Site Editor posted on March 11, 2009 22:32
Moorestown was forced to play without two of their top players and also was missing two others due to injury, in suffering a 7-2 loss to Unionville. Austin Curtis scored two goals and assisted on two others to lead the Unionville attack. Also Amy Donovan scored the last goal becoming the first female to score a goal in Flyers Cup History (we believe). With Unionville leading 2-0 after one period and having out-shot the Quakers 14-6, Moorestown began to generate some offense in the second period, launching 17 shots. Unfortunately Stephen Kelly, the Unionville goalie was outstanding and kept Moorestown off the board while Zack Emery and Curtis were able to beat Moorestown goalie Craig Rushmore.
Trailing 4-0 heading into the third period, the Quakers needed to score fast and often. Shane Brennan got things going for Moorestown scoring a power play goal four minutes into the period. Thirty seconds later Alec Nicolai cut the deficit to 4-2 scoring from the right circle. With new life the Quakers continued the pressure, but Unionville net minder Kelly shut the door. Bill Donovan and Curtis scored minutes apart late in the game and Amy added her goal in the games final minutes.
Notes: Ben Smith and Mike Eni were forced to sit out because they do not attend Moorestown and Alex Hashmi and Eric DeStefano were both injured. Although there presence might not have made a difference, their leadership and talent were certainly missed.
Written by Mike Costantino
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