Featured

Malvern Prep 2 La Salle 0

The pieces all fit for Malvern Prep Wednesday afternoon. And once connected, they formed a route to a very big win.

House Young scored a power-play goal midway through the second period and Andrew Starck added an empty-netter in the final minute as the Friars bested La Salle 2-0 in the Atlantic Prep Athletic Conference play-in game at Hatfield Ice.

Fifth-seeded Malvern Prep (5-10-2), which had lost eight straight games, will advance to next Wednesday’ APAC semifinals where it will face top-seeded Holy Ghost Prep (5:30 at Ice Line). Fourth seed La Salle (6-13) will now sit until the Class AAA Flyers Cup Tournament begins in approximately three weeks.

Senior defenseman Logan Love said he and his Friar teammates came into Wednesday’s game in need of a lift.

“We’ve been really down in the dumps the past couple games,” he said. “We had a good practice Monday and that really helped going into this game.”

Senior forward Pax Hoishik, who assisted on Starck’s goal, said the key to the win was he and his teammates working hard for a full 51 minutes.

“Especially in the games we lost, we always played on or two periods,” he said, “and obviously, it showed that that’s not enough.

“We came out tonight and everyone was ready before the game which was another thing we needed to work on; we got it done and played a full three.

Young’s goal came off large scrum in front of La Salle goaltender Anthony Foster. Young delivered his shot from the inside edge of the left circle and put the puck in the left side of the net. Foster was hampered by the traffic in front and had little if any chance to deny him.

“A big thing for our team is getting one,’ Hoishik said, “and then hemming them in. Obviously, that’s what we did. We were able to keep them in their zone for a majority of the game.”

At the other end of the ice, Ike Matoney was perfect, making 26 saves in the Friar net. The sophomore has played sparingly this but came up big on this occasion.

“He hasn’t had many games this year,” Hoishik said, “but we wanted to give him a test and he performed the way we were hoping. It was good to see that.”

For La Salle, it was another blow in what has been a disappointing season.

“We were outplayed for the first two periods,” said Explorer head coach Wally Muehlbronner. “We didn’t have a whole lot of jump. It certainly wasn’t the way we’ve been playing of late. We’ve been playing a lot better with a lot more tempo and a lot more consistency throughout the lineup.

“We just didn’t have any sustained pressure, not a lot of great opportunities.”

• The win was Malvern Prep’s first since December 17…Next Wednesday’s other semifinal will match second seed Hun School and third seed St. Joseph’s Prep at 3:30 at Ice Line.

 Malvern Prep. 0 1 1—2

La Salle 0 0 0—0

Second-period goal: House Young (MP) from Jake Weingartner, 9:38 (pp)

Third period goal: Andrew Starck (MP) from Pax Hoishik, 16:11

Shots; Malvern Prep 30, La Salle 26; Saves: Ike Matoney (MP) 26, Anthony Foster (L) 28

Plymouth Whitemarsh 7 Hatboro-Horsham 4

Plymouth Whitemarsh scored three goals in two-minute span of the third period and went on to a 7-4 win Wednesday night in a SHSHL American Division matchup at Hatfield Ice.

The win moved the Colonials (13-2 overall and in divisional play {52 points}) back into first place in the division standings heading into the final week of the regular season. The regular-season champion will receive a bye into the division championship game. The Hatters dropped to 12-3 for 49 points in divisional play and 14-3 overall.

The game was tied 4-4 when Daniel Guller put the Colonials in front with 5:26 left in regulation. It was Guller’s third goal of the game. He followed with his fourth with 3:58 remaining and Dan Moloney extended the Plymouth Whitemarsh lead 32 seconds after that.

Guller’s first two goals came in the second period and helped Plymouth Whitemarsh to a 4-1 lead before the Hatters got goals from Nathan Nemchinov and Vincent Graziani to make it a one-goal game before the second period ended.

Nemchinov tied the game 14 seconds into the third period but the Hatters, who had just eight skaters available, would not score again.

“It’s always good to get a win,” said Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Vince Forti, “but it was not our best game. There are still some things we need to work on, but I have confidence in our group.

Hatboro-Horsham coach Shane Smith praised his team’s effort despote being shorthanded.

“The team knew the importance of the {game} and fought extremely hard,” he said. “I am really proud of them.”

In addition to Guller’s four goals, Cooper Kanzee provided the Colonials with four assists. Nemchinov and Graziani each scored twice for the Hatters.

Hatboro-Horsham will conclude its regular season next Wednesday against Abington. Plymouth Whitemarsh finishes against Wissahickon next Thursday.

P-W 2 2 3—7

H-H 1 2 1—4

First-period goals: Carson Woodbridge (PW) from Luke Smith, 2:58; Morgan Hulitt (PW) from Cooper Kanzee, 6:14; Vincent Graziani (HH) from Evan Snow and Luca Staffieri, 7:32

Second-period goal: Daniel Guller (PW) from Kanzee, :23; Guller from Kanzee, 6:54; Nathan Nemchinov (HH). From Snow, 7:40; Graziani (HH) from Aiden North and Snow, 13:55

Third period goals: Guller (PW) from Liam Kelly, 11:34; Guller (PW) unassisted, 13:02; Don Moloney (PW) from Kanzee, 13:34

APAC Playoffs at Hand

The APAC Founders Cup playoffs begin Wednesday afternoon with a play-in game featuring fourth-seeded La Salle hosted fifth-seeded Malvern Prep. Game time is set for 4 p.m. at Hatfield Ice.

Here’s a look at how the Friars and the Explorers got to this point.

Malvern Prep

Coach: Bill Keenan

Record: 4-10-2, 2-6 in the APAC

Key players: Sr. Jake Weingartner 7 goals, 11 assists 18 points; Sr.   Pax Hoishik 6-9-15; Sr. Ryan Caterino 2.66 GAA, .912 save %

La Salle

Coach: Wally Muehlbronner

Record: 6-12, 3-5 in APAC

Key players: Fr. Thomas Leonards 11 goals, 2 assists, 13 points: Patrick Lunsford 4-8-12; So. Andrew Frantz, 4-7-11; Jr. Anthony Foster 2.94 GAA, .913 save pct.; So. Danny Trainor 1.59, .920

This season:

11-26 Malvern Prep 2 La Salle 0

1-14 La Salle 3 Malvern Prep 2   

Wednesday’s winner will face top-seeded Holy Ghost Prep next Wednesday in one half of a semifinal doubleheader at Ice Line. The other half of that doubleheader will match second-seeded Hub School and third seed Joseph’s Prep.

APAC Update 2-10-26

                                                Won    Lost    Otw    Otl       Shw  Sol    Pts

Holy Ghost Prep (16-4)          8          0           1            0        0         0     23

St. Joseph’s Prep (14-6)         4           4          0           1         1        0      12

Hun School (13-10)                 4          4          2            2        0         0      12

La Salle (6-12)                          3          5          0            1        0         0       7

Malvern Prep (4-10-2)            2         6           1            0        1         0     6

Scoring  APAC Game Only                 GP   G  A Pts     

Chase Logue HGP                                   8     9   1   10

Zachary Vallee HS                                  8      8 2    10

Pax Hoishik  MP                                       8     4  6   10

Lucas Gonalez  HGP                                8     4  6   10

Jake Weingartner MP                             8     3  6      9

Anthony Valeriote GFP                           8    1   7     8

William Harmar HGP                              8    4   2     6

Jake Ely SJP                                            8    3   3     6

Luca Jean  HS                                          8    3   3     6

Goaltending Min. 153 Minutes         GP   Min   Shots GA  GAA Save %

Matt Salita HGP                                   6       306   136     4     0.67   .971

Ryan Caterino MP                               8       414     241    19   2.34   .921

Anthony Foster L                                 4       187    124     10  2.73   .919

Blake Echternacht HS                         5       226     142    12   2.71   .915

Declan Geary HGP                               8       375   184     17    2.31  .908

SHSHL Update 2-10-26

National Division                W    L   T  OTW OTL    SOW    SOL    Pts

North Penn (18-1)               14    0   0   –       –          –            –       56

Council Rock South (15-2)  12     2   0    –        –         –           –     48

Central Bucks South (11-4)      10      3    0      –         –          –         40

Pennsbury (10-5-1)               8     5   1   –    –            –            –        34

Central Bucks East (6-8-1)   6    7   1      1    –            –            –      25

 Pennridge   (5-9-1)               5     9  0      –      2           –          –       22

Souderton (3-11)                   4    9   0   1    1          –           –           16

Neshaminy (2-13)                  2  12   0    1    –           –            –          7

Central Bucks West (0-15)  0   14   0    –     –           –           –           0                                 

American Division         
W    L    T    OTW     OTL   SHW   SOL PTS  

Hatboro-Horsham (14-2)  12    2     0     –       1         –          –   49

Plym. Whitemarsh (12-2)   12    2     0     –           –         –          48

Wissahickon (5-9-1)            5   8      1  2          –        –          –       20

Springfield (5-10)               5    8     0     1      –           –                 19

Abington (0-13-1)                0    13  1   –         2       –          –          4

Scoring   All League Scheduled Games                        

 National Division                      GP    G     A      Pts

Shane Gleisner   Pb                   16    40   20     60

Jake Weiner CRS                        16    37  17      54

Samuel Norton NP                     17   24  29      53

Chris Silvotti NP                          19   21  25      46

Nolan Shingle                              18   21   20     41

Ismael Cabrales   NP                   17   14   23     37

Ryan Frey     C.B. South              15     16  20    36

Max Ryon Sou.                            9      20    15    35

  American Division         GP      G     A    Pts

 Vincent Graziani HH      16      30   25   55

 Daniel Guller       PW      13     13    31   44

Nate Nemchinov HH      14     21    20    41

Grayson Quinn Sp.         15      21     15   34

Cooper Kanze   PW         10     17    14    31

Mack Risnychok Wiss    14       19   11    30

Luca Staffieri HH            13      15    15    30

Bill Moffa   HH                14      11   16      27

Blake Ambler PW            12     10    17    27

Logan Dicus  Wiss           14     12    13    25

LUMA Coaching-Advertorial Content

Advertorial Content

Hi! I’m Casey, a Registered Nurse (RN, BSN, OCN, BMTCN, CCM) & patient advocate with 14 years of experience in oncology, hormonal and gut health, & eating disorder recovery.  I combined my passions of fitness, nursing and holistic coaching to help you feel stronger, healthier, & more confident. My goal is to support you as a whole person; body, mind, & lifestyle, so you can create lasting changes that fit your life.

Why LUMA Coaching?

  •  A partner who listens: Clients are heard, supported, & guided in making sense of their health 
  •  Professional advocacy: LUMA provides guidance with navigating the healthcare system, exploring functional testing, and collaborating with care teams when needed.
  • Comprehensive perspective: Coaching considers hormones, gut health, sleep, stress, movement, and nutrition – connecting the pieces of health that are often treated separately
  •  Clarity from complexity: Lab work, imaging, and testing are reviewed and explained in clear, practical terms so clients understand their results and options.
  • Resources: Clients gain access to discounted supplements & functional medicine testing 

Whether support is needed for fitness goals, hormonal health/fertility, oncology, gut concerns (i.e SIBO), or patient advocacy and education for other health ailments, I am here to help! 

Service Menu

Holistic RN coaching

  • Comprehensive review of your health history, lifestyle, and goals
  •  Lab work and diagnostic imaging reviewed
  • Recommendations for additional testing, including functional
  • Guidance with supplements testing with discounted rates through professional dispensary (access continues for 3 months post coaching, to continue to support you)
  • Offering help finding in-network providers, advocacy in navigating the system, and collaboration with your healthcare team

Fitness coaching

  • Customized program designed around your body and goals
  • Ongoing progression tracking & adjustment
  •  Each session includes training (in person at agreed location), ongoing support, ongoing access to coach via phone/email for support and clarification
  • Guidance with supplements testing with discounted rates through professional dispensary (access continues for 3 months post coaching, to continue to support you)

 Hybrid Coaching (Hormones + Training Combined) option available 

To begin, please complete the form here: Intake Form

If unsure what program is best, I offer a free Discovery Call (15 minutes) where we can discuss goals and options.
Disclaimer: I am a registered nurse, not your provider. I do not diagnose or prescribe. All guidance is educational and should be discussed with your healthcare provider.

H-H 5 PW 4

 Hatboro-Horsham needed to pick up the pace. Two periods into Thursday’s matchup with Plymouth Whitemarsh, the Hatters found themselves trailing 2-0 in a game featuring the two top teams in the SHSHL’s American Division.

The Hatters responded to the challenge by scoring five times in the third period to slip past the Colonials 5-4, a result with significant American Division ramifications.

Luca Staffieri scored the winning goal with 58 seconds remaining in regulation. The result heightened an already tight division race; both teams stand 12-2 in the division standings with a rematch to come next Wednesday.   The Hatters lead the season series two victories to one.

“We came in knowing it was a must-win game said Hatboro-Horsham coach Shane Smith. “Every game from here on out is a must-win game if you want to secure the bye {that sends the regular-season champion to the division championship game}.

The Hatters made a statement at the start of the third period. Staffieri, Reid Rochestie, and Vincent Graziani  all scored goals in a span of 2 minutes, 49 seconds to give Hatboro-Horsham a 3-2 lead with 13:18 left in regulation.

The balance of the period saw the teams trading goals: Dan Guller and Jarrett Olenginski for Plymouth Whitemarsh, Nate Nemchinov for the Hatters.

Olenginski tied the game at 4-4 with 1:59 remaining before Staffari dashed the Colonials’ hopes 61 seconds later.

Staffari contributed two assists along with his two goals, but the contributions of Hatter goaltender Patrick Murphy were a significant factor as well. Murphy, who transferred to Hatboro-Horsham from La Salle at midseason, stopped 46 of the 50 shots he saw. His best work came midway through the second period when he made three big saves in a game that was scoreless at the time. He stopped 16 of 18 shots in the third frame.

“I knew I had to come up big,” he said. “We had a lot of shots going into the third period so I knew I had to keep them in the game. Then, they found a way to come back.”

Murphy’s transfer to Hatboro-Horsham marked a return to familiar surroundings. He was a student in the Hatboro-Horsham School District through the eighth grade before pending two-and-a-half years at La Salle.

“In the classroom, it hasn’t been too hard to switch,” he said. “On the ice, I know a lot of kids on the team so it was an easy switch for me.”

Plymouth Whitemarsh coach Vince Forti took some positives away from the loss.

“You’re never really happy with a loss, but I think there were a lot of positive takeaways,” he said. “Fifty shots on goal; their goalie played really well. A couple rebound chances we couldn’t bury here and there.”

• An altercation following a pileup at the Hatboro-Horsham net with 12 seconds left in the game led to 53 minutes in penalties being handed out. The Hatters’ Reid Rochestie received a major penalty for slew footing. He’ll serve a two-game suspension….The Hatters now stand at 14-2 overall. The Colonials are 12-2 overall and in the division.

Hatboro-Horsham 0 0 5—5

P-W 0 2 2—4

Second-period goals: Cooper Kanzee (PW) from Liam Kelly and Daniel Guller, 11:06; Dan Moloney (PW) from Luke Smith and Guller, 14:41 (pp)

Third-period goals: Luca Staffieri (HH) from Kyle Roesing, :56: Reid Rochestie (HH) from Vincent Graziani, 1:31; Graziani (HH) from Staffieri, 3:42; Guller (PW) from Kanzee and Moloney 8:43; Nate Nemchinov (HH) from Staffieri and Roesing, 12:51; Jarrett Olenginski (PW) from Ryan Jagher, 15:01; Staffieri (HH) from  Vincent Graziani, 16:02

Shots: Hatboro-Horsham 28, Plymouth Whitemarsh 50; Saves: Patrick Murphy (HH) 46 Lucas Bennett (PW) 23

Holy Ghost Prep 5 St. Joseph’s Prep 1

Through the peaks and valleys of a long season, Holy Ghost Prep has stayed on an even keel. That was evident Wednesday afternoon as the Firebirds closed out their APAC campaign against St. Joseph’s Prep at Grundy Arena.

The hosts took a one-goal lead after 34 minutes before erupting for the three goals in the third period. The resultant 5-1 win gave Holy Ghost Prep a perfect 8-0 APAC record (16-4 overall), the top seed in the upcoming Founders Cup playoffs and presumably the top seed in next month’s Class AAA Flyers Cup tournament, which the Firebirds will enter as defending champions.

St. Joseph’s Prep closed the regular season 14-6 overall and 4-4 in the APAC, sharing second place with Hun School. The Raiders will be seeded second in playoffs on the basis of having beaten the Hawks twice this season.

After two periods, Wednesday’s game was up for grabs. Jackson Foster got things started for the Firebirds, off a scramble in front of the Hawks’ net, giving the hosts a 1-0 lead with 4:58 left in the first period.

Cole Garson tied the game for the Hawks with 7:07 left in the middle period when he collected a feed from Bradan Fisher and tucked the puck inside the right post. Mason Thompson put Holy Ghost Prep in front for good with 3:47 left in the period and Lucas Gonzalez extended the lead 3:30 into the final stanza.

Junior defenseman Anthony Cerne had the primary assist on Gonzalez’s goal. He and his teammates knew what was at stake going into the final period.

“Coach {John Ritchie} said in the locker room that some guys were going to have to step up,” he said. “We went out there and we were like ‘We’ve got to win this game, it’s a big game,” he said.

Chase Logue made it a 4-1 game 3:38 remaining and Nate Romer completed the scoring with 2:19 left.

By that point, the game’s emotional temperature had risen several degrees. The Firebirds’ Jack Gavaghan drew a misconduct penalty in the wake of Romer’s goal and Garson was given a minor plus a misconduct for head contact a few moments later. The Hawks were accessed five penalties in the third period.

St. Joseph’s Prep coach Charlie Van Kula voiced his frustrations.

“We fell apart in every way possible,” he said. “We’re not going win hockey games that way, especially against a team like that. They exploited us.

“We’ve been getting away with this stuff for a long time and still winning games. But {Holy Ghost Prep} played well, they’re a good team.”

Cerne notes that teamwork was at the heart of the Firebirds’ success, on this occasion and throughout the season.

“Everyone came together as a team,” he said. “We put in a lot of work after hours to match up the lines with the other teams.

“We really played as a team. Gonzalez had a great game. Chase had a great game. Everyone found a way to put the puck in the net today.”

  • The Founders Cup semifinals are set for Wednesday, February 18 at Ice Line. Top-seeded Holy Ghost Prep will face the winner of the February 11 play-in between fourth-seeded La Salle and fifth-seed Malvern Prep at 3:30. St. Joseph’s Prep and Hun School will meet in the other semifinal. at 5:45. The final on February 25 will be hosted by the highest seeded finalist.

St. Joseph’s Prep 0 1 0—1

Holy Ghost Prep 1 1 3—5

First-period goal: Jackson Foster (HGP) from Anthony Valeriote and Lucas Gonzalez, 12:02

Second-period goals: Cole Garson (SJP) from Bradan Fisher and Jake Ely, 9;53; Mason Thomas (HGP) from Chris Marshall and  Jack Gavaghan,  13:13

Third-period goals: Gonzalez (HGP) from Anthony Cerone and Valeriote, 3;30;   Chase Logue (HGP) from Valeriote and Foster, 13;22; Nate Romer (HGP) from Marshall, 2:19

Shots: St. Joseph’s Prep 25, Holy Ghost Prep 30; Saves: Declan Geary (SJP) 25, Jack Botthof (HGP) 24

Hun School 5 Malvern Prep 2

There were signs an explosion was impending. When it occurred, it was an overwhelming force. The Hun School snapped a 2-2 tie with three goals in a 3 minute, 51 second span of the second period and shut the door afterward.

The result was a 5-2 win over Malvern Prep Tuesday afternoon at Ice Land that had ramifications throughout the Atlantic Prep Athletic Conference. The win assured the host Raiders (13-9 overall, 4-4 in the APAC) of facing St. Joseph’s Prep in the Founders Cup semifinals on February 18. The result of Wednesday’s game between St. Joseph’s Prep and Holy Ghost Prep will determine whether the Raiders are seeded second or third.

Malvern Prep (4-11-2, 2-6), which was missing several players due to injury, finishes the APC regular season in fifth place and will travel to fourth-place La Salle next Wednesday, February 11 to play for a slot in the semifinals. Game time will be 4:00 at Hatfield Ice.

It’s been a remarkable turnaround for Hun School, which went 5-17 a year ago.

“I think we had a lot of great things come together this year,” said Hun School coach N.G. Welsh. “We’ve got some great goaltending. We’ve got production all the way down to the third line, and there’s goals and assists across the board from nine forwards and three or four {defensemen,} which is awesome to see.”

Wednesday afternoon’s first period was a shootout. Andrew Starck gave the Friars a 1-0 just 44 seconds after the opening faceoff. Zachary Vallee tied the game at the 7:07 mark.

Cole Scarbinsky gave Malvern Prep the lead once more with a power-play goal when he beat Hun School netminder Blake Echternacht with 2:58 remaining in the opening session. The goal came while the Raiders’ Conor Mulligan was in the box serving a hooking penalty.

Echternacht would not yield again.

Jacob Kelly-LePage tied the game at 2-2 with 1:19 left in the period. Mulligan was out of the by that point and picked up the primary assist.

Anders Van Raalte gave Hun School the lead 4:21 into the second period.  The power-play goal game with the Friars’ Bennett Stanton in the box for tripping.

Vallee took over from there, scoring his second goal of the game 60 seconds later before completing his hat trick 18 seconds shy of the period’s halfway point.

Vallee, a junior who is in his first year at Hun School, says he and his teammates are focused on doing the little things well.

“First on the puck,” he said. “Shooting and going through the net. Just jamming the net. Little things that work.”

Malvern Prep coach Bill Keenan noted his team was unable to maintain its good start.

“I thought we came out well,” he said. “We put one in early in the game.

“Being down a couple with injuries kind of flip-flopped the lineup a little bit but we’ve got to play three periods of hockey.

“I thought we played well in the first period we played well in the third period. But, the second period got away from us.”

Malvern Prep 2 0 0—2

Hun School 2 3 0—5

First-period goals: Andrew Starck (MP) from Paxton Hoishik, :44; Zachary Vallee (HS) unassisted, 7:07; Cole Scarbinsky (MP) from Jake Weingartner and James Young, 14:02 (pp); Jacob Kelly-LePage (HS) from Conor Mulligan and Luca Jean, 15:41

Second-period goals: Anders Van Raalte (HS) from Andrew Darst and Jean, 4:21 (pp); Vallee (HS) from Aiden Honan and Blake Echternacht, 5:21; Vallee (HS) from Van Raalte and James Dolan, 8:12

Shots: Malvern Prep 33, Hun School 26; Saves: Ryan Caterino (MP) 16 an Isaac Maloney (MP) 5, Blake Echternacht (HS) 31