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SHSHL Update 12-2-25

National Division              W    L   T  OTW OTL    SOW    SOL    Pts

North Penn (6-0)                5     0   0   –       –          –            –         20

Council Rock South (6-1)  3     1   0    –        –         –           –         12

Central Bucks East (3-1)    3      1   0   –    –            –            –          12         

Souderton (3-2)                  3      2   0     1    1          –           –         12

Central Bucks South (4-3)      3       2    0      –         –          –          12

Pennsbury (4-2)                 2      2   0   –    –            –            –          8

Neshaminy (2-4)                1     3   0    1    –           –            –          7

Pennridge   (1-4)                1     4   0  –      1           –            –         5

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

American Division          W    L    T    OTW     OTL   SHW   SOL   PTS

Hatboro-Horsham (6-0) 6    0     0     –            –         –          –        24

Plym. Whitemarsh (4-0)  4    0     0     –           –         –          –        16

Springfield (2-4)                2    4     0          –      –           –                  4

Wissahickon (1-3)            1   4      0    1          –        –          –            3  

Abington (0-2)                  0    4    0      –         1       –          –             1

Scoring                         

 National Division                      GP    G     A    Pts

Jake Weiner CRS                         7     19      9     28

Shane Gleisner   Pb                     6       13     8     21

Max Ryon Sou.                              4       9     7     16

Jordan Sarne   CRS                       7      6     10     16 

Chris Silvotti NP                           6       8      5     13

Jackson Kelly Soud                       4      6      7      13

Jukia Kaminsky Soud                   5      9      3       12

Landon  Bishop Pr                        3      9      2        11

Ryan Burke       Pr                          5      4     7     11

Shane Hicks Pb                              5      4     7     11

Cameron  Fairweather  Sou.        5      3     8      11   

James Boyle NP                            6       2      9    11

American Division         GP      G     A    Pts

Nate Nemchinov HH      7        10   12    22

Vincent Graziani HH      6         9      12    21

Daniel Guller       PW      4        4      18    18

Bill Moffa   HH                6         8      6      14

Grayson Quinn Spr.       6        11    2      13

Reid Rochestie  HH       6          3     10      13

Greg McDonald Foundation to Host Pond Hockey Tournament

Pond Hockey Sponsorship Packet 2025.pdf

On December 20. 2025, the Greg McDonald Foundation and the Princeton Junior Tigers will join forces to celebrate Greg’s legacy by hosting the
3rd Annual Pond Hockey Tournament at Princeton Day School.

There will be 3v3 Pond Hockey Games, Cornhole, a Silent Auction, Live DJ, Concessions—and general awesomeness all day long!

ASHA, the American Special Hockey Association, will also be joining us for an adaptive game—celebrating inclusivity and heart on the ice.

All proceeds will benefit youth hockey players in the form of scholarships, equipment donations, leadership development and community service.

This event not only promises to engage and inspire our hockey families, but it also provides an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your company’s dedication to the community.

Your sponsorship and support will help us to expand access to, and equity within, the sport of ice hockey—giving us a broader reach to support youth hockey players in our region and beyond.

Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring our event—or donating to our silent auction.

The Greg McDonald Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization.

For details, contact: Pond Hockey Sponsorship Packet 2025.pdf

Greg McDonald Foundation
136 Franklin Corner Road Lawrenceville, NJ. 08648 patti@gregmcdonaldfoundation.org EIN: 99-0661684

North Penn 8 C.B. South 1

Special teams made a huge difference for North Penn Wednesday night. The Knights scored two shorthanded goals not quite three minutes apart in the second period, and added a power-play three-and-a-half minutes after that to break open a tight game and go on to an 8-1 win over Central Bucks South in the annual County Line Cup encounter at Hatfield Ice.

The win kept the reigning Class AA Flyers Cup and state champions unbeaten at 6-0 and 5-0 in SHSHL National.

Ironically, the Knights had to play from behind; it was the Titans (4-3, 3-2 in conference) who scored the first goal of the evening. Owen Frey beat Aidan Quigley in the North Penn net 6:20 into the first frame

Declan Leahy responded for the Knights with 24.7 seconds left in the opening period, a period that saw North Penn build a 14-6 edge in shots.

The flow of play was interrupted by five minor penalties. The Knights’ Sam Norton drew concurrent penalties for cross checking and unsportsmanlike conduct, a circumstance that saw the Titans with a three-and-a-half-minute power play. South failed to capitalize however, an inkling of what was to come.

The Knights drew their fifth penalty of the game when James Boyle was sent off for cross checking 7:04 into the middle period. But his teammates did not sit back.

Chris Silvotti’s shorthanded goal put North Penn in front for the first time with 9:01 left in the period and Norton, once having escaped from the penalty box, added another shorthanded goal with 6:05 remaining. It became a 4-1 game when Daniel Cabrales scored a power-play goal with 2:37 left and Norton added an even-strength goal before the period ended.

“Special teams is always a big factor in these games,” Norton said. “When there are a lot of {penalties} you’ve got to score goals on the power play and not let goals in on the penalty kill.”

On this occasion, the Knights were particularly dangerous while shorthanded and still played up-tempo hockey.

“Sometimes those stretch play work,” Norton said.

Boyle, Leahy, and Tyler Evans all scored for North Penn in the third period, leaving South coach Josh Sklar to wonder what became of his team’s early momentum.

“The first 10 minutes of the game our foot was on the gas,” he said. “We had the momentum we took it off, they took it, and we never got it back.”

Norton led the barrage for North Penn with two goals and two assists. Ismael Cabrales also had a four-point night with a goal and three assists. Boyle finished with a goal and two assists. He notes that team chemistry has been a big factor in North Penn’s success on this night, and over the past two seasons.

“We have lots of chemistry,” going on,” he said. “We know exactly what we want to do when we go out there.

“It’s huge to be able to get momentum off the kill and on the power play. I think overall, the chemistry helps us.”

North Penn 1 4 —8

C.B. South 1 0 0—1

First period goals: Owen Frey (CBS) from Grant Boyne, 6:20; Declan Leahy (NP) from Chris Silvotti and Chase Kelly Del Ricci, 16:36

Second-period goals: Kelly Del Ricci (NP) from Sam Norton, 7:59 (sh); Norton (NP) from James Boyle, 10:55 (sh); Daniel Cabrales (NP) from Boyle and Nolan Shingle 14:23 (pp); Norton (NP) fro9mm Ismael Cabrales and moon Hostetter, 16:15

Third-period goals: Boyle (NP) from Cabrales and Norton, 8:24; Leahy (NP) from Hostetter and Tyler Evans, 10:04; Cabrales (NP) from Norton, 16:02

Shots: North Penn 46, C.B. South 27; Saves: Aidan Qugley (NP) 26, Nathan Napoitano (CBS) 38

North Penn, CR South to Meet in Flyers Cup Rematch

An early-season showdown highlight’s this week’s slate of SHSHL games. Reigning and defending Class AA Flyers Cup and state champion North Penn will face off against three-time defending SHSHL National champion Council Rock South Wednesday night at Grundy Arena. Game time is set for 7:20.

The Golden Hawks (5-0) and the Knights (4-0) have each won their first three league starts.

They are a combined 44-4 in their last 88 regular season games; they split two regular-season meetings before North Penn prevailed 8-2 in the Flyers Cup final.

The Golden Hawks are paced by the SHSHL’s top scorer. Ae Weiner has accumulated 15 goals and nine assists for 24 points in all competitions. Jordan Sarne is second in the national Division in scoring with six goals and eight assists for 14 points.

Chris Silvotti and Nolan Shingle are North Penn’s top scorers. Each has accumulated five goals and four assists for nine points in all competitions.

Van Kula Ready for APAC Debut

Wednesday will mark the start of a new chapter in APAC history Charlie Van Kula will takes his place behind the St. Joseph’s Prep bench as the Hawks open their conference schedule at La Salle (4:00 at Hatfield Ice).

Van Kula took over the Prep this season, replacing David Giacomin who directed the Hawks for 13 seasons. His team comes into its APAC opener off three non-league wins.

“I’ve got big shoes to fill,” Van Kula acknowledged.

Van Kula was a goaltender for the Hawks (Giacomin was his coach his senior season) and lettered four times before having a brief stint as a walk-on at Boston College where he served as a student manager.

For the past three seasons he has coached the Hawks’ JV Gray team. He’s also an on-ice official for USA Hockey.

Van Kula says he had visions of being the Hawks’ head coach one day, Just not right now.

“It’s a real honor, obviously. It’s something I always kind of had  in the back of my mind, the possibility 20 years from now.

I told our alumni and parents it’s not something I take lightly, an and the program and where it’s come from.

“The program has grown from two teams to three and I take a lot of pride in being involved.”

Van Kula stresses the importance of the hockey program at his alma mater be the right fit with the educational and spiritual mission of the school.

“It’s critical,” he said, “as  it is with  all the sports at the Prep. We really emphasize that all of us. We’re not here to just coach our specific sports. Our sports are vehicles to fulfill the mission and the goals  of the school  as a whole.

“So, all of us are making sure our players are living up to that. Making sure that our players are living up to their academic expectations.  Making sure we’re pushing the same goals an values the school is.”

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St. Joseph’s Prep 4 St. John’s College 1

The Hawks improved to 3-0 with the non-league win Wednesday afternoon at the Class of 1923 Rink. Cole Gargon scored twice for the hosts who trailed 1-0 after the first period. Noah Stuhl and Frank Ely added one goal each.

Declan Geary made 31 saves on goal. The Hawks will face La Salle in their APAC opener next Wednesday.

St. John’s College 1 0 0—1

St. Joseph’s Prep 0 2 2—4

SHSHL Previews

National Division

Central Bucks East

Coach: Jeff Mitchell (sixth season)

Last year: 10-10-1, 10-7-1 in divisional play; Class AA Flyers Cup invitee

Key players: So. Cameron Young (G); Sr. Alex Wilson (F); Sr. Ethan Cenci (F); Sr. Braedon Hahn (F); Sr. Evan Asimakopoulos (F); Sr. Cole Kleindienst (F) 

Outlook: The Patriots are a team in transition, in Mitchell’s words “Retooling rather than rebuilding.” Some key pieces from last year’s team are lost to graduation. There may be early growing pains but the plan is to blend youthful energy and team chemistry to create success.

Central Bucks South

Coach: Josh Sklar (first season)

Last year: 17-7, 15-3 in divisional play; Class AA Flyers Cup invitee

Key players: Jr. Nathan Napolitano (G); Sr. JD Crouch (D); So. Braxton Lord (D); Sr. Ryan Frey (F); Sr. Ryan Montagna (F); Sr. Joey Slobodrian (F); Jr. Dominic Gibson (F); Jr. Grant Boyne (F); Fr. Owen Frey (F); Fr. Nolan Senigo (F)

Outlook: Sklar takes over for the retiring Shaun McGinty; he directed the Titans on an interim basis during portions of last season.

This year’s roster will feature a solid group of veterans, led by Napolitano in goal and a promising group of underclassmen.

The pieces are in place for a promising season.

Central Bucks West

 Coach: Frank Blust (first season)

Last year: 0-18, 0-18 in divisional play

Key players: Jr. Issac Mays (G); Sr. Austin Griffin (D); Jr. Colin Murray (F/D); Sr. Jackson Hirsch (F); Jr. Alex Korolev (F); So. Tyler Ricci (F)

Outlook: Blust takes over behind the bench for Dave Baun, who retired after 20 seasons. He’s looking to field a lineup that blends youth and experience.

“We’ve brought back a nice core that I think will work well with some of our new faces,” Bust said. “They’ve worked hard to improve in all three zones and build some team chemistry.”

Council Rock South

 Coach: Joe Houk (20th season)

Last year: 22-3, 17-1 in divisional play, National Division champions; Class AA Flyers Cup finalist

Key players: Sr. Trey Prozzillo (G); So. Evan Ayala (G); Jr. Wes Mallon (D); Sr. Jake Weiner; Sr. Jordan Sarne (F)

Outlook: The Golden Hawks lost eight seniors off last year’s championship squad but Houk, the longest-tenured coach in the SHSHL, feels good about this year’s squad, which will be trying for its fourth straight National Division title and is poised to make another championship run.

Weiner led the SHSHL in scoring last season with 41 regular-season goals and 19 assists for 60 points. Sarne collected 41 points via 18 goals and 23 assists.

Neshaminy

Coach: Bill Mooney (second season)

Last year: 6-12-1, 5-12-1 in divisional play

Key players: Sr. Gianna Raggio (G); Fr. Tommy Fox (G); Jr. Sean Mooney (D); Fr. Kainen Thompson (D); Sr. Anthony DiCrosta (F); Sr. Angelo Veneziale (F); Sr. Jake Topoleski (F); So. Nate Parker F; So. Tyler Hathaway (F); So. Eli Kirsh (F); Fr. Chris Koehler (F)

Outlook: The ‘Skins lost three key players to graduation after last season and will be in adjustment mode at first after just missing the postseason a year ago.

“Our goals as a team this season are to continue to work hard, compete in every game,” Mooney said, “make the SHSHL playoffs and get an invite to this year’s Flyers Cup tournament.”

North Penn

Coach: Kevin Vaitis (17th season)

Last year: 21-3, 16-2 in divisional play; Class AA Flyers Cup and state champions

Key players: Jr. Aidan Quigley (G); So. Any Norton (G); St. James Boyle (D); Sr. Danielle Cabrales (D); Sr. Chase Kelly Del-Ricci (D); Sr. Gabe Dunn (D); Jr. Sam Norton (F); Sr. Nolan Shingle (F); Jr. Chris Silvotti (F); St. Luke Haftel (F)

Outlook: When you’ve won a Flyers Cup and a state title, what do you do for an encore? North Penn will do its best to answer that question with an impressive corps of returnees.

Norton is second among the division’s returning scorers with 30 regular-season goals a year ago and 27 assists for 57 points.

“We know everyone is going to bring their best against us,” Vaitis said, “and we have to be ready every night we step on the ice. We will be led by great goaltending, strong defense, and multiple lines that can contribute up front. We are focused on getting better each week.”

Pennsbury

Coach: Ryan Daley

Last year: 6-14, 6-12 in divisional play

Key players: Sr. Brendan Milliken (G); Sr. Franky DeLucia (D); Jr. Connor Gray (D); Sr. Shane Gleisner (F); Jr. Jake Sarver (F)

Outlook: A young Falcon team went through some growing pains last season. But the additional year of experience will pay dividends this time around.

“With more experience at the varsity level we look to make a jump in the standings,” Daley said, “and push for another postseason run.”

Pennridge

Coach: Jeff Montagna (eighth season)

Last year: 14-9, 11-7 in divisional play; Class AA Flyers Cup quarterfinalist

Key players: Jr. Andrew Slutsky (G); St. Justin Dinsmore (D); r. Ryan Burke (F); Jr. Landon Bishop (F); Jr. Dean Venner (F); Sr. Kaden Gunning (F);

Outlook:  Montagna is behind the bench after announcing he was stepping away at the close of last season. He’ll be presiding over a new era of Pennridge hockey; there are just skaters on the roster, four of whom are new to varsity competition.

“I told them it will be a challenge,” Montagna said, “but that they will find out a lot about themselves as players and competitors. We will have to play a completely different style but they are up for it and we will have some fun with it. I’m really excited to see how it works.” 

Souderton

Coach: Ryan Uchniat (eighth season)

Last year: 6-13, 6-12 in divisional play

Key players: Sr. Max Ryon (F); Jr. Cameron Fairweather (F); Jr. Matthew Cross (F)

Outlook: Uchniat will be back behind the Souderton bench after taking a year off. The Big Red will be short in numbers but there are some game-changing players in the lineup. Ryon scored 26 regular-season goals last year and added 32 assists for 58 points to finish third in the National Division in scoring.

American Division

Abington

Coach: Ken Brzozowski (ninth season)

Last year: 0-16, 0-16 in divisional play

Key players: Jr. Matt Evangelist (G); Sr. Moses Garcia (D); Jr. Ben Biko (D); R. Liam Gura (D); Sr. Jamison Donofty (F); So. Joey Widmeier (F)

Outlook: The Galloping Ghosts will be one of the youngest teams in the SHSHL; there are just three senior on the roster.  The lineup also features Evangelist, a quality goaltender.

 A preseason camp at the University of Delaware got the team off on the right foot.

“We’re looking to build on the early season momentum” Brzozowski said. “The coaches are committed to and look forward to being part of the team’s continued improvements and progression towards returning Abington back to a championship level”

Hatboro-Horsham

Coach: Shane Smith (fifth season)

Last year: 12-9, 9-7 in divisional play; American Division champion, Class A Flyers Cup quarterfinalist

Key players: Jr. Eric Miller (G); Jr. Reid Rochestie (D); So. Joseph Magnon (F); Sr. Nate Nemchinov (F); So. Vincent Graziani (F) Jr. William Moffa (F)

Outlook: The Hatters come into the season off an American Division title and the first Flyers Cup win in school history.

Graziani with 22 goals and 25 assists (47 points) and Nemchinov (27-18-45) were second and third in the division in scoring last season.

Plymouth Whitemarsh

Coach: Vince Forti (second season)

Last year: 17-3, 15-1 in divisional play; American Division regular season champion, Class A Flyers Cup quarterfinalist

Key players: So. Max Yoder (G); So. Lucas Bennett (G); Sr. Ryan Jagher (D); Sr. Danny Guller (F-D); Sr. John Zawislak (F); So. Cooper Kanze (F)

Outlook: The Colonials return the bulk of the lineup of last year’s regular-season champions.

“We are looking forward to getting the year started,” Forti said. “The team chemistry has been great. Our guys have been practicing hard, unsatisfied with the results of last season. We hope to get off to a strong start and continue to build on that throughout the season. “

Guller (19 goals, 33 assists, 52 points) is the division’s top returning scorer.

“We are looking forward to getting the year started,” Forti said. “The team chemistry has been great. Our guys have been practicing hard, unsatisfied with the results of last season. We hope to get off to a strong start and continue to build on that throughout the season.”

Springfield (Montco)

Coach: Don Quinn (third season)

Last year: 8-9, 8-8 in divisional play

Key players: Fr. Emmett Kline(G), So. John Barr(D), Jr. Luke Belles (D); Sr. Gavin McManus(F), Sr. Kellen Warman(F), Sr. Grayson Quinn(F)

Outlook: The Spartans reached the playoffs a year ago and Quinn is hoping to use that as accomplishment as a springboard to success this season.

“We will rely heavily on our seniors to lead on and off the ice,” he said, and we have some young skilled players that will contribute this season.”

Wissahickon

Coach: James Rumsey (third season)

Last year: 8-9, 8-8 in divisional play

Key players: Sr. Fletcher Lynch (G); St. Logan Dicus (D), Jr. Joey Gambino (F); Jr. Logan Honeycutt (F); Jr. Mark Risnychok (F)

Outlook: The Trojans lost five seniors to graduation but Rumsey is excited about what lies ahead.

“We are excited to see the new generation of players take the ice and step up to the challenge,” he said. “Our players seem to have a great connection at practice and really seem to enjoy being on the ice together.

“We have a short bench in numbers but a lot of grit to make up for it. I have no doubt this group will leave everything they have on the ice this year.” 

Malvern Prep 3 St. John’s College 3

The Friars rallied from a 2-0 first-period deficit to finish with a 3-3 tie Monday in Rockville, Maryland. Malvern Prep’s Cole Wray tied the game with 3:37 left in the third period. Logan Love scored the other two Friar goals, one in each of the first two periods.

No overtime was played because of ice-slot restrictions.

Malvern Prep 1 1 1—3

Sr. John’s College 2 0 1—3