This team finished the regular season with a brilliant 20-4 record, earned the Tri-State League Championship, and advanced to the finals of the New England Prep School tournament (losing to Cheshire Academy 73-63). Beavers Ice Hockey 2020-21. When Bill graduated in 1961, he matriculated to Washington and Lee University and continued to excel in and out of the classroom. Juan also was awarded the Order of Old Farms on his graduation day, which is the top award presented at Avon Old Farms for character, leadership, scholarship, and community service. Leetch played in 11 NHL All-Star games, and is the second highest leading scorer in New York Rangers history with 981 points. He served as team captain of the 1988 and 2002 teams. He led his team in scoring all three years while playing for the Tallahassee Tiger Sharks and he earned league, all-star recognition in 1995-96 and 1997-98. The team finished with a 14-1 season record and captured the Connatonic League title. [1], The school's conception dates to a few years before 1918, when Mrs. Riddle purchased 3,000 acres of land on which to build it. Lew Smith was a giant of a young man, both in physical stature and in character. Peter Evans’s leadership in so many critical areas has helped to define Avon as an institution. He was the #1 seed in the 2003 New England Championships that, unfortunately, were cancelled because of rain. Avon Old Farms is a boarding prep school in Avon, Connecticut. His development is an example of what is possible when young players are committed.” Jeff enjoyed a tremendous career at Avon on the ice, highlighted by his 52 points (in just 24 games) during his senior year. When it was all over, Avon finished with a 16-1 record in prep school competition, having secured ownership of the Connatonic and Founders League titles and winning the Western New England Championship tournament at season’s end. Dom Amore: From Darien and Avon Old Farms, Spencer Knight has the stuff to be a first-round pick, franchise goalie in NHL » Zegras and Knight played just one year at … Juan pitched another no-hitter later, this time with the Brewers’ major league club, in April of 1987. His greatest joy was to spend time with his family and friends at home, the café, or on a golf course. During the mid-seventies, his swim teams won three Connecticut Independent School Swimming Association Championships. This team began an unprecedented run of football success for Avon Old Farms, starting a string of nineteen consecutive wins and two undefeated seasons for the program. Brian next played for the USA Olympic team, and soon after, the National Hockey League. Rick Belmonte ’96Graeme Brown ’96Jesse Carlton ’98Eric Carmody ’96Ryan Carmody ’97Todd Carroll ’96David Drew ’96Ross DuFresne ’96Craig Evans ’98Charlie Franklin ’97Jeff Hamilton ’96Paul Kostak ’97, Brian Maloney ’97Chris Miller ’97Michael Mitchell ’96Kevin Moglia ’96Curtis Reece ’96Ron Ruzicka ’96Aaron Sabo ’96Wade Zirkle ’96. He is not only the best coach I have ever had, but he is also one of the best people I have ever met. [6] The induction of this undefeated 1987 wrestling team reminds us that dedication to our core values and hard work are key ingredients to a successful team. In the summer of 2016, Bonino remembered his roots, and when it was his turn to have a day with the famous Cup, he brought it to Avon Old Farms to share it with his community. Whenever this team found itself down and almost out, it ALWAYS found a way to persevere. Spirit, mental toughness, and dedication were all key ingredients that characterized the 1982-83 Avon Old Farms varsity basketball team. Bonino began his high school career at Farmington High School in Connecticut, where he amassed 91 points in 24 games as a junior and led the school to its first state championship under coach Mike Barone. His number 2 was retired by the New York Rangers on January 24, 2008, and he is known by many as not only the “greatest Ranger ever,” but also as the greatest American-born hockey player. USHR News Prep Hockey News . Avon ice hockey teams have won eight Division 1 New England Championships (five between 2004 and 2010). Many members of this team were part of a 19 game winning streak, after completing the prior season with an unblemished record. Carl's contributions helped to define Avon's athletic success and his influence during the 1981-1984 years in soccer, hockey, and lacrosse is truly remarkable. His experience at Avon Old Farms School under the guidance of many great coaches and mentors helped shape his skill and attitude in his pursuit of excellence. Lew Smith represents the best there is in the world of sport and in life. By all accounts, this was a historic group and included some of the players and personalities that firmly established the tradition of hockey excellence at Avon. He then opted to play in the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) with the Yale Bulldogs. This team was regarded as the top team in Western New England and included a roster full of exceptional talent at each position.