SIRF Hockey Benefit Game
On March 16th, SIRF hosted its annual benefit hockey game at the
Harvard University's Bright Hockey Center. The 24th playing of the
match pitted teams NFI and Seafax against each other for an
evening of fast-paced, dynamic play that proved worthy of the
longstanding rivalry.
The game featured some of the seafood business' best stick play
and skate skills ending with a score of 7-6 in Seafax's favor.
Standout play was seen from the Preferred Freezer unit, Ryan
Martin, Matt Tenaglia and Bill Stoner, who each netted a goal for
NFI. Team Seafax goal scorers included Jim Bonvie (Seafax), Todd
Clark (Endeavor Seafood), Mark Pandolof, Andy Wiles and Brendan
Ready (Ready Seafood-Maine). Two minutes into overtime, Ready
emerged from a scramble in front of the net to score the game
winner.
A blow-by-blow account of the game written by NFI team captain
Mike Gorton can be found here.
Longtime SIRF supporter, Mike Gorton was honored before the
match for his involvement with the seafood research organization
and his leadership surrounding the benefit hockey game. In a pregame ceremony, Gorton was presented with the Gorton Cup, a
newly created trophy that will feature the engraved name of each
year's winner.
The SIRF hockey benefit game was a success on the ice and off
earning a total of $20,850 in contributions.