Month: December 2025

Hawks Win Purple Puck Title

For the third time in four years, St. Joseph’s Prep has claimed a title at the Purple Puck Tournament.

Jack Ely and Bradan Fisher scored goals three-and-a-half minutes apart as the Hawks edged fellow APAC member The Hun School 3-2 for the Prep Division championship Monday afternoon at the St. James Sports Complex in Springfield, Virginia just outside Washington, D.C.

St. Joseph’s Prep (11-4 overall) overcame a 2-1 deficit to post its sixth consecutive win and avenge a 2-1 loss overtime loss to the Raiders in an APAC game on December 10.

John Wagner opened the scoring for St. Joseph’s Prep just 1:31 into the 25-minute first half. Jacob Kelly-LePage tied the game for the Raiders (8-4) at the 6:06 mark before Luca Jean gave Hun School a 2-1 lead 8:54 into the half.

The Raiders were undermined however by two major penalties late in the first half. Jean received a five-minute penalty for slashing with 3:47 left in the half and Anders Van Raalte was flagged for head butting with 18 seconds left, putting Hun School two men down to start the third period.

The Hawks took advantage. Ely tied the game exactly one minute into the half and Fisher delivered the game winner at the 4:33 mark with Hun School still one man short.

 “We got lucky to survive through first half only one down,” said St. Joseph’s Prep coach Charlie Van Kula. “I think the two games in one day without leaving the rink threw off our routine and rhythm and it showed with how we came out.

“But we showed a lot of grit to reset and play out game in the second half.

“I’m really proud of our guys, both jayvee and varsity, on how they represented our program, on and off the ice.”

Hun School head coach Nathaniel Welsh missed the tournament because of a family obligation so assistant coach Kevin Morello was in charge behind the Raider bench.

“I’d have to say the more disciplined team came out on top,” he said. I’m still proud of our group. We’ll continue to improve and will see them {St. Joseph’s Prep} again in the APAC.”

Ice chips—Fisher finished the tournament with five goals and four assists. Cole Gargon added five goals and three assists. They were the top two scorers in the six-team Prep Division.

St. Joseph’s Prep 1 2—3

The Hun School 2 0—2

First-half goals: John Warner (SJP) from Michael Castelli, 1:31; Jacob Kelly-LePage (HS) from Conor Mulligan and Devin Espana, 5:06; Luca Jean (HS) from Andrew Darst, 8:54

Second-half goals: Jake Ely (HGP) from Cole Gargon and Noah Stuhl, 1:00 (pp); Bradan Fisher (SJP) from Castelli, 4:33 (pp);

Shots: St. Joseph’s Prep 35, Hun School 23; Saves: Declan Geary (SJP) 21, Blake Echternacht (HS) 32

Flyers Cup Rankings 12-29-25

The Flyers Cup Committee has released its first set of rankings for the 2025-26 season. Rankings are based on game results and observations by committee members.

The Flyers tournament is an invitational event. There are no automatic bids.

Class AAA

  1. Holy Ghost Prep
  2. St. Joseph’s Prep
  3. Malvern Prep
  4. La Salle
  5. Father Judge

Class AA

  1. North Penn
  2. Council Rock South
  3. Conestoga
  4. Owen J. Roberts
  5. Central Bucks South

Class A

  1. Kennett
  2. Penncrest
  3. Hershey
  4. Hatoro-Horsham
  5. Palmyra

Girls

  1. Avon Grove
  2. Conestoga
  3. Downingtown West
  4. West Chester East
  5. Radnor

Hun School, St. Joseph’s Prep Reach Purple Puck Finals

The Prep Division of the Purple Puck Tournament will feature an All-APAC final. The Hun School rallied from a 3-2 deficit following  the first 25-minute period to score a 6-3 win over Paul VI in a Thursday morning semifinal.

The Raiders scored four goals in the second half in a span of 16:38 to pull away to the win.

Zachary Vallee scored twice for Hun School. Devin Espada, Conor Mulligan, Anders Van Raalte and Andrew Darst also scored goals.

The Raiders will face St. Joseph’s Prep in Monday afternoon’s final. Cole Gargon, Bradan Fisher, and Noah Stuhl all scored goals in the second half as the Hawks shut out Jesuit Dallas 3-0. Declan Geary recorded the shutout in goal.

The championship game will be a rematch of  an  APAC game 19 days ago that saw Hun School (8-3) defeat St. Joseph’s Prep (10-4) 2-1 in overtime.

Hun School 6 Paul VI 3

Paul VI 3 0—3

Hun School 2 4—6

First-half goals: Caden DeVellii (PVI) unassisted, 2:42; Zachary Vallee (HS) from Conor Mulligan and Ezra Broomer, 14:31; Braiden Galaida (PVI) from Nathan Cogbill, 15:45; Devin Espada (HS) from Lyca Jean and Jacob Kelly-LePage, 22:32 (pp); Tommy Ernst (PVI) from Morgan Shaw, 24:17

Second-half goals: Anders Van Raalte (HS) from Nathaniel Trawinski and Justin Bibeau, 6:15; Mullugan (HS) from LePage and Andrew Darst, 16:10; Darst (HS) from Bibeau, 18:50; Vallee (HS) from Broomer, 22:53 (pp)

Shots: Paul VI 28, Hun School 32; Saves: Matthew Cogbill (PVI) 26, Elliott Trottier (HS) 25

St. Joseph’s Prep 3 Jesuit Dallas 0

Jesuit Dallas 0 0—0

St. Joseph’s Prep 0 3—3

Second-half goals: Cole Gargon (SJP) frim Ben Kurson and Jake Ely, 3:10 Bradan Fisher (SJP) from Adan Charrafi, 7:01; Noah Stuhl (SJP) from James Fratantuono and Michael Castelli,  12:29;

Shots: JD 10, SJP 29   Saves: Bennett Ortegon (JD) 25, Declan Geary (SJP) 10

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Holiday Hockey 12-27 – 12-28

Sunday, December 28

Friars Faceoff

Holy Ghost Prep 3 Deon Prep 1 (Championship)—Chase Logue scored two goals Sunday night as Holy Ghost Prep bested Devon Prep at Ice Line. The Firebirds were declared champions of the inaugural Friars Faceoff after winning all three of their round robin games.

All the scoring came in the first period., Logue opened the scoring with s shorthanded goal 1:31 into the period. Ethan Hillanbrand tied the game for Devon Prep at the 5:20 mark. Chris Marshall delivered the game winner at the 8:17; Logue scored his second goal if the game 60 seconds later.

The Firebirds (11-2) have won five straight.

“It’s always nice to play for something and win trophies,” said Holy Ghost Prep coach John Ritchie. “I think this team is starting to hit its stride abd we’re getting contributions from lots of different players.

“We have a long way to go to get back to where we were last year, but this was a great way to cap off 2025 and gives us a little momentum going into the new year,

Holy Ghost Prep 3 0 0—3

Devon Prep 1 0 0—1

First-period goals: Chase Logue (HGP) unassisted, 1:31 (sh); Ethan Hillanbrand (DP) from Braydon Russo and Danny Pucci. 5:20; Chris Marshall (HGP) from Owen Leary and John Gavaghan, 8:17; Logue (HGP) from Anthony Valeriote, 9:17

Shots: HGP 39, Devon Prep 22; Saves: John Botthof (HGP) 21, Brady Wright (DP) 36

Earlier on Sunday

Holy Ghost Prep 9, Malvern Prep 1—Chase Logue scored three goals as the Firebirds recorded their second straight tournament win Sunday morning. William Harmar scored twice. Lucas Gonzalez contributed a goal and three assists.

Devon Prep 6 Calvert Hall 1—Braydon Russo and Jan Bach each scored twice for the Tide Sunday morning.

Calvert Hall 6 Malvern Prep 2

Calvert Hall took leads of 2-0 and 4-1 and went on to the win Sunday afternoon. Cooper  Donelson scored two goals for the winners and assisted on a third.

Luke Johnson scored both goals for the Friars (7-3).

Malvern Prep 0 1 1—1

Calvert Hall 2 2 2—6

Purple Puck Tournament

Hun School 4 Gonzaga 1-The Raiders scored four goals in the second half to remain unbeaten in the Purple Puck Tournament.

Anders Van Raalte scored twice for the Raiders (7-3). Devin Espana and Luca Jean also scored.

Gonzaga 1 0—1

Hun School 0 4—4

St. Joseph’s Prep 2 Jesuit Dallas 1—Cole Gargon and Adam Charaffi scored first-half goals as the Hawks (9-4) prevailed over Jesuit Dallas Sunday night at the Purple Puck Tournament. Michael Garr made 18 saves in goal.

The Prep Division semifinals are set for Monday morning

9:50   Paul VI vs. Hun School

10:05 Jesuit Dallas  vs. St. Joseph’s Prep

3:30 Championship Game

Earlier on Sunday

Hun School 5 Archbishop Spalding 3—Five different players scored goals as the Raiders started their Sunday with a win. Nathaniel Trawinski, Zachary Vallee, Luca Jean, Jacob Kelly-LePage, and Andrew Darst were the goal scorers

 St. Joseph’s Prep 7    Paul VI 1—The Hawks scored four goals in the first half and rolled to their second consecutive win at the National Capital Tournament.

Braeden Fisher delivered three goals and an assist. Cole Sullivan, Tommy Ely, Michael Castelli, and Cole Gargon also scored.

Christian Brothers Academy 5 La Salle 1—The Explorers dropped the Sunday afternoon decision in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

Saturday, Decemeber 27

Purple Puck Tournament-Prep Division

Hun School 5 Jesuit Dallas 2—Three goals in the final 9:39 of regulation gave the Raiders the win in the opening round of the National Capital Tournament in suburban Washington, D.C. Saturday evening.

Zachary Vallee broke a 2-2 tie with 9:39 left in the 25-minute second half. Dylan Kochenour followed with a goal with 2:47 left and Andrew Darst added an empty-net goal.

Justin Bibeau and Anders Van Raalte scored for the Raiders (5-3) in the first half.

St. Joseph’s Prep 6 Archbishop Spalding 0—Cole Gargon scored twice in the second half as the Hawks opened play at the National Capital tournament Saturday afternoon.

Vincent Burnett, Michael Catelli, Aiden Quinn, and Ben Kersun also scored for the Hawks. Declan Geary got the shutout in goal.

St. Joseph’s Prep 3 3—6

Archbishop Spalding 0 0—0

Friars Faceoff

Devon Prep 3 Malvern Prep 3—The Tide and the Friars played to a tie Saturday afternoon at Ice Line. Braydon Russo scored twice for Devon Prep before Bennett tied the game for Malvern Prep with 4:14 left in regulation.

Devon Prep  0 1 2—3

Malvern Prep 1 1 1—3

First-period goal: William McCullough (MP) from Jake Weingartner and Ryan Jacobs, 14:51

Second-period goals: Braydon Russo (DP) from Jan Bach, 11:41; Chase Mitchell (MP) from Charles Ingersoll and McCullough, 14:17

Third-period goals: Bach (DP) from Danny Dowling, 6:39 (pp); Russo (DP) from Ben Raebiger, 9:14; Bennett Stanton (MP) from Ryan Corrado, 12:46

Shots; Devon Prep 30, Malvern Prep 33; Saves: Aiden Wright (DP) 30, Ryan Caterino (MP) 27

Holy Ghost Prep 7 Calvert Hall 0— Chase Logue delivered a hat trick and Anthony Valeriote scored twice as the Firebirds opened play in the Friars Faceoff Saturday night at Ice Line.

Calvert Hall 0 0 0‑0

Holy Ghost Prep 3 4 0—7

First-period goals: Chase Logue (HGP) from Lucas Gonzalez and Brady Flynn, :54; Anthony Valeriote (HGP) from Logue and Owen Leary, 12:32; Logue (HGP) from Matt Salita, 16:21 (pp)

Second-period goals: Logue (HGP) from Valeriote, :54 (pp); Valeriote (HGP) from Gonzalez and Nate Romer, 1:43 (pp); Jackson Foster (HGP) from James Esposito, 2:24; Esposito (HGP) from Jake Smaron and Sean Devine, 12:11;

Shots: Calvert Hall 16, Holy Ghost Prep 28 Saves: Brayden Jones and Mason Nowosielski (CH) 21. Matt Salita (HGP) 16

8:20 La Salle 5 St. John’s College 1—Lliam Greenwalt scored twice and William Pudulka, Patrick Lunsford, and Tyler Welsh additional goals as the Explorers prevailed over St. John’s College Saturday night in Foxboro, Mass.

Danny Trainer got the win in goal.

 La Salle 2 3 0—0

St. John’s College 0 0 1—1

Landon School 2 La Salle 1

La Salle’s goal-scoring woes continued Wednesday afternoon. The Explorers found the back of the net just once in a 2-1 non-league loss to Landon School at Hatfield Ice.

Artin Tahmasebi ended matters 39 seconds into three-in-three overtime off a sprint down the left wing that finished when he beat La Salle goaltender Danny Trainer.

The loss dropped the Explorers to 2-8 on the season. But there were signs that the pieces are beginning to fit together as coach Wally Muehlbronner expected they would when the season began.

“We’re definitely starting to come together,” he said. “Guys are starting to play hard for one another.

“We had some really good zone times today. Unfortunately, it didn’t lead to any goals, but we had some good possession times in the {offensive} zone, and guys were hard on the puck. So, we’re getting there.”

Trainer, a sophomore, made his first varsity start in goal. He made some big saves at key moments; all told, he stopped 19 shots.

“He was solid, right from the beginning,” Muehlbronner said. He had really good focus. He’s a good-sized kid so he takes up a lot of the net. He was good. He was very square to the puck and made some key saves when we needed him to.”

The first two 15-minute periods were scoreless. The Bears (6-3), who hail from Bethesda, Md., took a 1-0 lead on a goal from Walker Kraemer 3:51 into the third period.

Patrick Lunsford responded for the Explorers three-and-a-half minutes later from midway between the two faceoff circles.

Tahmasebi’s game winner was an outstanding individual effort, Trainer could not be faulted on the play.

“Unfortunately, it didn’t go the way we would have liked in the overtime,” Muehlbronner said, “But it wasn’t the result of {Trainor’s} play.”

• Following Christmas, the Explorers will spend the weekend in New England. They are scheduled to face Bishop Hendricken on Friday on Warwick, Rhode Island before spending Saturday competing in a tournament against St. John’s College (their Friday opponent), Christian Brothers Academy, and La Salle Academy. Those games will be played on Friday in Foxboro, Mass. and on Saturday in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Muehlbronner has traditionally utilized the trip as a team building experience

“It’s a very important trip for us this year,” he said, “just because of how many new guys we have.

“It’s the first time a lot of them are really going to get to know each other away from the rink and away from school, which is great. I know they’re all looking forward to it. So, hopefully we come out of it a better, stronger team.”

Landon School  0 0 1 1—2

La Salle 0 0 1 0—1

Third-period goals: Walker Kraemer (Lan) from Grant Kraemer, 3:51; Patrick Lunsford (La) from Quin Leonards and River Carnagi, 7:38

Overtime goal:   Artin Tahmasebi (Lan) from Owen Moore, :39

Shots Landon 21, La Salle 19: Saves: Aden Perry (Lan) 9 and Greg Saffell (Lan) 9, Danny Trainer (L) 19,

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Why LUMA Coaching?

  •  A partner who listens: Clients are heard, supported, & guided in making sense of their health 
  •  Professional advocacy: LUMA provides guidance with navigating the healthcare system, exploring functional testing, and collaborating with care teams when needed.
  • Comprehensive perspective: Coaching considers hormones, gut health, sleep, stress, movement, and nutrition – connecting the pieces of health that are often treated separately
  •  Clarity from complexity: Lab work, imaging, and testing are reviewed and explained in clear, practical terms so clients understand their results and options.
  • Resources: Clients gain access to discounted supplements & functional medicine testing 

Whether support is needed for fitness goals, hormonal health/fertility, oncology, gut concerns (i.e SIBO), or patient advocacy and education for other health ailments, I am here to help! 

Service Menu

Holistic RN coaching

  • Comprehensive review of your health history, lifestyle, and goals
  •  Lab work and diagnostic imaging reviewed
  • Recommendations for additional testing, including functional
  • Guidance with supplements testing with discounted rates through professional dispensary (access continues for 3 months post coaching, to continue to support you)
  • Offering help finding in-network providers, advocacy in navigating the system, and collaboration with your healthcare team

Fitness coaching

  • Customized program designed around your body and goals
  • Ongoing progression tracking & adjustment
  •  Each session includes training (in person at agreed location), ongoing support, ongoing access to coach via phone/email for support and clarification
  • Guidance with supplements testing with discounted rates through professional dispensary (access continues for 3 months post coaching, to continue to support you)

 Hybrid Coaching (Hormones + Training Combined) option available 

To begin, please complete the form here: Intake Form

If unsure what program is best, I offer a free Discovery Call (15 minutes) where we can discuss goals and options.
Disclaimer: I am a registered nurse, not your provider. I do not diagnose or prescribe. All guidance is educational and should be discussed with your healthcare provider.