The first round of the Ronald McDonald House Cup was played last night at Aviator Ice Rink when the Metro Moose hosted the Long Island Jr Royals. 
Ronald (who was present at the game) was treated to a great game with both teams exchanging scoring opportunities and regulation time ending in a 4-4 tie. A tense five minute sudden death overtime was played with the  puck going from end to end.   With 2.5 seconds left in overtime Royals captain Michael Cartwright  picked a top corner ending the game in the Royals favor.
In post game awards Michael was awarded “Player of the Game” for the Royals and Andrew Veglucci was awarded for being the Royals highest fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House.
On January 10th at the Nassau Coliseum the Junior Royals will play the winner of the Suffolk/Applecore game  being played on November 15th. 

On Monday  October 3rd players from the Jr.  Royals spent the evening cooking dinner for the residents at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island.      
Led by volunteer parents in each of the four kitchens  salads, entrees, and deserts were prepared for the patients and their families residing in  this special place.  
The Jr. Royals parents who volunteered their time to help the boys were great.  Mrs Napoli,  Mrs Zaverdas,  Mrs Hannon,  Mr & Mrs Keating,  Mrs Cairo, Mrs Goldstein, Mrs Jones and Mrs Veglucci,  ….. Thanks to all of you.  
The players and volunteer parents created a feast of great foods that a lot of love was the main ingredient.     
On behalf of the Jr, Royals  team thank you  to the Ronald McDonald House for giving us this opportunity. 

A special thanks to Pat from North Shore Thread and Ink for not only making but then donating the shirts worn by our players and parents while cooking at the house.

View the photos posted in Royals Fanzone

Robert O'Gara has been drafted by the Boston Bruins in the fifth round with the 151st pick of the NHL draft. O'Gara who has committed to Yale University made his final choice from between Harvard, Yale, and Princeton. O'Gara is a 6'3" 185lb. strong two-way defenseman with good hands and a good stick.

Long Island Royals Frank Dichiara has been tendered to play for the St. Louis Bandits in the North American Hockey League. Dichiara who lead the MET league in scoring and was the League MVP has signed with the Saint Louis Bandits for the 2011-2012 season. Coach Browns' bandits have won NAHL championship 3 out the last 4 years (07,08 and 09), the hope is that the signing of Dichiara along with some key draft picks can help bring them back this coming season to the championship game. Dichiara has high expectations for his future and when asked about going to the Bandits was quoted as saying, "There is a natural growth in hockey that you have to follow. Each step you take leads to another and the opportunity to play for Coach Brown and one of if not the best organizations in the NAHL is going to help me reach my goal." Dichiara who will graduate this year from High School has a 4.0 GPA and is in the top 10% of his class this Jr Royals players has a bright future and we hope that the path he is on leads to continued success.