By Scott Huff
And the beat goes on ……………………..
Suburban High School Hockey League
Continental Division
Pennridge (5-8-3, 13) is on its on Mission Possible as the Rams attempt to make the playoffs. And if recent results – two successive SHSHL Continental Division wins – are an indicator – the Rams might just pull it off.
“Our mission right now is to make the playoffs,” said Pennridge coach Frank Reago. “We played a couple of strong games in a row, and I know that the seniors want to go out playing in the playoffs.
“Some people have been writing us off,” added Reago. “We started out rough, but the toughest part of the schedule is behind us. We have to take one step at a time.”
Pennridge took two important steps recently with a 4-1 victory over division leader Souderton (9-5-1, 19) and a 6-1 triumph over North Penn (3-11-2, 8) – both games were played at Hatfield Ice.
“We came in with a plan for both games, and we executed that plan,” said Reago. “If we needed to trap – we trapped – and if we needed to shadow – we shadowed.
“We have had to shift some players around to protect our goaltender,” continued Reago. “We lost our varsity goalie (left the team) and have played junior varsity goalies. And they have done a fine job.”
The Rams will most likely count on senior Mike White in the nets for most of the games. Freshman Dustin Wexler may fill in on occasion.
The blueprint to victory was the same in the wins over Souderton and North Penn. A big third period cemented both wins.
Pennridge and Souderton were tied at 1-1 going into the third period. Matt Brown had scored for the Rams, while the Indians had a goal scored by Brian McMullin.
The Rams closed the game with a flurry of third period goals. Ry Richards, Chris Brown, and Bryn Worthington each scored single goals for the winners.
White was efficient in the nets as he stopped 24 of 25 Souderton shots on goal.
Pennridge led North Penn, 2-1, going in the final period. The goal scorers for the Rams were Douglas Beck and Matt Hicks. Allan Fenton scored the NP goal.
The Rams again closed the game with a flurry of third period goals. Matt Brown scored a pair of goals, while Chris Brown and Tyler Vanderslice scored single goals.
“Our number one line of Chris Brown, Tyler Vanderslice, and Douglas Beck are seniors and I’m really pulling for them to make the playoffs,” said Reago. “It would be a great way for them to end their career.
“And once you get into the playoffs, anything can happen,” added Reago. “You only have to be better than a good team on that night.”
Central Bucks East (7-9-1, 15) moved into second place in the SHSHL Continental Division with a 6-2 victory over William Tennent (0-12-5, 5).
The Patriots were led by John Young and Ryan Joyce – each who scored a pair of goals. Tyler McIntosh and Mike Palmer tallied single goals. Brendan Meehan stopped 19 of 21 WT shots on goal.
Central Bucks South (6-6-3, 15) needed a goal power play goal by Devon Dundore in the final 1:54 of the game to defeat Central Bucks West (1-11-3, 5), 4-3. Kevin Carter and Jake Dicastro assisted on the winning goal.
The goal scorers for West were Matt Wing with a pair of goals, and Johnny Taylor.
Carter and Dicastro also scored goals for the Titans along with Tom Dougherty. Dennis Ruff stopped 20 of 23 CBW shots on goal.
The week opened for South with a 4-2 loss to powerful Council Rock South (15-0-2, 32). Carter and Dougherty were the goal scorers for the Titans.
Suburban High School Hockey League
National Division
The Game of the Week – Game of the Month – Game of the Season – was played last Friday when Council Rock South (15-0-2, 32) edged rival Council Rock North (14-1-1, 29) – 3-1 -in an epic battle for not only first place in the SHSHL National Division – but for supremacy of the entire Suburban High School Hockey League.
The Golden Hawks and the Indians were knotted in a 1-1 tie going into the third period. Steve Junod scored for South, while Kyle Weitz was the Indian goal scorer.
Tyler Deitrick scored a goal for the Hawks to give them a 2-1 advantage, and when North was forced to pull the goal tender late in the game – Peter Malamud scored an empty net goal to seal the win.
Rock North net minder Jessie Goldberg was terrific as he notched a total of 38 saves, while Rock South goalie Sean Boyd earned the win and stopped 14 shots on goal.
Pennsbury (14-2-1, 29) moved into a second place tie with Rock North with an impressive 8-2 victory over William Tennent (0-12-5, 5).
Matt Mager scored an impressive five goals for the Falcons, while Matt Topley and Luke Matthews scored single goals for the winners.
William Tennet had a pair of goals by Clint Aussprung, while Panther goaltender Eric Horrox was impressive in goal with 45 saves.
Abington (5-8-2, 12) won a pair of games last week as the Ghosts bested both Souderton (9-5-1, 19) – 5-4 - and Neshaminy (4-8-4, 12) – 5-3.
In the win over Souderton, Jimmy McKee scored a hat trick while Keith Richardson added a pair of goals. Thomas Kain stopped 34 shots to earn the win.
In the victory over Neshaminy, Abington received solo goals from McKee, Ryan Stokes, Tyler Moll, and Nate Underwood. Joseph Marshall was the winning goalie and stopped 29 shots on goal.
Neshaminy earned a 5-3 win over North Penn (3-11-2, 8). The goal scorers for the Skins were Shane Thomas – with two – James Rambo, Justin Santaro, and Jordan Ducko.
Suburban High School Hockey League
American Division
It was a very quiet week in the SHSHL American Division as there was only two non-league game played between SHSHL teams.
Upper Moreland (12-3 overall) won a non-league game over Plymouth Whitemarsh (1-6-0, 2 SHSHL).
Brian Callahan led the Golden Bears with a hat trick, while Anthony Sher and Bobby Cervone each scored a pair of goals for the winners.
Phil Iaccarino and Matt Puglia scored the Plymouth Whitemarsh goals.
Hatboro-Horsham (3-2-1, 7 SHSHL) captured a 4-1 victory over Bishop McDevitt in a non-league affair.
Manny Billones led the Hatters in scoring with a pair of goals, while Tim Boyle and Keith Eisenberg each scored single goals.
Jimmy Salfiti stopped 30 shots on goals for the Hatters to earn the victory.
This Week in the SHSHL
January 27, 2010
William Tennent vs. Council Rock South @ Face-Off 6:50
January 28, 2010
Central Bucks South vs. North Penn @ Warwick 6:50
Council Rock North vs. Neshaminy @ Face-Off 7:00
Souderton vs. CB West @ Hatfield 7:20
Abington vs. Pennsbury @ Old York Road 7:20
Hatboro-Horsham vs. Wissahickon @ Warwick 8:30
January 29, 2010
Central Bucks East vs. Pennridge @ Warwick 6:50
Central Bucks West vs. Abington @ Hatfield 7:20
North Penn vs. Council Rock South @ Hatfield 9:00
Council Rock North vs. Souderton @ Face-Off 9:00
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Super Seven
1. Council Rock South Golden Hawks
2. Council Rock North Indians
3. Pennsbury Falcons
4. Souderton Indians
5. Central Bucks South Titans
6. Upper Moreland Golden Bears
7. Central Bucks East Patriots
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