PIHL High School Hockey Notebook – 01/02/2012

By: Bruce Markey
Monday, January 2, 2012 | 3:21 PM

Welcome to another edition of “PIHL Notebook,” your weekly companion to “The PIHL Power Play” on the MSA Sports Network. This week we take a midseason look at the playoff picture in each classification along with the top scorers and goaltenders. We also hear from Chartiers Valley forward Justin Sabilla and Freeport coach Dave Helper in “They Said It” while previewing a trio of upcoming MSA broadcasts to start 2012 on the right foot…or skate.

PIHL CLASS AAA:

MIDSEASON PLAYOFF PICTURE

1. Canon-McMillan (11-0-0)
2. Penn-Trafford (10-1-0)
3. Peters Township (7-1-2)
T-4. Mount Lebanon (8-2-1)
T-4. Norwin (8-2-1)
6. North Allegheny (7-2-1)
7. State College (5-5-0)
8. Pittsburgh Central Catholic (4-5-0)
9. Upper St. Clair (4-6-1)
T-10. Bethel Park (3-7-0)
T-10. Shaler (3-7-0)
T-10. McDowell (3-7-0)
T-10. Fox Chapel (3-7-0)

MIDSEASON THREE STARS – SCORERS

1. Conlan Sodrosky, Penn-Trafford: 12 G (2 PP, 1 SH), 19 A, 31 PTS, 2.82 PTS/GM
2. Dan Maier, Penn-Trafford: 21 G (7 PP, 4 SH), 9 A, 30 PTS, 3.33 PTS/GM
3. Dan Moscone, State College: 18 G (6 PP), 9 A, 27 PTS, 3.0 PTS/GM

MIDSEASON THREE STARS – GOALTENDERS

1. Brian Baker, Peters Township: 6-0-1, 1.13 GAA, 0.961 SV %, 1 SO
2. Scott Cromling, Norwin: 5-1-1, 1.83 GAA, 0.934 SV %, 2 SO
3. Ryan Christian, Canon-McMillan: 7-0-0, 2.07 GAA, 0.886 SV %
 

PIHL CLASS AA:

MIDSEASON PLAYOFF PICTURE

T-1. West Allegheny (8-2-0)
T-1. Bishop Canevin (8-2-0)
T-1. Erie Cathedral Prep (8-2-0)
4. Chartiers Valley (7-2-0)
5. Plum (5-3-0)
6. Latrobe (6-4-0)
7. Moon (4-4-0)
8. Gateway (4-5-1)
9. Pine-Richland (3-5-1)
10. Montour (3-7-0)

MIDSEASON THREE STARS – SCORERS

1. Justin Sabilla, Chartiers Valley: 25 G (1 PP, 4 SH), 11 A, 36 PTS, 4.0 PTS/GM
2. Jonathan Levitt, West Allegheny: 22 G (3 PP, 6 SH), 12 A, 34 PTS, 3.4 PTS/GM
3. Matt Walsh, Bishop Canevin: 17 G (5 PP, 1 SH), 14 A, 31 PTS, 3.1 PTS/GM

MIDSEASON THREE STARS – GOALTENDERS

1. Trey Brown, Erie Cathedral Prep: 7-0-0, 1.9 GAA, 0.904 SV %
2. Shane Brudnok, Latrobe: 6-4-0, 2.39 GAA, 0.897 SV %, 3 SO
3. Nikita Meskin, Bishop Canevin: 8-2-0, 2.54 GAA, 0.869 SV %
 

PIHL CLASS A:

MIDSEASON PLAYOFF PICTURE

1. Mars (8-0-0)
2. Quaker Valley (7-1-0)
3. Hampton (6-1-1)
4. Westmont Hilltop (6-1-2)
5. Freeport (5-2-2)
6. Serra Catholic (5-3-1)
7. Kittanning (4-3-1)
8. South Fayette (3-4-1)
9. Knoch (3-6-0)
10. South Park (2-6-0)

MIDSEASON THREE STARS – SCORERS

1. Heinz Koster, Kittanning: 20 G (3 PP, 1 SH), 17 A, 37 PTS, 4.63 PTS/GM
2. Nicholas Blaney, Mars: 13 G (4 PP, 1 SH), 15 A, 28 PTS, 3.5 PTS/GM
3. Austin Heakins, Mars: 12 G (3 PP), 16 A, 28 PTS, 3.5 PTS/GM

MIDSEASON THREE STARS – GOALTENDERS

1. Adam Ayre, Westmont Hilltop: 5-0-2, 1.48 GAA, 0.902 SV %, 1 SO
2. Cam Radna, Hampton: 4-1-1, 1.61 GAA, 0.932 SV %, 1 SO
3. Cody Lee, Freeport: 5-2-2, 2.22 GAA, 0.892 SV %, 1 SO
 

PIHL OPEN CLASS:

MIDSEASON PLAYOFF PICTURE – NAILERS CUP

1. Quigley (10-1-0)
2. Morgantown (8-3-0)
3. John Marshall (7-4-0)
4. Harborcreek (6-5-0)
T-5. Wheeling Park (5-5-0)
T-5. Central Valley (5-5-0)
7. Blackhawk (3-5-0)
8. Beaver (3-7-0)

MIDSEASON PLAYOFF PICTURE – CHIEFS CUP

1. Greensburg Salem (11-1-0)
2. Ford City (7-2-1)
3. Indiana (6-3-0)
4. Baldwin (6-3-1)
5. Carrick (5-5-0)
6. Keystone Oaks (5-6-0)
7. Hollidaysburg (3-6-1)
8. Ligonier Valley (3-7-0)

MIDSEASON THREE STARS – SCORERS

1. Sean Beichner, Greensburg Salem: 35 G (1 PP, 8 SH), 12 A, 47 PTS, 4.27 PTS/GM
2. Doug Simon, Quigley: 21 G (2 PP, 3 SH), 22 A, 43 PTS, 4.78 PTS/GM
3. Isaac Fitzpatrick, John Marshall: 29 G (4 PP, 8 SH), 12 A, 41 PTS, 3.73 PTS/GM

MIDSEASON THREE STARS – GOALTENDERS

1. Adam Cogley, Ford City: 5-0-0, 1.6 GAA, 0.901 SV %, 1 SO
2. Andrew Boschert, Greensburg Salem: 8-1-0, 2.51 GAA, 0.873 SV %
3. Josh Brown, Carrick: 5-5-0, 2.8 GAA, 0.892 SV %, 1 SO
 

UPCOMING MSA BROADCASTS

1/2/12 – Class A – Non-section: Serra Catholic @ Quaker Valley … The Eagles will be looking to get the bad taste out of their mouths from an 8-2 drubbing by the Quakers on December 15 … Ryan Dickson paced QV with two goals and two assists while three others chipped in three points apiece … Doug Revak also turned aside 19 shots in the winning effort … Garner Kraemer managed to score one and set up another for Serra … Kraemer continues to lead his team with 25 points (13 G, 12 A) including five power play goals … The puck drops at 7:30 PM with Steve Nagler and Brandon Rebel on the call.

1/6/12 – Class A – Non-section: Westmont Hilltop @ Quaker Valley … This is game one of a doubleheader to begin the 2012 PIHL Outdoor Charity Series from South Park … Keep your eye on Kenny, who leads Quaker Valley in goals (10) and power play tallies (4) … Noah McQuillan leads the Hilltoppers in goals (9), assists (9) and points (18) … Proceeds will benefit the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute Research fund … The puck drops at 6:00 PM with Adam Hoerner and Brandon Rebel on the call.

1/6/12 – Class AAA – Non-section: Pittsburgh Central Catholic @ Mount Lebanon … Our outdoor doubleheader from South Park concludes here … James Phillips has paced the Blue Devils with 12 assists and 18 points while Jason Hartman and Thomas Horn each have nine goals … Eric Smith leads the Vikings with seven assists and 15 points while Kevin Kline has chipped in nine goals … Proceeds will benefit the PIHL Paul Sciullo Memorial Scholarship … The puck drops at 8:00 PM with Adam Hoerner and Brandon Rebel on the call.

THEY SAID IT:

“Last year was a big disappointment for us. I mean, it was a good season, but it ended really badly. I definitely want to make it down there again, redeem our team and hopefully win a cup this year.” – Chartiers Valley forward Justin Sabilla on the Colts’ mission to avenge their loss in the 2011 Penguins Cup Semifinals

“We don’t have anybody standing out that is just going to carry the team themselves. We have to play as a team, and I keep telling the kids that. Do your job. Rely on your teammate. Move that puck around as a team and everything will be fine.” Freeport head coach Dave Hepler on how the Yellowjackets can find success in the 2012 postseason

That wraps up this edition of “PIHL Notebook,” but check back every Monday from now through March for the most current news from around the league. First, though, Adam Hoerner and guest host Brandon Rebel have another episode of “The PIHL Power Play” on Wednesday night at 8:00. Joining us this week will be PIHL Commissioner Ed Sam to talk about the season so far and the annual Outdoor Charity Series beginning this week. Plus, Quaker Valley forward Kevin Kenny will chime in on the outdoor experience and his team’s resurgence in Class A. The exclusive home for the 2012 Penguins Cup Playoffs is the MSA Sports Network!

Tags: Bishop Canevin, Canon-McMillan, Carrick, Chartiers Valley, Erie Cathedral Prep, Ford City, Freeport, Greensburg Salem, Hampton, John Marshall (WV), Kittanning, Latrobe, West Allegheny, Westmont Hilltop