Canton, our Spring Sports Season is set to begin on Monday, March 18th.  Below is important information for all those planning on participating:

1. Plan to bring your own water the first week.  With our field house still not open for the season due to cold temperatures, it's a good idea for you to bring your own water with you to your practice/tryout. 

2. Having your parents/guardians register you online is only step one to being set for participating. You must also be sure that the athletic office has a physical exam on file from within the past 13 months. Be sure all is done by deadlines. In order to be eligible for the first day of tryouts, you must be registered for Athletics by Wednesday, March 13th at Noon. Click here to register. 

3. Uncertain weather and field conditions will all cause schedules in the early season to be inconsistent. All spring student athletes must be prepared for a changing schedule. 

SPORT SPECIFIC INFORMATION as of Monday, March 11th. 

Unified Track and Field-
Should begin week of April 1st. More info to follow.

Girls Tennis- Girls trying out for the team should report to the tennis courts at 4:30 Monday March 18. We will practice until 6 PM. Tryouts that week will be the same time, starting promptly at 4:30 and ending at 6. Dress appropriately for the weather as the wind tends to make the courts cold, wear athletic shoes and bring a racket.

Boys Tennis- Tryouts for the boys tennis team will begin on Mach 18 at 3 p.m. at the high school courts, assuming the snow has melted. Evaluation will likely include skills drills and Round Robin singles play. We'll go until 4:30 p.m. on the first day and continue in that 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. time slot for the first week. After that we will be alternating with the girls team. When we start at 4:30 p.m. we'll go until 6 p.m. Interested players who missed last Friday's team meeting are still invited to try out. Contact Coach Donovan with questions. wdonovan@donovanpublishing.net.

Boys Lacrosse- All registered candidates will begin on Monday, March 18th. Practice/try-outs will be held at CHS Memorial Field Monday-Friday. On 3/18, we will meet at Memorial Field at 5:30pm and practice from 6-8pm. For the rest of the first week, please arrive 15 minutes before practice to get dressed and ready to start promptly on time. Tuesday/Thursday from 4-6 (arrive at 3:45) and Wednesday/Friday from 6-8 (arrive by 5:45).  Please dress appropriately as it will be cold and we are training OUTSIDE. You will need full equipment (helmets, gloves, elbow bads, and shoulder pads), a mouthgaurd, running sneakers, turf shoes/cleats, and your own water. Please bring a reversible tank if you have one as well. Contact Coach Bendell if you have any other questions or concerns- bendellw@cantonma.org.

Baseball- 
Monday, March 18th- Tryouts begin. 

• 11th and 12th grade pitchers and catchers will train from 6:00pm-8:30pm. Report to Rodman Gym for a 6:00pm start time. 
• All 9th and 10th graders will train in the CHS gym from 6:00pm-7:15pm. They will move to the Rodman Gym at 7:15-8:30. 
• All 11th and 12th grade positional players will report to the CHS gym for training from 7:15-8:30pm 

Tuesday- all players in all grades will train at TJO Sports at 5 Carver Cir. in Canton from 3:00-5:00pm. You must provide your own transportation. 

Wednesday- 11th and 12th graders in CHS gym from 3:30-5:00 and 9th and 10th graders in main gym from 5:00-6:30pm 

Girls Lacrosse- All registered candidates will begin on Monday, March 18th.  Practice/try-outs will be held at Canton High School, Monday-Friday.  Monday's practice will begin at 4PM. Please be dressed and ready by 3:55. Please dress appropriately as it will be cold and we will be training OUTSIDE. You will need stick, goggles, mouthgaurd, and both sneakers and turf shoes.

Softball- 
Monday, March 18-
Any Girls interested in trying out for the VARSITY Softball team should report to the CHS Gym at 3:30pm.  Plan on tryouts lasting until 6:00pm. 

Tuesday, March 19-
Any Girls interested in Freshmen and JV should report for practice from 3:30-5:00pm at CHS Gym. 
Girls Trying out for Varsity will meet at 3:00pm in the Rodman Gym. 

Wednesday, March 20-
Varsity will report to TJO Sports at 5 Carver Cir. in Canton from 3:00pm-5:00pm. You must provide your own transportation. 
Freshmen and JV players will train in the CHS Gym from 6:30pm-8:00pm. 

Track and Field- All registered candidates should report to the CHS Gymnasium at 3:00 Monday March 18th ready to train both inside and outside. Dress for both possibilities! 

  

Girls Volleyball Meeting on Wednesday, March 13th

There will be a brief but important meeting for any girl interested in playing volleyball next fall on Wednesday, March 13th at 3:00pm in the Distance Learning Lab.

Important Presentation of Teen Vaping

The Canton High School Athletic Department strongly encourages both parents and student athletes to attend this important presentation on Teen Vaping on March 12th in the CHS Library. This issue of teen vaping has exploded in recent years and Canton is certainly not immune.

Please click here for information on the night and please consider attending.

Boys Hockey in Sectional Final Sunday- 1:45pm

Tommy Ghostlaw- '20

The Amazing run of the Boys Hockey team keeps going as the Bulldogs exploded for 4- 2nd period goals leading to a 6-1 win over Norwood on Tuesday night in the MIAA D2 South Semi-Final. The win improves the team's record to 23-0-1 and secures them a spot in the Sectional Final, which is also the State Semi-Final.

The Bulldogs will battle #3 seeded Westwood on Sunday at 1:45pm (note new time) in the sectional final for a chance to advance to the State Final at the Boston Garden.  The game will take place at Gallo Arena in Bourne. This will be the second meeting of the season between the Bulldogs and the Wolverines.  The Bulldogs won the first tilt, 4-0 back in late December.

Ticket prices are $8 for adults and $6 for students. 

Skip the LONG line at Gallo and buy your tickets online. Click here to do so. 

FAN BUS CANCELED.

D2 South Boys Hockey Bracket