SHSHL Recap 12-13-22

National Division W L T OTL Pts

C.R. South (6-0) 1 0 0 0 0

C.B. East (4-2) 0 0 0 0 0

C.B. South (3-3-0-1) 1 0 0 0 0

C.B. West (3-4) 1 0 0 0 2

Bensalem (2-4) 1 0 0 0 2

Neshaminy (5-1) 0 0 0 0 0

Pennsbury (4-2) 0 0 0 0 0

Pennridge (3-2) 1 1 0 0 0

C.R. North (1-6) 1 2 0 0 2

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

Souderton (1-5-0-1) 0 2 0 0 0

American Division W L T OTL Pts

Abington (5-0-0) 5 0 0 0 8

Plymouth Whitemarsh (5-2) 4 1 0 0 4

Wissahickon (3-3) 3 2 0 0 6

Quakertown (3-3) 2 3 0 0 4

Springfield (0-4-1) 0 4 1 0 0

Scoring

National Division G A Pts

Brendan Macainsh (Pb) 12 5 17

Aydin Thierolf (CBS) 8 7 15

Alex Hood (Ben) 12 2 14

Blaise Pepe (CRS) 7 7 14

Corey Kosick (CBE) 9 5 14

Seth Grossman (Soud) 6 8 14

Andrew Savona (Pr) 5 8 13

Kevin Koles (CRS) 3 8 11

Chase Tovsky (CRS) 1 9 10

Jake Weiner (CRS) 8 2 10

Nick Smith (Soud) 8 2 10

John Stinson (NP) 8 2 10

Max Gallagher (Nes) 7 3 10

Luke Tremmel (CBW) 3 7 10

American Division G A Pts

Matthew Flynn (PW) 12 9 21

Matt Kramer (Ab) 12 7 19

David Branigan (PW) 6 11 17

Branden McNally (Q) 10 4 14

Will Hussa (Wiss) 11 3 14

Dylan Novitski (PW) 7 7 14

Pat Steleacio (Ab) 7 7 14

Ian Heydt (Ab) 5 8 13

Danny Hussa (Wiss) 8 4 12

William Shaw (Q) 4 7 11

Seth Abramson (Ab) 5 6 11

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National Division

Bensalem

Coach: Jordan Roth (second season)

Last year: 3-11

Key players: Jr. Ricky Gonzalez (G); Sr. Danny Mackley (D-F); Jr. Alex Hood (F-D); So. Alex Bazylevich (F-D); Fr. Lucas Gonzalez (F-D)

Outlook: The Owls took some big strides in their inaugural season last year and are looking continue that trend moving forward.

“This year we’re emphasizing the importance of ‘team’ Roth said. “Everything we do represents our team, our passion, and our purpose. As a team, we are ready to lead by example and be tough to play against.”

Central Bucks East

Coach: Jeff Mitchell (third season)

Last year: 6-10, Flyers Cup participant

Key players: Sr. Matt Magiacapre (G); Jr. Kyle McIntyre (D) Sr. Stephen DiRugeris (F); Jr. Corey Kosick (F)

Outlook: The Patriots feature a lineup that blends youth and experience. They’re backed by Mangiacapre, one of the area’s premier netminders.

Central Bucks South

Coach: Shuan McGinty (ninth season)

Last year: 6-7-1-2, Flyers Cup participant

Key players: Sr. Matt Crouch (D); Jr. Aidan Linso (D); So. Jake Stepp (D); Sr. Aydin Thierolf (F); Jr. Colin Mendham (F); Jr. D.J. Lindenmuth (F)

Outlook: The Bucks endured an up and down campaign a year ago but all signs point to brighter days on the horizon. As usual, McGinty will be counting on his veterans to lead the way

“It is time for the Titans to get back on track,” he said.

Central Bucks West

Coach: Dave Baun (19^th season)

Last year: 5-9

Key players: Jr. Liam Rogers (G); Sr. Sammy Poliak (D); Jr. Johnny Cherubini (D) Sr. Luke Tremmel (F); Jr. Nick Bruno (F); So. Anthony Dowd (F); So. Jack Misoda (F); So. Zane Sanders (F)

Outlook: The Bucks feature a solid group of returnees, led by Rogers in goal. The veterans will be supplemented by a talented group of young players that Baun is counting on, especially up front.

Council Rock North

Coach: Greg McDonald (second season)

Last year: 10-8. Flyers Cup participant

Key players: So. Ian Goldberg (G); So. Jackson Accardi (D); Jr. Nick Hahan (D); Sr. Noah Epstein (F); Jr. Karson Grainey (F)

Outlook: The Indians did a lot last year with a team that was lacking in experience and numbers. McDonald expects to be able to dress a full roster of 20 this season and his troops will have an additional year’s experience. It shapes up as a promising season.

Council Rock South

Coach: Joe Houk (17^th season)

Last year: 16-2-2-1, SHSHL and Flyers Cup finalist

Key players: Sr. Carson Lopez (G); Jr. Kevin Koles (D); Jr. Blaize Pepe (F); Jr. Chase Tovsky (F)

Outlook: The Golden Hawks played for the SHSHL and Flyers Cup titles last season. This season they return a team that is deep and talented. Houk has three quality lines and five solid defensemen to call on, plus an outstanding goaltender. The ingredients are on hand for what could be a very special season.

Neshaminy

Coach: Matt DeMatteo (sixth season)

Last year: 10-7-1, Flyers Cup participant

Key players: Jr. Cory Hemberger (G); So. Liam Mooney (D); Sr. J.J. Hathaway (D); Sr. Max Gallagher (F); Sr. Nolan Geria (F); Sr. Danny McColgan (F); Sr. Noah Seewagen (F); Sr. Michael Knipple (F); So. Ryan DeMatteo (F)

Outlook: The ‘Skins are perhaps the most experienced team in their division. Eleven seniors return from a unit that reached the Flyers Cup quarterfinals last season.

DeMatteo is optimistic about what the future could hold.

“We’ll look to continue to build on the success we had in the regular season and the Flyers Cup to take the next step forward together as a team,” he said.

North Penn

Coach: Kevin Vaitis (14^th season)

Last year: 1-15

Key players: St. Nick Crist (G) Sr. Sam Mostochuck (D); St. Tyler Porubski (D); Fr. James Boyle (D); Jr. John Stinson (F); Jr. Joey Silvotti (F); So. Cole Pluck (F); Sr. Derek Delong (F)

Outlook: The Knights endured a long, cold winter last season. Vaitis is looking to turn things around with a back-to-basics approach.

“We are focusing early on this season on coming together as a team,” he said, “focusing on key system specifics, and hard work. We do not want to be outworked during the season. Another area we are focusing on is getting puck support in the zone with lots of shots and traffic in front.”

Pennridge

Coach: Jeff Montagna, fifth season

Last year: 22-0-1, defensing SHSHL, Class AA Fyers Cup and state champions

Key players: So. Nick Young (D); Jr. Colin Dachowski (D); Jr. Trey Mikulich (D); Jr. Kevin Pico (F); So. Shane Dachowski (F); Jr. Andrew Savona (F); Jr. Tyler Manto (F): Sr. Dane Fichette (F)

Outlook: The 2022 edition of the Rams put together one of the most remarkable seasons on record. This year’s group is looking to pick up where they left off. An abundance of firepower returns up front and there is experience within the blue-line corps. The only question mark may be in goal.

Pennsbury

Coach: Ryan Daley (sixth season)

Last year: 12-5-1, Flyers Cup participant

Key players: Jr. Aaron McDaniel (G); Sr. Justin Marlin (D); So. Chris Sarver (D-F); Sr. Brendan MacAinsh (F); Sr. Andrew Falkenstein (F)

Outlook: As they launch a new season the Falcons are confronting some heavy graduation losses.

“Luckily we have a strong and talented group of underclassmen ready to fill their shoes,” Daley said.

Souderton

Coach: Ryan Uchniat (fifth season)

Last year: 7-7

Key players: Sr. Noah Connor (G); So. Patrick Callahan (D); Jr. Seth Grossman (F); Jr. Jacob Chow (F); Jr. Liam O’Neill (F); Sr. Timmy Alexander (F)

Outlook: The Big Red matured last year and are hoping to build on that success. Uchniat expects his team to be solid up front with a strong defense backed by quality goaltending.

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American Division

Abington

Coach: Ken Brzozowski (sixth season)

Last year: 15-2, defending divisional champion; Flyers Cup participant

Key players: Sr. Sam Nemec (G); Sr. Sean Doyle (D); Sr. Pat Stelacio (F); Sr. Matt Kramer (F); Sr. Ian Heydt; Sr. Griffin Carpenter (F)

Outlook: The Galloping Ghosts not only won the SHSHL’s American Division (Class A) title last season but earned a place in the Class AA Flyers Cup tournament. Brzozowski is looking to pick up where last year’s team left off.

“The team has been working hard in practices,” he said, “and looks forward to picking up where we left last year with winning results.”

Plymouth Whitemarsh

Coach: Dave Cox (first season)

Last year: 11-6, Flyers Cup participant

Key players: Sr. Chris Maslij (G); Sr. Conlan Carpenter (D); Sr. Jacob Elgart (D); Sr. Matt Flynn (F); Sr. Jeffrey Mencken (F)

Outlook: Cox, a Plymouth Whitemarsh graduate, takes over for Josh Aiello. He inherits a roster that’s deep in experience, one that should make an impact in the division.

Quakertown

Coach: Keith Krem (fourth season)

Last year: 7-9

Key players: Jr. Matt Krem (G); Sr. Jack Diliberto (F-D); Sr. Will Shaw

Outlook: The Panthers are thin in numbers; there are just 10 skaters on the roster. But they are an experienced group. There are five seniors on hand and Krem is a quality goaltender who will keep his team in games.

Springfield

Coach: Bernie Gillespie (first season)

Last year: No team

Key players: So. Liam Baskin (G); Sr. Lucas Davidson (D); Jr. Kenny Granderson (D); So. Felix Boccella (D); So. Gabe Wells (F); Fr. Grayson Quinn (F); So. Chris Cahill (F); So; Thomas Manchester (F); Jr. Marcel Camper (F)

Outlook: The Spartans are new to the SHSHL but not to hockey; the roster features players who are experienced at the club level.

“We’re looking forward to our first season in the league,” Gillespie said.

Wissahickon

Coach: Ken Harrington (eighth season), Flyers Cup participant

Last year: 9-9, Flyers Cup participant

Key players: So. Aiden Brooks (D); Sr. Konrad Foulk (D); Sr. Griffin Lynch (F-D); Sr. Will Hussa (F); So. Danny Hussa (F)

Outlook: The Trojans are likely to be lacking in numbers this season and Harrington is searching for a goaltender. But they should excel at putting the puck in the net.

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C.B. East 3 North Penn 1

HATFIELD—Any hockey team wants to make an impression at the start of a season. Central Bucks East did just that Wednesday night, scoring a 3-1 decision over North Penn at Hatfield Ice to help the Suburban High School Hockey League open its 50th season.

Corey Kosick scored two goals to help East start off its season on a winning note. Kosick, a junior, noted that this year’s edition of the Patriots runs the gambit when it comes to experience and that getting used to the style of play at the high-school level takes time.

“It’s all about being used to our level of play,” he said. “It’s all about hard work. Hard work is alway going to beat talent in the end and that’s why we came out on top today.”

Ethan Cenci gave the Patriots the early lead on a power-play goal 5:46 into the opening session and the two teams battled on even terms through the first two periods.

The officials kept a tight rein on the proceedings during that span, whistling 11 penalties for a total of 39 minutes.

With 15 seconds left in the second frame an engagement involving North Penn’s Sam Mostochuck and East’s Carter Keiser resulted in a major penalty and a game misconduct to Keiser and a three-minute power play for North Penn. The Knights however were unable to capitalize on their advantage.

“I think that sort of sums up our night,” said North Penn coach Kevin Vaitis. “We had aa bunch of power plays early in the game and couldn’t really get any momentum going in the zone, had trouble getting out of our own zone, getting set up in there and working the puck around.

“Their first goal was a power play. It was 1-0 through two periods If you capitalize on one of those (power plays), you’ve got a 1-1 game going into the third.”

Kosick extended the Patriots’ lead with a goal 6:43 into the third frame. John Stinson made it a one-goal game when he scored for the Knights at the 9:09 mark but Kosick answered back just eight seconds later.

The final period featured six additional penalties, three to each side. East coach Jeff Mitchell stressed the importance of his team staying out of the box.

“The first goal definitely got the energy started in the right direction,” he said. “I think the penalties really killed us at the start of this game I think the refs did a great job moderating between both teams. But we’ve got to be able to stay out of the box and be able to keep five men on the ice and keep pucks in the net.”

C.B.East 1 0 2—3

North Penn 0 0 1—1

First-period goal

Ethan Cenci (CBE) from Patrick O’Brien and Charlie Keiser, 5:46 (pp)

Third-period goals

Corey Kosick (CBE) from Keiser and Cenci, 6:43; John Stinson (NP) unassisted, 9:09; Kosick (CBE) from Keiser, 9:17

Shots: C.B. East 33, North Penn 26; Saves: Matt Mangiacapre (CBE) 25, Nick Crist (NP) 30

Flyers Cup First Round Games

Flyers Cup Schedule for Monday, March 7

Class A First Round

Radnor 10 Plymouth Whitemarsh 8

Council Rock North 7 Penncrest 3

Palmyra 9 Strath Haven 4

West Chester Henderson 6 Wissahickon 0

Tuesday, Match 8

Class AA First Round

1 Pennridge vs 16 Ridley 6:30 at Hatfield Gray

8 Downingtown East vs 9 Cumberland Valley 6:45 at Ice Line 3

4 Pennsbury vs 13 Owen J. Roberts 6:00 at Hatfield Blue

5 Avon Grove vs 12 Central Bucks East 6:30 at Ice Line 1

3 Council Rock South vs 14 Abington 8:10 at Hatfield Blue

6 Downingtown West vs 11 C.B. South 8:30 at Ice Line 1

7 Conestoga vs 10 Neshaminy 9:15 at Skatium

2 Haverford vs 15 Souderton 7:30 at Skatium

Quarterfinals in both classes are scheduled for Thursday, March 10. Game sites and times to be determined.

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Abington 6 Quakertown 2

HATFIELD TOWNSHIP— Abington took its first steps on its postseason journey Thursday night. Matt Kramer and Jordan Heydt scored two goals each as the Galloping Ghosts downed Quakertown 6-2 in a SHSHL American Division semifinal at Hatfield Ice.

Top-seeded Abington (14-1) will learn Sunday if it qualifies for the Class AA Flyers Cup field before taking the ice against Wissahickon for the American Division title Thursday.

Fourth-seeded Quakertown, playing its first playoff game in its three-year tenure in the SHSHL, finishes at 7-9.

Abington coach Ken Brzozowski noted his team turned in a workmanlike effort. “It’s kind of what we’ve been doing all year,” he said, “working hard. Our philosophy is ‘Carry the puck wide, get it deep, and and then go to work. We’ve got got some skilled guy that have got some pretty good hands and can find a little hole there through open space.”

Kramer and Heydt scored first-period goals to stake their team to a 2-0 lead.

Heydt extended his team’s lead with a backhander from the low slot midway through the second session. Ryan Porter made it a 4-0 game with 56 seconds left in the period.

The Panthers however did not back down. Anthony Pagliei and Lucas Cunnane scored goals 45 seconds apart to make it a 3-2 game 3:01 into the third period.

But Quakertown couldn’t get closer. Kramer scored his second goal of the game midway through the period before Sam Paulik added a goal of his own down the stretch.

“We couldn’t be prouder of the boys,” said Quakertown coach Keith Krem. “They came out and they played hard. It didn’t go where we want it to go but we were happy to be in a playoff game and taking our season to a new step.”

Quakertown 0 0 2—2

Abington 2 2 2—6

First—period goals: Matt Kramer (A) from Joe Stelacio, 9:48; Jordan Heydt (A) unassisted, 13:33

Second-period goals: Heydt (A) 8:13; Ryan Portner (A) from Stelacio, 16:04

Third-period goals: Anthony Pagliei (Q) unassisted, 2:16; Lucas (Q) from Wilham Shaw, 3:01; Kramer (A) from Heydt and Brian Murdoch, 8:32; Sam Paulik from Pat Stelacio,15:50

Shots: Abington 29, Quakertown 20;

SHSHL Update for 2-9-22

National/Continental-Class AA W L T OTL Pts

Pennridge (13-0) 8 0 0 0 16

Council Rock South (10-1-1) 8 0 0 0 16

Pennsbury (8-3-1) 6 2 0 0 12

Neshaminy (8-3-1) 5 3 0 0 10

Central Bucks South (5-6-1) 5 3 0 0 10

Council Rock North (6-6) 4 5 0 0 8

Souderton (6-6) 4 5 0 0 8

Central Bucks East (4-8) 3 5 0 0 6

Bensalem (3-9) 1 7 0 0 2

Central Bucks West (4-8) 1 7 0 0 0

North Penn (1-11) 0 8 0 0 0

American Division-Class A W L T OTL Pts

Abington (10-1) 9 0 0 0 18

Plymouth Whitemarsh (10-2) 7 1 0 0 14

Wissahickon (6-6) 6 3 0 0 12

Quakertown (6-7) 6 5 0 0 12

William Tennent (3-10) 3 7 0 0 6

Upper Dublin (3-9-0-1) 2 7 0 1 5

Hatboro-Horsham (1-11) 0 10 0 0 0

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Scoring

Class AA G A Pts

Karson Grainey (CRN) 22 13 35

Shane Siegmund (PB) 14 21 35

Brendan Macainsh (Pb) 18 11 29

Kevin Pico (Pr) 14 13 27

Nick Hahn (CRN) 8 17 25

Kevin Koles (CRS) 11 13 24

Max Gallagher (Nesh) 12 10 22

Reece Millman (Pb) 10 11 21

Aeryk Lehrhaupt (Pr) 13 6 19

Aydin Thierolf (CBS) 12 7 19

Julian Sarne (CRS) 14 4 18

Class A G A Pts

Luke Weikel (PW) 30 17 47

Aidan Keogh (PW) 13 33 46

Matt Kramer (Ab 22 13 35

Joe Stelacio (Ab) 16 17 33

Matthew Flynn (PW) 8 21 29

Danny Hussa (Wiss) 20 8 28

Will Hussa (Wiss) 14 14 28

Jack Bocul (UD) 20 6 26

A.J. Pounds (Wiss) 14 12 26

Matt Cholaj (Ab) 10 12 22

Frank Rosenberry (WT) 12 9 21

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SHSHL Update for 1-18-22

National/Continental-Class AA W L T OTL Pts

Pennridge (9-0) 5 0 0 0 10

Council Rock South (7-1-1) 5 1 0 0 10

Neshaminy (6-1-1) 3 1 0 0 6

Council Rock North (4-4) 3 3 0 0 6

Souderton (5-5) 3 4 0 0 6

Pennsbury (4-2-1) 2 1 0 0 4

Central Bucks East (3-6) 2 3 0 0 4

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

Bensalem (3-4) 1 2 0 0 2

Central Bucks West (3-5) 0 4 0 0 0

North Penn (1-8) 0 5 0 0 0

American Division-Class A W L T OTL Pts

Abington (7-1) 6 0 0 0 12

Wissahickon (5-4) 5 1 0 0 10

Quakertown (4-6) 4 4 0 0 8

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

Upper Dublin (3-6) 2 4 0 0 4

Hatboro-Horsham (1-6) 0 5 0 0 0

William Tennent (0-8) 0 5 0 0 5

Scoring

Class AA G A Pts

Shane Siegmund (PB) 10 14 24

Karson Grainey (CRN) 16 7 23

Max Gallagher (Nesh) 9 9 18

Kevin Pico (Pr) 11 7 18

Alex Hood (Bens) 10 5 15

Kevin Koles (CRS) 8 7 15

Brendan Macainsh (Pb) 10 5 15

Nick Hahn (CRN) 6 9 15

Julian Sarne (CRS) 11 3 13

Jackson Accardi (CRN) 8 5 13

Class A G A Pts

Matt Kramer (Ab 20 9 29

Aidan Keogh (PW) 10 18 28

Luke Weikel (PW) 17 10 27

Jack Bocul (UD) 20 6 26

Will Hussa (Wiss) 13 11 24

Joe Stelacio (Ab) 10 14 24

Danny Hussa (Wiss) 16 5 21

A.J. Pounds (Wiss) 10 10 20

Matt Cholaj (Ab) 8 9 17

Nick Hussa (Wiss) 5 11 16

SHSHL Update for 1-9-22

National/Continental-Class AA W L T OTL Pts

Pennridge (8-0) 4 0 0 0 8

Souderton (5-4) 3 3 0 0 6

Council Rock South (6-1-1) 4 1 0 0 8

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

Central Bucks East (3-5) 2 2 0 0 4

Bensalem (3-3) 1 1 0 0 2

Central Bucks South (2-5-1) 2 2 0 0 2

Pennsbury (3-2-1) 1 1 0 0 2

Council Rock North (3-4) 2 3 0 0 4

Central Bucks West (3-4) 0 3 0 0 0

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

American Division-Class A W L T OTL Pts

Abington (5-1) 4 0 0 0 8

Wissahickon (4-4) 4 1 0 0 8

Quakertown (4-5) 4 3 0 0 8

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

Upper Dublin (3-5) 2 3 0 0 4

Hatboro-Horsham (1-6) 0 5 0 0 0

William Tennent (0-8) 0 5 0 0 5

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Scoring

Class AA G A Pts

Karson Grainey (CRN) 13 7 20

Shane Siegmund (PB) 9 10 19

Kevin Pico (Pr) 11 5 16

Max Gallagher (Nesh) 8 7 15

Nick Hahn (CRN) 6 9 15

Alex Hood (Bens) 9 5 14

Julian Sarne (CRS) 10 3 13

Kevin Koles (CRS) 6 7 13

Jackson Accardi (CRN) 8 4 12

Seth Grossman (Soud) 7 5 12

Class A G A Pts

Matt Kramer (Ab 14 8 22

Will Hussa (Wiss) 11 10 21

Jack Bocul (UD) 14 5 19

Joe Stelacio (Ab) 8 11 19

A.J. Pounds (Wiss) 10 8 18

Danny Hussa (Wiss) 15 3 18

Matt Cholaj (Ab) 8 9 17

Aidan Keogh (PW) 7 9 16

Nick Hussa (Wiss) 5 11 16

Anthony Pagliei (Q-town 7 8 15

C.B. South 3 Neshaminy 2

BRISTOL—A hockey team trying to find its way took a big leap forward Thursday night. Aidan Gaffney scored two goals as Central Bucks South surprised previously unbeaten Neshaminy 3-2 Thursday night at Grundy Arena.

It was the first win for the Titans in seven starts this season (1-5-1 overall, 1-1 in Class AA divisional play.

Assistant coach Tyler Skroski noted it was a team win in the truest sense of the term.

“We relied on our older guys, our seniors were coming through,” he said. “Our top players were coming through. That’s a full team win.”

The Titans also got a big contribution from a younger guy; freshman goaltender Jason Magaruh, who was credited with 50 saves.

Dan Kvechner gave South the first lead of the night just 2:28 into the opening period. Jacob Adami responded for the ‘Skins (4-1-1 overall 1-1 in the division) at the 12:50 mark on a shot from the right circle on which Magaruh was screened and it seemed the hosts were getting a handle on things.

But Gaffney put South ahead for the second time just 1:32 into the second period.

“The mindset was just north-and-south hockey,” he said. “We wanted to get pucks in deep and shoot everything we possibly could.”

The Titans skated themselves into a corner at the start of the third period. Kvechner was set off for tripping after 43 seconds. When Justin Montagna was flagged for the same offense at 1:25 South found itself skating two men short. When J.J. Hathaway tied the game for Neshaminy at the 2:22 mark the ‘Skins still had a full minute of power-play time left.

But Magaruh bolstered by his defense corps, held form.

“He’s a young goalie,” Gaffney said. “We’ll always support our goalie no matter what.

Gaffney’s game-winning goal came with 2:20 left in the game off a faceoff.

The ‘Skins enjoyed a 52-36 edge in shots on goal. Neshaminy coach Matt DeMatteo lamented the fact that an abundance of his team’s shot attempts never got to the net.

“I think that their defense stepped up,” he said. “Not that their goalie didn’t play well. We had trouble getting pucks through to him. We got some shots on, but they blocked a ton of shots.

“I think that was their game plan going in to load up the middle and block shots. We just had trouble getting the pucks through to the goalie.”

Gaffney believes the win will be a springboard for the Titans and give them momentum.

“Definitely,” he said. “It’s definitely a turnaround. “We’re looking to turn it around for the rest of the games and I definitely think we can.”

C.B. South 1 1 1—3

Neshaminy 1 0 1—2

First-period goals: Dan Kvechner (CBS) from Matt Crouch, 2:28; Jacob Adami (N) from J.H. Hathaway, 12:50

Second-period goals: Aidan Gaffney (CBS) from Justin Keilman and Aydin Theirolf, 1:32

Third-period goals: Hathaway (N) from Max Gallagher, 2:26 (pp); Gaffney (CBS) from Adam Cusick, 12:40

Shots: C.B. South 36, Neshaminy 52; Saves: Jason Magaruh (CBS) 50, Brian Nelson (N) 33

SHSHLUpdate for 12-6-21

Standings

National/Continental-Class AA W L T OTL Pts

Pennridge (5-0) 2 0 0 0 4

Souderton (4-2) 2 1 0 0 4

Pennsbury (3-1-1) 1 0 0 0 2

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

Neshaminy (4-0-1) 1 0 0 0 2

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

Bensalem (2-2) 0 0 0 0 0

Central Bucks South (0-5-1) 0 1 0 0 0

North Penn (1-4) 0 1 0 0 0

Central Bucks West (2-3) 0 2 0 0 0

Council Rock North (1-3) 0 2 0 0 0

American Division-Class A W L T OTL Pts

Wissahickon (2-2) 2 0 0 0 4

Abington (3-1) 2 0 0 0 2

Upper Dublin (2-3) 1 1 0 0 2

Plymouth Whitemarsh (3-0) 1 0 0 0 0

Hatboro-Horsham (1-3) 0 2 0 0 0

Quakertown (1-4) 1 2 0 0 0

William Tennent (0-5) 0 2 0 0 0

Scoring

Class AA G A Pts

Shane Siegmund (PB) 9 9 18

Karson Grainey (CRN) 10 5 15

Max Gallagher (Nesh) 8 6 14

Nick Hahan (CRN) 5 6 11

Brendan Macainsh (PB) 6 4 10

Seth Grossman (Soud.) 6 4 10

Kevin Pico (Pr) 6 4 10

Class A G A Pts

Matt Kramer (Ab 12 6 18

Will Hussa (Wiss) 9 5 14

Joe Stelacio (Ab) 3 11 14

Matt Cholaj (Ab) 8 6 14

Jack Bocul (UD) 10 4 14

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