SENIOR LEAGUE SPRING 08 GAME HIGHLIGHTS Find out final game scores, learn who was awarded the stars of the game, and read a brief synopsis of the action on this long page! You can also find the player stats at the end of this page. There is no better place to get the scoop on all the fast-paced Senior League hockey games. The game summaries below are written by Matt Pritchard and Toby Ledesma, practicum students who directed the Spring 2008 Senior League. If you are interested in becoming the next Senior Hockey League Commissioner, check out the EMPLOYMENT pages for more information.

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April 23 -- A League Final -- Brathaus vs. Black Widows (Final: 3-1)

This A League Final game would come down to the final period.  There was outstanding defense played in the first period as no teams were able to put the puck in the net.  In the second period Rawlick found a fault in the Black Widows defense as he was able to put in 2 goals to put his team up 2-0 heading into the final period.  Zacharias would put one in off a defender’s skate to cut the lead to 1.  However, Rawlick would put the game away when he added his third goal of the contest.  Brathaus is the 2008 Spring Champs with a 3-1 victory over the Black Widows.

Goals: Brathaus: Rawlick 3 (17). Black Widows: Zacharias 1 (1).

Assists: Brathaus: Mills 1 (1).

April 22 -- A League Semi-Finals -- Black Widows vs. Huffies (Final: 15-5)

Black Widows came in as the top seed in this year’s tournament.  It was apparent that they meant business early as they came out and dropped 9 goals in the first period on Huffies taking a 9-0 lead after the first.  Huffies would fight back and score 5 goals to bring the lead down to 5 at 10-5.  However, it would not be enough as the Black Widows would add 4 goals to their total in the last period.  Black Widows moves on the the finals with a 15-5 victory.

Goals: Black Widows:  Lafever 4 (9), Wilson 2 (11), Spencer 2 (11), Konczos 2 (9), Buchanan 2 (3), Spangenberg 1 (7), Bauman 1 (6), Grushcow 1 (1). Huffies: Bauman 2 (7), Binger 1 (3), Wickard 1 (2), Bechstein 1 (1).

Assists: Black Widows:  Heringhaus 3 (13), Spangenberg 3 (5), Weaver 2 (8), Spencer 2 (7), Konczos 2 (7), Prough 2 (6), Wilson 2 (6), Bauman 1 (5), Buchanan 1 (5), Whitehouse 1 (2). Huffies: Bauman 2 (5), Thayer 1 (3), Bechstein 1 (3), Starner 1 (2).

April 22 -- A League Semi-Finals -- Brathaus vs. Snipers (Final: 8-3)

Brathaus, the second seeded team, jumped out to a quick 2-1 lead after the first period with goals from Ward and Archer. Archer would add another in the second as Brathaus outscored Snipers 2-1 in the second giving them a 4-2 lead heading into the final period.  Brathaus would then add 2 more goals early in the third period to seal up the win.  Brathaus goes on to the final to face Black Widows with an 8-3 victory.

Goals: Brathaus: Archer 3 (6), Rawlick 1 (14), Erikson 1 (9), DeSalvo 1 (6), Ward 1 (5), Wilson 1 (4). Snipers: T. Hafner 2 (10), Bosworth 1 (9).

Assists: Brathaus: Rawlick 2 (11), Erikson 2 (11), DeSalvo 2 (10), David 2 (7), Adler 1 (10), Vance 1 (7), Ward 1 (4), Mills 1 (3). Snipers: A. Hafner 2 (10), Seiple 1 (8), Higgins 1 (7).

April 17 -- Nate's C.S. vs. Team GSE (Final: 7-0)

Nate’s C.S. came out strong in their last game of the regular season.  After scoring 5 goals in the first period, including 2 by Setzler, they held Team GSE in check taking the early lead 5-0.  Nobody was able to get a point in the second period.  Sondys and Setzler would put in 2 goals late to finish the game. 

Goals: Nate’s C.S.:  Setzler 2 (6), Strasser 1 (7), Pfotenhouer 1 (5), Newborn 1 (3), Sondys 1 (3).

Assists: Nate’s C.S.: Newborn 2 (4), Setzler 1 (4), Sideris 1 (1).

April 15 -- Black Widows vs. Snipers (Final: 9-5)

After splitting the two previous matches, Black Widows and Snipers played the rubber match of their series each going in 1-1 against each other.  Going into the second period the game was tied 1-1. Two minutes into the game Higgins dropped one in giving Snipers the early 2-1 lead. The Black Widows would then put in 5 goals to finish the period on top 6-3.  No team could gain momentum as they would split the final period. 

Goals: Black Widows:  Wilson 3 (9), Konczos 2 (7), Heringhaus 2 (5), Spangenberg 1 (6),

Prough 1 (5). Snipers: T. Hafner 2 (7), A. Hafner 1 (9), Seiple 1 (6), Higgins 1 (3).

Assists: Black Widows: Heringhaus 3 (8), Weaver 2 (5), Prough 1 (4), Buchanan 1 (4), Konczos 1 (3). Snipers:  Nadolny 1 (4), Zielinski 1 (3), Bosworth 1 (1).

April 15 -- Long Chance vs. Team Stig (Final 9-2)

In their final game of the regular season Long Chance looked to gain some momentum going into the playoffs.  They would come out and take a 3-0 lead in the first period over Team Stig.  There was no help for Stig in the second, as Long Chance outscored Team Stig 5-1 in the second to all but put this one away.  Richards would put in 4 goals for Long Chance in this game. 

Goals: Long Chance:  Richards 4 (11), K. Eberly 2 (7), Chance 1 (4), Yost 1 (4), J. Eberly 1 (4). Team Stig:  Mach 2 (3).

Assists: Long Chance: Yost 2 (8), Long 2 (7), K. Eberly 1 (6), Chance 1 (3), Kasselder 1 (3), Batdorf 1 (2). Team Stig:  Kottman 1 (3), Carr 1 (2).

April 14 -- Trotters vs. Team Stig (Final: 10-1)

This game was the official elimination from the playoffs for team Stig, as they were defeated by trotters by a margin of 8 goals. Lead by Smith’s strong offensive performance, Trotters didn’t surrender a goal for the last two periods of the game.

Goals: Trotters: Justus 3 (8), Smith 3 (9), Perkins 1 (2), Strasbaugh 1 (3), Senn 1 (5), Crawford 1 (7). Stig: Collins 1 (4).

Assists: Trotters: Smith 2 (6), Gedert 2 (4), Crawford 1 (8), Dewyre 1 (5), Perkins 1 (5). Stig: Schroeder 1 (1), Cima 1 (1).

April 14 -- Brathaus vs. Huffies (Final: 12-3)

Brathaus came out sharp on this night, allowing the first goal of the game, but they quickly rebounded to put up 6 straight and take command for good. This victory gave Brathaus the lead in A league and gave them a realistic shot of capturing the regular season title.

Goals: Brathaus: Wilson 1 (2), Erikson 2 (6), Mills 4 (6), Nieves 1 (1), Ryan 2 (2), Ward 2 (3). Huffies: Wickard 1 (1), Devries 1 (1), Thayer 1 (1).

Assists: Brathaus: Archer 2 (5), Erikson 3 (8), Nieves 2 (2), Ward 2 (3), Vance 1 (3). Huffies: Bauman 1 (2), Thayer 1 (1), Ovalle 1 (1).

April 13 -- Pete's I.H. vs. Team GSE (Final: 10-0)

Pete’s I.H. looked to keep its perfect season intact, as they went up against Team GSE.  Pete's I.H. looked like a team on a mission in the first period as they outscored Team GSE 4-0.  The second period would be of no help to Team GSE as they were outscored 3-0.  With the idea of a shutout on his hands Robert Weltzer continued his strong play and got the shutout.

Goals: Pete’s I.H.: Dugan 3 (17), Hotaling 2 (12), Polk 2 (4), Hoggard 1 (12), Hupp 1 (4), Councell 1 (3).

Assists: Pete’s I.H.: Reilly 2 (3), Dugan 1 (7), Kohs 1 (7), Hupp 1 (5), McIntyre 1 (4), Bauer 1 (4).

April 13 -- Nate's C.S. vs. Long Chance (Final: 4-3)

Both Long Chance and Nate’s C.S. defense’s were on display early as Strausbaugh of Nate's C.S. was the only player to find the net in the first period putting his team up one.  In the second, Cole and Theller would add to the lead giving them a 3-0 lead going into the final period.  In the fourth Long Chance would make their run, on the play of Brent Long and score 3 goals.  However, Strausbaugh would also put in a power play goal.

Goals: Nate’s C.S.: Strausbaugh 2 (2), Cole 1 (4), Theller 1 (3). Long Chance: Vocke 1 (5), Long 1 (4), S. Stone 1 (3).

Assists: Nate’s C.S.: Setzler 2 (3), Sondys 1 (2). Long Chance: Long 1 (5), J. Eberly 1 (5).

April 13 -- Black Widows vs. Brathaus (Final: 6-5)

This game between Brathaus and Black Widows would come down to the wire, with Black Widows going into the final period up 4-2. Prough would then add another goal for Black Widows extending the lead to 3.  With only 2:30 left Brathaus’ David would add a goal shortening the lead to 2, only to follow it up a minute later to put the score at 4-5 Black Widows.  With 1:17 left and only 15 seconds after David’s Archer tied the score at 5.  However, in a risky play by Brathaus, they pulled their goalie leaving an open net in which Spangenberg capitalized on. 

Goals: Black Widows: Prough 2 (4), Spencer 1 (7), Spangenberg 1 (5), Weaver 1 (4), Heringhaus 1 (3). Brathaus: David 2 (5), DeSalvo 1 (5), Archer 1 (2).

Assists: Black Widows: LaFever 1 (6), Spencer 1 (5), Wilson 1 (4), Konczos 1 (2), Kettleberger 1 (1). Brathaus: Rawlick 2 (9), Adler 2 (9), Erikson 2 (5), DeSalvo 1 (8), David 1 (5).

April 10 -- Huffies vs. Snipers (Final: 10-9)

This was a great game that went back and forth for three periods. Huffies had the lead after one but the Snipers regained their composure and held a one goal lead after the second. But the Huffies squad proved to be too much on this night, with a last minute goal by Mason the deciding factor.

Goals: Huffies: Ovalle 2 (3), Bechstein 2 (2), Thayer 2 (2), Mason 2 (5), Rishel Trey 1 (4), Rishel Jake 1 (1). Snipers: Zielinski 3 (4), Higgins 3 (5), Hafner Toby 1 (6), Hafner Andrew 1 (9), Sieple 1 (6).

Assists: Huffies: Bechstein 1 (3), Rishel Trey 2 (2), Thayer 1 (1), Ovalle 2 (2), Starner 1 (2). Snipers: Seiple 2 (7), Higgins 2 (7), Lewis 2 (3), Hafner 1 (8).

April 8 -- Trotters vs. Nate's C.S. (Final: 6-3)

This game started the way it would end, with physical play.  Strasser would find Cole to start the game off and put Nate’s C.S. on the board 1-0.  Trotters would then 6 straight goals including 3 assists by Perkins.  Strasser would then try to bring his team back and add 2 more goals in the third, but it would not be enough. 

Goals: Trotters:  Crawford 1 (6), Smith 1 (6), Justus 1 (5), Senn 1 (4), Martin 1 (3), Perkins 1 (1). Nate’s C.S.:  Strasser 2 (6), Cole 1 (3).

Assists: Trotters:  Perkins 3 (4), Lomis 2 (2), Crawford 1 (7), Martin 1 (6), Glase 1 (4). Nate’s C.S.:  Strasser 1 (6)

April 8 -- Pete's I.H. vs. Team Stig (Final: 8-3)

Pete’s I.H. looked to keep their perfect season alive as they went up against Team Stig. The first period would belong to Pete’s I.H. as they jumped out to a 3-1 lead.  In the second Dugan would add 3 goals to put the game out of reach. Binger, Kottman, and Collins would add goals for Team Stig. 

Goals: Pete’s I.H.: Dugan 3 (14), McIntyre 2 (4), Hoggard 1 (11), Day 1 (3), Councell 1 (2). Team Stig: Binger 1 (5), Collins 1 (3), Kottman 1 (2).

Assists: Pete’s I.H.: Polk 4 (8), Day 1 (6), Reilly 1 (1). Team Stig: Mach 1 (3), Kottman 1 (2).

April 7 -- Brathaus vs. Snipers (Final: 7-4)

In a game that has serious playoff implications Brathaus came out strong on both sides of the puck outscoring the Snipers 3-0 in the first.  Erickson and Adler added two more to start off the second period before Sniper’s Seiple would get his team on the board.  Rawlick of Brathaus would add 2 more goals as Brathaus prevailed 7-4.

Goals: Brathaus:  Rawlick 3 (12), Erikson 2 (4), Adler 1 (6), DeSalvo 1 (4). Snipers:  A. Hafner 1 (8), Seiple 1 (5), Kenyon 1 (2), Kennedy 1 (1).

Assists: Brathaus: Adler 3 (7), DeSalvo 3 (7), Rawlick 2 (7). Snipers: T. Hafner 1 (8), A. Hafner 1 (7), Higgins 1 (5), Kennedy 1 (1), Lewis 1 (1).

April 7 -- Long Chance vs. Team GSE (Final: 11-4)

Long Chance looked like a team on a mission as Steve and Mike Stone would put the puck in the net early and help their team jump out to a 6-1 lead.  Loar, Richardson, and Swiczkoski would turn the table and add 3 straight goals for Team GSE.  It would not be enough as Long Chance would clamp down and put in 5 goals to end the game.

Goals: Long Chance:  M. Stone 3 (5), S. Stone 2 (2), Chance 2 (3), Richards 1 (7), K Eberly 1 (5), Vocke 1 (4), Yost 1 (3). Team GSE:  Toney 1 (3), Loar 1 (3), Richardson 1 (3), Swiczkoski 1 (1).

Assists: Long Chance: M. Stone 3 (9), Yost 3 (6), Richards 2 (7), K. Eberly 2 (5), Long 2 (4), Chance 1 (2). Team GSE: Swiczkoski 1 (3), Walter 1 (3), McDougle 1 (1), Johnson 1 (1), Mason 1 (1).

April 6 -- Trotters vs. Long Chance (Final: 14-4)

This game featured a lot of scoring and a minimal amount of defense as Trotters jumper out to an early lead and didn’t let up.  They were lead by Todd Smith’s 3 unassisted goals, which all came in a row early in the 3^rd.

Goals: Trotters: Smith 4 (10), Glase 2 (4), Senn 2 (6), Crawford 2 (8), Justus 1 (6), Lomis 1 (1), Dewyre 1 (3), Gedert 1 (1). Long Chance: Richards 1 (8), Long 1 (5), Vocke 1 (6), Stone (5).

Assists: Trotters: Justus 1 (3), Dewyre 1 (5), Tully 1 (2), Gedert 1 (3). Long Chance: Seiling 1 (3), Eberly 1 (6), Richards 1 (8), Chance 1 (3).

April 6 -- Pete's I.H. vs. Nate's C.S. (Final 10-0)

In the most lopsided and penalty ridden game of the year, Pete’s I.H. completely dominated and set the pace at their preference. Led by goalie Robert Waltzer’s shut-out, Pete’s I.H. ended this one a whole period early.

Goals: Pete’s I.H.: Dugan 4 (21), Hotaling 2 (14), Oxender 1 (5), Polk 1 (5), Day 1 (4), Hupp 1 (5).

Assists: Pete’s I.H.: Dugan 2 (9), Kohs 2 (9), Councell 2 (8), Mcintyre 2 (6), Oxender 1 (3).

April 6 -- Black Widows vs. Huffies (Final 9-8)

This was a great game, with the final outcome not determined until the final whistle. The Black Widows held a lead for the entire game and were able to hold off a frantic comeback attempt in the closing minutes.

Goals: Black Widows: Spencer 3 (10), Konczos 2 (7), Wilson 1 (3), Heringhaus 1 (6), Lafever 1 (4), Bauman 1 (6). Huffies: Bauman 2 (5), Rishel, Trey 1 (3), Strasser 2 (4), Binger 2 (4), Stram 1 (2).

Assists: Black Widows: Buchannon 1 (3), Spnagenberg 1 (2). Huffies: Rishel, Jake1 (3).

April 1 -- Team Stig vs. Team GSE (Final: 3-1)

Team Stig got out to a fast start and get on the board first as they score on a power play goal early.  Later in the first, Chris Collins followed it up by taking it the distance and scoring another, giving them the 2-0 lead at the period final.  Team GSE regained the momentum as McDougle connected to bring his team to within one.  However, Stig would finish the period strong and score with only minutes to go in the second.  In the third, both defenses picked up their play as no goals were scored.  Team Stig emerged victorious 3-1.

Goals: Team Stig:  Binger 1 (4), Collins 1 (2), Kottman 1 (1). Team GSE: McDougle 1 (1).

Assists: Team Stig:  Mach 1 (2), Towles 1 (1). Team GSE: Seigler 1 (2).

April 1 -- Brathaus vs. Huffies (Final: 13-8)

It was an offensive display as 21 total goals were scored between Brathaus and Huffies. It looked like the mercy rule was going to be enforced as Brathaus jumped out to an 8-1 lead halfway through the second.  Huffies regained composure and ripped off 3 straight goals to finish the period.  The lead would prove to be too much as riskier play resulted in goals and the teams would trade goals throughout the period.  Brathaus prevailed 13-8.  

Goals: Brathaus:  Rawlick 3 (9), Adler 2 (5), DeSalvo 1 (3), Snyder 1 (3), David 1 (3), Mills 1 (2), Ward 1 (1), Archer 1 (1), Wilson 1 (1), Vance 1 (1). Huffies:  Bauman 3 (5), Mason 2 (3), T. Rishel 2 (2), Strasser 1 (1).

Assists: Brathaus:  Rawlick 3 (5), Snyder 3 (3), David 2 (4), Adler 2 (3), DeSalvo 1 (4), Archer 1 (3), Erikson 1 (3), Mills 1 (2), Vance 1 (2), Ward 1 (1). Huffies:  Silewicz 2 (4), Strasser 1 (1), Starner 1 (1), Bauman 1 (1), Moran 1 (1).

March 31 -- Pete's I.H. vs. Long Chance (Final: 12-8)

Pete’s I.H. would score 7 goals in the first period to jump to an early 7-2 lead going into the second.  In the second they kept up the intensity by scoring 3 straight to start the period, which included an impressive unassisted goal by Hotaling.  Jeff Yost would end the momentum by putting one in before the end of the period.  Long Chance would make a game of it and outscore Pete’s IH by 5-2 in the final period.  Pete’s I.H. would prevail 12-8.

Goals: Pete’s I.H.: Hoggard 3 (10), Hotaling 2 (7), Oxender 2 (3), Kohs 1 (2), Hupp 1 (2), Polk 1 (1), Bauer 1 (1), Waltzer 1 (1). Long Chance:  K.Eberly 1 (3) Kasselder 1 (2), Yost 1 (2), Chance 1 (1).

Assists: Pete’s I.H.: Kohs 3 (4), Dugan 2 (4), Hotaling 2 (9), Waltzer 1 (1), Rogers 1 (3), Councell 1 (3), Bauer 1 (3), Oxender 1 (1). Long Chance: M. Stone 1 (4), S. Stone 1 (4), Richards 1 (4), Yost 1 (2), Chance 1 (1).

March 31 -- Black Widows vs. Snipers (Final: 8-7)

The highly anticipated rematch between Snipers and Black Widows would prove to be everything that was expected of it.  The Snipers would come out fast and take an early 3-2 lead in the first with Higgins getting a point on every score.  The two teams would trade goals and score 3 a piece in the second giving Snipers a 6-5 lead going into the final period.  The Black Widows responded to the pressure by scoring the first 3 goals in the third to take the lead and essentially down the Snipers.  The final was 7-8 in favor of the Black Widows.

Goals: Snipers:  A. Hafner 2 (7), Bosworth 2 (6), Higgins 2 (2), Gerken 1 (3). Black Widows:  Konczos 3 (3), Wilson 1 (5), Spangenberg 1 (4), Bauman 1 (3), Weaver 1 (3), Spencer 1 (3).

Assists: Snipers:  Higgins 2 (4), T. Hafner 1 (7), Seiple 1 (5), Nadolny 1 (2), Gerken 1 (2). Black Widows: LaFever 2 (5), Prough 2 (3), Weaver 1 (3), Bauman 1 (3), Wilson 1 (2), Spencer 1 (2).

March 30 -- Snipers vs. Huffies (Final: 11-1)

This one ended early as Huffies couldn’t handle the attacking style of the Snipers. They reeled off 10 straight goals, led by Toby Hafner’s dominating play. He totaled 9 points, four of those on goals.

Goals: Snipers: T Hafner 4 (7), Seiple 3 (6), Buynack 1 (3), A Hafner 1 (6), Zielinski 1 (2), Kenyon 1 (1). Huffies: Stram 1 (2).

Assists: Snipers: T Hafner 5 (9), A Hafner 4 (10), Seiple 2 (5), Gerken 1 (6), Kenyon 1 (2), Buynack 1 (4), Nadolny 1 (3).

March 30 -- Trotters vs. Team GSE (Final: 8-1)

Chalk another win up for Trotters as they overcame a slow start to win this one going away. Trotters were lead by Martin and Crawford, who each scored two goals. Myers had the lone goal for Team GSE.

Goals: Trotters: Smith 2 (6), Martin 2 (5), Crawford 2 (5), Glase 1 (2), Chatfield 1 (1). Team GSE: Myers 1 (3).

Assists: Trotters: Smith 3 (4), Crawford 2 (6), Justus 1 (2), Dewyre 1 (2), Martin 1 (5). Team GSE: Loar 1 (2).

March 30 -- Nate's C.S. vs. Team Stig (Final: 3-0)

In one of the lowest scoring games of the year we witnessed the first shutout as well. Lead by Theller’s two goals and Sieders dominance in net, Nate’s C.S won this contest easily.

Goals: Nate's C.S.: Theller 2 (2), Sondys 1 (2). 

Assists: Nate's C.S.: Graef 3 (3), Strasser 2 (4), Strausbaugh 1(3).

March 25 -- Black Widows vs. Brathaus (Final: 5-3)

This was a great game in a battle of the top teams in the A league. Brathaus started off strong but seemed to fade towards the end as the Black Widows pulled off the win with two late goals to break a tie and give them the 5-3 victory. Weaver had two goals in the win for the BW’s.

Goals: Brathaus: Rawlick 1 (6), Erickson 1 (1), Snyder 1 (2). Black Widows: Weaver 2 (2), Wilson 1 (4), Prough 1 (2), Spencer 1 (2).

Assists: Brathaus: Erickson 2 (2), DeSalvo 1 (3). Black Widows: Spencer 1 (1), Whitehouse 1 (1), Lafever 1 (3), Wilson 1(1).

March 25 -- Trotters vs. Team Stig (Final: 12-2)

This one never was close as Trotters made a claim for the top spot in the B league with an impressive victory. They started the game out with a 5-0 run and never looked back, ending the game early with the mercy rule early in the third period. Justus and Smith each recorded hat tricks in the win.

Goals: Trotters: Justus 3 (4), Smith 3 (3), Crawford 2 (3), Dewyre 1 (2), Bortel 1 (1), Senn 1 (3), Strausbaugh 1 (2). Stig: Binger 1 (3), Mach 1 (1).

Assists: Trotters: Glase 2 (3), Senn 3 (4), Crawford 2 (4), Martin 2 (4), Gedert 2 (2), Dewyre 2 (3), Chatfield 1 (1), Smith 1 (1), Perkins 1 (1), Strausbaugh 1 (2), Tully 1 (1). Stig: Kitzler 1 (1), Mach 1 (1).

March 24 -- Nate's C.S. vs. Long Chance (Final: 7-4)

This game went back and forth throughout the first two periods.  Kevin Eberly tied the game up at 4-4 by scoring the first goal in the third period.  However, some costly penalties by Long Chance would give Nate’s C.S. the advantage they needed to score 2 powerplay goals in the third.  Nate’s C.S. would go on to win 4-7.

Goals: Nate’s C.S.: Strasser 3 (4), Setzler 2 (3), Pfotenhouer 1 (4), Cole 1 (2). Long Chance: J. Eberly 1 (3), K. Eberly 1 (2), M. Stone 1 (2), Yost 1 (1).

Assists: Nate’s C.S.: Newborn 2 (2), Pfotenhouer 1 (1). Long Chance: Richards 2 (3), M. Stone 1 (4), J. Eberly 1 (4), Long 1 (2).

March 24 -- Pete's I.H. vs. Team GSE (Final: 12-2)

Pete’s I.H. came out strong behind the play of Dugan and Hotaling, as they jumped out to a 5-0 lead at the end of the first, and followed it up by adding 4 more goals in the second to lead 9-0.  Toney would get Team GSE on the board with a buzzer beater at the end of the second and Myers would add another to begin the third.  However, Pete’s I.H. would finish the period strong and take the win 12-2

Goals: Pete’s I.H.:  Hotaling 4 (5), Hoggard 3 (7), Dugan 1 (7), McIntyre 1 (2), Day 1 (1), Oxender 1 (1). Team GSE: Myers 1 (3), Toney 1 (2).

Assists: Pete’s I.H.: Day 3 (5), Hotaling 2 (7), Hoggard 2 (3), Councell 2 (2), Bauer 2 (2), Rogers 2 (2), Hupp 1 (3), McIntyre 1 (1). Team GSE: Myers 1 (3), Swiczkoski 1 (2).

March 18 -- Black Widows vs. Huffies (Final: 11-1)

This one was pretty much over before it started, as an overmatched Huffies squad couldn’t muster any offense as the Black Widows goalie shut them down all night. On the other side of the puck, the BW’s were lead by Spangenberg and Whitehouse who each recorded hat tricks.

Goals: Black Widows: Spangenberg 3 (3), Whitehouse 3 (3), Heringhaus 2 (2), Spencer 1 (1), Lafever 1 (4), Wilson 1 (3). Huffies: Mason 1 (1).

Assists: Black Widows: Buchanon 2 (2), Heringhaus 2 (5), Lafever 1 (2), Weaver 1 (2), Konczus 1 (1), Zacharias 1 (1), Spangenberg 1 (1). Huffies: Stram 1 (1).

March 18 -- Snipers vs. Brathaus (Final: 4-4)

In the most exciting game of the season, this battle came down to the finals seconds. With the score tied 4-4 with less than two minutes left, each team had ample opportunities to close this one out. But the net minders stepped up big time, shutting down the offenses as the game ended in a tie. Brathaus’ Rawlick lead the way for his team with two goals and the Snipers Andrew Hafner had two assists.  

Goals: Snipers: Bosworth 1 (4), Lewis 1 (1), Gerken 1 (2), Boynuck 1 (1). Brathaus: Rawlick 2 (5), DeSalvo 1 (2), Snyder 1 (1). 

Assists: Snipers: Hafner, Andrew 2 (2), Hafner, Tobias 1 (1), Boynuck 1 (1). Brathaus: David 1 (2), Mills 1 (1).

March 17 -- Pete's I.H. vs. Trotters (Final: 6-3)

Pete's I.H. would stand behind some solid defense as they gained a 5-1 lead over Trotters midway thru the third.  They would go on to win the game 6-3.  Brian Dugan and Lee Hoggard lead the Pete's I.H. to a 2-0 start with three goals apiece.

Goals: Pete's I.H.: Dugan 3 (6), Hoggard 3 (3). Trotters:  Strausbaugh 1 (1), Williams 1 (1), Glase 1 (1).

Assists: Pete's I.H.:  Hotaling 2 (5), Polk 1 (3), Staab 1 (2). Trotters:  Williams 2 (2), Crawford 1 (2).

March 17 -- Long Chance vs. Team Stig (Final: 6-3)

The first period of this B league game would go back and forth with Steve Stone finding  Mike Stone late to give Long Chance a 3-2 lead heading into the second.  Both teams tightened up the defense in the second as Alex Binger would score the only goal of the period to tie the game. In the third Jeff Eberly was able to find a crack in the defense and score to put his team up 1. Behind the stellar play of Gollehon, Long and Richards were able to add goals to give Long Chance the win 6 to 3.

Goals: Long Chance: Richards 2 (5), Long 1 (2),  M. Stone 1 (1). Team Stig: Binger 2 (2), McManamon 1 (2).

Assists: Long Chance:  S. Stone 2 (3), M. Stone 1 (3), Seiling 1 (2), Richards 1 (1), Kasselder 1 (1), Long 1 (1). Team Stig:  Carr 1 (1), Kottman 1 (1).

March 16 -- Brathaus vs. Huffies (Final: 11-4)

In the highly anticipated beginning to the A league season, Brathaus came out fast, accumulating a two goal advantage early on. But Huffies didn’t quit, battling back to tie the score at 3 courtesy of two goals from Bauman. But that would be as close as it got, with Brathaus closing the game on 8-1 run to win. High scorers in this affair were # 4 Adler and #10 Rawlick, each with 5 points, including 3 goals apiece.

Goals: Brathaus: Adler 3 (3), Mills 1 (1), Rawlick 3 (2), De Salvo 1 (1), David 2 (2), Erikson 1 (1). Huffies: Bauman 2 (2), Stram 1 (1), Ovalle 1 (1).

Assists: Brathaus: Adler 2 (2), Archer 2 (2), DeSalvo 2 (2), Rawlick 2 (2), Vance 2 (2), David 1 (1), Masters 1 (1). Huffies: Bechstein 2 (2), Silewicz 2 (2).

March 16 -- Snipers vs. Black Widows (Final: 10-8)

In the most entertaining game of the year, Snipers and Black Widows put on a great show. Snipers came out on fire, taking an 3-0 lead thanks to a pair of goals from the Hafner brothers. But this one would get close as well, with the BW’s tying the game at 5’s on a goal from Wilson. With the BW’s holding a 7-6 lead going into the third and final period, the Snipers Bosworth took matters into his own hands, scoring three of the games final 5 goals to give the Snipers a two goal victory in this thriller. High scorer for this game was Andrew Hafner with 4 goals.

Goals: Snipers: A. Hafner 4 (4), Bosworth 3 (3), Gerken 1 (1), T. Hafner 1 (1), Seiple 1 (1). Black Widows: Bauman 2 (2), Lafever 3 (3), Wilson 2 (2), Prough 1 (1).

Assists: Snipers: Higgins 2 (2), Seiple 2 (2), Zielinski 2 (2). Black Widows: Heringhaus 3 (3), Spencer 2 (2), Bauman 2 (2), Prough 1 (1), Lafever 1 (1), Weaver 1 (1), Wilson 1 (1).

March 16 -- Nate's C.S. vs. Team GSE (Final: 8-3)

Following the trends of the first two games of the night, Team GSE jumped out to a two goal lead early on, courtesy of goals from Myers and Stephan. But GSE would find it difficult to muster much offense after that, allowing 6 strait goals to allow this one to slip away. High scorer in this one was #16 Pfotenhouer with a hat trick.

Goals: Nate's C.S.: Pfotenhouer 3 (3), Newborn 2 (2), Cole 1 (1), Setzler 1 (1), Sondys 1 (1). Team GSE: Myers 2 (2), Stephan 1 (1).

Assists: Nate's C.S.: Strasser 3 (3), Cole 2 (2), Sondys 1 (1). Team GSE: Richardson 1 (1), Siegler 1 (1).

March 13 -- Long Chance vs. Team GSE (Final: 9-8)

Long Chance came out on fire and was up 4-1 at the end of the first.  Team GSE answered back by outscoring Long Chance 4 goals to 2 in the second period making the score 6-5 in favor of Long Chance going into the third.  Long Chance then scored 3 out of the first 4 goals at the beginning of the third to go up 9-6 with only minutes to go.  Toney and Walter would score late goals to bring the lead down to 1, but it was not enough as time ran out with the final Long Chance 9 Team GSE 8.

Goals:  Long Chance:  Richards 3 (3), Vocke 3 (3), Long 1 (1), Kasselder 1 (1), Eberly 1 (1). Team GSE: Loar 2 (2), Richardson 2 (2), Vaughn 1 (1), Schippers 1 (1), Toney 1 (1), Walter 1 (1).

Assists:   Long Chance:  M. Stone 2 (2), Eberly 2 (2), S. Stone 1 (1), Yost 1 (1), Batdorf 1 (1), Seiling 1 (1). Team GSE: Toney 2 (2), Myers 2 (2), Walter 1 (1), Swiczkowski 1 (1), Vaughn 1 (1).

March 10 -- Pete's I.H. vs. Team Stig (Final: 12-2)

Brian Dugan had 5 points including 3 goals and Peter Hotaling added in 3 assists as the Pete's I.H. make simple work of Team Stig in the Season opener of B league play.

Goals: Pete's I.H.: Dugan 3 (3), Rogers 2 (2), Lee 1 (1), Ross 1 (1), Hotling 1 (1), Kohs 1 (1), McIntyre 1 (1), Councell 1 (1), Hupp 1 (1). Team Stig: McManamon 1 (1), Collins1 (1).

Assists:  Pete's I.H.: Hotaling 3 (3), Dugan 2 (2), Day 2 (2), Hupp 2 (2), Polk 2 (2), Hoggard 1 (1), Staab 1 (1), Kohs 1 (1). Team Stig: Binger 1 (1).

March 10 -- Trotters vs. Nate's C.S. (Final: 5-1)Andrew Strasser scored the opening goal for the Nate's C.S., and was held scoreless for the rest of the game as Trotters scored 5 unanswered goals to win 5-1.  Danny Senn led the way with 2 goals and an assist.

Goals: Trotters:  Senn 2 (2), Crawford 1 (1), Dewyre 1 (1), Justus 1 (1). Nate's C.S.:  Strasser 1 (1).

Assists:  Trotters: Martin 2 (2), Senn 1 (1), Dewyre 1 (1), Crawford 1 (1), Justus 1 (1), Strausbaugh 1 (1), Glase 1 (1). Nate's C.S.:  Setzler 1 (1).

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