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.

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 13 — your hard work and dedication continue to shine on the ice!

Players of the Week: 

10U Diamond: Kimberly Bajada – New York Islanders 10U Diamond – Goaltender – 40 GP, 20 SVS

10U Diamond: Abigail Farson – Stateline Hawks 10U Diamond – Skater 1 GP, 4 G, 3 A

12U Diamond: Grayson Abizeid – New York Islanders 12U Diamond – Skater – 2 GP, 5 G, 0 A

12 Platinum: Sloane Hogarth – Stateline 12U Platinum – Forward – 8 G, 2 A, 2 GP

14U Diamond: Elishka Ledvon – Snider 14U Diamond – Center – 7 G, 0 A, 2 GP

14U Diamond: Rory Stacy – CT Ice Cats 14U Diamond – Goaltender – 2 GP, 21 SVS, 3 GA

14U Elite: Emerson DeMarco – Jr. Flyers 14U Elite – Forward – 2 G, 0 A, 2 GP

14U Elite: Addison LaFerriere – Saugerties Fillies 14U Elite – Goaltender – 2 GP, 46 SVS, 5 GA

14U Platinum: Emma Laielli – Philadelphia Liberties 14U Platinum – Forward – 1 G, 0 A, 1 GP

14U Platinum: Elizabeth Margolis – New Jersey Jets 14U Platinum – Goaltender – 2 GP, 28 SVS, 3 GA

16U Diamond: Catherine Cortelli – North Jersey Avalanche 16U Diamond – Skater – 1 GP, 2 G, 3 A

16U Elite: Elizabeth Alt – MYHA 16U Elite – Goaltender – 1 GP, 41 SVS, 2 GA

19U Diamond: Paige King – Union Thunder – Goaltender – 58 SVS, 2 GA, 2 GP

19U Diamond: Ella Dinola – Yale Jr Bulldogs – Forward – 3 G, 0 A, 1 GP

19U Elite: Meryl Lawson – NJ Bandits 19U Elite

19U Elite: Addison Kelly – Princeton Tiger Lillies

19U Platinum: Gianna Latini – 16/19U South Jersey Monarchs – Forward – 1 G, 2 A, 2 GP

19U Platinum : Hannah Greeley – Potomac Lady Patriots 19U Platinum – Goaltender

Honorable Mentions:

19U Diamond: Emleyn Costello – Philadelphia Liberties 19U – Goaltender

19U Elite: Julia Kaminsky – LVPY 19U AA Elite – Forward

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.