National Invitational Scholastic Showcase

Western Pa Hockey - 2012-2013 Division Titles

Class AAA

State College Icers - State College wins 5th Division Title in 6 Years

Central Catholic Vikings - Second straight for CC

North Allegheny Tigers - Three in a row and seven times in past nine years for NA

Peters Twp Indians - 6th Crown and first in Class AAA

Class AA

Latrobe Wildcats - Seven straight Division Crowns for Wildcats

Pine Richland Rams - First Division title since 2008 for Rams

Moon Tigers - Tigers win first title since 2007

Canevin Crusaders - 5 crowns in 6 years for Crusaders

Class A

Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers  - first title since 2006 for Hilltoppers

Quaker Valley Quakers - 10 Titles in 12 Years for QV

Freeport Yellow Jackets - first title since 2007 for Freeport  

Thomas Jefferson Jaguars - 4th PIHL Division Crown

http://usahockey.cachefly.net/mailers/YouthHockeyStructure.pdf

This was sent to every President of Amateur Hockey Programs and High School Hockey Programs in Western Pennsylvania


Important Information re Youth Hockey Structure

To: Western PA Youth Hockey Leaders:


This information is being sent to club/team Presidents. Please forward on to other interested officers/individuals.

Confusion has surrounded our sport since June of this year as a result of the USA Hockey rule change regarding the age ranges allowed to play ‘high school hockey.’ We are working to continue expanding opportunities for children to play hockey and feel that it is important for us to provide our thoughts on restructuring the youth hockey system in our region – based off of the latest rules. We have met with key stakeholders from the PAHL and PIHL, their member clubs and facilities which led us to create the structure presented in the following document. Our plan seems to provide a clear career path with opportunities for players regardless of ability, interest level and financial commitment to play the game.

We believe that by making the changes mentioned in our presentation the player development model will be enhanced, the career path for players will be clearly defined and ice at the facilities will be utilized more efficiently.

We realize that these are significant modifications that will require a collaborative effort between all of the key stakeholders, and that there will be challenges along the way. The Penguins welcome these challenges, as well as additional ideas, and hope that you will too. After all, we share the common goals of increasing participation and improving the overall structure of the sport. In the end, it is about providing the best development opportunities for our athletes.

Please Click Here to view the documentation on the Youth Hockey Structure of Western Pennsyvania.

Every Week during the Regular Season - Pa Hockey Hub will compile the Standings and Rankings of all teams in Class AAA, AA and A up to the Penguins Cup Playoffs Our interactive spreadsheet will track the Pengiiins Cup playoffs to the Wire !

www.eteamz.com/pahockey/files/PAHockey1213Week17StandingsF.xls

FINAL ..If the Penguins Cup Started Today, Matchups and Seedings !

Each year the top 25 players are chosen Western Pa and includes:
  > Top 5 Coaching performances and Top 5 Freshman -players in Western Pa
and the coveted top 5 'Fans of the League' Also included is the Top 25 from 2001-2013 which you can 
access by selecting the tabs of our spreadsheet

Pa Hockey Top 25   

2013 PA Hockey - Elite 8 - Pennsylvania Hockey Statewide Rankings

With the Pennsylvania High School Hockey Championships scheduled for Eastern Pennsylvania in March, we turn our attention to the best of both Eastern and Western Pennsylvania from now until the trophies are presented in Philadelphia. The Pa Hockey Statewide Rankings are our glimpse and preview of the Penguins Cup and Flyers Cup for 2013, LaSalle Explorers AAA, Council Rock South Hawks AA and Quaker Valley Quakers A will prepare to defende their titles.