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Notre Dame hockey’s “Practice on the Pond”

James Brosher — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 19:31:03 +0000

Notre Dame goalie Joe Rogers, left, shares a laugh as he interacts with Heather, Zara, right, and Tim Dukeman, background, during an open Notre Dame hockey team practice on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Merrifield Park in Mishawaka. The team practiced outdoors as part of its annual “Practice on the Pond” for fans. Tuesday’s event was the seventh time the Irish hockey team has practiced at Merrifield Park. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Drake Jackowich, 9, watches as the Notre Dame hockey team practices outside on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Merrifield Park in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame players watch from the bench during an open Notre Dame hockey team practice on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Merrifield Park in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Robbie Russo, left, tries to score on teammate goalie Steven Summerhays in a drill during an open Notre Dame hockey team practice on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2013, at Merrifield Park in Mishawaka. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Notre Dame hockey defeats Miami outdoors at Soldier Field

James Brosher — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:17:41 +0000

I had the opportunity this weekend to photograph outdoor college hockey as Notre Dame faced off with Miami (OH) at Soldier Field in Chicago. My editor asked about a month ago if I wanted to work a Sunday for this assignment and I gladly volunteered to do so. Until this game, I hadn’t shot hockey in more than two years so I expected to be rusty and out of the flow of the game a bit. After all, hockey definitely has a much different flow than football and basketball, which are the two sports I’ve covered the most in the past six months at the South Bend Tribune. It was an enjoyable experience overall and just very neat to see and photograph hockey in an outdoor setting.

Notre Dame faces off with Miami of Ohio during an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame players celebrate with left wing Jeff Costello, center, after Costello scored a goal in the third period of an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Miami’s Jimmy Mullin (20) takes the field before an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Armed services members walk the American flag off the ice after the National Anthem before an NCAA college men’s hockey game between Notre Dame and Miami of Ohio in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame players take the field for an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Jeff Costello, right takes a shot during an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Anders Lee, center, plays the puck between Miami of Ohio’s Ryan McKay (35) and Matthew Caito (8) near the goal during an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Miami of Ohio’s Alex Gacek (12) hits the ice as he tries to prevent Notre Dame’s Stephen Johns from advancing the puck during an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s David Gerths, left, plays the puck in front of Miami of Ohio’s Matthew Caito (8) during an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

The puck bounces near the Notre Dame goal during an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Miami of Ohio’s Alex Wideman (10) lays out a Notre Dame player during an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Notre Dame’s Bryan Rust, left, plays the puck near the Miami of Ohio goal during an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

Miami of Ohio’s Ryan McKay (35) makes a save in front of Notre Dame’s Austin Wuthrich (27) during an NCAA college men’s hockey game in the Hockey City Classic on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (James Brosher/South Bend Tribune)

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Rivermen-Admirals hockey

James Brosher — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 05:30:42 +0000

Guess it’s fitting that my first and last assignments of 2010 were sports. The paper had an extremely early deadline for color photos this evening (8 p.m.) so I unfortunately couldn’t stay longer than the first period. When possible, I always try to stay to the very end of sporting events to give myself more opportunities to make pictures. As I was leaving, the team scored two goals. Just my luck.

Peoria Rivermen defender Nathan Oystrick (20) plays Milwaukee Admirals Center Mark Van Guilder (29) for control of the puck during a game on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen left wing Stefan Della Rovere, middle, looks to play the puck between Milwaukee Admirals centers Jamie Lundmark (21) and Blake Geoffrion (5) during a game on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen defender Ian Cole reacts as he collides into the boards with Milwaukee Admirals right wing Mike Bartlett during a game on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Milwaukee Admirals defender Roman Josi, right controls the puck during a game against Peoria on Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at Carver Arena.

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Rivermen-Monsters hockey

James Brosher — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 04:01:07 +0000

My only assignment today was the Rivermen hockey game. The game was a blowout as the Rivermen cruised to a 4-0 win over Lake Erie. After I had “the shot” for the paper, I got a little creative and spent most of the third period shooting pans of the Rivermen players. A pan action shot is a nice way to mix things up a bit, and it works very well in sports where players are moving quickly such as football, basketball and hockey.

Peoria Rivermen defender Brennan Evans (44) advances the puck as he skates through the Lake Erie defense during a game on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Carver Arena. Peoria won 4-0.

Peoria Rivermen right wing Ryan Reaves (38) checks Lake Ernie Monsters defender Cameron Gaunce into the glass during a game on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Carver Arena. Peoria won 4-0.

Peoria Rivermen right wing Graham Mink (21) fights Lake Erie Monsters defender Cameron Gaunce (3) during a game on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Carver Arena. Officials broke up the fight after Mink slammed Gaunce to the ice.

Lake Erie Monsters center Ben Walter (17) plays the puck into the Peoria defense during a game on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Lake Erie Monsters defender Matt Generous (10) lays on the ice after a hit from Peoria Rivermen right wing Tyler Shattock (26) during a game on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Lake Erie Monsters defender Julien Brouillette looks to make a pass as he slides on his knee during a game on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen center Nicholas Drazenovic (10) battles Lake Ernie Monsters defender Julien Brouillette for the puck during a game on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Lake Ernie Monsters defender Matt Generous (10) reacts as he battles Peoria Rivermen left wing Anthony Nigro for control of the puck during a game on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen right wing Dave Spina advances the puck during a game on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010, at Carver Arena.

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Rivermen-Griffens hockey

James Brosher — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 06:06:52 +0000

Peoria Rivermen right wing Ryan Reaves (38) checks Grand Rapids Griffins left wing Jordan Owens into the boards during a game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen right wing Adam Cracknell, right, hits the ice after contact from Grand Rapids Griffins defender Greg Amadio during a game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen defender Nikita Nikitin skates onto the ice during player introductions before a game against Grand Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Referees separate Peoria Rivermen right wing Ryan Reaves, right, and Grand Rapids Griffins defender Greg Amadio (19) after a fight in the opening minutes of a game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Grand Rapids Griffins forward Ilari Filppula (15) plays the puck as Peoria Rivermen right wing Adam Cracknell (19) slides on the ice during a game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen goalie Ben Bishop makes a save in front of Grand Rapids Griffins defender Brandon Straub (20) during a game on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen right wing Adam Cracknell celebrates with the crowd after scoring a goal against Grand Rapids on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Carver Arena.

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Rivermen-Admirals hockey

James Brosher — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:06:32 +0000

Milwaukee Admirals defender Roman Josi (33) plays the puck in front of Peoria Rivermen defender Derek Peltier (4) during a game on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Milwaukee Admirals goalie Jeremy Smith dives to cover up a puck that came dangerously close to the Milwaukee goal during the second period of a game against the Rivermen on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena. Milwaukee won 5-4 in overtime.

Peoria Rivermen right wing Graham Mink, left, celebrates with teammate Peoria Rivermen defender Nathan Oystrick after Oystrick scored a goal late in the third period of a game against Milwaukee on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena.

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Milwaukee Admirals defender Aaron Johnson reacts after scoring a goal against Peoria during a game on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena. Peoria lost 5-4 in overtime.

Peoria Rivermen left wing Chris Porter (11) tangles with Milwaukee Admirals defender Teemu Laakso (2) during a game on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen right wing Ryan Reaves skates onto the ice as he is introduced in the starting lineup before a game against Milwaukee on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena.

The Captain interacts with a fan through the glass before a game against Milwaukee on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena.

The official drops the puck for a face off between Peoria Rivermen center T.J. Hensick (7) and Milwaukee Admirals center Blake Geoffrion (5) during a game on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena.

The Captain skates onto the ice before a game against Milwaukee on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria Rivermen goalie Jake Allen allows the puck to sneak by for a Milwaukee score during the second period of a game on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena. Peoria lost 5-4 in overtime.

Peoria Rivermen right wing Graham Mink (21) eyes the puck as it leaves the ice in front of Milwaukee Admirals defender Jonathon Blum during a game on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, at Carver Arena.

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Rivermen-Ice Hogs hockey

James Brosher — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:59:58 +0000

I don’t cover hockey often. And by not often, I mean Sunday was the first time ever. I don’t think I have even been to a hockey game since I was in middle school. It was also the first time using the Journal Star’s strobe setup in Carver Arena. I’ve used strobes before for basketball, but hockey is entirely different. I had a decent day, but I’m looking forward to shooting more games there before the end of my internship.

Peoria players celebrate with teammate Nathan Oystrick, center, after Oystrick's goal in a sudden-death shootout propelled the Rivermen to a win over Rockford on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Rockford goalie Alec Richards watches as a Peoria shot flies wayward of the goal during a game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Rockford's Brandon Bollig (18) checks Peoria's Ian Cole into the glass during a game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria's Dave Spina prepares to take a shot during a game against Rockford on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria goalie Jake Allen makes a save as the puck zips wayward of the goal after a shot from Rockford's Ryan Potulny during a shootout in a game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria's Graham Mink high fives his teammates after scoring in a shootout against Rockford on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Carver Arena. Peoria won in sudden death shootout.

Rockford's Kyle Beach (12) lines up for a shot in front of Peoria's Mark Cundari during a game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Peoria's Brett Sonne, right, falls to the ice after contact from Rockford's Chris DiDomenico during a game on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Carver Arena.

Rockford's Ben Smith (21) knocks the puck away from Peoria's Ian Cole during on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, at Carver Arena.

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