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2004 Chicago Showcase

Posted by Jeff Mauro at Mar 22, 2004 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Team Pittsburgh and Team Philadelphia will participate in the 2004 Chicago Showcase celebrating its 20th year. The Showcase will be played April 14-18, 2004 in Chiacgo, Illinois. Team Pittsburgh [ A Pool] Schedule Wed 4/14 ~ North Dakota 4 Pittsburgh 2 Highlights: Peters Twp Chris Clackson and Shady Side's John Mortimer score as Team Pgh loses close one with ENG. Meadville's Danny O'Sharuk stops 31 of 34 North Dakota shots. Thurs 4/15 ~ Minnesota 9 Pittsburgh 2 Highlights: Quaker Valley's Ben Herring & SHady Side's John Mortimer score as Team Pittsburgh falls to Minnesota Fri 4/16 ~ Pittsburgh 11 Indiana 1 Highlights: Team Pittsburgh scores five power play goals as Penn Hill's Ryan Jones, Mt Lebanon's Bill Leckenby, TJ's Luke Wawrzeniak, and Steel Valley's Anthony Bonacorsco each score two goals. Peter's Chris Clackson adds 3 assists and Timmy Johnson stops 19 of 20 shots. North Hill's Tyler Cummings, Central's Eddie Martin and Andrew Wroblewski also score. Sat 4/17 ~ Colorado 7 Pittsburgh 2 Highlights: Ryan Jones and Chad Uddstrom score as Pittsburgh finishes Chicago Showcase 1-3-0 for the first time since 1996 Team Philadelphia [C Pool] Schedule Wed 4/14 ~ Connecticut 8 Philadelphia 2 Highlights: Boyertown's Greg Herneisen and Hempfield's Steve Stack as team Philadelphia drops Game 1 Thurs 4/15 ~ Florida 5 Philadelphia 1 Highlights: Abington's Eric Tufman scores lone Philly goal in loss to Florida Fri 4/16 ~ Philadelphia 10 Team Northwest 0 Highlights: James Santacroce of North Penn turns back 22 shots and Abington's Eric Tufman has a goal and 5 assists in a rout of Northwest. Ian Windle of Downingtown and Christopher Brogan of Hershey add a pair of goals apiece, while Sean Guenther, C.J. Schneider, Stephen Klenk, Tom Mergen and Matt Koelzer add single scores. Sat 4/17 ~ Philadelphia 4 Team South 3 Highlights: Team Philly rallies from 3-1 deficit in the 3rd period as Downingtown's Ian Windle scores at 13:37, Abington's Eric Tufman ties it with 4:44 left and Abington's Justin Schorr scores the game winner with 2:23 left. Tufman assisted on the 2nd goal and the game winner. imageimage
In 2004-2005, Robert Morris University will bring the FIRST NCAA Division 1 Hockey program to Western Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, the University purchased the Island Sports Center on Neville Island. The Colonials have joined the NCAA Division 1 CHL. Robert Morris University Head Coach Derek Schooley brings plenty of experience and has made a great committment to development of players from right here in Western Pa.....so we need to show our support for the Robert Morris program by having a big turnout for this event ! Other Junior A and NCAA Collegiate programs attendings will be: Niagara University (CHUMS), UMASS-Lowell (Hockey East), Mercyhurst(Atlantic Hockey), SUNY-Brockport (Division 3), Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL), Youngstown Phantoms (NAHL), Toledo Icediggers (NAHL), Penn State (ACHA Division 1 National Champions) and of course, Robert Morris University. This is a great opportunity for ALL players in Western Pennsylvania to experience an opportunity to see what it takes to advance to a higher level in Junior A or Collegiate Hockey. So don't miss out on this opportunity and click on the Robert Morris logo to see the attached brochure [BY CLICK ON TITLE ABOVE] or contact Derek Schooley at Robert Morris University at 412-269-4477! image
In 2004-2005, Robert Morris University will bring the FIRST NCAA Division 1 Hockey program to Western Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, the University purchased the Island Sports Center on Neville Island. The Colonials have joined the NCAA Division 1 CHL. Robert Morris University Head Coach Derek Schooley brings plenty of experience and has made a great committment to development of players from right here in Western Pa.....so we need to show our support for the Robert Morris program by having a big turnout for this event ! Other Junior A and NCAA Collegiate programs attendings will be: Niagara University (CHUMS), UMASS-Lowell (Hockey East), Mercyhurst(Atlantic Hockey), SUNY-Brockport (Division 3), Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL), Youngstown Phantoms (NAHL), Toledo Icediggers (NAHL), Penn State (ACHA Division 1 National Champions) and of course, Robert Morris University. This is a great opportunity for ALL players in Western Pennsylvania to experience an opportunity to see what it takes to advance to a higher level in Junior A or Collegiate Hockey. So don't miss out on this opportunity and click on the Robert Morris logo to see the attached brochure [BY CLICK ON TITLE ABOVE] or contact Derek Schooley at Robert Morris University at 412-269-4477! image
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2004 Penguins Cup Elite 8 Quarter Finals

Posted by Jeff Mauro at Mar 19, 2004 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Penguins Cup Elite 8 Quarter Finals Results AAA Mt Lebanon 3 Bethel Park 0 Highlights: Chad Uddstrom with a pair & Matt Vaughn with the shutout as # 1 Blue Devils march on ***GAME SUMMARY IS NOW AVAILABLE *** Meadville 3 Butler 2 Highlights: David Moyer scores at 13:12 to break a 1-1 ties & Luke Killmeyer's goal with 12:12 remaining turns out to be the game winner as Meadville staves off rally by Butler and great goaltending performance by Bucky Holt, who stops 34 of 37 Bulldog shots. B.J. Tipton scores both Butler goals. Upper St Clair 8 Fox Chapel 2 Highlights: Davy Crockett scores four goals & Mike Penkrot with a goal & 3 assists as Panthers move on to the Penguins Cup semis for the first time since 2000 Central Catholic 2 North Allegheny 1 Highlights: Matt Urso's goal with :06 left in the 2nd period is the game winner as Central moves on to play Meadville for the 6th time in 7 years. Great crowd on hand at Harmarville in a tremendous playoff hockey game. ***GAME SUMMARY IS NOW AVAILABLE *** AA Thomas Jefferson 7 Greensburg CC 0 Highlights: Luke Wawrzeniak and Brandon School with a pair each as Brock Heinauer, Zach Hanbury & Gary Bucci add singles as Jaguars pummel Jake Genes with 54 shots, while Danny Hartman picks up shutout facing only 15. Peters Twp 4 South Park 1 Highlights: Chris Clackson with a pair and Si Bishop & Jake Della Velle score singles for Indians. Shane Frey is nearly perfect as he stops all but a SP penalty shot for Time Ryan. Kittanning 5 Montour 2 Highlights: Michael Mecurio breaks a 2-2 tie with 8 1/2 left in regulation for the Wildcats. Shane Troup adds a pair for Kittanning, who outshoot Montour 46-17. Ross Polk with a pair for the Spartans. Indiana 2 Pine Richland 1 Highlights: Corey Mills scores with 7:02 remaining in regulation to put Indiana ahead. Mike Mentch stops 24 PR shots for the victory. ***GAME SUMMARY IS NOW AVAILABLE*** A Bishop McCort 7 Richland Cambria 0 Highlights: Matt Belskey with a pair & ROn Stenger with the shutout for the Crimson Crushers Somerset 4 Sewickley Academy 0 Highlights: Matt Rouch, Cullen Eddy, Erik DiLoreto & Jordan Woy score for Somerset & Wes Cramer picks up the shutout with 22 saves as Eagles advance to PC semi-finals for the 1st time ever. Quaker Valley 6 Forest Hills 0 Highlights: Jed Michael stops 33 FH shots and Furman South picks up the heat trick as QV moves on to the Semis for the 1st time Serra Catholic 4 Blackhawk 2 Highlights: Philip Ivkovich scores go ahead goal for Eagles with 8:21 remaining & Timmy Johnson is outstanding stopping 43 shots ***GAME SUMMARY IS NOW AVAILABLE ***
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2004 Penguins Cup Elite 8 Quarter Finals

Posted by Jeff Mauro at Mar 19, 2004 4:00PM PST ( 0 Comments )
Penguins Cup Elite 8 Quarter Finals Results AAA Mt Lebanon 3 Bethel Park 0 Highlights: Chad Uddstrom with a pair & Matt Vaughn with the shutout as # 1 Blue Devils march on ***GAME SUMMARY IS NOW AVAILABLE *** Meadville 3 Butler 2 Highlights: David Moyer scores at 13:12 to break a 1-1 ties & Luke Killmeyer's goal with 12:12 remaining turns out to be the game winner as Meadville staves off rally by Butler and great goaltending performance by Bucky Holt, who stops 34 of 37 Bulldog shots. B.J. Tipton scores both Butler goals. Upper St Clair 8 Fox Chapel 2 Highlights: Davy Crockett scores four goals & Mike Penkrot with a goal & 3 assists as Panthers move on to the Penguins Cup semis for the first time since 2000 Central Catholic 2 North Allegheny 1 Highlights: Matt Urso's goal with :06 left in the 2nd period is the game winner as Central moves on to play Meadville for the 6th time in 7 years. Great crowd on hand at Harmarville in a tremendous playoff hockey game. ***GAME SUMMARY IS NOW AVAILABLE *** AA Thomas Jefferson 7 Greensburg CC 0 Highlights: Luke Wawrzeniak and Brandon School with a pair each as Brock Heinauer, Zach Hanbury & Gary Bucci add singles as Jaguars pummel Jake Genes with 54 shots, while Danny Hartman picks up shutout facing only 15. Peters Twp 4 South Park 1 Highlights: Chris Clackson with a pair and Si Bishop & Jake Della Velle score singles for Indians. Shane Frey is nearly perfect as he stops all but a SP penalty shot for Time Ryan. Kittanning 5 Montour 2 Highlights: Michael Mecurio breaks a 2-2 tie with 8 1/2 left in regulation for the Wildcats. Shane Troup adds a pair for Kittanning, who outshoot Montour 46-17. Ross Polk with a pair for the Spartans. Indiana 2 Pine Richland 1 Highlights: Corey Mills scores with 7:02 remaining in regulation to put Indiana ahead. Mike Mentch stops 24 PR shots for the victory. ***GAME SUMMARY IS NOW AVAILABLE*** A Bishop McCort 7 Richland Cambria 0 Highlights: Matt Belskey with a pair & ROn Stenger with the shutout for the Crimson Crushers Somerset 4 Sewickley Academy 0 Highlights: Matt Rouch, Cullen Eddy, Erik DiLoreto & Jordan Woy score for Somerset & Wes Cramer picks up the shutout with 22 saves as Eagles advance to PC semi-finals for the 1st time ever. Quaker Valley 6 Forest Hills 0 Highlights: Jed Michael stops 33 FH shots and Furman South picks up the heat trick as QV moves on to the Semis for the 1st time Serra Catholic 4 Blackhawk 2 Highlights: Philip Ivkovich scores go ahead goal for Eagles with 8:21 remaining & Timmy Johnson is outstanding stopping 43 shots ***GAME SUMMARY IS NOW AVAILABLE ***