The Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation continued its early-season action with 37 completed games across 13 divisions on Saturday and Sunday. Teams from the Elite, Diamond and Platinum tiers took the ice from 10U through 19U, with sweeps, close finishes and crossover matchups highlighting the weekend.
Jr Flyers Lead Elite Action
The Philadelphia Jr Flyers put together a strong weekend at the Elite level. The 14U Elite squad swept Team Long Island in its Saturday doubleheader to finish 2-0, while the 16U Elite Jr Flyers followed suit Sunday with two wins over MYHA.
In 14U Elite, the North Jersey Avalanche and the Saugerties Fillies split their two-game set, including one of the highest-scoring battles of the weekend as Avalanche came away with a thrilling 7-6 victory.
The 19U Elite division also produced an even weekend. The NJ Bandits and Princeton Tiger Lilies split their two-game series, with the Bandits winning Saturday before Princeton answered Sunday.
Ice Cats, Jr Flyers Stay Perfect in 14U Diamond
The CT Ice Cats and Philadelphia Jr Flyers emerged unbeaten from 14U Diamond play, each going 2-0 with a pair of victories over the New York Islanders.
There was plenty of drama elsewhere in Diamond action. Union Thunder edged the Princeton Tiger Lilies 4-3 in overtime in a 12U crossover matchup, while the Philadelphia Jr Flyers and Royals Hockey Club battled to a 1-1 draw Sunday.
At 19U Diamond, the Reston Raiders and Union Thunder both went 2-0. Thunder was involved in one of the weekend’s tightest games, earning a 1-0 victory over the Princeton Tiger Lilies.
Jets Sweep in Platinum Play
The New Jersey Jets made the most of their Sunday slate in 14U Platinum, sweeping two games against the Stateline Hawks to finish 2-0. Their second meeting came down to the wire, with the Jets earning a 3-2 victory.
At 19U Platinum, the Potomac Lady Patriots also put together a perfect weekend, winning both of their games against the New York Islanders. Snider Hockey and the South Jersey Monarchs added victories of their own.
A Weekend of Tight Battles
From overtime drama to one-goal finishes, the September 12-13 slate delivered competitive hockey throughout the AGHF. With several divisions featuring crossover matchups and limited schedules, every opportunity to take the ice provided another early-season test as teams continue to find their footing.
The AGHF season rolls on with more action ahead as teams across the Elite, Diamond and Platinum tiers look to build on their early-season performances.