2015-16 Winter All-Area: Boys ice hockey

FIRST TEAM Forwards Brett Christie, Sr., West Chester Rustin: Christie has always been able to make a name for himself on Rustin and his senior year was no different. Though he played in just 15 games this season, Christie still led his team in points (32) and goals (18). Once again, his play was elevated…

Avon Grove rolls in opener

WEST GOSHEN — Avon Grove’s Cameron Faller didn’t let the fact that he was ill with the flu stop him from backstopping his team in its first Flyers Cup tournament game in years. The sophomore goaltender instead made 10 saves en route to a 10-0 win over 17th-seeded Council Rock North Monday night at Ice…

Hargadon’s four goals propel Unionville

WEST GOSHEN — The fourth-seeded Unionville boys ice hockey team knows that if it plays as undisciplined as it did Monday night against No. 5 Downingtown West, it’s season will quickly be coming to an end. Though the Indians came away with a 9-3 win over the Whippets in the opening game of the Ches-Mont…

Playoff time for all area leagues

WEST CHESTER — It’s the most exciting time of the hockey year as the postseason is set to get underway Monday night. All the conferences will begin their playoffs Monday, with the Central, Ches-Mont and Philadelphia Catholic League playing their semifinals Wednesday and championships Thursday. The South will have its championship on Wednesday. CENTRAL After…

ChesCo Hockey: Week 17

EPIHA CENTRAL Week’s Record: 0-1-0 Overall Record: 9-7-1 Divisional Placement: Third (same) In Review: Conestoga was shutout by Ridley, 5-0, on Feb. 11. Player of the Week: G Malcolm Roeder — 47 saves on 52 shots in one game. Upcoming Week: Feb. 17 at Great Valley. EPIHA CHES-MONT Week’s Record: 0-1-0 Overall Record: 1-13-1 Divisional…

Conestoga’s Roeder shines despite loss

ASTON — Conestoga’s Malcolm Roeder didn’t let the fact that he’s a freshman stop him from fighting for the starting job as goaltender for the Pioneers’ hockey team. Even though he faced upperclassmen netminders in junior Luke Turner and senior Luke Robbins for the spot, Roeder started a game in late November and hasn’t looked…

ChesCo Hockey: Week 14

EPIHA CENTRAL Week’s Record: 1-0-0 Overall Record: 7-5-1 Divisional Placement: Fourth (up one) In Review: Conestoga shutout Harriton, 6-0, on Jan. 18 and its game at Haverford High on Jan. 22 was postponed. Player of the Week: G Malcolm Roeder — 17 saves on 17 shots in one game. Upcoming Week: Jan. 25 at Ridley,…

Conestoga wins big in season opener

WEST GOSHEN — It has been quite a while since the Conestoga boys ice hockey team has been so elated. And they had every reason to be after a 7-1 opening night win over Penncrest at Ice Line on Monday night. “It was a good start,” said Conestoga coach Mike Graves. “We’ve had some long…