Matt Fields scored twice as Cinnaminson defeated Strath Haven 8-4 in the first round of Flyers Cup action at the Skate Zone in Voorhees. With a roster full of under-classmen, and with just one senior, these young Pirates continue their strong season and will now meet the 2nd seed West Chester Henderson on Wednesday at Iceline. After the teams traded goals in the opening period, Sean O’Brien for Strath Haven and Ryan Pottieger for the Pirates, Cinnaminson took control in the second period scoring four goals. Freshman Sean Gault put Cinnaminson ahead 2-1 early in the period and minutes later Nick Pidge found Derrick Yoder in the slot and his shot found the net and the lead was 3-1.

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Timber Creek rallied from a 6-2 deficit but could not come up with the tying goal in falling to Kennett 6-5 in Flyers Cup action played at the Skate Zone in Voorhees. Brett Liszewski and Andrew Dougherty led Timber Creek with two goals each; Ryan Dougherty had a hat trick for the winners. Making their first appearance in the Flyers Cup, in their brief history, Timber Creek was a bit in awe and tentative in the first period of play and were caught out of position and that lapse led to a 3-0 advantage for Kennett. Andrew Dougherty got Timber Creek on the board in the final minute as his blast from the point found the net and the lead was cut to 3-1.

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Having nominated eight teams to the Flyers Cup selection committee, league president Mike Pontonio was pleased when informed that all eight of the leagues nominations were selected to participate in the 30th Anniversary of the Flyers Cup. The teams receiving invitations were: Cherokee, Cinnaminson, Clearview, Moorestown, Rancocas Valley, Shawnee, Timber Creek and Washington Township. It’s the first time Timber Creek has made Flyers Cup, and after a strong season and a nice run in the playoffs they are well-deserving of their selection. We also believe (though not totally sure) this is Cinnaminson’s first Flyers Cup as well and after a tough year last season rebounded well and also made a nice run in the Tournament.

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As we approach the halfway point of the season, there were a few thoughts I had about some subjects. First with the 30th anniversary of the Flyers Cup upon us does any South Jersey team really care about the Flyers Cup? I remember a time back when if you got selected for the Flyers Cup it was an honor, anymore it seems to be a nuisance. Last year I spoke to several teams and some coaches and the desire didn’t seem to be as strong. One thing that does bother me is that if any South Jersey Team won the Flyers Tournament, since we were not a Pennsylvania school, we could not be declared the champion. So what’s the point?? Why not have a South Jersey Cup? Just as a thought, take the top 4 teams from the SJHSIHL and invite the likes of St. Augustine, Bishop Eustace and a few others.

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The opening round in the Flyers Cup for the SJHSIHL, which sent 5 teams this year, produced a bag of mixed results, here is a brief recap:

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