Team Philadelphia: Team Philadelphia vaulted into the top ten of the U10 AA standings with a 4-0-0 performance at last weekend’s showcase. The team totaled 28 goals in those four games, scoring no less than five goals per game. Kyle Perucki led the offense with his six goals and eleven points while Gareth Meyer did his part in between the pipes, recording a shutout on the weekend.
St. James 1: St. James came to play this past weekend, winning three of its four games. Two of the teams wins came with Stanley Krulc in the net and saw him turn aside all 23 shots he saw to record two shutout wins. It was an all-around great team effort by St. James and a successful showcase.
North Jersey Avalanche Blue: The Avalanche used a strong offensive showing to secure three wins in four games at the most recent Atlantic Hockey Federation Showcase. The team scored 22 goals in four games and scored five or more goals in the three wins. Christian Leakes had a big hand in the offense, scoring three goals and five points in the four games.
MYHA Gold: After dropping the first two games of this past weekend’s showcase, MYHA Gold exploded to win its final two games by the combined score of 15-4. Many players on the team stepped up for the bounce-back performance including Andrew Fauver has his five points in the two wins.
York Devils: The York Devils stayed red hot this past weekend, winning all four of its showcase games. The four wins allowed the Devils to stay in the top five teams in the U10 AA standings. Led by Josh Warren and his six goals, the team got scoring from up and down the roster and great defensive play as well.
FORWARDS:
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Declan Kiley, Royals Hockey Club National
Declan came to play this weekend, scoring seven goals in three games. He has a dangerous mixture of skill and grit that made him a problem to face in each game. Declan also shined in the faceoff circle, winning a lot of draws for his team.
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Gunnar Schwanke, Tomorrow’s North Stars Red
A stellar combination of skills, speed, and hustle, Gunnar had a weekend of dangles and dishes. He put up six goals and three assists this past weekend while also showing a willingness to play defense too. He was constantly seen hustling on the backcheck to break up plays and showing why he is an effective two-way player.
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Jack Grossfield, Montgomery Blue Devils LA Blue
Jack had his offensive skills on display this past weekend, scoring several highlight-reel goals. He used his speed and energy to produce five points in four games and fought through any defender that got in his way.
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London Smolenski, Team Philadelphia
London came to play this past weekend, scoring four goals in as many games. He is a hard-working forward who not only produces offensively but defensively as well. In a game against MYHA Blue, London made an excellent stick lift play that ended up going the other way for a Team Philadelphia goal. He received player of the game honors because of it.
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Kendall Dossouvi, MYHA Gold
If you want a player who knows how to use his offensive skill to benefit the team, look no further. Kendall has a unique blend of skills that helped him net three hat tricks and 16 points in four games for MYHA Gold. He was an integral part of his team’s two wins, recording 14 points in those two victories.
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Jakub Sokolak, MYHA Gold
Jakub showed tremendous hustle on the forecheck and backcheck, getting to where he needed to be, as well as scoring 2 goals. His excellent positional play was a big reason for his team’s success this past weekend.
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DEFENSE:
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Lily Majors, Brick Hockey Club Green
Lily has a hand in every play and is a scoring threat to boot. She drives plays very well and is committed to the success of her team in all three zones. Her coaches have been very impressed with her development and can’t believe she isn’t playing at a higher level.
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Mason Sambuco, Team Philadelphia
Mason is a hardworking defenseman with a great hockey sense. He always gives 110% on the ice and makes an impact defensively with well-executed plays.
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Colton Livingston, Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars Red
A force to get around, Colton is a shutdown D that spent the weekend breaking up plays and rushes in every game. He then has no problem setting up his teammates for success. Putting up two goals and three assists from the point over the weekend, he hustles every shift and does it all with a big smile.
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Ramsey Helman, Montgomery Blue Devils LA Blue
Ramsey displayed both offensive and defensive skills this past weekend. On defense, he was gritty and very tough to play against in his own zone. Offensively he displayed great stick handling, passing, and scoring ability. Ramsey totaled three goals on the weekend.
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Luca Keller, Montgomery Blue Devils LA Blue
Luca played tough defense which made it very difficult for his opponents to get around him. He moved the puck around with ease and hustled on every play, even finding the back of the net this weekend.
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GOALIES:
Brady Marksamer, Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars Red
His combined size and mobility have put Brady at the top of the league with a 1.20 GAA, with four straight games only giving up a single goal. He also has two shutouts on the year and has looked impressive in every game he has played in.
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Emile Ruhleman, MYHA Gold
Emile had a 35 save game this weekend against Brick Hockey Club Green, giving up only three goals and boasting a .921 save percentage. This excellent effort lead his team to a win after a very tight first and second period.
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Anthony Palemo, Montgomery Blue Devils LA Blue
Anthony put his skills on display this past weekend, making big saves and showing how much of a team player he is. He showed great awareness on the ice and used great vision and athleticism to keep the puck out of the net.
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Lucas Johnson, Hollydell Hurricanes Red
Lucas showed why he is a top goalie at the U10 A level this past weekend, recording an impressive 39 save victory in a close 4-3 win over the Jersey Shore Wildcats National. Despite facing 10 or more shots every period, he stood tall to the task to help his team secure a big win.
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Sebastian Swaine, Rye Rangers
Sebastian played a big role this past weekend for the Rangers, starting in all three of the team’s wins. He recorded over 15 saves in two of his team’s wins, showing he can stand tall with a heavy workload.
Philadelphia Blazers National vs. Ashburn Xtreme – October 23, 10:00 AM
The undefeated Ashburn Xtreme (10-0-0) checks all of the boxes of a contending hockey team. High-powered offense, they have scored 103 scores, tops in the league. Fortified defense, they have conceded the fewest goals per game in the league at a measly figure of 1.4. The team is paced offensively by Bryan Wallace (31 G, 8 A) and Rylan MacCormick (26 G, 13 A). However, the Blazers (6-1-1) seek to disrupt this rhythm. They have won each of their last five games, including a perfect run of three games during the month of September. A tandem of Jackson Foster (9 G, 5 A) and Brennan McKee (4 G, 12 A) are the center of the Blazer attack and will look to cause problems for Ashburn’s defenders.
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North Jersey Avalanche Blue vs. MYHA Blue – October 23, 11:50 AM
Likely the toughest test so far this season for the league leaders, undefeated MYHA Blue (12-0-0) will face upstart North Jersey (6-1-0) for each team’s first game of the showcase. MYHA owns a strong +43 goal differential over their hot start. MYHA turns to Braxton Menkiti to provide many of the points on the scoreboard, as he leads the league with 32 goals. Meanwhile, Cameron Augustoni provides the spark for the Avalanche, as he leads the team in goals (11) and points (14). North Jersey hopes to continue their stellar defensive play, as they are allowing fewer than 2 goals per game, on average. Either team can open their showcase slate with a loud statement.
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New Jersey Stars Black vs. New Jersey Bandits – October 23, 1:00 PM
Good things happen to teams with good discipline. The Stars (4-4-1) and Bandits (5-3-0), two of the division’s more disciplined sides, will meet in this game. The Bandits lead the league in penalty minutes, only being assessed 24 PIM through their first nine games. Their strong will has kept them competitive against the league’s top competition, most notably MYHA Gold and Maryland Jr. Black Bears Red. The Stars have struggled as of late after a hot start, but this showcase is a perfect opportunity to get back on track.
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Brick Hockey Club vs. MYHA Gold – October 24, 9:10 AM
Two very deep squads, Brick Hockey Club (4-3-1) and MYHA Gold (7-3-0) will face off on Sunday in what should prove to be a competitive game. Most of MYHA’s skaters have scored a point this season. The team hasn’t stood out in any one category of play, but have grit and a determination to win. This determination has resulted in seven of their last eight games ending in victory. Brick Hockey Club also shares the same scoring trait, with only one skater remaining scoreless. The side also seems to find another gear when playing highly touted opponents. They knocked off the Blazers and played competitively against the Maryland Jr. Black Bears Red. Time will tell if this gear will factor into this matchup.
Jersey Shore Wildcats Black (Gold)
When your team jumps to 11-0-0 on the season and remains in first place in the U14 A Gold division, you deserve to have your team highlighted. The Wildcats gutted out some close wins as they went 4-0-0 on the weekend with two wins coming in one-goal games. Scoring came from all over the lineup, including a three-goal four-point performance by Vincent Lattarulo who shined in the four games.
Haverford Hawks (Gold)
Haverford came to play this past weekend, going 4-0-0 at the Atlantic Hockey Federations Bantam/PeeWee Showcase. The Hawks’ offense erupted for 25 total goals in the four games while the defense held the fort down, helping Haverford record a shutout win along the way. Andrew Graney led the way offensively with nine points in four games while goaltender Will Zeger turned aside 34 total shots this past weekend, including being in net for the Hawks’ shutout win.
North Jersey Avalanche White (Silver)
The top team in the U14 A Silver division stood tall this past weekend, going 4-0-0 in the team’s four games. The Avs were able to grind out some close wins, including a 3-2 comeback win over the Delaware Ducks that saw North Jersey trail 2-1 entering the third period. The team’s two goaltenders Milo Smith and Gabriel Koerner-Imas shined when the team needed them the most, including getting a shutout win from Koerner-Imas during the showcase.
MYHA 14U LA Gold (Silver)
MYHA went 3-1-0 at this past weekend’s showcase, putting on impressive performances both offensively and defensively. What makes the team’s showcase performance is how they responded to dropping the first game. After a 3-2 loss to open the showcase against the Delaware Ducks, they never let another goal get scored on them the rest of the weekend. That’s right, MYHA recorded three straight shutout wins and scored seven or more goals in each game. The goaltending tandem of Gregory Saffell and Aden Perry gave it their all and helped their team win because of it.