Philadelphia Blazers American vs. Jersey Shore Wildcats Red – October 22, 6:50 PM
The undefeated Blazers (6-0-0) will have to work hard to keep their flawless record when they face the Wildcats (6-0-2) on Friday night. The Blazers have been off to an outstanding start on defense, only allowing 7 goals through their first six games. Each of their goalies have recorded a shutout and Jackson Gwardyak has also recorded a .923 SV% through their first two starts. The team also has scoring talent throughout the roster, headlined by Declan Henes (12 G, 11 A). The Wildcats also have a high powered offense, as scoring is distributed throughout all three forward lines. However, the offensive spark largely comes from team scoring leader, defenseman Mason Levine (5 G, 7 A). The team also has a very reliable goaltender in Maya Sturm, as they have recorded an impressive .910 SV%. Few better ways to start the weekend than this showdown.
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Haverford Hawks vs. Brick Hockey Club 2 – October 23, 3:45 PM
Brick Hockey Club 2 (6-3-0) will look to continue their roll heading into this showcase when they face Haverford (7-0-0). Brick Hockey Club has won each of their last four games, including a 3-0 shutout over Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars Red in their last game. Featuring plenty of prolific forwards, three have at least five goals this season. Haverford won’t be an easy game, though, as the team has displayed talent in all aspects of the game. Every skater has an average of at least 0.5 points per game, the team has conceded fewer than two goals per game, on average, and Harrison Kool has been a force in net, cruising to a .947 SV% in their first four starts. Two deep teams will make for an entertaining game to watch.
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Team Philadelphia Orange vs. Delaware Ducks 2 – October 24, 4:50 PM
Should these teams continue their momentum from earlier this season, someone’s “oh” has got to go when Philadelphia (10-0-0) and Delaware (7-0-0) close out their showcase slate. Philadelphia has three forwards with over 20 points on the season and every skater has registered at least a point this season. They stand on top of the division, and for very good reason. Delaware has registered a goal differential of +42 and has displayed great defense, only allowing 12 goals through their seven games. The team also has strong scoring depth, as every skater has at least three points. Jacob Schultz has also been outstanding in net. These two top teams are certain to put on a show.
Forwards
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Jonathan Eves Jr. – Haverford Hawks
The leading scorer on the undefeated Hawks, Eves has put up 6 goals and 9 assists through his first seven games. He has scored at least a point in every game he has played and has scored multiple times in four of them. He has scored four points twice, striking for 2 goals and 2 assists against MYHA Blue and scoring a goal and 3 assists in a win over Ashburn. Eves has also been a help to Haverford through his disciplined play, not taking a penalty so far this season. His discipline allows him to stay on the ice and continue his point streak.
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Noah Raymond – Delaware Ducks 2
With 11 goals through seven games, Raymond’s shooting talents have helped to propel the Ducks to an undefeated start to the season. He also has 7 assists, tying him the team lead in points. Raymond has registered two hat tricks this season, one against New Jersey Stars Green and another against Ashburn. In that Ashburn game, he also added three assists, giving him an impressive six point outburst. When he scores, he tends to score in bunches, posting four multipoint games so far this season. He has also stayed out of trouble, not committing a penalty yet this season.
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Michael Regan – Hollydell Hurricanes Navy
Captain of the team and the division’s leading goal and point scorer, Regan has proven to be a leader on and off the ice. On the ice, he has scored points in eight consecutive games, dating back to August. His best performances came in consecutive wins against Ashburn on September 19. In the first game of a doubleheader, Regan registered 4 goals. He followed that sniping masterpiece with 3 goals and 2 assists in the second game. Off the ice, he has provided influential led his team to a 7-3-1 start.
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Bennett Stanton – Team Philadelphia Orange
Leading the way for the division leaders in scoring, Stanton has gotten off to a hot start in scoring this season. His 18 goals are second in the division while his 22 points have positioned him in third. He has done so in only eight games, putting his scoring pace in the upper echelons in the division, and certainly the highest on the team. Despite his small size, Stanton has a physical aspect to his game, registering 4 hits while also having a playing style that contributes in ways that are not equated in the box score.
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Defense
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Declan Henes – Philadelphia Blazers American
One of the division’s leading scorers, Henes has established himself as one of the division’s top offensive defensemen. His scoring pace is unmatched, as he has racked up 12 goals and 11 assists in only five games. He has not played a game in which he has scored fewer than 3 points and has scored as many as 6 in a game. That 6 point outburst came back in his first game of the season, as Henes scored a hat trick and added 3 assists in a win over New Jersey Stars Green. He has also helped the Blazers to become one of the division’s best defensive sides, assisting in two shutouts.
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Mason Levine – Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Levine has flashed his talents at both ends of the ice, establishing himself as an emerging two-way defenseman. Levine has a 7-game point streak, dating back to the second game of the season. His best game of the season came against Maryland Jr. Black Bears Red as he tallied 4 assists in a 5-3 win. He is proving to be one of the best passers at the defensive position with his 7 assists, while also scoring 5 goals. He also recovers well in his own half and limits breakouts for the opposition.
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Brody Stanisz – Brick Hockey Club 2
A talented two-way defenseman, Stanisz has been a standout so far this season. From the blue line, he has contributed 9 points (4 G, 5 A) in eight games, tying him for the team lead in that category. He scored two goals against Haverford earlier this season, a tough defensive squad to crack. Stanisz has also stood out in the defensive zone, locking down his assignments and preventing opposing players from getting open. His efforts have absolutely been a large part in his team’s success this season.
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Goalies
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Harrison Kool – Haverford Hawks
Statistically, one of the best goalies in the entire AHF, Kool has been simply remarkable through his first four starts. Two of his first four games resulted in shutouts while the others have only seen Kool allow one goal. Kool’s statline has reflected the goalie’s outstanding start; 4-0-0, 0.51 GAA, .947 SV%. Kool looks very cool in net, with a composure and willingness to allow play to happen and reacting quickly once a shot comes towards the net.
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Maya Sturm – Jersey Shore Wildcats Red
Playing each of Jersey Shore’s first eight games, Sturm has locked things down for the team, cruising to a sterling 6-0-2 record. Sturm’s athleticism has really shined throughout the season, leading to a 2.25 GAA and a .910 SV%. Sturm has allowed the Wildcats to compete in many games as well, silencing 39 of 40 Maryland shots in a 6-1 victory and stopping 47 of 52 shots in a 6-5 shootout loss against Delaware. Sturm has stood strong in goal and will look to continue to do so as the season rolls on.
Haverford Hawks
In action for the first time in a little over a month, the Hawks didn’t miss a beat, maintaining their perfect record (11-0-0). The team showed resilience in several close games, including two one-goal wins. The first of these came in a shootout win on Friday against St. James’s U12 B squad. Two goals in the third period tied the game for the Hawks before Rocco Galante made two big saves in the shootout. Saturday’s game against St. James’s U12 AA side was won with two goals in the final 11 minutes, including the winner by Brendan Becker.
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Philadelphia Blazers American
Another team that supplemented a perfect record, the Blazers also went 4-0, bumping their record to 10-0-0. The opener game was a close one, but a late comeback effort from Jersey Shore Wildcats Red was stopped short in a 3-2 win. In a victory against MYHA Gold, Colin Pollock netted a hat trick. The closer was also a close decision, this time a 2-1 nod against the New Jersey Bandits. Owen Pirri scored the game winner in this one with 3:34 left on the clock in the third period.
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North Jersey Avalanche Gold
Also going undefeated over four games in the showcase, the Avalanche broke out in a big way by outscoring opponents by a margin of +19. Landon Friedman backstopped a 4-0 win against New Jersey Stars Green to open the showcase and, from there, the team didn’t look back. They earned a last minute 5-3 win over Ashburn Xtreme 2 with three goals in the game’s final 125 seconds. In the closing game, which was a win against Central City Vipers American, Billy Hamilton and Jacob Kim scored hat tricks. The Avalanche upped their record to 7-3-0 after this weekend’s showing.
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Team Philadelphia Orange
Team Philadelphia had a very strong weekend despite losing their first game of the season, earning points in every game by going 3-0-1. After a win in the opener, the team went to the wire with St. James’s U12 B team as Harrison Aller got the game winner in a 6-5 affair. After a shootout loss to Rockets Hockey Club in which Philadelphia overcame a late deficit to force the skills competition, they rebounded with a strong performance in a 3-1 win against Delaware Ducks 2. The team remains at the top of the division on points with a 13-0-1 record (27 points).