Re-do of Sports Gallery: Stony Brook Ice Hockey vs. Drexel, October 27

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Adrian Szkolar at 9:39 am

After a slow start, a strong second period performance saw Stony Brook defeat Drexel 5-2 Saturday night at The Rinx in Hauppauge.

“I think it took us a whole period to wake up,” Garofalo said. “I give them credit, they worked hard, but we should have dominated from the drop of the puck, and we didn’t.”

Freshman defenseman Joe Ditizio got Stony Brook on the board at the 17:41 mark of the second period, taking a pass from sophomore forward Vincent Lopes and beating Drexel goalie Zach Kantner over the glove with a wrist-shot.

At the 14:39 mark, junior defenseman Chris Joseph made it 2-0 while on the powerplay, slamming the puck in from the crease on a rebound after a shot from Lopes.

Senior forward Edwin Montgomery extended the Stony Brook lead to 3-0 at the 12:19 mark, after his shot from the right side snuck past Kantner.

In the third period, Drexel got on the scoreboard after Eric Brawley buried a carom off of the boards past freshman goalie Derek Willms at the 14:58 mark.

At the 11:44 mark, Stony Brook made it 4-1 after freshman defenseman Andrew Balzafiore received a pass in the high slot area from senior forward Sean Collins and wristed a shot into the top right corner of the net.

Drexel’s Nick Lombardi made it 4-2 at the 9:46 mark, burying the puck on a scramble in front of the Stony Brook net.

However, Stony Brook would get a late powerplay goal from sophomore forward Sam Brewster at the 1:44 mark to put the game out of reach for Drexel.

At the 14:49 mark of the third period, Stony Brook’s Lopes received a five-minute major and a game misconduct after a dangerous high-stick on Drexel’s Ross Denczi. He will be suspended for the team’s next game against Liberty next weekend.

“That was a selfish move, at the end of the day, you have to control yourself,” Garofalo said of Lopes’ game misconduct. “He’s a good hockey player and he usually doesn’t do these types of things, he put himself above the team today, and that boils my blood.”

In addition to being without Lopes for the first game of the two game series, Stony Brook will also be without senior forward and captain Mike Cacciotti and sophomore forward Nick Barbera, the team’s leading scorer. Both will be attending weddings.

“It’s going to be a really tough game Friday, we’re playing a top ten team in the country,” Garofalo said. “We’ll be down an entire top line.”

Garofalo said that he wouldn’t make any decisions on any line-up changes until practices later in the week, but mentioned freshman forward Giovanni LaManna and sophomore forward Mike Amodeo as candidates to get into the line-up.

“It’s going to be an opportunity for other guys who don’t play to step up,” Garofalo said.

: Stony Brook’s starting line-up stands on the blueline before the playing of the national anthem at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012. The players, from left to right, are freshman forward Matthew Gervasi, junior forward Josh Brooks, senior forward Edwin Montgomery, junior defenseman Pat Foster, sophomore defenseman Kevin Barry, and freshman goaltender Derek Willms. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Stony Brook junior defenseman Chris Joseph, right, and Drexel senior forward Scott Wallace, left, chase after the puck at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 during the first period. Stony Brook would win the game by a 5-2 score. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Drexel freshman goalie Zach Kantner makes a spectacular glove save to keep the score tied at zero at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 during the first period. Stony Brook, however, would go on to win the game by a 5-2 score. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Drexel senior defenseman Mike Antoni checks Stony Brook sophomore forward Vincent Lopes to the ice as he goes after the puck at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 during the second period. The player to the left of Lopes is Drexel junior forward Justin Canney. Stony Brook would win the game by a 5-2 score. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Stony Brook junior defenseman Chris Joseph celebrates after scoring a powerplay goal to put his team up 2-0 at the 14:39 mark of the second period at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012. His teammate to the left, junior defenseman Pat Foster, skates over to congradulate Joseph. Stony Brook would win the game by a 5-2 score. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Drexel freshman forward Matt Williams attempts a sweeping shot past Stony Brook freshman goaltender Derek Willms, with Stony Brook freshman defenseman Andrew Balzafiore defending at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 during the second period. Williams’ shot attempt missed the net, and Stony Brook would win the game by a 5-2 score. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Stony Brook senior forward Daniel Cassano celebrates after sophomore forward Sam Brewster scores at the 1:44 mark of the third period at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012. The goal would cap Stony Brook’s scoring total for the night, capping a 5-2. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Players shake hands after Stony Brook defeated Drexel 5-2 at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Saturday, October 27, 2012. The Stony Brook players, from left to right, are junior forward Wesley Hawkins and senior forward Mike Cacciotti, and the Drexel players, from left to right, are senior forward Dylan Dignan and senior forward Scott Wallace. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

Environmental Portrait Gallery

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Adrian Szkolar at 10:01 am

: Members of Stony Brook’s club ice hockey team pose in front of their locker room stalls before a late-night practice at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Thursday, November 29, 2012. The players, from left to right, are Daniel Cassano, Mike Cacciotti, Wesley Hawkins, and Sam Brewster. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Daniel Cassano, an assistant captain of Stony Brook’s club ice hockey team, poses in front of his locker room stall before a late-night practice at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Thursday, November 29, 2012. A senior from Deer Park, New York, Cassano played junior hockey for the New Jersey Rockets before coming to Stony Brook. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Members of Stony Brook’s club ice hockey team pose in front of posters advertising the team before a late-night practice at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Thursday, November 29, 2012. In red, from left to right, are Daniel Cassano, Sam Brewster and Josh Brooks. In white, from left to right, are Mike Cacciotti and Wesley Hawkins. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Mike Cacciotti, the captain of Stony Brook’s club ice hockey team, points his stick in front of his locker room stall before a late-night practice at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Thursday, November 29, 2012. A senior from Staten Island, New York, Cacciotti played junior hockey for the New Jersey Rockets and played one year at Wagner College before coming to Stony Brook. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Sam Brewster, a member of Stony Brook’s club ice hockey team, poses in front of his locker room stall before a late-night practice at The Rinx in Hauppauge, New York, on Thursday, November 29, 2012. A sophomore from Plano, Texas, Brewster played junior hockey for the Bay State Breakers organization in Rockland, Massachusetts before coming to Stony Brook. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

Semester wrap-up, a look back at the last few months

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Adrian Szkolar at 12:46 pm

I’m not one to sit down and try to think about the past too much, so I guess I’ll keep this brief.

I feel that I have learned a lot in this class. My photography skills have improved ten-fold over the past few months, and I got my first taste of covering a hectic scene in the Occupy Wall Street one-year anniversary. I have also learned much about video, and the basics of what goes into telling a story through the medium.

I feel that with everything I have learned in this class, I am a much better and more versatile journalist.

The biggest piece of advice I would give to students taking this class in the future would be to learn how to plan ahead and do as much as you can in advance. The professor will ride you very hard (I feel too hard at times, but that’s another story), but he will go out of his way to help anyone, so take full advantage of that.

Hurricane Sandy hits Stony Brook Campus

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Adrian Szkolar at 10:12 am

While much of Long Island suffered great damage as a result of Hurricane Sandy, Stony Brook University students were mostly safe from the winds and flooding.

On the University’s campus, only minor damage occurred in the form of downed trees. According to an article in the Statesman, several power lines on Nicolls Road and Health Sciences Drive were knocked down.

As a result of the weather conditions and the aftermath of the storm, the university cancelled classes for the entire week, from Monday, October 29, to Friday, November 2.

: The winds of Hurricane Sandy splintered this tree in the Kelly Quad at Stony Brook University on Monday, October 29, 2012. As a result of the hurricane, the university cancelled classes for the rest of the week. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: The winds of Hurricane Sandy were strong enough to topple a construction trailer to it’s side at the Gym Road parking lot in Stony Brook University on Monday, October 29, 2012. As a result of the hurricane, the university cancelled classes for the rest of the week. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: A student bikes through the worst of Hurricane Sandy on Circle Road at Stony Brook University on Monday, October 29, 2012. As a result of the hurricane, the university cancelled classes for the rest of the week. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: A tree on Stony Brook University’s campus was uprooted by the strong winds of Hurricane Sandy on Monday, October 29, 2012. As a result of the hurricane, the university cancelled classes for the rest of the week. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: A tree in front of Stony Brook University’s Administration building was uprooted by the strong winds of Hurricane Sandy on Monday, October 29, 2012. As a result of the hurricane, the university cancelled classes for the rest of the week. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: A tree planted in the memory of Shubo “Daniel” Lin, an international student at Stony Brook University who died after being hit by a car on April 13, 2010, was uprooted by the strong winds of Hurricane Sandy on Monday, October 29, 2012. As a result of the hurricane, the university cancelled classes for the rest of the week. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: A plaque commemorating Shubo “Daniel” Lin, an international student at Stony Brook University who died after being hit by a car on April 13, 2010. The tree the plaque was under was uprooted by the strong winds of Hurricane Sandy on Monday, October 29, 2012. As a result of the hurricane, the university cancelled classes for the rest of the week. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

Stony Brook University officially opens new Recreation Center

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Adrian Szkolar at 6:05 am

Stony Brook University officially unveiled its new Campus Recreation Center in an opening ceremony for the facility on Friday, October 19, 2012.

With several prominent figures, including Stony Brook University president Samuel L. Stanley, New York State Senator Kenneth P. LaValle and New York State Assemblyman Steven Englebright in attendance, the facility was officially opened to the entire student body at 4 p.m. that day.

“A great university like Stony Brook, with amazing students, should have a state-of-the-art recreation facility,” Stanley said in a speech to the crowd gathered at the ceremony. “To tell you the truth, I’m a little embarrassed that we haven’t had one until now.”

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Sports Gallery: Stony Brook Men’s Soccer vs. Buffalo

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Adrian Szkolar at 3:24 am

Continuing its’ strong play following a 2-1 win over Fordham on Friday, September 14, the Stony Brook Seawolves dominated the visiting Buffalo Bulls to the tune of a 4-0 blowout on Sunday, September 16, at Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium.

Senior midfielder Leonardo Fernandes would open the scoring in the 17^th minute, blasting a free kick past Buffalo goalkeeper Jonathan Viscosi.

Fernandes would double the lead in the 32^nd minute, receiving a pass from freshman midfielder Alejandro Fritz and chipping the ball over Viscosi three yards away.

Senior forward Berian Gobeil would make it 3-0 in the 41^st minute on another assist from Fritz, on another chip over Viscosi.

Freshman midfielder Martin Giordano would complete the rout in the 67^th minute, volleying a rebound off of a corner 10 yards out for his first career goal for Stony Brook.

Senior goalkeeper Stefan Manz made three saves for Stony Brook to earn the shutout.

With a 5-2-0 record, Stony Brook goes on the road to play Sacred Heart on Wednesday, September 19.

: Stony Brook players huddle together shortly before kickoff against Buffalo in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Buffalo’s Richard Craven and Stony Brook’s Martin Giordano battle for the ball early in the first half of a non-conference game in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Buffalo’s Risto Latti and Stony Brook’s Marius Krathe look on. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Stony Brook’s Antonio Crespi and Buffalo’s Risto Latti both make hard sliding challenges in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Stony Brook’s Marius Krathe prepares to kick the ball upfield while Buffalo’s Pierantonio Tassone looks on in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Stony Brook’s Leonardo Fernandes (10) congratulates his teammate Berian Gobeil (7) for scoring a goal to make the game 3-0 in favor of Stony Brook in the 41st minute in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University on Sunday, September 16, 2012. The Buffalo player is Lukas Fedler. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: A chance for Buffalo in the second half as a corner kick finds it’s way into an open spot in the Stony Brook box in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University on Sunday, September 16, 2012. The Seawolves, however, would clear the ball. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Stony Brook’s Leonardo Fernandes, who ended the game with two goals, tries to beat Buffalo’s Steve Mounnarat for the ball during the second half in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Stony Brook’s Raphael Abreu celebrates after a volley from teammate Martin Giordano finds it’s way past Buffalo’s goalkeeper Jonathan Viscosi in the 67th minute, completing the 4-0 win in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium at Stony Brook University on Sunday, September 16, 2012. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

Protesters Gather on Occupy Wall Street’s One Year Anniversary

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Adrian Szkolar at 2:10 am

: Michael P. Pellagatti, from Jersey City, New Jersey, writes a sign protesting Monsanto, an agricultural biotechnology food company, near the Bowling Green subway station in Manhattan, New York, during the one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street protests. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: An Occupy protester marches towards Wall Street in Manhattan, New York, during the one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement on September 17, 2012. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: New York City Police Officers block off a part of Broadway Street in Manhattan, New York, during the one year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street on September 17, 2012. Photo By Adrian Szkolar.

: A group of protesters sit down on the sidewalk in Manhattan, New York, during the one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement on September 17, 2012. They would be arrested by the police shortly after. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Two protesters sit down in the middle of a sidewalk in Manhattan, New York, during the one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement on September 17, 2012. They would be arrested by the police shortly after. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: George E. Packard, a retired Episcopal Bishop and Vietnam War veteran, is handcuffed by a police officer shortly after sitting down in the middle of a sidewalk in Manhattan, New York, during the one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street protests on September 17, 2012. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: A woman is arrested and handcuffed by police officers after sitting down on a sidewalk in Manhattan, New York, during the one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street protests on September 17, 2012. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: A police officer looks on as a crowd of people protest around the Wall Street area in Manhattan, New York, during the one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street protests on September 17, 2012. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: Charles Jenkins, the Director of Organization for the Transport Workers Union Local 100, gives a speech in Zuccotti Park to a crowd of protesters in Manhattan, New York, during the one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street protests on September 17, 2012. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

: A crowd gathers in Zuccotti Park to listen to a series of speeches from several figures in Manhattan, New York, during the one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street protests on September 17, 2012. Photo by Adrian Szkolar.

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