Scholastic Season Kicks Off With Philadelphia Blind Hockey Event

The scholastic hockey season will kick off on Friday, October 3^rd when representatives from 10 high-school teams will converge at Hatfield Ice to take part in a fundraiser for Philadelphia Blind Hockey.

The players will wear goggles which replicate various visual disorders. Goaltenders will be blindfolded.

Two teams of adults will get the evening started at 6:30 with the high-school skaters scheduled to take the ice at 7:40. This year’s event will utilize a full-ice, five-on-five format.

The Orange Team will include players from Holy Ghost Prep, Father Judge, Central Bucks East, Pennridge, and Central Bucks South.

The Black Team will feature players from Malvern Prep, North Penn, Haverford High, Penncrest, and the Conestoga girls.

Admission will be five dollars.

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New Faces Coming to SHSHL as a Familiar Face Returns

Several Suburban Hugh School Hockey League teams will have new faces behind their benches when the 2025-26 season kicks off next month and a familiar face will be returning.

That familiar face is Jeff Montagna, who will be back for his eighth season at Pennridge; he had previously announced his resignation.

Josh Sklar, a former player and assistant coach at Central Bucks South, is taking over for Shuan McGinty, who has stepped down after nine seasons.

Frank Blust, an assistant to Montagna at the club level, will assume command of the program at Central Bucks West, replacing Dave Baun, who is retiring after 20 seasons in charge.

Ryan Uchniat, who directed Souderton for five seasons for five years before stepping away last year, is returning this season, replacing Scott Ryon.

There is one change in the league’s alignment this coming season. Council Rick North will not be part of the National Division. the Indians have formed a combined team with New Hope-Solebury that will compete in the Intercounty Scholastic Hockey League.