Resolved: Frozen Flashback in Trenton

Jessica Fiddes

Posted May 21

Frozen Flashback participants on the floor of the NJ Assembly accept a Resolution commemorating 'The Greatest Game Finally Played."

Each received a suitable-for-framing Resolution, thanks to the Honorable Michael Carroll '76 of the 25th District.

The State House is an impressive building where legislators work on behalf of NJ State residents.

Before the ceremony players and coaches from Delbarton and St. Joe's meet in the State House in Trenton.

Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny finally gets a chance to meet his counterpart from St. Joe's, Principal Barry Donnelly.

Green Wave player Derek Maguire '90 with Delbarton Director of Alumni & Development J. Craig Paris '82.

The Honorable Mike Carroll '76 commends both teams and coaches on the Assembly floor.

Green Wave player James Olsen '89 thanks legislators on behalf of the Green Wave team.

Green Wave coaches and Br. Paul enjoy the ceremony.

Scott Williams from St. Joe's, who initiated the Frozen Flashback, speaks to the crowd.

After the presentation James Olsen and family (missing their youngest child) poses for a photo with Br. Paul.

On May 20, 2010 members of the Frozen Flashback hockey team and their coaches were honored by a Resolution passed in the New Jersey State General Assembly. The Resolution honored participants from Delbarton and St. Joseph's, Montvale for "The Greatest Game Never Played", the 1989 state hockey championship postponed due an outbreak of measles, which finally took place on April 3, 2010 after a twenty-one year delay. The game at Mennen Arena was witnessed by a capacity crowd, attracted nationwide attention and raised over $200,000 for cancer research. The Green Wave won the hotly contested game with a final score of 3-2.

The Honorable Mike Carroll '76, Assemblyman (District 25), a former Green Wave hockey player, sponsored the official Resolution which he presented to the 80 members of the General Assembly who represent 40 districts throughout New Jersey. Headmaster Br. Paul Diveny attended the session, and stood on the Assembly floor with hockey players and coaches from both schools, including his counterpart from St. Joe's, Principal Barry Donnelly. The Resolution concluded with the words "Be it resolved by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: Whereas this Legislature honors and salutes (the teams and coaches) for their exceptional efforts and competitive spirit during the Greatest Game Finally Played..." Assemblyman Carroll commended both teams on the Assembly floor, and Delbarton player James Olsen '89 thanked the legislators on behalf of the Green Wave players.

All players and coaches received impressive Resolution certificates, embossed with gold seals, and are sure to display them proudly as a reminder of this singular event. Congratulations to the Frozen Flashback players and their coaches on being recognized for their achievements by the New Jersey legislature.