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Special report to Pa Hockey provided by Indiana and Moon Hockey Clubs
The Indiana High School Varsity Ice Hockey team awoke in the third period to defeat Moon at the Airport Ice Arena Tuesday night. Indiana, short-handed by the loss of senior Joey Lenz and junior Adam Rusiewicz managed to outshoot their opponent 27-17 for the win. Cory Mills led the scoring 1:20 into the third period, assisted by Ryan Rivosecchi and Zach Damico. Damico came back with the winning goal with 4:37 on the clock on an assist from Joe Appolonia and Mills. Goaltender Mike Kennedy recorded the win with 16 of 17 saves. Indiana now 2-0 travels to Ice Connection in Butler Sunday night to face Pine-Richland at 7pm. Ian Brown scored the lone Moon to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead.
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CORAOPOLIS –
A that Pa Hockey provides every year is to compile a yearbook for the Western Pennsylvania schools and the media, which includes history, contact information, Pa Hockey Website information and other somewhat useless statistics including changes in the coaching position. Now I am not going to say that coaches should stay somewhere forever, but sometimes a change of venue is good for a coach or coaching staff. When West Allegheny hired Norm Cook and his assistant Kevin Moore, who coached at Ambridge, I could tell you that this was a very good move on the part of the Indians. With the returning and upcoming talent, West Allegheny’s program can think about returning to the playoffs, which the Indians have accomplished 8 out of the last 10 years and possibly challenge for a Penguins Cup, which occurred four consecutive years from 1996 through 1999. West Allegheny is off to a quick 2-0 start and looks to be heading back over the .500 mark, which it has done for 9 out of the last 11 years.
Elizabeth Forward also has a new coaching staff led by John Mooney, who knows all about State Championships and Penguins Cup leading the Eagles to three straight Pennsylvania Cup A titles in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Along with assistants Larry ‘Briggs & Stratton’ Briggs and Pat McShane, Mooney is looking to take EF’s program to a new level with the same discipline and team effort his teams are accustomed to. The Warriors celebrated their move from Class A to Class AA with an opening night victory over a less than stellar Johnstown team and coach ‘Moon’ knew his team would be in for a stern test against WA, especially without Jeremy DelMaster, Brian Doak and Casey Burns, who had to fulfill EF soccer and other commitments.
West Allegheny came out flying in the first period and took control of this contest rights away as Marek Polidor celebrated his return to the lineup with a goal at 12:51. Kevin Walsh extended the lead with 9:18 remaining in the first and Ian Skacan [6:47] and Ryan Kumpfmiller [:46] converted as the Indians launched an 18 shot assault on Warrior netminder Mike Cole for a 4-0 1st period lead.
The Indians picked up where they left off in the 2nd period as Rob Hoetzlein scores on a rebound to make it 5-0 at 12:40. Elizabeth Forward finally broke through when Billy Repass scored at 10:20 from just in front of WA netminder Dan Kuzio. West Allegheny just put the game in overdrive courtesy of Ryne Savisky, who scored at 10:07 and again at 9:38 to turn this one into a waltz 7-1. Savisky then set up Steve Sarachene at 6:40 and Marek Polidor at 2:45, with very nice passes on odd man breaks and the Indians led 9-1 after two.
West Allegheny had the game in hand and Elizabeth Forward played to win the third period since the outcome was decided and Chase Lizik scored at 6:34 to make the final 9-2 in favor of the Indians, who pushed their record to 3-0-0 in this early season. WA outshot the Warriors 37-13 before a very nice crowd at the Airport Arena of festive West Allegheny students and patrons.
CORAOPOLIS -
Special report to Pa Hockey provided by Indiana and Moon Hockey Clubs
The Indiana High School Varsity Ice Hockey team awoke in the third period to defeat Moon at the Airport Ice Arena Tuesday night. Indiana, short-handed by the loss of senior Joey Lenz and junior Adam Rusiewicz managed to outshoot their opponent 27-17 for the win. Cory Mills led the scoring 1:20 into the third period, assisted by Ryan Rivosecchi and Zach Damico. Damico came back with the winning goal with 4:37 on the clock on an assist from Joe Appolonia and Mills. Goaltender Mike Kennedy recorded the win with 16 of 17 saves. Indiana now 2-0 travels to Ice Connection in Butler Sunday night to face Pine-Richland at 7pm. Ian Brown scored the lone Moon to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead.
CORAOPOLIS -
CORAOPOLIS –
A that Pa Hockey provides every year is to compile a yearbook for the Western Pennsylvania schools and the media, which includes history, contact information, Pa Hockey Website information and other somewhat useless statistics including changes in the coaching position. Now I am not going to say that coaches should stay somewhere forever, but sometimes a change of venue is good for a coach or coaching staff. When West Allegheny hired Norm Cook and his assistant Kevin Moore, who coached at Ambridge, I could tell you that this was a very good move on the part of the Indians. With the returning and upcoming talent, West Allegheny’s program can think about returning to the playoffs, which the Indians have accomplished 8 out of the last 10 years and possibly challenge for a Penguins Cup, which occurred four consecutive years from 1996 through 1999. West Allegheny is off to a quick 2-0 start and looks to be heading back over the .500 mark, which it has done for 9 out of the last 11 years.
Elizabeth Forward also has a new coaching staff led by John Mooney, who knows all about State Championships and Penguins Cup leading the Eagles to three straight Pennsylvania Cup A titles in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Along with assistants Larry ‘Briggs & Stratton’ Briggs and Pat McShane, Mooney is looking to take EF’s program to a new level with the same discipline and team effort his teams are accustomed to. The Warriors celebrated their move from Class A to Class AA with an opening night victory over a less than stellar Johnstown team and coach ‘Moon’ knew his team would be in for a stern test against WA, especially without Jeremy DelMaster, Brian Doak and Casey Burns, who had to fulfill EF soccer and other commitments.
West Allegheny came out flying in the first period and took control of this contest rights away as Marek Polidor celebrated his return to the lineup with a goal at 12:51. Kevin Walsh extended the lead with 9:18 remaining in the first and Ian Skacan [6:47] and Ryan Kumpfmiller [:46] converted as the Indians launched an 18 shot assault on Warrior netminder Mike Cole for a 4-0 1st period lead.
The Indians picked up where they left off in the 2nd period as Rob Hoetzlein scores on a rebound to make it 5-0 at 12:40. Elizabeth Forward finally broke through when Billy Repass scored at 10:20 from just in front of WA netminder Dan Kuzio. West Allegheny just put the game in overdrive courtesy of Ryne Savisky, who scored at 10:07 and again at 9:38 to turn this one into a waltz 7-1. Savisky then set up Steve Sarachene at 6:40 and Marek Polidor at 2:45, with very nice passes on odd man breaks and the Indians led 9-1 after two.
West Allegheny had the game in hand and Elizabeth Forward played to win the third period since the outcome was decided and Chase Lizik scored at 6:34 to make the final 9-2 in favor of the Indians, who pushed their record to 3-0-0 in this early season. WA outshot the Warriors 37-13 before a very nice crowd at the Airport Arena of festive West Allegheny students and patrons.
HARMARVILLE –
Deer Lakes status for the 2004-2005 season was up in the air as of the middle of October 2004 and rumors were surfacing that there would not be a hockey season for the Lancers. The club was able to get enough kids and a head coach in Terry Marynchak and by the looks of it has about 15 players on the bench according to the roster. After 6 winning seasons and 6 Penguins Cup playoff appearances in eight seasons under Al Palowski, the Lancers program will be challenged to keep the tradition going, especially with low numbers and lack of developmental programs.
Mars enters the 2004 – 2005 season with a chip on its shoulders after missing the playoffs for the first time in five years under Eric Glover. Anyone who knew the situation could tell you that last season was a rebuilding year for the Planets and that this years team would be better as Mars is dominated with a strong Junior class. Anytime rivals Mars and Deer Lakes faceoff you will be in for a spirited game and both teams entered this contest with opening night victories.
Mars dominated the opening period as they out shot Deer Lakes 7-2. The Planets would capitalize on their shot advantage as Evan Reel cashed in twice at 12:00 and 5:56 to give his team a 2-0 lead.
Tyler Brooks would extend the lead early in the second period as Mars took a comfortable 3-0 lead. Back came the Lancers as Moritz Weissenhorn banged home a rebound to get Deer Lakes on the board at 9:33 on the 2nd. Just a minute and a half later, it was Weissenhorn again taking a nice cross ice feed from Rich Bigley on the 2 on 1 and depositing high over the glove side of Bryan Ross at 8:04 to make it a hockey game at 3-2. Mars was determined to win this game and got a huge goal late in the period as Steven Matusak poked home a loose puck from in close as Adam Finney made the play t o get the puck to the front of the net and the Planets regained a 4-2 lead with just 1:02 remaining in the period.
On to the third period and Mars iced this game with three goals including Finney at 12:50, Carroll Smith at 9:03 and a beautiful redirection by Jim Kelly of a John Becker shot at 4:44 to close out the scoring and lead the Planets to a 7-2 victory at Blade Runners in Harmarville.
