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  Season Comes to a Close for Warriors Junior "A" Squad
The 2007-08 season has come to an end for Andy Heinze's Jr Warriors team this week. Following a 7-5 playoff defeat against the New England Jr. Huskies on Wednesday at the Foxboro Sports Center, the team will have to now set its sights on the 2008-09 season. After spotting the Huskies a 4-1 lead through the first 23:15, the Warriors battled back but came just short of a dramatic come-from-behind victory. The team finished the regular season with an 18-23-3 record.  

Chris_Wyman.jpgKyle_Haines96x120.jpgAfter capturing four of its final five regular season games, the Warriors appeared in perfect position to make a run at the EJHL title. Unfortunately, the momentum came to a screeching halt as the team could not find a way to manage the potent Huskies offense.

The Warriors jumped out to an early 1-0 lead after team top scorer Chris Wyman (Bartlett, IL) found the back of the net at the 3:51 mark of the first period. The Huskies stormed back by scoring four unanswered goals. Brian Albert (Redlands, CA), Kyle Haines (Topsfield, MA) - who was coming off a season-ending weekend in which he scored an incredible eight goals and one assist in five games - and Danny Wood (Cincinatti, OH) all scored in the second period. But each time the Warriors made a move, the Huskies had an answer as they outscored the Warriors by a 5-3 margin in that period.

Brian_Albert.jpgDan_Wood96x120.jpgIn the final stanza, Michael Fransen (Burtonsville, MD) narrowed the deficit to two goals with his second goal of the year. Unfortunately it was just too little too late for the Warriors who fell to the Huskies for the sixth time this season.

Wyman finished the season with 23 goals and 31 points (54 points), while Haines was just four points back with 50 poiints (24 goals, 26 assists).

Tryouts for the 2008-09 season Junior "A" season will be held in March. Please check back to the web site for more details.

To learn more about the Eastern Junior Hockey League (EJHL), please visit the league web site at www.easternjunior.com.

Also, mark your calendars now as the 2008 Spring Eastern Showcase will be making its way to the Haverhill Valley Forum on May 15-18, 2008. This will be the second straight year that the Valley Junior Warriors have served as host to this tournament. To learn more about this premier junior hockey showcase, visit the event's web site at www.easternhockeyshowcase.com.

  
  INDEX
 Jul 23, 08
Shea, Kurker & Doherty Bask in Summer Success
 Jul 15, 08
Baldino, Gacek, Hartigan & Pike Off to U-15 Camp in August
 Jul 7, 08
Carroccio & Ward Shine at US Hockey Camp
 Jun 27, 08
VJW Power Skating & Summer Camp Info
 Jun 27, 08
USA Hockey Recognizes VJW Players
 Jun 15, 08
Reaping the Rewards - VJW College Commitments
 May 31, 08
Upcoming Events - Summer 2008
 May 31, 08
Where Are They Now?
 Apr 25, 08
Haverhill Valley Forum, Jr Warriors to Host 2008 Spring Eastern Showcase
 Mar 21, 08
Jr Warriors Program Leaves Mark on 2007-08 Season
 Mar 18, 08
'95 Elites Are National Bound!
 Feb 27, 08
Valley Junior Warriors Eyeing EJHL Playoffs
 Mar 14, 08
Warriors' Alex Carpenter Shines in Governor's Victory
 Feb 29, 08
Season Comes to a Close for Warriors Junior "A" Squad
 Feb 15, 08
Team Leader Chris Wyman Honored by Eastern Junior Hockey League
 Feb 12, 08
Kyle Haines Named EJHL Offensive Player of the Week
 Jan 29, 08
John Dwyer Honored as EJHL Rookie of the Week
 Jan 25, 08
Mites Elites Capture John W. Kennedy, Jr. Memorial Hockey Title
 Jan 18, 08
Four Warriors Headline EJHL All Star Classic
 Jan 18, 08
Warriors Players, Coaches, Parents Give Back
 Jan 18, 08
2008-09 VJW Tryouts Set to Begin on March 3
 Jan 18, 08
Four Warriors Headline EJHL All Star Classic
 Jan 10, 08
Matt Whitney, Paul Dimitruk Draw Star Attention
 Jan 8, 08
Mite Selects Make a Difference... Off the Ice
 Dec 18, 07
98 Warrior Selects Prepare for the Bell Cup in Ottawa
 Dec 14, 07
Carr, Wyman Look to Lead Warriors Into Strong Year-end Finish
 Dec 6, 07
Former Junior Warriors Making Impact on College Scene
 Dec 6, 07
Wyman, Barron Recognized With EJHL Weekly Honors
 Nov 20, 07
'93 Elites Capture Massachusetts Tier 1 State Championship
 Nov 30, 07
'97 Selects Roll In Select Play
 Nov 7, 07
Six Warrior Teams Keep Pace With Nation's Best at Nike Bauer Invitational
 Oct 30, 07
98 Selects Making Their Mark in the Mass Select League
 Oct 26, 07
Valley Junior Warriors Respond to Early-Season Challenges
 Sep 18, 07
Warriors Knock Off South Shore in Opener
 Sep 12, 07
Bruins Tickets - Special Discounts
 Sep 10, 07
Carpenter Inducted into Hall of Fame