Thirteen games across seven AGHF divisions produced exactly one single-goal finish, and it was the best game of the weekend: Hampton Roads Warriors edged Tri City Eagles 1-0 in 16U Diamond. Everything else was decided by two goals or more, but the weekend still had plenty to show off — a four-goal afternoon, back-to-back shutouts from the same goaltender, and four teams that got through it unbeaten.

Weekend Headlines

GAME OF THE WEEKEND — Hampton Roads Warriors 1, Tri City Eagles 0. Chloe Copen scored with 12:52 left in the second period and Lillianna Smith turned aside 20 shots to make it stand up — the only one-goal game on the AGHF schedule all weekend.

TOP PLAYER PERFORMANCE — Ella Whiteman scored four goals for Royals Hockey Club 12U Diamond against Snider Hockey, among them the goal that gave the Royals a lead they never gave back.

GOALIE PERFORMANCE — Lillianna Smith (Hampton Roads Warriors 16U Diamond) made 47 saves across two games on back-to-back days and did not allow a goal in either one.

UNBEATEN WEEKEND — Reston Raiders 19U Diamond and Hampton Roads Warriors 16U Diamond both went 2-0, Saugerties Fillies 16U Elite won twice in cross-division play, and Lehigh Valley Phantoms 16U Platinum won both of their division games.

10U

10U Platinum — Bandits Settle It Late

NJ Bandits and CT Ice Cats Dorival were level after the first period and still level going to the third, when Genevieve Suozzo scored twice in just over three minutes to decide it. Isabelle Wdowiak set up the go-ahead goal. It was the only 10U Platinum game on the weekend schedule.

12U

12U Diamond — Whiteman’s Four Carry the Royals

Ella Whiteman scored four of Royals Hockey Club’s six goals against Snider Hockey, including the one that put the Royals ahead to stay. Snider had tied the game early before the Royals pulled away, and Mara Hideck was the busier goaltender by a wide margin, stopping 34 shots.

16U

16U Platinum — Phantoms Sweep as Williamson and Yoder Share the Load

Lehigh Valley Phantoms won both ends of a 16U Platinum weekend against Tri City Eagles, and Kenzie Williamson and Anniston Yoder finished it on identical lines: four goals and three assists each. They fed each other repeatedly, with Williamson setting up Yoder in the first game and Yoder returning it twice in the second. Mary Losee finished the second game without allowing a goal.

16U Diamond — Warriors Take Both Without Conceding

Hampton Roads Warriors shut Tri City Eagles out twice in two days. Chloe Copen’s goal with 12:52 remaining in the second period settled the 1-0 opener, and Lillianna Smith was the constant across both games — 20 saves on Saturday, 27 on Sunday, nothing past her either day.

16U Elite — Fillies Unbeaten in Cross-Division Play

Saugerties Fillies came through a two-game cross-division weekend with two wins. Madeline Waring led the way with two goals and two assists over the pair, and Jordyn Czamara was perfect in the opener, turning aside all 14 shots she faced.

19U

19U Platinum — Kiger’s Hat Trick for Union Thunder

Union Thunder’s weekend was a single game in cross-division play, and Shayna Kiger made it hers with three goals, including the one that put the Thunder ahead for good. Sarina Sherman was involved in four goals herself, scoring twice and assisting twice, and Alice Seelaus chipped in two goals.

19U Diamond — Reston Sweeps, Smeraglia Scores Both Winners

Reston Raiders took both games from Philadelphia Liberties, and Mia Smeraglia scored the winner in each — the goal that broke a 2-2 tie in the first game and the opening goal of the second. Molly Murphy scored in both games as well. Tri City Eagles also collected a win in the division, with Grace Hainer setting up three goals, and Sasha Puleo scored three times for Princeton Tiger Lilies in cross-division play.

The Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation is heading into another weekend of regular-season action, and the competition is already delivering plenty of excitement.

As teams prepare to take the ice, the early-season picture continues to develop across the federation. Some clubs are looking to extend strong starts, others are working to gain ground in their divisions, and several players are coming off performances that have put them in the spotlight.

Last weekend featured dramatic comebacks, overtime winners, impressive goaltending and a handful of teams that continued building momentum.

With October underway, here’s what to know heading into another weekend of AGHF hockey.

Every Second Counts

The opening weekend of October delivered plenty of excitement across the AGHF.

A total of 44 games were completed October 3-4, with nine decided by a single goal, six requiring overtime and four finishing tied.

Those performances showed just how quickly a game can change — and how important every second can be.

Games and Divisions to Watch

As the regular season continues, several divisions have already shown how competitive the coming weeks could become.

10U Platinum has been particularly exciting. Last weekend’s two-game series between NYC Hockey Club and Princeton Tiger Lilies ended in a split, including the dramatic 6-5 finish. With teams demonstrating their ability to score quickly and battle back, the division is one to keep an eye on.

At 14U Platinum, the Philadelphia Liberties and Potomac Lady Patriots are coming off unbeaten weekends, while the New Jersey Jets received a four-goal performance from Lily Carnevale. The division’s early results suggest that consistency and strong goaltending could play important roles as the season develops.

The 16U Elite division also deserves attention after MYHA’s pair of victories over Princeton Tiger Lilies. Both games highlighted MYHA’s ability to perform in different situations, from a shutout victory to a late comeback and overtime win.

At 19U Diamond, the New York Islanders are carrying momentum after three victories, while Princeton Tiger Lilies and Tri City Eagles demonstrated the importance of defensive play in their scoreless overtime contest.

With another weekend approaching, these divisions offer plenty of storylines worth following as teams continue their regular-season schedules.

Early Divisional Races Begin to Develop

The first few weekends of the season have provided plenty of valuable information.

Teams have had opportunities to test themselves against unfamiliar opponents, adjust to regular-season competition and begin developing their identities.

Now, the focus turns toward consistency.

Last weekend showed that strong goaltending can make the difference in tight contests, while timely scoring can completely change a game’s outcome. Teams that can put together complete performances will have opportunities to gain ground as October continues.

For clubs already near the top of their divisions, the challenge is maintaining that position. For those looking to climb, every weekend presents another chance to make a move.

There is still plenty of hockey ahead, but the early-season results are beginning to tell a story.

And the next chapter starts this weekend.

Follow the Action All Weekend

Stay connected throughout the weekend with the AGHF Game Center, where fans can follow schedules, scores, standings and statistics from across the federation.

Fans can also catch eligible AGHF games live and on demand with Black Bear TV throughout the season.

October is bringing exciting matchups, standout performances and plenty of opportunities for teams to build momentum.

Another exciting week of action across the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation is in the books, and the performances did not disappoint. From clutch goals to lockdown defense and strong play between the pipes, these athletes made their impact felt and earned recognition as this week’s Players of the Week, along with a talented group of Honorable Mentions.

Congratulations to all the players recognized for the week ending October 4 — your hard work and dedication continue to shine on the ice!

Players of the Week 

Team Long Island – Bailey Russo – 10U Diamond – Goalie | 20/24 SV (0.833), 1 SO, 1-1-0 in 2 GP

Team Long Island – Gianna Howard – 10U Diamond – Skater | 6 G 0 A in 3 GP

South Jersey Monarchs – Elsa Mattson – 10U Platinum – Skater | 2G 0A in 2 GP

NYC Hockey Club – Karolina Tominovic – 10U Platinum – Goalie | 56/69 SV (0.812), 0 SO, 1-1-0 in 2 GP

Princeton Tiger Lilies – Isabel Matulewicz – 12U Diamond – Skater | 1G 0A in 1 GP

Princeton Tiger Lilies – Jenna Ramadan – 12U Diamond – Goalie | 32/36 SV (0.889), 1 SO, 1-1-0 in 2 GP

NJ Bandits – Abby Molina – 12U Platinum – Skater | 3G 1A in 1 GP

Union Thunder – Giovanna Attanasio – 12U Platinum – Goalie | 12/12 SV (1.000), 1 SO, 1-0-0 in 1 GP

Union Thunder – Elizabeth Kimmel – 14U Diamond – Skater | 2G 1 A in 1 GP

New York Islanders – Charlotte Chow – 14U Diamond – Goalie | 64/71 SV (0.901), 0 SO, 0-2-0 in 2 GP

Team Long Island  – Cecilia Francis – 14U Elite – Skater | 4G 1A in 2 GP

Philadelphia Jr Flyers – Penny Hartz – 14U Elite – Goalie | (0.953) | 1-0-0 in 1 GP

New Jersey Jets – Lily Carnevale – 14U Platinum – Skater | 4G 0A in 1 GP 

Potomac Lady Patriots – Maeve Thomas – 14U Platinum – Goalie | 12/12 SV (1.000), 2 SO, 2-0-0 in 2 GP

Philadelphia Jr Flyers – Isabelle Herhal – 16U Diamond – Skater | 2G 1A in 1 GP

NYC Hockey Club – Paige Howard – 16U Diamond – Goalie | 54/61 SV (0.885), 0 SO, 0-2-0 in 2 GP

Princeton Tiger Lilies – Hannah Szobocsan – 16U Elite – Goalie | 56/60 SV (0.933), 0 SO, 0-2-0 in 2 GP

MYHA – Avery Fisher – 16U Elite – Skater | 2G 1A in 2 GP

Philadelphia Liberties – Ava Ritz – 19U Diamond – Skater | 4 GP

Tri City Eagles – Emersyn Swader – 19U Diamond – Goalie | 33/33 SV (1.000), 2 SO, 1-0-1 in 2 GP

NJ Bandits – Delaney Cozine – 19U Elite – Skater | 3G 0A in 2 GP

Mon Valley Thunder – Megan Harbaugh – 19U Elite – Goalie | 92/97 SV (0.948), 0 SO, 0-1-1 in 2 GP

South Jersey Monarchs – Sophia Negron – 19U Platinum – Skater | 6G 2A in 2 GP

Mon Valley Thunder – Gabriella Lopresti – 19U Platinum – Goalie | 8/8 SV (1.000), 1 SO, 1-0-0 in 1 GP

Nine of the weekend’s 44 games came down to a single goal, six went to overtime and four finished level. A 10U Platinum game swung twice inside the final 21 seconds, a 13-goal meeting needed overtime to settle, and two 19U Diamond goaltenders went the full distance and overtime without conceding.

Weekend Headlines

GAME OF THE WEEKEND — NYC Hockey Club trailed Princeton Tiger Lilies by a goal inside the final minute in 10U Platinum and won it anyway. Tereza Steskalova tied the game with 20.3 seconds left and scored again with 5.3 seconds on the clock, Kaleigh Anderson assisting on both for a 6-5 finish.

TOP PLAYER PERFORMANCE — Sophia Negron scored five goals for South Jersey Monarchs in cross-division play, twice pulling her side level before burying the winner with 1:06 remaining in overtime of a 7-6 game.

OT HERO — Avery Fisher set up Emily McManus’s tying goal with 59.7 seconds left in the third, then scored in overtime to finish a 2-1 win for MYHA in 16U.

GOALIE PERFORMANCE — Reaghan Marlow turned aside 30 shots for Princeton Tiger Lilies and Emersyn Swader 20 for Tri City Eagles as the two 19U Diamond sides played through overtime without a goal.

UNBEATEN WEEKEND — New York Islanders were the only team to win three times, sweeping their 19U Diamond weekend behind multi-point games from Emma Sherwood and Abigail Randazzo. Ten other teams won both their games, among them Philadelphia Liberties, who came through 14U Platinum unbeaten on the back of a 32-save shutout from Stellie Lewis and two-goal games from Katharine Domenico and Emma Laielli, and who sit joint top of the division on points.

10U

10U Platinum

Princeton Tiger Lilies and NYC Hockey Club met twice on Sunday and split them, the second a 6-5 NYC win decided by Tereza Steskalova’s two goals in the last 20.3 seconds. Kaleigh Anderson finished that game with three goals and two assists, including the helper on both late strikes. Faith Nugent answered with six goals for South Jersey Monarchs in a game that was level at 5-5 going into the third period. Julie Kmieciak scored in all three of Princeton’s games, and the division’s remaining fixture ended 1-1 after overtime, Quinn Shepski making 20 saves for Philadelphia Jr Flyers and Everly Pfender 17 for the Monarchs.

10U Diamond

Team Long Island and MYHA shared the weekend. Gianna Howard opened the scoring in Saturday’s 2-0 win for Team Long Island, Celanie Koos added the second and Bailey Russo was untroubled enough to keep the sheet clean. MYHA took Sunday’s rematch 4-3: Anna Eskandari scored twice and set up another, and Madeleine Murray put them ahead for good with 95 seconds left in the second period.

12U

12U Platinum

Abigail Molina scored three times and assisted a fourth as NJ Bandits beat Stateline Hawks 4-2, Brynn Mauer settling it with 18.8 seconds to play. Royals Hockey Club shut out Philadelphia Jr Flyers on Sunday, Ainsley Fox scoring twice and Mara Hideck taking the clean sheet. Princeton Tiger Lilies also won in a shutout, Isabel Matulewicz scoring the opener and Jenna Ramadan stopping all 10 she faced.

14U

14U Platinum

Philadelphia Liberties went 2-0, and Stellie Lewis was the reason the first of them stayed comfortable — 32 saves and a shutout, with Liv Stinger opening the scoring 30.8 seconds before the first intermission. Katharine Domenico (two goals, an assist) and Emma Laielli (two goals) led the Liberties on Sunday. Lily Carnevale scored four for New Jersey Jets, and Potomac Lady Patriots won twice, Savannah Meekins collecting two goals and two assists in the second.

14U Diamond

The tightest hockey here came in cross-division play, Saugerties Fillies winning 2-1 on goals from Mei Chen and Gabriella Dziedzic, who also set up the opener. Philadelphia Jr Flyers were the division’s most convincing winners, Giselle Naticchione and Giuliana Danish each posting two goals and an assist and Katelyn Sykes adding two more. Elizabeth Kimmel (two goals, an assist) and Fiona Chong (two goals) carried Union Thunder past Princeton Tiger Lilies.

14U Elite

Philadelphia Jr Flyers and Princeton Tiger Lilies met twice on Sunday, the Flyers winning one comfortably — Ashlyn Davidheiser with two goals, Camryn Baker with two assists — and the other finishing scoreless. Team Long Island won on Saturday, CECILIA FRANCIS scoring twice and Leah Nichols making 16 saves for the shutout.

16U

16U Diamond

Philadelphia Jr Flyers won both meetings with NYC Hockey Club. Isabelle Herhal had two goals and an assist in the opener; the rematch was a 2-1 grind in which Farrah Telepchak drew the Flyers level and Brooke Trainor scored what proved the winner early in the second, with Elizabeth Boykin making 31 saves behind them.

16U Elite

MYHA took both games from Princeton Tiger Lilies on Saturday. The first went 2-0, Emily McManus opening the scoring and Elizabeth Alt recording the shutout. The second was far harder: McManus tied it with 59.7 seconds left in the third and Avery Fisher, who assisted that goal, won it in overtime for a 2-1 result.

19U

19U Platinum

One game, and one performance that dominated it: HARPER ANDERSON scored six goals and added an assist for South Jersey Monarchs, with Sophia Negron chipping in a goal and an assist and Julianna Swigart keeping the clean sheet.

19U Diamond

Princeton Tiger Lilies and Tri City Eagles met twice on Sunday and produced the weekend’s best goaltending between them. Tri City took the first behind Ella Schubert’s opener, two assists from Madeleine Mansour and a shutout from Emersyn Swader; the second went through regulation and overtime at 0-0, Reaghan Marlow making 30 saves and Swader 20. New York Islanders were the division’s — and the weekend’s — only 3-0 side, with Emma Sherwood posting three goals and four assists in one game and Abigail Randazzo scoring in all three.

19U Elite

MYHA shut out Mon Valley Thunder on Saturday, Juliana Langley breaking through with 91 seconds left in the second period and Sarah Cheney finishing the clean sheet. The rematch was the better game: Mon Valley came from behind twice and Lexie Feathers tied it with 147 seconds to play for a 2-2 result, Megan Harbaugh making 44 saves. Philadelphia Jr Flyers won both of their meetings with Princeton Tiger Lilies, 2-1 and 3-1, Reagan Spottiswoode scoring in each.

The Princeton Tiger Lilies wore pink for a purpose on September 26. PTL’s U12 AAA, U14 AAA, U16 AAA and U19 AAA teams took the ice at East Brunswick Ice Arena for the first of two Pink the Rink events, raising awareness for breast cancer research and funds for Pennies in Action.

PTL U19 AAA in action during Pink the Rink.

The cause has a connection to skating. Pennies in Action was founded by Uschi Keszler, an Olympic skater and coach who survived breast and uterine cancer. The organization supports cancer vaccine research, including work on ways to prompt the immune system to recognize and fight breast cancer. That research is ongoing, and Pennies in Action has been acknowledged as a supporter of published breast cancer vaccine research.

PTL U16 AAA players show the pink jerseys worn for the event.

Across six games on September 26, the four PTL teams faced the NJ Bandits, Team Long Island and JRF. The pink jerseys made the message visible throughout the day: these players were using their time on the ice to support a cause beyond hockey. All proceeds from PTL’s Pink the Rink events will go to Pennies in Action. The effort continues this weekend on October 3 with PTL’s Tier II teams, from U8 through U19.

PTL U12 AAA takes part in Pink the Rink.

Learn more about Pennies in Action. 

The first big test of the season is complete. Now, the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation turns the page to October.

After three packed days at the Ice Breaker Showcase, AGHF teams return to regular-season action October 2–4 with a much better idea of where they stand and what lies ahead.

The Ice Breaker brought together 100 teams from 32 clubs and provided the first major measuring stick of the 2026-27 season. Close games, comeback victories, overtime finishes and standout individual performances filled the weekend.

With the showcase now in the rearview mirror, the focus shifts back to the regular season.

Here’s what to know heading into the first weekend of October.

The Ice Breaker Delivered

If the first showcase was any indication, there should be plenty of competitive hockey ahead.

The Ice Breaker finished with 199 games, and 29 were decided by just one goal. Nine games ended tied and five required overtime.

There was plenty of late-game drama, too. Sixty-four goals were scored inside the final two minutes of the third period, including 22 in the final 30 seconds.

One of the weekend’s biggest moments came at 14U Diamond, where Snider Hockey erased a three-goal deficit to defeat Cranford Hockey Club 5-4 in overtime. Kayden Martinez scored four goals, including the overtime winner.

At 16U Platinum, the New York Islanders overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Lehigh Valley Phantoms 6-5, while overtime winners also highlighted the weekend at 12U Platinum, 14U Elite and 19U Elite.

The showcase was designed to test teams against competition they may not normally see during regular-season play.

Consider that test passed.

Now comes the question of which teams can build on what they learned.

Teams Carrying Momentum Into October

Fourteen teams left the Ice Breaker with perfect 4-0 records, giving several clubs plenty of momentum heading into the new month.

The Philadelphia Jr Flyers were perfect in multiple divisions, including 14U Elite and 16U Elite, while Snider Hockey also produced two undefeated showcase performances.

At 10U Platinum, both Snider Hockey and the Princeton Tiger Lilies went 4-0. Stateline Hawks did the same at 10U Diamond.

The perfect weekends continued at 12U Elite. Philadelphia Jr Flyers, Union Thunder and York Lady Devils each went 4-0 in Platinum, while Royals Hockey Club and Snider Hockey ran the table in Diamond.

Among the older teams, MYHA went 4-0 at 19U Elite, while Mon Valley Thunder and Potomac Lady Patriots each posted perfect weekends at 19U Platinum.

Four games in three days can test depth, consistency and resilience. Those teams answered the challenge.

Now they’ll try to carry it into regular-season play.

Players to Watch

The Ice Breaker also gave plenty of players an opportunity to make their mark.

Kayden Martinez of Snider Hockey delivered one of the showcase’s signature performances, scoring four times in a 5-4 overtime comeback victory at 14U Diamond.

Elizabeth Nguyen of MYHA scored three times in a 5-4 victory over Team Long Island before returning Sunday and scoring an overtime winner against the Saugerties Fillies.

At 10U Diamond, Kate Carchidi of the Philadelphia Jr Flyers scored five times in a 7-5 victory over the CT Ice Cats, while Rebecca Henderson of Team Long Island scored four goals in a tightly contested 14U Elite matchup against MYHA.

Goaltenders made their presence felt throughout the weekend as well.

Julianna Swigart of the South Jersey Monarchs faced an incredible 146 shots over two days at 19U Platinum, while Sarah Ismail of the Reston Raiders recorded a 44-save shutout at 19U Diamond.

Those were some of the names that made noise at the showcase. October brings the opportunity to see who keeps it going.

From Showcase Mode Back to the Regular Season

Showcase weekends are different.

Four games packed into one weekend can bring unfamiliar opponents, quick turnarounds and little time to adjust between games. That makes the Ice Breaker a valuable early-season test.

Now, teams return to the rhythm of regular-season hockey with more information than they had a week ago.

Some discovered they can win close games. Others showed they can come from behind. Some found scoring depth, while others received big performances between the pipes.

And for teams that didn’t get the results they wanted, the showcase provided something just as valuable: an early opportunity to identify what needs to improve.

With September complete, the standings will continue to develop and every weekend provides another opportunity to gain ground.

The first measuring stick is behind us.

Now it’s time to build.

Follow the Action All Weekend

Stay connected throughout the weekend with the AGHF Game Center, where fans can follow schedules, scores, standings and statistics from across the federation.

Fans can also catch eligible AGHF games live and on demand with Black Bear TV throughout the season.

The Ice Breaker provided the first big test.

October brings the next chapter.

Twenty-nine of AGHF’s 199 games were decided by a single goal, nine finished tied and five needed overtime. The weekend produced a team that trailed by three and won in overtime, two winners scored with 51 seconds left, and a goaltender who faced 146 shots in two days.

Weekend Headlines

BIGGEST COMEBACK — Snider Hockey 14U Diamond trailed Cranford Hockey Club by three goals and won 5-4 in overtime on Sunday. Kayden Martinez scored four of them, including the winner, and Ava Tankelewicz turned aside 33 shots.

DOWN TO THE WIRE — Two games were settled with 51 seconds on the clock. Avery Hillmann buried the winner for CT Ice Cats 14U Diamond in a 5-4 game, and Allison Craig did the same for MYHA 16U in a 1-0 win in cross-division play.

OT DRAMA — Five games went to overtime. Elizabeth Nguyen won it for MYHA 14U with 31.5 seconds left against Saugerties Fillies, and Evelyn Brozek ended South Jersey Monarchs’ 12U Platinum weekend with 51 seconds left against New Jersey Jets.

BETWEEN THE PIPES — Julianna Swigart faced 146 shots for South Jersey Monarchs 19U Platinum across two days, turning aside 82 in one game and 64 in the next. Sarah Ismail posted a 44-save shutout for Reston Raiders 19U Diamond.

PERFECT WEEKEND — Fourteen teams went 4-0. Philadelphia Jr Flyers did it in two divisions, 14U and 16U, and Snider Hockey did it in two more.

BY THE NUMBERS — 64 goals were scored inside the final two minutes of a third period, 22 of them in the last 30 seconds. Nine games finished level and six teams came from two goals down to win.

10U

10U Platinum — Jets Win Two by a Goal

New Jersey Jets took both of their one-goal games, Milana Tubito scoring in the third to beat Philadelphia Jr Flyers 2-1 and a three-goal opening period holding up 3-2 against South Jersey Monarchs. Snider Hockey erased a two-goal deficit against Stateline Hawks on Sunday and finished 4-0, as did Princeton Tiger Lilies. Jane Sieke scored three for the Hawks in a win over Union Thunder.

10U Diamond — Twelve Goals, Two Apart

Philadelphia Jr Flyers and CT Ice Cats traded goals all afternoon on Sunday before the Jr Flyers won 7-5. Kate Carchidi scored five of them and Lena Burke answered with three, and Soley Plunkett made 24 saves to hold the lead. Stateline Hawks went 4-0, Abigail Farson scoring five in one of them.

12U

12U Platinum — Monarchs Answer in Overtime

Stateline Hawks took Saturday, Gracie Moran posting an 11-save shutout in a 1-0 win over South Jersey Monarchs and Kaia Briggs scoring and assisting in a 2-1 win over Royals Hockey Club. The Monarchs answered on Sunday with the only overtime game in the division, Evelyn Brozek winning it 2-1 with 51 seconds left while Julia Keegan made 39 saves for New Jersey Jets. Philadelphia Jr Flyers, Union Thunder and York Lady Devils all finished 4-0.

12U Diamond — Nobody Scores, Everybody Stops It

Philadelphia Jr Flyers and New York Islanders played to a scoreless draw on Saturday, Eviana Lemieux making eight saves and Ava Siciliano 27. Royals Hockey Club and Snider Hockey both went 4-0, the Royals holding off Loudoun Knights 2-1 behind a goal and an assist from Aurora Schweizer. Lee Katz turned aside 44 for Princeton Tiger Lilies.

14U

14U Platinum — Ten Seconds, Two Goals

Union Thunder trailed PHC Belles by two before scoring twice in ten seconds of the third period through Megan Ricci and Aria Jain, and held on 4-3. Madison Pawling posted a 24-save shutout as Philadelphia Jr Flyers won 2-0, and NYC Hockey Club closed the weekend 2-1 over the Jr Flyers on Arabella Holmgren’s third-period goal. Heidi Erwin made 55 saves for New York Islanders.

14U Diamond — Down Three, Snider Win It in OT

The best hockey of the weekend was here. Snider Hockey erased a three-goal deficit and beat Cranford Hockey Club 5-4 in overtime on Kayden Martinez’s fourth goal of the game. Hours earlier CT Ice Cats had won 5-4 on Avery Hillmann’s goal with 51 seconds left, and Lyra Kirby ended another overtime game for Union Thunder, 4-3 over Philadelphia Jr Flyers. Abigail Grossman’s 40 saves earned New York Islanders a 2-2 draw with Tri City Eagles.

14U — Nguyen Scores Three, Then Wins One in Overtime

MYHA and Team Long Island produced the division’s game of the weekend on Saturday, MYHA winning 5-4 with Elizabeth Nguyen scoring three and Rebecca Henderson answering with four of her own. Nguyen came back on Sunday to win it in overtime against Saugerties Fillies with 31.5 seconds left. Philadelphia Jr Flyers finished 4-0, the tightest a 1-0 win decided by Kylie Williamson, with Riley Dolan making seven saves and Addison LaFerriere 39 at the other end.

16U

16U Platinum — Islanders Erase Two, Win by One

New York Islanders trailed Lehigh Valley Phantoms by two and came back to win 6-5 on Saturday, Shayna Rand tying it in the third and Sofia Bigg scoring the winner with 2:31 left for her second of the game. The Islanders then held on 4-3 against MYHA on Sunday to share the best record in the division at 3-1 with Saugerties Fillies, for whom Addison Fuls made 57 saves.

16U Diamond — Two One-Goal Wins to Close It Out

NYC Hockey Club went unbeaten at 3-0-1 and finished with 2-1 wins over North Jersey Avalanche and Tri City Eagles, Amalia Cejka scoring and assisting in one of them. Addison McElfresh was excellent in the Tri City net all weekend, including 42 saves in a 2-1 win over Jr Bulldogs. Philadelphia Jr Flyers got 2-0 shutouts from two different goaltenders — Elizabeth Boykin and Stella Nurenberg — with Lillianna Smith making 48 saves in the first of them.

16U — Three Straight Draws for Princeton

Princeton Tiger Lilies played four games and tied three of them to sit 1-0-3, Violet Baldoni setting up two goals and Elizabeth Alt making 18 saves for MYHA in the 1-1 meeting between them. MYHA closed the weekend with a 1-0 win in cross-division play on Allison Craig’s goal with 51 seconds left, Annabelle Sinmerman making 22 saves for the shutout. Philadelphia Jr Flyers went 4-0.

19U

19U Platinum — 146 Shots in Two Days

Julianna Swigart faced more rubber than any goaltender in the federation, stopping 82 for South Jersey Monarchs on Saturday and 64 more on Sunday. Mon Valley Thunder and Potomac Lady Patriots both went 4-0, Mon Valley finishing with a shutout of Snider Hockey behind 23 saves from Gabriella Lopresti. Cassidy Bush made 56 for Skylands Lady Kings.

19U Diamond — Islanders Pull Away Late

New York Islanders beat MYHA 4-3 on Saturday with Addison Menz making 37 saves, then beat Tri City Eagles 5-3 on Sunday with Abigail Randazzo scoring three and Isabel Coogan setting up four. Jr Bulldogs came through unbeaten at 3-0-1, finishing with a 3-3 draw against Union Thunder. Molly Murphy scored both goals in Reston Raiders’ 2-0 win, a game in which Ella Baker made 54 saves for Philadelphia Jr Flyers.

19U — Fowler Ends It in Overtime

Georgia Fowler won it for Princeton Tiger Lilies in overtime, 2-1 over Lehigh Valley Phantoms, after Addison Kelly had made 44 saves to get the game that far. MYHA went 4-0 and saved the closest for Sunday, beating Philadelphia Jr Flyers 5-4 with Emily Robinson scoring twice and setting one up and Alexandra Blace stopping 41. Margaret Pierson made 43 saves on Saturday and 39 on Sunday for Lehigh Valley.

The Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation kicks off its showcase season with the Ice Breaker Showcase, September 25–27. It brings three days of girls hockey to 10 rinks across Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

The numbers show how much the league has grown. 100 teams from 32 clubs will play 200 games over the weekend, and every team is guaranteed four games. The field includes AGHF member clubs and guest teams, from Hampton Roads, Virginia, north to Connecticut and upstate New York. All five AGHF age groups will be in action: 17 teams at 10U, 18 at 12U, 26 at 14U and 39 in the combined 16U/19U bracket. There are 16 Elite teams, 40 Diamond teams and 43 Platinum teams.

The showcase format is one of AGHF’s calling cards. It gives teams four competitive games in one weekend against opponents they don’t see in the regular season, with less travel. For many players it is also the first real test of the new season.

New Faces in the Field

The Ice Breaker is the first showcase for several clubs that joined AGHF this year:

The biggest group comes from the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers, with 11 teams. The Princeton Tiger Lilies and New York Islanders each bring seven.

Early-Season Form to Watch

Two weekends of regular-season play have produced some hot starts. On September 19–20:

The Ice Breaker will be a first look at how those starts hold up against new opponents.

More Than Just Hockey

There will be plenty going on away from the ice. Simax will be on site at Jersey Shore Arena, Ice Vault and Igloo Ice Rink, so players and families can shop for merchandise all weekend.

Carmo Photography will cover the games at Igloo Ice Rink and Ice Line, so families can get professional photos from the first showcase of the season.

Watch Live on Black Bear TV

Can’t make it to the rink? Games at participating Black Bear Sports Group rinks will stream live on Black Bear TV, so family, friends and fans can follow along all weekend.

Friday has 10 games, then the schedule fills up with 100 games on Saturday and 90 on Sunday. The Ice Breaker Showcase starts another exciting AGHF showcase season.

Good luck to all the teams taking the ice September 25–27!

Another exciting week of action across the Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation is in the books, and the performances did not disappoint. From clutch goals to lockdown defense and strong play between the pipes, these athletes made their impact felt and earned recognition as this week’s Players of the Week, along with a talented group of Honorable Mentions.

Congratulations to all the players recognized for the week ending September 20 — your hard work and dedication continue to shine on the ice!

Players of the Week: 

10U Diamond – Skater – Thenuli Mohotti Bandara – Philadelphia Jr Flyers | 5G 1A in 1 GP

10U Diamond – Goalie – Evelyn Van Tassel – MYHA | 100.0% SV%, 5/5, 2 SO, 2-0-0 in 2 GP

12U Diamond – Skater –  Zaeris Marceau – Loudoun Knights | 3G 0A in 3 GP

12U Diamond – Goalie – Ingeborg Rigby – Snider Hockey | 97.9% SV%, 46/47, 1 SO, 2-0-0 in 2 GP

12U Platinum – Skater – Gia Cevoli – Royals Hockey Club | 3G 0A in 1 GP

12U Platinum – Goalie – Grace Johnson – Union Thunder | 87.8% SV%, 36/41, 0 SO, 1-1-0 in 2 GP

14U Diamond – Skater – Vienna Naticchione – Philadelphia Jr Flyers 14U Girls Orange | 3G 4A in 3 GP

14U Diamond – Goalie – Carlin Difilippo – Philadelphia Jr Flyers 14U Diamond | 85.7% SV%, 12/14, 1 SO, 2-0-0 in 2 GP

14U Elite – Skater – Reagan Napolitano – Princeton Tiger Lillies | 3G 0A in 2 GP

14U Elite – Goalie – Logan Nagl – MYHA 14U Elite | 91.2% SV%, 31/34, 0 SO, 1-0-0 in 1 GP

14U Platinum – Skater – April Wheeler – Hollydell Belles | 1 GP

14U Platinum – Goalie – Stellie Lewis – Philadelphia Liberties | 93.4% SV%, 57/61, 1 SO, 1-1-0 in 2 GP

16U Diamond – Skater – Isabelle Herhal – Philadelphia Jr Flyers | 3G 0A in 3 GP

16U Diamond – Goalie – Elizabeth Boykin – Philadelphia Jr Flyers | 94.7% SV%, 18/19, 1 SO, 2-0-0 in 2 GP

16U Elite – Goalie – Reaghan Marlow – Princeton Tiger Lillies | 94.9% SV%, 37/39, 0 SO, 0-1-0 in 1 GP

16U Elite – Skater – Emily McManus – MYHA 16U Elite | 1G 1A in 1 GP

19U Diamond – Skater – Avery Cairns – Junior Bulldogs | 3G 0A in 2 GP

19U Diamond – Goalie – Marely Cordero – Philadelphia Jr Flyers | 92.3% SV%, 48/52, 1 SO, 1-1-0 in 2 GP

19U Elite – Skater – Addison Hartman – Philadelphia Jr Flyers | 5G 1A in 3 GP

19U Elite – Goalie – Sarah Cheney – MYHA 19U Elite | 97.7% SV%, 42/43, 0 SO, 1-0-0 in 1 GP

19U Platinum – Skater – Serenity Meacham – Snider Hockey | 3G 2A in 2 GP

The Atlantic Girls Hockey Federation returned for another full weekend of action on September 19-20, with all 13 divisions across the Elite, Diamond and Platinum tiers taking the ice. Three contests required overtime and several more came down to a single goal.

From perfect 3-0 weekends to tightly contested series, the weekend provided plenty of early-season storylines throughout the AGHF.

Elite Divisions

14U Elite

The Princeton Tiger Lilies put together a perfect 2-0 weekend, earning a pair of victories over the North Jersey Avalanche. Princeton opened Saturday with a tight 3-2 win before completing the weekend sweep Sunday.

16U Elite

MYHA and Hampton Roads Warriors met twice in cross-division play, with neither side able to sweep the weekend series. MYHA earned the victory Saturday before Hampton Roads answered Sunday, leaving both teams at 1-1.

19U Elite

Mon Valley Thunder also finished unbeaten at 1-0-1 in cross-division action against Reston Raiders, including a 2-2 tie Sunday. The Jr Flyers responded from their Saturday losses with a Sunday victory over Princeton Tiger Lilies.

Diamond Divisions

10U Diamond

The Philadelphia Jr Flyers earned a victory over Snider Hockey in their 10U Diamond game Saturday. 

12U Diamond

Loudoun Knights and Snider Hockey split their Saturday doubleheader, with Loudoun earning a 3-2 victory in the second game. Snider returned Sunday and played Royals Hockey Club to a 2-2 tie, completing a 1-1-1 weekend.

The New York Islanders also earned a Sunday victory over the Princeton Tiger Lilies.

14U Diamond

The Philadelphia Jr Flyers delivered one of the strongest performances of the entire weekend, going 3-0 across Saturday and Sunday. After opening with a Saturday victory, the Jr Flyers added two more wins Sunday to complete the perfect weekend.

Tri City Eagles were perfect as well, sweeping a Saturday doubleheader to finish 2-0.

16U Diamond

The Jr Flyers had a strong weekend at 16U Diamond, where they went 3-0. Philadelphia opened with a Saturday shutout against the North Jersey Avalanche before sweeping two cross-division games against the Princeton Tiger Lilies on Sunday. The first of those Sunday meetings needed overtime, with the Jr Flyers earning a 2-1 victory.

The New York Islanders also went unbeaten at 1-0-1 against Jr Bulldogs, beginning their Saturday series with a scoreless tie.

19U Diamond

With 10 completed games, 19U Diamond featured the busiest schedule of any AGHF division.

The Philadelphia Jr Flyers went 3-1, including a Sunday sweep of Princeton Tiger Lilies. The NYC Cyclones were perfect at 2-0, with their weekend including a 4-3 victory over Lehigh Valley Phantoms.

The Jr Bulldogs joined the Cyclones at 2-0, but their perfect weekend required some extra work. The Bulldogs edged New York Islanders 6-5 in overtime Sunday to preserve their undefeated record.

Platinum Divisions

10U Platinum

Saturday’s three-game 10U Platinum slate began with a close one, as the NJ Bandits and Stateline Hawks played to a 4-4 tie. MYHA then put together a perfect day, going 2-0 against the South Jersey Monarchs in cross-division play.

12U Platinum

The Princeton Tiger Lilies swept a Saturday pair against the Philadelphia Jr Flyers, while Union Thunder earned a Saturday victory before Royals Hockey Club handed them a loss Sunday.

CT Ice Cats also picked up a Sunday victory over Team Long Island.

14U Platinum

Seven games filled the 14U Platinum schedule, and the Philadelphia Jr Flyers finished a perfect 3-0. The New Jersey Jets also went undefeated, sweeping their Saturday doubleheader against the Stateline Hawks to finish 2-0.

The Philadelphia Liberties and Potomac Lady Patriots split their two Saturday meetings, giving each side a victory from the weekend series.

16U and 19U Platinum

The 16U Platinum division featured one cross-division game Sunday, with the New York Islanders earning the victory over the South Jersey Monarchs.

At 19U Platinum, Snider Hockey swept a Sunday doubleheader against MYHA in cross-division play to finish its weekend 2-0.

Perfect Weekends and Close Finishes

The weekend provided a mix of undefeated performances and games decided by the smallest of margins. The Philadelphia Jr Flyers were especially active across the Diamond and Platinum tiers, putting together 3-0 weekends at 14U Diamond, 16U Diamond and 14U Platinum, while several other clubs finished their respective schedules without a loss.

With overtime finishes, one-goal games and multiple weekend sweeps across the federation, the September 19-20 slate added another competitive chapter to the early stages of the AGHF season. Teams now turn their attention toward the next round of league action as the season continues to build momentum.