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Washington Twp Articles 2014-2015
Mike Hughes stopped all 22 shots as Clearview defeated Washington Township 4-0 to win the second annual NJ/DE Flyers Cup before a partisan Township crowd on Monday night. Hughes was named MVP as he did not surrender a goal in both games he started. Anthony DelleRose from Clearview led the tournament in scoring. Hughes got the start as he has had success against Township this year only giving up one goal during the regular season to the Minutemen. Having lost to Township last week for the Tier I title, Coach Volpio told his team to play their game and forget about last week and play hard, keep skating and good things will happen.
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Zachary Burkhardt stopped 36 shots as Washington Township defeated Salesianum 2-1 and reached the finals of the NJ/DE Flyers Cup. They await the winner of the Delaware Military Academy vs. Clearview game being played on Thursday night. To say this season has been a dream season for Burkhardt would be an understatement. Leading his team to a first place title, leading the league in wins and GAA with a 1.50 and winning the Glen Holland award for best goalie and capping it off with a Tier I Championship. With a win against Salesianum standing in the way of reaching the Finals, Burkhardt was outstanding in nets. Township dominated play in the first period scoring in the opening two minutes as Brandon Balsama, whose play over the last month has been great, put home a rebound on a shot by Matt Kammerer.
Brandon Balsama scored two goals as Washington Township defeated HLV 5-1 and advanced to the semi-finals in the NJ/DE Flyers Cup against Salesianum. After coming off an emotional night on Monday in defeating Clearview for the Tier I Title, Township started off with 17 shots in the first period but no goals. Early in the second period, Balsama broke in and lifted a shot into the short side for a 1-0 lead. Not known as a scorer, defenseman Eric Sailor blasted a shot from the point that found its way into the net for a 2-0 lead. Sailor, who played a solid game defensively, scored just one goal all season, and you guessed it, against HLV. Nick Urban made it 3-0 midway through the period and Township was in control.
Jimmy Pollock scored two goals and assisted on another as Washington Township defeated Clearview 3-1 and win the Tier I Championship before a packed house at the Skate Zone in Voorhees. Township played defensive hockey and only allowed 13 shots for the night with Mason Gagne getting the lone goal on a power play. After a scoreless first period with neither team wanting to make a mistake, Pollock scored just over one minute into the second period with Mark Di Renzo getting the assist. Township made it 2-0 at the eight minute mark with Donovan Haslett working hard to keep the pressure on and Pollock putting home his second of the night.
Trevor Ligeikis scored twice as Cherokee built a 3-0 lead and held on to defeat Washington Township 3-1 and capture the JVA Title. Township failed to capitalize on seven power play opportunities and despite being the top seed and suffering only one loss during the regular season, Cherokee will wear the crown. The Chiefs jumped out early in the first period as Mike Smith scored in the first three minutes. Ligeikis added a power play goal for a 2-0 lead, late in the period and Township had an uphill battle.
Brandon Balsama scored with three minutes left in the first overtime as Washington Township kept its championship hopes alive with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Clearview before a packed house at the Skate Zone in Voorhees. The two teams will meet on Thursday night to decide the champion. From the start the game was tightly played with neither team wanting to make that first mistake. Both goaltenders were outstanding, with Zachary Burkhardt only surrendering a penalty shot goal and Max Ramos stopping 28 shots. The lone goal of the first period was scored on a deflection by Matt Kammerer on a shot by Jarret Strickon with just forty seconds left in the period.
Zachary Burkhardt stopped 20 shots as Washington Township eliminated Moorestown 2-0 in the SJHSIHL Varsity Playoffs. Township will now move on and face Clearview in the Championship round. Township must beat Clearview twice in order to win the title as the View has not suffered a loss in the double elimination tournament. Burkhardt continued his mastery over Moorestown, which was coming off a record setting performance in eliminating Cherokee on Monday night.
Mike Hughes stopped 24 shots and Clearview got balanced scoring in defeating Washington Township 4-2 and advancing to the finals in the double elimination tournament in the American division. Robert Penrod continued his hot scoring in the playoffs as he gave Clearview a 1-0 lead with seven minutes played in the opening period. Penrod has three goals during the playoffs, equaling his season total. Jarrett Wharton tied the game at 1-1 in the final twenty seconds of the period and despite outshooting Township the game was tied at 1-1.
Each year, we are pleased with the league allowing us to recognize several players and a coach and their outstanding contributions they have made for their team. With at least two to three players considered for each category, we have finalized our decision. In the continuing tradition here at SJIcehockey we are pleased to announce the 2014-2015 award winners:
Washington Township opened up the 2014-2015 Playoffs with a 2-0 win over Moorestown, Having gone 4-0 against Moorestown during the regular season, with 2 shutouts, goalie Zachary Burkhardt continued his mastery over the Quakes, but wasn’t really tested until the third period. Township took a 1-0 lead midway through the first period as Riley Griffith connected down low with Chris Cozzan and Brandon Balsama getting the assists. Late in the period Donovan Haslett out-hustled Moorestown goalie Dominic Romeo to the loose puck in the corner and fed Sam Strippoli in front of a wide open net and his goal at the end of the period made it 2-0.