SHSHL Announces Playoff Schedule

The Suburban High School Hockey League has announced its postseason schedule, a schedule that has been impacted by the pandemic.

Because of Covid issues, several teams in playoff contention, will not be able to complete their regular-season schedules by the end of this week; for a variety of reasons related to ice availability and the upcoming Flyers Cup tournament, the regular season cannot be extended beyond that point.

As a result, the SHSHL will determine playoff qualifiers and seedings based on winning percentage. Any scheduled games that are not played by week’s end will be considered ‘no game.’

The six playoff qualifiers in Class AA (the combined National and Continental Divisions) have been determined, although not all the seeds have been finalized.

Pennsbury is assured of being the number-one seed. Council Rock South, Central Bucks South, Neshaminy, and Pennridge will fill positions two through five although the order will not be finalized until Friday night. North Penn will be seeded sixth.

The Class AA playoffs will begin Monday night, March 29 with the third seed facing North Penn and the fourth and fifth seeds facing each other. The sites and times of those games are still to be determined.

The Class AA semifinals are set for Wednesday, March 31 and the two semifinal winners will play for the championship on Thursday, April 1 at Grundy Arena.

The four playoff qualifiers in the American Division are also set. Top-seeded Wissahickon will face fourth-seeded Hatboro-Horsham in a semifinal game next Wednesday, March 31 at Hatfield Ice. That same evening, Abington will face Plymouth Whitemarsh in the other semifinal (site and time TBD). Those two teams will be seeded second and third, although which is seeded where is still to be determined.

The American Division championship game is scheduled for Thursday, April 1 at a site and time to be determined.

The results of the playoffs will have no bearing on the seedings for the upcoming Flyers Cup tournament. Those seedings will be announced this coming Sunday, March 28. The Flyers Cup tournament is scheduled to begin on April 5.

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Holy Ghost Prep 8, Pennsbury 2

Holy Ghost Prep scored four goals in the first period and went on to defeat Pennsbury 8-2 on Monday evening at Grundy Arena. Braedon Baehser and Sean Marshall scored twice for the Firebirds. Shaun Marshall, Zach Pers, Dominic Lombardo and Anthony Sparo also scored goals for Holy Ghost Prep (6-6).

Eric Eisler and Shane Siegmund scored for the Galcons (9-2-0-1).
Both teams used the non-league affair to tune up for their respective league playoffs which are scheduled for next week. The game will not impact seedings for the Flyers Cup tournament.

Holy Ghost Prep 4 3 1—8

Pennsbury 1 0 1—2

First-period goals: Shaun Moore (HGP) unassisted, 4:51; Braedon Baehser (HGP) from Sean Marshall and Brian Butler, 9:02; Zach Pers (HGP) unassisted, 12:39; Marshall (HGP) from Baehser, 13:50; Eric Eisler (P) unassisted, 15:21

Second-period goals: Baehser (HGP) from Butler and Marshall, 1:11; Marshall (HGP) from Baehser, 4:42 (sh); Dominic Lombardo (HGP) from Branson Barger, 14:04

Third-period goals: Anthony Sparo (HGP) from Colin Moore, 8:21; Shane Siegmiund (P) from Eisler and Andrew Falkenstein, 12:54

Shots: Holy Ghost Prep 35, Pennsbury 31; Saves: Colin Mudrick (HGP 13 and Jason Soule (HGP) 16, Dous (P) 27

SHSHL Update

SHSHL Standings as of 3-21-21

National/Continental W L T OTL Pts.

Pennsbury (10-2-0-1) 6 1 0 0 12

Council Rock South (7-3-0-2) 5 2 0 1 11

Neshaminy (6-4-1) 5 2 0 0 10

Central Bucks South (6-4-1) 5 2 0 0 10

Pennridge (6-4) 4 3 0 0 8

North Penn (5-5-1-1) 3 4 0 1 7

Central Bucks East (6-4-1-1) 3 4 0 1 7

Souderton (2-7) 1 5 0 0 2

Central Bucks West (0-10) 0 6 0 0 0

American Division W L T OTL Pts.

Wissahickon (11-1) 11 1 0 0 22

Abington (7-3) 7 3 0 0 14

Plymouth-Whitemarsh (7-4) 6 4 0 0 12

Truman (5-7) 5 7 0 0 10

Hatboro-Horsham (4-5-1-1) 4 5 1 1 10

William Tennent (4-5-1-1) 4 5 1 1 10

Quakertown (1-10-0-1) 1 10 0 1 3

National/Continental Scoring GP G A Pts

Brendan Macainsh (Pb) 12 12 14 26

Adam Bostock (CBE) 11 12 13 25

Thomas Gallagher (Nesh) 11 9 11 20

Shane Siegmund (Pb) 11 8 12 20

Robert Seewagen (Nesh) 11 11 6 17

Reece Millman (Pb) 9 10 6 16

Seth Grossman (Soud) 7 14 2 16

Chris Mangiacapre (CBE) 11 9 7 16

Julian Sarne (CRS) 11 4 10 14

Daniel Kvecher (CBS) 9 4 10 14

Aeryk Lehrhaupt (Pr) 9 11 3 14

American Division Scoring GP G A Pts

Bryan Garry (Wss) 12 42 29 71

Nick Hussa (Wiss) 11 18 23 41

Jeremy McCartney (Tr) 12 17 17 34

Luke Weikel (PW) 11 13 14 27

Joe Stelacio (Ab) 10 10 17 27

Eric Orzehoski (Q) 12 14 11 25

Daniel Glazer (Wiss) 11 13 12 25

Justin Carrelli (WT 11 15 8 23

Aidan Keough (PW) 11 8 14 22

A.J. Pounds (Wiss) 8 10 10 20

Seth Lerner (HH) 9 15 5 20

Neshaminy 5, Pennsbury 4

BRISTOL— It was a rivalry game that matched all expectations. Noah Seewagen scored with 7:52 remaining in the third period to give Neshaminy a 5-4 win over Pennsbury Thursday night at Grundy Arena in a Suburban High School Hockey League game that had significant ramifications.

The ‘Skins improved to 6-4-1 overall and 5-2 in National/Continental Division play and, it should be noted, 2-0 against Pennsbury this season. The Falcons (9-1-0-1, 6-1 in divisional play) suffered their first regulation loss.

Both teams were trying to strengthen their case for a favorable placement on the Flyers Cup bracket when the field is revealed on March 28.

Neshaminy was taking the ice 24 hours after a loss to Central Bucks East and ‘Skins coach Matt DeMatteo said the loss gave his team a jolt.

“I think (Wednesday) night was a huge wakeup call,” he said. “I think the older guys realized how few games are left and they knew they had to being it tonight.”

The key sequence in the game commenced 63 seconds into the second period. With Pennsbury holding a 1-0 lead, the Falcons’ Eddie Bossler drew a five-minute major penalty for high sticking.

It took Nolan Geria just 30 seconds to tie the game and Matt Buchinski put Neshaminy in front just 26 seconds after that.

The ‘Skins never trailed again.

Brendan MacAinsh tied the game for the Falcons at the 5:29 mark of the period while the teams were skating four on four but goals from Max Gallagher and Jacob Helms gave Neshaminy a two-goal lead before the period ended.

Erik Eisler and Justin Marlin scored third period goals for the Falcons but Seewagen’s goal off a Pennsbury turnover proved decisive.

“They came to play and we were just a little undisciplined,” said Pennsbury coach Ryan Daley. No matter the circumstances, these games are always tight and that’s what makes a great rivalry.”

•Thursday’s game was the third annual Gannon Cup game, played in memory of former Neshaminy School District students and hockey players Patrick Gannon and Phil Oseredzuk. Both would have been seniors this year and both played club hockey with many of the players who took the ice Thursday night,

Gannon died as the result of an an accident in July of 2016 at age 13 and Oserdzuk perished in an accident in May of 2019 at age 16.

More than $6,100 was raised Thursday night for charitable organizations that were established in memory of the young men who perished.

Neshaminy’s Rob Seewagen noted that while Thursday’s win meant a lot to he and his teammates, the evening was about something more important.

“At the end of the day, it’s more remembering Pat and Phil,” he said. “They were our age group in terms of the class of 2021. It hurts that they’re not here but this why we come out and do this every year. We love them and we want to honor them and their families.”

The Gannon Cup is named for Mike Gannon, Patrick’s father a longtime coach with the Grundy Senators youth program.

Neshaminy 0 4 1—5

Pennsbury 1 1 2—4

First-period goal: Brendan MacAinsh (P) from Shane Siegmund and Reece Millman, 13:51

Second-period goals: Nolan Geria (N) from Thomas Gallagher, 1:43 (pp); Matt Buchinski (N) from Max Gallagher and Geria, 2:09, (pp); MacAinsh (P) from Shane Siegmund and Reece Millman, 5:29; Max Gallager (N from Michael Knipple, 7:15; Jacob Helms (N) unassisted, 13:57

Third-period goals: Erik Eisler (P) from Justin Marlin, :33 (pp); Marlin (P) from Jake McCaw, 7:49; Noah Seewagen (N) from Max Gallagher, 8:08
Shots: Neshaminy 40, Pennsbury 36; Saves: Brian Nelson (N) 32, Marek Jorgenson (P) 35

SHSHL Announces Playoff Format

The Suburban High School Hockey League has officially announced its playoff format. The postseason will begin on Monday, March 29. Six teams vie for the National/Continental division championship while four other teams will square off for the American Division crown.

On Match 29, the number National/Continental seed will face the number six seed while the fourth seed will face the fifth seed. The winners will advance to play the top two seeds in the semifinals Wednesday, March 31.

The American Division semifinals will also be contested on March 31 with Wissahickon, the top seed, facing the fourth seed and the second seed going against the third seed. The championship games in both classes will be played on Thursday, April 1.

The results of the playoffs will have no bearing on the seedings for Flyers Cup tournament, which will be announced on March 28.

Flyers Cup Rankings Updated

There was relatively little movement in the Flyers Cup Committee’s second set of power rankings which were released Monday.

In Class AAA the top five remained unchanged. In Class AA Council Rock South moved into fifth place, displacing Pennridge. In Class A, Wissahickon, which was ranked fifth last week, and Springfield-Delco, which had been ranked fourth, exchanged placed. in the girls’ rankings, Downingtown West moved into the top spot ahead of Bux-Mont as the two teas reversed positions from last week while Avon Grove, now ranked fourth, and West Chester Bayard Rustin, now fifth, also exchanged places.

The committee will not release another set of rankings before the full tournament field is released on March 28.

Class AAA

1. Malvern Prep

2. Holy Ghost Prep

3. La Salle

4. St. Joseph’s Prep

5. Roman Catholic

Class AA

1. Downingtown West

2. Pennsbury

3. Haverford High

4. Spring-Ford

5. Council Rock South

Class A

1. West Chester East

2. Strath Haven

3. West Chester Henderson

4. Wissahockon

5. Springfield-Delco

Girls

1. Downingtown West

2. Bux-Mont

3. West Chester Henderson

4. Avon Grove

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SHSHL Update for 3-15

SHSHL Standings as of 3-15-21

National/Continental W L T OTL Pts.

Pennsbury (9-0-0-1) 6 0 0 0 12

Council Rock South (6-3-0-2) 4 2 0 1 9

Neshaminy (5-3-1) 4 1 0 0 8

Pennridge (6-3) 4 2 0 0 8

Central Bucks South (4-3-1) 3 1 0 0 6

North Penn (5-4-1-1) 3 3 0 1 7

Central Bucks East (5-3-1-1) 1 3 0 1 3

Souderton (2-7) 1 5 0 0 2

Central Bucks West (0-10) 0 6 0 0 0

American Division W L T OTL Pts.

Wissahickon (10-1) 10 1 0 0 20

Abington (5-3) 5 3 0 0 10

Plymouth-Whitemarsh (6-4-) 5 4 0 0 10

Hatboro-Horsham (4-4-1-1) 4 4 1 1 10

William Tennent (4-5-1-0) 4 5 1 0 9

Truman (4-6) 4 6 0 0 8

Quakertown (1-8-0-1) 1 7 0 1 3

Flyers Cup Rankings. 3-8-21

The Flyers Cup Committee has released its first set of rankings relating to the 2021 Flyers Cup tournament. The committee ranked five teams in each of four classes. The ratings are based on game results through March 5 and observations by the committee.
The Flyers Cup tournament is scheduled to begin on April 5. No final determination has been made regarding the number of teams in the field or in each bracket.
The Flyers Cup is an invitational event and there are no automatic bids.

Class AAA
1. Malvern Prep
2. Holy Ghost Prep
3. La Salle
4. St. Joseph’s Prep
5. Roman Catholic

Class AA
1. Downingtown West
2. Pennsbury
3. Haverford
4. Spring-Ford
5. Pennridge

Class A
1. West Chester East
2. Strath Haven
3. West Chester Henderson
4. Springfield-Delco
5. Wissahickon

Girls
1. Bux Mont
2. Downingtown West
3. West Chester Henderson
4. Bayard Rustin
5. Avon Grove

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SHSHL Update 3-7-21

National/Continental W L T OTL Pts.

Pennsbury (8-0-0-1) 6 0 0 0 12

Pennridge (6-3) 4 2 0 0 8

Neshaminy (5-3-1) 4 1 0 0 8

Central Bucks South (4-3-1) 3 1 0 0 6

North Penn (5-4-1-0) 3 3 0 0 6

Council Rock South (4-3-0-2) 2 2 0 1 5

Central Bucks East (4-2-1-1) 1 2 0 1 3

Central Bucks West (0-8) 0 5 0 0 0

Souderton (1-7) 0 5 0 0 0

American Division W L T OTL Pts.

Wissahickon (9-1) 9 1 0 0 18

Plymouth-Whitemarsh (6-3-0-1) 5 3 0 1 11

Abington (5-3) 5 3 0 0 10

Hatboro-Horsham (4-4-1-1) 4 4 1 1 10

William Tennent (4-4-1-0) 3 4 1 0 9

Truman (3-6) 3 6 0 0 6

Quakertown (1-7-0-1) 1 7 0 1 3

National Conference Scoring GP G A. Pta

Brendan Macainsh (Pb) 9 9 13 22

Adam Bostock (CBE) 8 10 11 21

Thomas Gallagher (Nesh) 8 9 8 17

Robert Seewagen (Nesh) 9 10 6 16

Seth Grossman (Soud) 6 14 2 16

Aeryk Lehrhaupt (Pr) 9 11 3 14

Shane Siegmund (Pb) 9 5 9 14

Ryan Cunningham (NP) 10 7 6 13

Julian Sarne (CRS) 9 3 10 13

Blake Stewart (Pr) 7 6 6 12

Andrew David (Pr) 9 6 6 12

American Division Scoring GP G A Pts

Bryan Garry (Wss) 10 36 19 55

Nick Hussa (Wiss) 9 12 21 33

Jeremy McCartney (Tr) 9 13 12 25

Luke Weikel (PW) 10 11 12 23

Joe Stelacio (Ab) 8 7 13 20

Eric Orzehoski (Q) 9 10 10 20

Justin Carrelli (WT 9 13 6 19

Aidan Keough (PW) 10 7 12 19

A.J. Pounds (Wiss) 6 9 9 18

Seth Lerner (HH) 8 13 5 18

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Plymouth Whitemarsh 9, Truman 0

HATFIELD— Every goaltender, at every level of hockey, starts a game hoping for a shutout. Kolton Galie archived that ambition Thursday night. The Plymouth Whitemarsh junior stopped 15 shots as the Colonials downed Truman 9-0 in a Suburban High School Hockey League American Division matchup at Ice Line.
It was the first shutout of Galie’s high-school career.

“It’s really nice,” he said. “They had a few nice shots on us and it felt really nice to be able to come out there and save them and our defense really put in the effort to keep the puck out of the front of our net.”

One observer who was particularly impressed with Galie’s performance was Truman coach Bill Keyser, who took it all in from his post behind the bench.

“(Plymouth Whitemarsh) played for their goalie tonight,” he said. “They played in front of him, the blocked shots for him, and they maintained the puck. They played really well today,”

Despite Tigers’ low shot total, Galie worked hard. At least half a dozen saves required maximum effort, notably on odd-man rushes. His best save of the night came when he denied James Gallagher on a breakaway 75 seconds into the third period to keep Truman (3-6 overall and in the division) off the scoreboard.

The Colonials (6-4, 5-4 in divisional play) dominated play from the start and recorded 36 shots themselves. Like many a goaltender elsewhere, Galie likes to stay busy.

“Of course, the less shots the better,” he said. “But then, when they do get a breakaway, I’m not warmed up enough to be able to it as quickly as I would with 30 or so shots.

The Colonials scored three goals in each period. Matthew Flynn finished with a hat trick and added an assist. Luke Weikel contributed two goals and four assists. Thomas Corcoran, Jack MIshkin, Aidan Keough, and John Cubbin scored one goal each.

“I think every line contributed,” said Colonial coach Josh Aiello. “Our offense played well, our defensemen made sure they covered, and adjusted to the two-on-ones and three-on-twos.

“And our goalie really played outstanding. It was Kolton Galie’s first career shutout at the high-school level. I’m just so proud of how. He’s really just getting stronger and stronger as the season goes on.”

Keyser was pleased with his own team’s effort. “My kids didn’t back down at all,” he said. “They worked hard. We had a couple injuries on the bench and running with a light bench, sometimes that can hurt you a little bit.”

Truman 0 0 0—0
Plymouth Whitemarsh 3 3 3—9
First-period goals: Luke Weikerl (PW) from Matthew Flynn, 3:48; Flynn (PW) from Weikel, 12:41; Thomas Corcoran (PW) from Zach Spera, 14:10
Second-period goals: Aidan Keogh (PW) from Weikel, :37 (pp); Jack MIshkin (PW) from Weikel, 5:49; Flynn (Pw) from Weikel and MIshkin, 11:56 (pp)
Third-period goals: Flynn (PW) unassisted, 2:08; John Cubbin (PW) from Weikel and Keogh, 5:53 (pp); Weikel (Pw) from Corcoran, 15:22
Shots; Truman 15, Plymouth Whitemarsh 36; Saves: Connor PIlla (T) 27, Kolton Galie (PW) 15