As part of the Greater Rochester Area Honda Dealers Frozen Frontier hockey event, presented by Labatt, a variety of
NYSPHASAA and western New York teams played a series of outdoor games at the home of the Rochester Red Wings of the International League. The series also included an American Hockey League game between the Rochester Americans and the Lake Erie Monsters and an alumni game involving the Buffalo Sabres Old Timers.
MaxPreps photographer
Christopher Cecere was on hand for the high school portion of the Frozen Frontier and captured some amazing and unique hockey images. Outdoor Winter Classics aren't just for the NHL.
"The minute the Frozen Frontier was announced in Rochester, I knew I wanted to be there to cover as many games as possible," said Cecere, who has been a MaxPreps photographer since 2009.
"I was able to cover seven of the 10 games and
Mike Janes also covered a couple. The weather was rainy on Saturday and early Sunday, causing concern, but it never bothered the athletes or really anyone on the ice. After every game I walked on the ice for some team photos and every player, coach, referee, really anyone involved had a ear-to-ear smile."
Frontier Field, home of baseball's Rochester Red Wings of the Class AAA International League.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
Canandaigua Academy lines up on the blueline for the singing of the national anthem.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
Irondequoit players receive last-minute instructions from their coaching staff.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
A Webster Schroeder player protects the puck from a Webster Thomas forechecker.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
A Canandaigua player circles out from behind the goal line.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
The Canandaigua bench during its game against Victor.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
The Victor crowd watches from its mezzanine location.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
A portion of the Rochester skyline looms in the background as players from McQuaid Jesuit and St. Joseph's Collegiate face off.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
A Victor player makes a pass during his team's game against Canandaigua.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
McQuaid Jesuit players salute the crowd following their game against St. Joseph's Collegiate.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
Irondequoit players pose for a team picture following their game against Hilton.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
A Hilton goalie stays warm and dry with a ski hat as he shakes hands with Irondequoit players and coaches.
Photo by Christopher Cecere
See of all Christopher Cecere's Frozen Frontier photo galleries
here. See of all Mike Jane's Frozen Frontier photo galleries
here.
