North Jersey Avalanche (3-1-0, 26 GF, 11 GA): Thanks to big offensive outputs by Henry Kovacs (7g, 3a), Dylan Ferlanti (3g, 5a), and Max Ruggie (4g, 1a); the Avalanche were able to get into the top-five of the U13AA Division. The defense was also strong with the team limiting the opposition’s shots to just over 14 shots a game over the four games. Much of that defense is thanks to the likes of Juno Moon, Andrew Sherland, and Maxwell Amico.
New Jersey Jets (3-0-0, 15 GF, 11 GA): Brandon Eigner and Brennan Ward were the offensive force behind the Jets’ undefeated weekend; accounting for almost half of the Jets goals. The Jets also leave the Showcase with only one blemish on their record, keeping them in the top part of the standings.
Grundy Senators (3-1-0, 19 GF, 14 GA): Playing at home gave the Senators some good vibes, as they were able to have a .750 win percentage on the Showcase. Christopher Marshall put up five goals and nine points, with Patryk Oszer (4g, 5a) and Jake Smaron (3g) playing key scoring roles in the Showcase. Ryan Barker and Lukas Chomic were busy, as they faced an average of 32 shots a game in the four games they played.
Atlantic City Sharks (2-1-1, 12 GF, 9 GA) Defense was the big part of the Sharks’ game, allowing only eight goals in regulation for the Showcase. Goalie Ian Seitz left with a 2.00 GAA and a shutout, while Luke Burns, Billy Christopher, and Connor Flynn accounted for over half of the Sharks’ goals on the weekend.
North Jersey Avalanche
The Avalanche jumped into third place in the U14 AA division of the Atlantic Hockey Federation this past weekend. How did they accomplish it? By going a perfect 4-0-0 at the AHF’s showcase. Goaltender Aidan Alvino turned aside 60 of the 62 total shots he faced in the four games he started (recording two shutouts) and Luke Isaac recorded ten points as the Aves cruised to four wins.
Rockets Hockey Club
The Rockets stayed red hot this past weekend’s showcase, going 3-1-0. The Rockets were led offensively by Austen Halleran and his seven points in his team’s four games. By bouncing back from a 7-4 loss with a 3-1 win, the team showed it has no problem bouncing back with a well-balanced offense and shutdown defense.
Team Philadelphia
Team Philadelphia find itself in fifth place in U14 AA after a successful showcase performance that saw them go 3-1-0 including a shutout win. Led offensively by Henry Tesoriero and his ten points, the team now sees itself having scored 57 total goals as a team, the third-highest total in U14 AA.
Team Philadelphia
Team Philadelphia woke up this morning in first place in the U14 B division of the Atlantic Hockey Federation. They did this by going 3-1-0 at the showcase this past weekend. The offense came to play, scoring 22 goals in four games all while putting up solid defensive numbers that include a shutout victory. Jayden Shavney shined offensively with six points in four games as his team now boasts the highest-scoring offense in U14 B with 97 total goals.
New Jersey Stars
The Stars came to play this past weekend, going 4-0-0 to stay near the top of the U14 B standings. They performed well on both ends of the ice, allowing no more than two goals a game defensively while scoring no fewer than seven goals a game offensively. Aditya Rath continues to lead the Stars on the attack, registering 11 points in the four games he played in.
Haverford Hawks
The Hawks jumped into third place of the U14 B standings with a 3-0-1 performance at the AHF showcase this past weekend. After dropping a close game in the shoutout to start the showcase off, they were able to bounce back with three straight wins to cap off the weekend. The offense exploded for 16 goals in those three games as they were led by Chase Francis and Rafael Aghababyan who both recorded six points in four games.
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.
Ashburn Xtreme
Remaining perfect on the season, Ashburn improved their win streak to 14 games with four wins this weekend. The Xtreme had a goal differential of +16 over these games. Although they had several dominant performances, including a game in which both Rylan McCormick and Bryan Wallace scored hat tricks, the Xtreme also had their closest game of the season. Jersey Shore Wildcats Black forced the Xtreme to the brink, tying the game by scoring four goals in a row, but Kyle Boteler scored the game winner to keep Ashburn perfect.
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Brick Hockey Club
Despite a difficult slate, the Brick Hockey Club hung tough, managing to end the weekend with a 2-1-1 record. In a win over the Grundy Senators, the team exploded for eight goals while tallying 37 shots on goal. Nick DeMarco and James Sanmarco led the way with 2 goals and an assist each. The team ended the weekend on a high note with a 4-1 win against MYHA Gold, made possible by 20 saves from Dylan Amato. In what could be a season defining showcase, the team’s record has improved to 6-4-2 on the season.
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New Jersey Bandits
The Bandits proved to be a very complete team this weekend, posting a 3-1-0 record over their four games. They played in some very close games, earning one-goal wins over New Jersey Stars Black and St. James. The Bandits also earned a win over the division leaders, MYHA Blue by a 7-3 score, thanks to four goals from Owen Pierri. Their only loss came in a razor-thin 2-1 decision against the next team on this list. This performance greatly improved the Bandits positioning in the standings as their record swelled to 8-4-0.
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Philadelphia Blazers National
The Blazers also recorded a 3-1-0 showcase performance and, similar to the Bandits, also played in some close games. They topped the Brick Hockey Club 2-1, in a shootout, to start their weekend and then added consecutive wins by two-goal margins against North Jersey Avalanche Blue and MYHA Gold. Over those two games, Jackson Foster scored six goals, leading the charge of the Blazer offense. After this weekend, the Blazers season record stands at 9-2-1.
Forwards
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Harrison Aller – Team Philadelphia Orange
Aller took the spot as the division’s top scorer (32 points) with a huge weekend in the box score, racking up 10 goals in four games. His total included a ridiculous showcase opener, in which he scored 6 goals, including four in a row to cement a Philadelphia victory. This outburst nearly doubled his goal total for the season, bringing him to 23. If Aller can continue to shoot like this, the division should be on high alert whenever he takes the ice.
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Chase Matheus – Delaware Ducks 2
Scoring in each of the four games his team played, Matheus extended his point streak to eight games and took the point scoring lead on the team. Matheus had a pair of multi-point games, as well, including 2 goals and 3 assists in a 6-3 win against Hollydell Hurricanes White. He has proven to be a diversely talented offensive forward, scoring 11 goals and 15 assists this season, showing both a strong shot and good passing vision.
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Leo Alley Strocher – MYHA Blue
Finding a renewed scoring touch, Strocher scored in each of his four games this weekend, taking the team lead for scoring. Two of these four games were three-point performances, including 2 goals and an assist in a 6-3 win over Brick Hockey Club 2. In that game, Strocher had a hand in each of his team’s first three goals, assisting the first goal before scoring the following two. His efforts kept MYHA competitive in each game and directly led to their win this weekend.
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Defense
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Brendan Becker – Haverford Hawks
Showing off a fantastic sense for the net, Becker jumped up the blue liner scoring chart with 5 goals in the showcase. This performance brought his season total to 11, tying him for second place among defensive players. He netted a hat trick in a win over Brick Hockey Club 2. He also contributed to a sound defensive game plan for the Hawks.
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Goalies
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Owen Korth – Brick Hockey Club 2
Despite his team’s tough weekend, Korth still had a great weekend in net. Over the four games this weekend, he faced a staggering 168 shots, an average of 42 shots per game. Through the heavy workload, Korth still stood strong, saving 144 of the shots he faced, an average of 36 saves each game. His competitive spirit and will allowed his team to stay close in several games.
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Henry Monks – Tomorrow’s Ice North Stars Red
Monks was a superstar for the North Stars. He faced a heavy volume of shots, 118 to be exact, and he made 98 saves. He showed a great amount of composure, utilizing good puck tracking to make saves. He also flashed his athleticism, sprawling to make some spectacular saves. Above all, Monks displayed spirit, helping his team to their first AHF point over the weekend.
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).
Hollydell Hurricanes Black
The Hurricanes went undefeated over their four games this weekend thanks to a team effort that yielded a goal differential of +23. The team opened the weekend with consecutive shutouts over New Jersey Aspen Kings Yellow and Royals Hockey Club American, only permitting 29 shots between the two opposing offenses. The team also earned two wins on Sunday. Hollydell was lifted to a 7-2 and 7-3 wins thanks to 2 goals in each game from Gavin Ehret. The perfect weekend moves the Hurricanes into third place in the division with a 10-2-0 record.
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Jersey Shore Wildcats Black
After a tough loss to open the showcase, the Wildcats rebounded in a big way, winning their following three games for a 3-1-0 weekend. In a win over the Delaware Ducks, James Burke and Zachary McDow each recorded a hat trick and added an assist. In a thriller, Jersey Shore came out on top of the Igloo Jaguars by a 4-3 margin after C.J. White potted the game winner in the third period. On the weekend, the Wildcats clawed their way to a +14 goal differential. This performance moved the team’s record to a slick 9-1-0.
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Maryland Jr. Black Bears Gold
Throughout a very tough schedule, the Jr. Black Bears persevered to a 3-1 record. In the showcase opener, the team held tight on defense, stifling the Aspen Kings en route to a 3-0 win. In the following effort against the Philadelphia Blazers, seven different skaters scored in a victory. The team’s third win came in a shootout over Team Philadelphia, as Kyler Porzillo served as the hero in the skills competition. Following a strong showing in a loss to the Atlantic City Sharks to close the weekend, Maryland stands at 9-4-1 on the season.
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New Jersey Bandits National
Over a four-game slate, the Bandits were perfect, winning all four games. Over their two games on Saturday, New Jersey outscored their opponents 11-3. Sunday’s match-ups were much closer. The Bandits pulled off a 4-2 win over Haverford Hawks White with a key third period goal from Dean Tsocanos. They closed their schedule in a 7-6 barnburner with Atlantic City, earning a shootout win. The team roared back from a four-goal deficit to force the tiebreaker. The flawless weekend moves the Bandits to a 9-3-0 record.
West Chester Wolverines vs. Rockets Hockey Selects: West Chester has spread out their offense with eight players having multiple points on their roster with Logan Rubin leading the way with seven goals and 10 points. Leo Eckel, Emma Gaffney, Jonathan Roth, Jaxon Manchin, and Brayden O’Malley all have three or more goals on the season. The Rockets also have plenty of offense to give, with Justin Yafimau and Rylen Stecchini with hat tricks on the season. Twelve players on the Rockets have a point with Yafimau (9g, 4a) and David Zhang (7g, 3a) hitting the double-digit mark in points.
Jersey Shore Americans vs. Ashburn Rebels 2: Two of the top end teams in the division do battle at the end of the Showcase. For Jersey Shore, they have Rob McCarthy leading the way with 12 goals, but he’s one of the players on the Americans to excel at forward and defense. McCarthy is joined by Braedon Biruduraju (5g, 3a) and Nolan Kassa (2g, 4a) who are able to adapt to the different positions they’re put into. Ashburn has been a high-tempo offense, with three players with double-digit goal totals– Graydon Powers (23g), Travis Brecht (12g), and Oliver Adams (12g). Even with their high goal totals, the Rebels defense has been solid by giving up the second fewest goals in the division at 2.75 goals-against per game.
Skylands Selects vs. Igloo Night Kings: In their last meeting, these teams combined for 20 goals in a Skylands victory, so offense will be on display in this game. Skylands’ Nicholas Richards and Henry Gildea are leading the way for the Selects with 11 points, while Danny Gallucci and Benjamin Novak are tied with Gildea for the lead in assists with three. Igloo also touts some high offensive numbers with Evan Compagnola’s 14 goals and Zachary Hornung putting up eight of his own. Kyle Carella (4g) and Jonathan Grebavac(3g) have multiple tallies on the year for the Night Kings, as well
Patriot Selects vs. Hollydell Selects
The top two teams in Mite B square off in each team’s first game of the showcase. The Patriot Selects boast some of the best team numbers with a league-leading 78 goals for while only allowing 22 goals against. The team is 7-0-1 on the year so far and is led by Connor McGovern and his 27 points in just eight games played. Hollydell enters this match up with the second-best record in Mite B at 2-4-1. Offensively, the team is led by Joseph Mastalski who has 12 points in just seven games. The last time these two teams met was back on October 16th where the Patriot Selects won 5-1. This matchup will take place Saturday, November 6th with puck drop scheduled for 8:00 AM ET at York Ice Arena Rink 1.
Aspen Aviators vs. West Chester Wolverines
The Aviators enter this weekend’s showcase at 2-2-0. The team boasts a talented and deep roster with seven players at a point per game average or higher. Tommy Tatum leads the way with four goals and five points as the team looks to build on its recent hot streak, winning two of its last three games. The Wolverines are the league’s third-highest scoring team with 38 goals and have scored 12 total goals in its last three games. West Chester has received scoring from all over its lineup, including 11 goals from defenseman Maksim Soumis. Puck drop is slated for 9:30 AM ET at York Ice Arena Rink 1 on Saturday, November 6th.
Pennsauken Pilots vs. Hollydell Selects (Mite A)
The Pilots sit at third place in Mite B with a record of 2-3-0 and have totaled 41 goals as a team. Pennsauken has won two of its last three games and was 37 goals in its last four games. Forward Brock Danenhower has been a force for the Pilots, scoring 22 goals so far this season. They will be tasked with trying to stop a Mite A team eager to show what it can do. Hollydell Selects A has eight skaters with at least one point this season, led by Corey Hewes and his eight points in as many games. The two teams will face off Saturday, November 6th at 8:15 AM ET at York Ice Arena Rink 2.