Seneca Valley Raiders

This special report to Pa Hockey was provided by the Abington Website ! Warminster, PA Two time defending SHSHL champion Abington Ghosts Varsity Ice Hockey team continued its quest for the Flyers Cup Tuesday, March 18, 2004 with a 4-0 victory over West Chester Henderson Tuesday night at the Face-Off Circle rink. "A true team effort’ said coach Earl Saurman, "every player contributed to this win". Goaltender Dominic Serratore made 22 saves earning the Ghosts their second consecutive Flyers Cup shutout. The defense, lead by junior assistant captain Ian Cooley (who had 2 assists), senior Rob Gisondi, the sophomore trio of Justin Galante, Joseph Muscara and Keith Gaines and recent call-up junior Len Nicholas played a solid, consistent game with few mistakes. Coach Saurman noted that it was one of the best defensive performances of the year. The "team" game continued with the offense. The scoresheet showed more than the usual suspects. The first goal was a brilliant two-on-one led by freshman Jeffery Boyd. Using his speed to create the opportunity, Boyd drew the defenseman over, backhanded a pass to senior Michael Morales who finished the play by backhanding the puck into the net. Inspired play by senior Eric Haage created room all night for Boyd, Morales and recent call up sophomore David Gaines. The line of junior Anthony D’Angelo, senior assistant captain Nick D’Amico, and senior Dean Richardson kept Henderson back on their heels with a relentless forecheck. The line of senior Eric Tufman (1G, 1A), senior captain Justin Schorr (1G, 1A) and senior assistant captain Ben Berg (who played perhaps his best game of the year) each scored a goal to seal the victory. The Ghosts continue their quest for the Flyers Cup Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at 6:45 p.m. at the Face-Off Circle rink in Warminster, PA