12/17 Weekend Round Up

It was one of the busiest PIHA weekends in history, as events were held all over country.  In particular, the east coast held four events across the region, with a total of 23 total teams playing on the day.  Many of those teams were playing their first games of the season, and all 16 of the regions semi-pro teams were in action.The day began in Harrisburg, as four Atlantic division semi-pro teams met for in division action at Yellow Breeches.  Each of the four teams in attendance registered at least one win and one loss.  The Typhoon finished the day with the best record, winning three games and their lone lose came in overtime.  The Iron Knights were impressive with three wins, including one in overtime against the Typhoon.  The Sting Rays and Shockwave both finished 1-3, with wins against each other, but proved to be a tough opponent in each of their games.At Marple, the first of four cross division festivals this year took place, as four teams from the Atlantic Division took on four teams from the Northeast Division.  Six of the eight teams in attendance each won at least once and lost at least once.  The only undefeated team at the end of the day was the Wheel City Militia.  The surprising Wheel City team, had impressive victories against the Suffolk Sting, Rink Rat Blazers, and an overtime win against the Metro hitmen (shown in video). Other notable teams from the weekend were the previously mentioned Sting, who defeated the other three teams they played, including the reigning champion Marple Gladiators in overtime.  The Philadelphia Deuces, also went 3-1, while only losing to the Sting.  The Gladiators and Hitmen each went 2-1-1 on the day.  A double event was held at Rapid Fire on Saturday, as three Pro teams and the Northeast minors met for a long day of PIHA action.  The Atlantic division Minors kicked off the season a week earlier and this week it was the Northeast teams turn.  More information to come on this event.Further west on Long Island, four more semi-pro teams met for Northeast division action at Skate Safe America.  The Long Island Snipers, who got off to a tough start in their opening weekend rebounded with a 3-1 day on Saturday, as did the Empire State Legends.  Each team beat each other once.  The Champion Impact, also got off to a decent start going 2-1-1 on the day.A busy weekend at Xfinity in the Rocky Mountain division.  On Friday evening, the Black Forest Thunder and Front Range Vikings split a pair of semi-pro games.  The Parker Prowlers took both games against the Colorado Springs Thunder in the Pro division.  On Sunday, the Sloan Lake Tugboats took a pair from the Black Forest Thunder and Front Range Vikings and Littleton Fire split a pair of games in semi-pro action.The league is now off for a few weekends as everyone is set to enjoy the holiday season over the next few weekends.  Loads of PIHA action returns on the weekend of Jan 6-8.

12/17 Weekend Round Up

It was one of the busiest PIHA weekends in history, as events were held all over country.  In particular, the east coast held four events across the region, with a total of 23 total teams playing on the day.  Many of those teams were playing their first games of the season, and all 16 of the regions semi-pro teams were in action.

The day began in Harrisburg, as four Atlantic division semi-pro teams met for in division action at Yellow Breeches.  Each of the four teams in attendance registered at least one win and one loss.  The Typhoon finished the day with the best record, winning three games and their lone lose came in overtime.  The Iron Knights were impressive with three wins, including one in overtime against the Typhoon.  The Sting Rays and Shockwave both finished 1-3, with wins against each other, but proved to be a tough opponent in each of their games.

At Marple, the first of four cross division festivals this year took place, as four teams from the Atlantic Division took on four teams from the Northeast Division.  Six of the eight teams in attendance each won at least once and lost at least once.  The only undefeated team at the end of the day was the Wheel City Militia.  The surprising Wheel City team, had impressive victories against the Suffolk Sting, Rink Rat Blazers, and an overtime win against the Metro hitmen (shown in video). Other notable teams from the weekend were the previously mentioned Sting, who defeated the other three teams they played, including the reigning champion Marple Gladiators in overtime.  The Philadelphia Deuces, also went 3-1, while only losing to the Sting.  The Gladiators and Hitmen each went 2-1-1 on the day.  

A double event was held at Rapid Fire on Saturday, as three Pro teams and the Northeast minors met for a long day of PIHA action.  The Atlantic division Minors kicked off the season a week earlier and this week it was the Northeast teams turn.  More information to come on this event.

Further west on Long Island, four more semi-pro teams met for Northeast division action at Skate Safe America.  The Long Island Snipers, who got off to a tough start in their opening weekend rebounded with a 3-1 day on Saturday, as did the Empire State Legends.  Each team beat each other once.  The Champion Impact, also got off to a decent start going 2-1-1 on the day.

A busy weekend at Xfinity in the Rocky Mountain division.  On Friday evening, the Black Forest Thunder and Front Range Vikings split a pair of semi-pro games.  The Parker Prowlers took both games against the Colorado Springs Thunder in the Pro division.  On Sunday, the Sloan Lake Tugboats took a pair from the Black Forest Thunder and Front Range Vikings and Littleton Fire split a pair of games in semi-pro action.

The league is now off for a few weekends as everyone is set to enjoy the holiday season over the next few weekends.  Loads of PIHA action returns on the weekend of Jan 6-8.