As the father of a freshmen skater, I have had the pleasure of witnessing nearly every game this year. The win/loss record makes it clear to all this is a winning team on the ice. I also know this to be a winning organization from top to bottom. Whenever the opportunity arises I ask visiting teams how they are supported by their school’s; superintendent, principle, athletic director, coaches, community, home rink, booster clubs, and parents. Quickly it becomes clear, the Vineyard team is truly blessed. The MVRHS superintendent is a regular at home games and is committed to supporting the students both in and outside of the classrooms. The athletic director does an incredible job of supporting both boys and girls teams with all four winter sports teams qualifying for state tournament play. The girls hockey head coach John Fiorito and his staff are carrying forward the mission of a girls hockey legend Sam Sherman. The Vineyard community fills the stands for the girls games and fills the donation baskets like no other community. The rink manager Kurt Mundt and Pro Shop owner Robbie Searle keep our teams well equipped. The Athletic Trainer Tania Laslovich works tirelessly to keep all our student athletes fit. The booster club raises funds to provide students the opportunity to travel with the pride that comes with a winning organization. As a parent, I was blessed with the opportunity to host a pre-game team diner and personally thank the upperclassmen for welcoming my freshmen daughter into their winning organization. Win or lose on the ice, this is a winning organization that our entire Island can be proud of. Sincerely, Michael Hegarty Edgartown

These girls can play and this was an awesome afternoon at the rink. Good luck on the road.