BY MICHAEL MEYERS –
Here are some updates for the NY Raptors 2024-25 season.
Back on January 12, the Raptors played a home game against the Long Island Blues at the Westchester Ice Skating Rink in Elmsford, NY. The Raptors lost to the Blues, 11-8, with the Raptors record standing at 1-3-1.
On January 26 the Raptors played against the Southern Connecticut Storm Special Hockey, Inc. While they played their best game of the year, the Raptors lost, 6-4. New York’s record dropped to 1-4-1.
On February 21, 22 and 23 the Raptors travelled to Broome County in Binghamton, NY to play in the 2025 Special Hockey Festival Tournament. The Raptors first game was against the New Jersey Date Devils on Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena.
New Jersey defeated the Raptors, 9-6.
On the same day, at 1 p.m., the Raptors played their second game of the day, this one against the Beaver County Ice Sharks Special Hockey at the outdoor farm ice rink on the farm located in Vestal, NY. The Raptors defeated the Ice Sharks, 8-4.
Finally, on Sunday, Feb. 23, the Raptors played the Buffalo Sabres Thunder Special Hockey at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. The Raptors lost to the Sabres Thunder, 10-7. A special congratulation goes to David Inz who recorded his first hat trick ever.
The Raptors record now stands at 2-6-1 for the 2024-25 season.
(Photo by Mary Meyers Photography, taken at Binghamton, NY)
