Hun School 2 St. Joseph’s Prep 1 OT

Zachary Vallee’s goal 1:59 into overtime gave The Hun School a 2-1 win over St. Joseph’s Prep Wednesday afternoon at the University of Pennsylvania’s Class of 1923 Rink.

The game’s two regulation goals came late in the third period. Luca Jean gave Hun School (2-1, 1-0 in conference) a 1-0 lead with 3:32 left in regulation.Jake Ely tied the game for St. Joseph’s Prep (5-3, 1-1 in the APAC) with 1:41 remaining.

Blake Echternacht reorded 25 saves in the Hun School net.

Hun School 0 0 1 1—2

St. Joseph’s Prep 0 0 1 0—1

Third-period goals: Luca Jean (HS) from Jacob Kelly-LePage, 13:28 Jake Ely (SJP) from Thomas Ely,15:19;

Overtime goal: Zachary Vallee (HS) unassisted, 1:59;

 Shots: Hun School 15, St. Joseph’s Prep 26; Saves: Blake Echternacht (HS) 25. Declan Geary (SJP) 13
 

Keenan’s Impact at Malvern Prep Goes Beyond the Ice

The impact Malvern Prep coach Bill Keenan has on his players goes beyond the rink. The respect the Friars have for their coach was on display last Wednesday night when Malvern Prep staged its fourth annual RTS Awareness Night; the proceeds of the game between the Friars and Holy Ghost Prep were earmarked for research into Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome is a genetic disorder that cause intellectual and developmental disabilities. Connor Keenan, Bill Keenan’s soon-to-be-6-year old son, is afflicted with RTS.

Pax Hoishik, a senior on the Malvern Prep roster, says the occasion means a lot to the players.

“I’ve participated in the event for three years,” he said. “And every single year it gets more close knit with the guys and even closer with Coach Keenan. Having that bond with Coach Keenan and his family as a whole and being able to celebrate the night for him and his kid is pretty unbelievable.”

Hoishik has been a full-time varsity player for three seasons now; he was a swing player as a freshman. He notes the evening is not just another hockey game.

“We’re playing for {Keenan},” Hoishik said. We’re playing for {Connor}. We’re playing for his family and we get to do that as a team. That’s why it’s so special.”

Hoishik and his teammates respect how Keenan is able to balance a full-time job with seeing to his family’s needs while still devoting the necessary time to coaching the Friars.

“It’s extremely impressive to me,” Hoishik said. “Some of the other captains and I were talking about it how incredible it is he is able to make time  for something like that with everything going on in his life. We just thought it’s pretty incredible that he is able to make that time for us.”

Bill and Sarah Keenan have been married for 13 years. Connor is the youngest of their three children.

Sarah Keenan lauds her husband for how he deals with his assortment of responsibilities including periodically traveling to Baltimore to see a specialist who works with RTS patients.

“He is a really strong guy to deal with everything that comes at him and the stuff we have to deal with with Conner,” she said. “I obviously take on a lot while he’s coaching but he’s taking on as much as he possible can whenever he’s home.

“I’m really proud of him.  He has taken everything on his back really well. He deals with all that comes through and doesn’t show it at home. So, whatever the hockey world id he leaves it with the hockey team but also includes us as his family with the whole thing.”

SHSHL Update 12-8-25

National Division              W    L   T  OTW OTL    SOW    SOL    Pts

North Penn (7-0)                6     0   0   –       –          –            –         24

Council Rock South (8-1)     5     1   0    –        –         –           –      20

Central Bucks South (5-3)      4       2    0      –         –          –            –         16

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

Central Bucks East (3-3)    3      2   0   –    –            –            –        12        

Pennridge   (2-4)                2     4   0  –     – 1           –            –         9

Pennsbury (4-3)                 2      2   0   –    –            –            –         8

Neshaminy (2-5)                2     4   0    1    –           –            –         7

Central Bucks West (0-7)  0    7   0    –     –           –           –          0                                 

American Division          W    L    T    OTW     OTL   SHW   SOL   PTS

Hatboro-Horsham (7-1) 7    1     0     –            –         –          –        28

Plym. Whitemarsh (5-1)  5    1     0     –           –         –          –       20

Springfield (2-5)                2    4     0          –      –           –                  8

Wissahickon (2-4)            2   4      0    1          –        –          –            7  

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

Scoring                         

 National Division                      GP    G     A      Pts

Jake Weiner CRS                         8     23    11   34

Shane Gleisner   Pb                    7      14    8    22

Max Ryon Sou.                            5      11    8    19

Chris Silvotti NP                          7       9     7     16

Jordan Sarne   CRS                       7      6   10     16 

Landon  Bishop Pr                       5     9      6      15

James Rush Pr                              7     11   3       14

Samuel Norton NP                      6     7      7      14

Julia Kaminsky Soud                   6      9      4       13

Jackson Kelly Soud                       5      6      7      13

Nolan Shingle NP                        7       6      7      13

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

Shawn Mooney  Nesh                  4       3     4      7

American Division         GP      G     A    Pts

Vincent Graziani HH      8         13   13    26

Nate Nemchinov HH      8        11   13    24

Daniel Guller       PW      6        5     16    21

Bill Moffa   HH                8         8     8     16

Grayson Quinn Spr.       7       13    2      15

Cooper Kanze   PW       5       10     5     15

Goaltenders-Min. 153 minutes

National Division         GP     MP  Shots  GA  Save %     GAA

Aidan Quigley NP         3       153      70      4    .943         1.33

Andrew Norton NP      4       204      63       5    .921         1.25

Trey Prozzillo    CRS     7      357      189    15  .921          2.14

Cameron Yoing CBE    3      153       132    12   .909         4.00

Brendan Milliken Pb   7       .356      255    26    .898        3.72

American Division         GP     MP  Shots  GA  Save %     GAA

Max Yoder  PW              3        153    99        8     .919     2.67

Nathan Napolitano HH 8        408   267     35     .869     4.38

Eric Miller HH                 5        255    112     15     .866    3.00

Emmett Kline Sp           7         357      222    33     .851    4.71

Fletcher Lynch Wiss     4         208      153    23      .850   5.64

Nathaniel Welsh Takes Over at Hun School

The Hun School has a new head coach. Nathaniel Welsh has been named the Raiders’ interim head coach, replacing Eric Szeker,

Welsh has served as an assistant at The Hun School and also has an extensive history with the Princeton Tigers youth program.

The Raiders have played just one game this season, a 3-1 loss to Devon Prep on November 20. They are scheduled to host The Pingry School on Monday before opening their APAC schedule on Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Prep.

Pennridge 3 Neshaminy 0

BRISTOL—For a hockey team finding its way, it was a step forward. Pennridge took things one shift at a time Thursday night and left Grundy Arena with a 3-0 win over Neshaminy in a SHSHL National matchup.

What the Rams (2-5-1, 2-5 in the division) wasn’t flashy or spectacular to watch. But when you have only 13 skaters in uniform, efficiency trumps style. And that efficiency included rotating just three defensemen over the course of the 51 minutes.

“Tonight was probably the best defensive game we’ve played,” said winning coach Jeff Montagna. “We’re running three {defensemen} every game and they’re starting to figure out how to play with three Ds, and get through an entire game. They’re rally coming along.”

Having a quality goaltender helps as well Junior Andrew Slutsky stopped all 23 shots he saw in support of his teammates.

“Playing for a team with nine {veterans} is like motivation,” he said. You keep it up for them.”

Neshaminy goaltender Thomas Fox was perhaps even more impressive at the other end of the ice. Looking like Anything but the freshman he is, Fox registered 36 saves.

“The future is bright for him,” said Neshaminy coach Bill Mooney. He played real well. He’s very aggressive, he attacks the pick.

“He makes the first save and that’s all you can ever ask of a goalie.”

The second period was more than half gone before Ryan Burke delivered the evening’s first goal on a shot from the high slot James Rush made it a 2-0 game with 4:13 left the middle period.

Neshaminy (2-5 overall and in the division) had an opening when Landon Bishop and Dean Venner drew penalties in the final half minute of the second frame. As a result, Neshaminy had a two-man advantage for 93 seconds. But the ‘Skins couldn’t capitalize.

“We were hoping to a little momentum turn there,” Mooney said. “We had opportunities {but} their goalie made the saves.

“They have some seasoned guys out there that have been around for a bit so they know how to play.”

Rush sealed the verdict with an empty-net goal with 1:17 remaining.

Montagna stresses the importance of hi team knowing its limitations, specifically the size of its roster.

“They know there’s a certain way they have to play” he said, “and you have to stick to that. You can’t try and be someone you’re not out there with the roster we’re running.

“That has been the biggest thing for us so far. These guys understand it. You saw tonight in a 2-0 game {until the finish} it was defense first, second, and third.”

Pennridge 0 2 1—3

Neshaminy 0 0 0—0

Second-period goals: Ryan Burke (P) from Kaden Gunning, 8:57 James Rush (P) from Georgios Siokos and Landon Bishop, 12:47

Third-period goal: Rush (P) unassisted, 15:43 (en)

Shots: Pennridge 39, Neshaminy 23; Saves: Andrew Slutsky (P) 23, Thomas Fox (N) 36

Malvern Prep Hosts Holy Ghost Prep for RTS Awareness Night

What happened Wednesday night at Ice Line was about much more than hockey. For the fourth consecutive year, Malvern Prep hosted RTS Awareness Night. For the second consecutive year, Holy Ghost Prep assumed the role of honored guests, and returned home on the winning side of a 2-0 scoreline.

But the two sides came together on the ice for a higher purpose.

RTS— Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes intellectual and developmental disabilities. Among those afflicted with the malady is Connor Keenan, the soon-to-be 6-year old son of Malvern Prep head coach Bill Keenan and his wife Sarah.

Proceeds from Wednesday’s game, which included various fundraisers, will help support families dealing with RTS including the Keenans, who have two other children, an 11-year old son JJ and a 9-year old daughter Olivia.

Sarah Keenan expressed her gratitude to the local hockey community for its support of her family.

“We feel welcomed by the community,” she said. “Knowing we have so many people supporting our family, and people like Connor with disabilities, it just feels really warm and welcoming.”

Sarah Keenan also offered thanks to the schools that have provided the opposition for Malvern Prep; St. Joseph’s Prep for two seasons and Holy Ghost Prep last season and again Wednesday night.

“St. Joe’s was wonderful,” she said. “Holy Ghost Prep has also been very supportive all night. They’re donating baskets, they’re doing team dinners upstairs, they’re really supporting the whole thing.”

Malvern Prep assistant coach Jared Ingersol notes that the evening has deep meaning for the Friar players.

“The kids get amped up for it all year,” he said. “it means a lot to Coach Keenan and we appreciate everything they do, all the fundraising, they help out as well.

“Our parents and alumni get involved, it’s always nice to see everybody participating”

Holy Ghost Prep coach John Ritchie is proud to have the Firebirds involved in RTS Awareness Night.”

“Obviously, this is a cause that’s super close to {Keenan} he said, “and as I told him the last two years, I think it’s an honor for us to be included in this.

“It’s something that we’re proud to be a part of. We’re proud as a community to kind of bind our schools together because at the end of the day, it’s more important than hockey and that’s something for these young athletes to understand and take with them for the rest of their lives.”

The Game: Lucas Gonzalez gave Holy Ghost Prep a 1-0 lead with a shorthanded goal 1:45 into the third period. Anthony Valeriote set up the goal with a feed from the right-wing corner that found Gonzalez in the low slot midway between the circles. Nathan Romer added an empty-net goal with 13.5 seconds remaining.

Matt Salita earned the shutout in goal, stopping 22 shots.

Holy Ghost Prep (5-1 overall) is unbeaten since a season-opening overtime loss to Devon Prep and is 3-0 in the APAC

Ryan Caterino made 30 saves for the Friars who are 2-3-1 overall and 1-2 in the APAC.

Holy Ghost Prep 0 0 2—2

Malvern Prep 0 0 0—0

Third-period goals: Lucas Gonzalez (HGP) from Anthony Valeriote, 1:45, (sh) Nathan Romer (HGP) unassisted, 16:47

Shots: Holy Ghost Prep 32, Malvern Prep 22; Saves: Matt Salita (HGP) 22, Ryan Caterino (MP) 30What happened Wednesday night at Ice Line was about much more than hockey. For the fourth consecutive year, Malvern Prep hosted RTS Awareness Night, For the second consecutive year, Holy Ghost Prep assumed the role of honored guests and returned home on the winning side of a 2-0 scoreline.

But the two sides came together on the ice for a higher purpose.

RTS— Rubinstein Taybi Syndrome is a genetic disorder that cause intellectual and developmental disabilities. Among those afflicted with the malady is Connor Keenan, the soon-to-be 6-year old son of Malvern Prep head coach Bill Keenan and his wife Sarah.

Proceeds from Wednesday’s game, which included various fundraisers, will help support families dealing with RTS including the Keenans, who have two other children, an 11-year old son JJ and a 9-year old daughter Olivia.

Sarah Keenan expressed her gratitude to the local hockey community for its support of her family.

“We feel welcomed by the community,” she said. “Knowing we have so many people supporting our family, and people like Connor with disabilities, it just feels really warm and welcoming.”

Sarah Keenan also offered thanks to the schools that have provided the opposition for Malvern Prep; St. Joseph’s Prep for two seasons and Holy Ghost Prep last season and again Wednesday night.

“St. Joe’s was wonderful,” she said. “Holy Ghost Prep has also been very supportive all night. They’re donating baskets, they’re doing team dinners upstairs, they’re really supporting the whole thing.”

Malvern Prep assistant coach Jared Ingersol notes that the evening has deep meaning for the Friar players.

“The kids get amped up for it all year,” he said. “it means a lot to Coach Keenan and we appreciate everything they do, all the fundraising, they help out as well.

“Our parents and alumni get involved, it’s always nice to see everybody participating.”

Holy Ghost Prep coach John Ritchie is proud to have the Firebirds involved in RTS Awareness Night.”

“Obviously, this is a cause that’s super close to {Keenan} he said, “and as I told him the last two years, I think it’s an honor for us to be included in this.

“It’s something that we’re proud to be a part of. We’re proud as a community to kind of bind our schools together because at the end of the day, it’s more important than hockey and that’s something for these young athletes to understand and take with them for the rest of their lives.”

The Game: Lucas Gonzalez gave Holy Ghost Prep a 1-0 lead with a shorthanded goal 1:45 into the third period. Anthony Valeriote set up the goal with a feed from the right-wing corner that found Gonzalez in the low slot midway between the circles. Nathan Romer added an empty-net goal with 13.5 seconds remaining.

Matt Salita earned the shutout in goal, stopping 22 shots.

Holy Ghost Prep (5-1 overall) is unbeaten since a season-opening overtime loss to Devon Prep and is 3-0 in the APAC

Ryan Caterino made 30 saves for the Friars who are 2-3-1 overall and 1-2 in the APAC.

Holy Ghost Prep 0 0 2—2

Malvern Prep 0 0 0—0

Third-period goals: Lucas Gonzalez (HGP) from Anthony Valeriote, 1:45, (sh) Nathan Romer (HGP) unassisted, 16:47

Shots: Holy Ghost Prep 32, Malvern Prep 22; Saves: Matt Salita (HGP) 22, Ryan Caterino (MP) 30

Flyers Cup Eligibles Announced

The Flyers Cup Committee has released a lost of 50 teams from Pennsylvania , New Jersey, and Delaware, that are eligible for invitations to the 2026 Flyers Cup tournament. The Flyers Cup is an invitational tournament; they are no automatic bids.

Class AAA (8)

Devon Prep

Father Judge

Haverford School

Holy Ghost Prep

La Salle

Malvern Prep

Salesianum

St. Joseph’s Prep

Class AA (21)

Abington

Avon Grove

Boyertown

Central Bucks East

Central Bucks South

Central Bucks West

Conestoga

Council Rock South

Downingtown East

Downingtown West

Haverford High

Kingsway

Lower Merion

Neshaminy

North Penn

Owen J. Roberts

Pennridge

Pennsbury

Shawnee

Souderton

Spring-Ford

Class A (15)

Garnet Valley

Hatboro-Horsham

Hershey

Kennett

Marple Newtown

Palmyra

Pernncrest

Plymouth Whitemarsh

Radnor

Springfield-Delco

Springfield-Montco

West Chester East

West Chester Henderon

West Chester Rustin

Wissahickon

Girls (6)

Avon Grove

Conestoga

Downingtown West

Pennridge

Radnor

West Chester East

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