THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 27, 2002
King Alumni Take First-Ever
Mike Zink Memorial Tourney

King Alumni Capture
Zink Tournament
Adam Everet of the New York Rangers drops the puck to Kevin Branzetti (left) and Pat Boller (right) at the start of the finals of the Zink Tournament. (photo: Tom Dowling)
Family, friends and players joined together following the Zink Tournament in memory of former 104 Roller Hockey player Michael Zink. Shown at the event are (top row, standing, l-to-r) Mark Caruso, Kathy Romanski, Adam Everet, Andrea Everet, Daniel Zink, Dorothy Zink, Krista Zink, Tommy Sampogna and Frank Hering, (kneeling, l-to-r) Joe Branzetti, Shaun Klotz, Pat Boller and Kevin Branzetti. (photo: Tom Dowling)
The semifinals and championship game of the inaugural Mike Zink Tournament were played this past Tuesday and Wednesday nights at the 104 Hockey Rink. The results follow.
Semi-Finals, Game One
Moose Pack 1-Z Squad 0
 In another great game with some awesome goaltending, the Moose Pack squeaked by the Z Squad 1-0 on a second half goal by Al DiCanio.
Game Two
King Alumni 7-Bulldogs 1
 The guys from King seemed to be on a mission and left no doubt where they were headed in beating the Bulldogs 7-1. King Scoring included Kilroy (2) Willie S. (2), Pedalino, Duffy and Justin “Looking for a new girlfriend” Berl. Stuart had the lone Bulldog goal.
Championship Game
King Alumni 2-Moose Pack 1
 This match-up came down to who was going to blink first, and it stayed that way with a scoreless first half due to the great goaltending of Anthony Pedalino and Joey Eybs.
The second half started out to be a repeat of the first until Bobby Gilroy on an assist for Pat Boller gave King a 1-0 lead.
They would add to it five minutes later on the power play. This time it was Boller getting help from Kilroy.
The Moose Pack made in interesting when Gary Kull pulled them within one with just over a minute left. They couldn’t find the equalizer, and King came out on top 2-1.
A very warm and tearful post game ceremony saw King Captain Pat Boller receive the winners trophy from Mike’s Mom and Dad (Dottie and Daniel) at which time League President Frank Hering presented the Zinks with a check from the tournament.
Thanks to all who helped
 Volunteer referees Shaun Klotz, Tony Sager, Pete Hering, Pete Mastrandrea, Mark Caruso, Andy Viox, Chris Viola, John LoCoco and Barney Duffy were terrific. So was scorekeeper and statman Rocco DiRico.
Donators included John LoCoco, Ridgewood Savings Bank, Adam Everet with the New York Rangers, Commerford Trophies, Gelobters Sporting Goods and Breakaway Sports.