PHILADELPHIA JR. FLYERS

The Winning Tradition Continues

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 May 27, 2006 - Jr. Flyers Alumni Releases Album

Anthony Lattanze played youth hockey for the Jr. Flyers. He completed his Jr Flyers career with the 2002-03 Midget majors before heading off to play hockey for Lebanon Valley (D-3). during the 2003-04 & 2004-05 seasons. After playing two seasons Anthony traded his hockey stick to spend more time playing with his band. Anthony Lattanze is not the only Jr Flyer to seek the music field.  Eric Fennell, an Opera singer was the first.

   After forming in 2003, the band, comprised of a five-piece ensemble, including Anthony Lattanze, who provides vocals, guitar, and the harmonica, Matt Martin on guitar and vocals, Brendan McGeehan playing the bass and keyboards, Ed Myers, saxophone, vocals, and percussion, and Carl Bahner on drums Click here for Album Link "Digging up the past for up and coming days"

The Anthony Lattanze Band

 May 25, 2006 - Rangers Sign Goaltender John Murray

Kitchener, ON: The Kitchener Rangers Head Coach/General Manager Peter DeBoer announced this morning that the team has signed free agent goalie John Murray. Murray, a native of Lancaster PA, joins the Rangers after a stellar season with the Sioux Falls Stampede of the USHL. Last season he compiled a 23-7-1 record with a 2.13 GAA in 32 regular season games. In 8 playoffs games his GAA dropped to 1.86 with a .939 save percentage.

Eligible for the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, Central Scouting listed Murray as the 22nd ranked goalie.

www.kitchenerrangers.com

John Murray in Jr. Flyers Peewee Game

 AYHL Team Declarations
2006-07 Midget Bantam Peewee Squirt
Declarations 18U 16U 92 93 94 95 96 97
Bethlehem Blast                    
Central Penn Panthers     X X            
Conn. Clippers X       X   X      
Conn. Wolves         X   X      
Greenwich Blues               X    
Ice House Avalanche   X   X X X   X X X
Junior Titans     X X X   X X X  
LI Royals   X X X X X   X X X
Mercer Chiefs X   X X X X   X X X
NJ Colonials     X X X X   X X X
NJ Devils Youth   X   X X   X X X  
NJ Rockets   X X   X   X X X X
NY Bobcats/Gulls X X X X X   X X X X
Team Comcast X X     X X     X  
Team Maryland   X   X X X   X    
Philadelphia Jr Flyers  X X   X X X   X X X
Philadelphia Little Flyers   X X X X X   X X X
Ramapo Saints             X   X  
Suffolk PAL   X   X     X   X X
Valley Forge Minuteman   X X   X          
Washington Little Capitals     X              
                     
TOTAL TEAMS 5 11 10 12 15 8 8 12 13 9
FORMAT  2+2   1+1   2+1   1+1   1+1   2+2   2+2   1+1   1+1  2+1 
TOTAL GAMES 16 20 27 22 28 28 28 22 24 24
Jr. Flyers Players Making Impact on New Coaching Staffs

CAULEY JOINS JUNIOR FALCONS
Updated: May 5, 2006
Mike Cauley, a power forward this past season for the highly talented Philadelphia Jr. Flyers Midget AAA 18U team, has committed to the New England Junior Falcons for the 2006-07 EJHL season. Cauley, who averaged nearly a  point a game for the Jr. Flyers, is a hard hitting forward who also sets up his teammates on the rush.
A strong 6’1” left shot player who can play center or wing, Cauley was recruited this season by the Jr. Falcons staff in their development relationship with the Jr. Flyers.
General Manager Lincoln Flagg said, “ Mike will be a great asset to our team this season. He has the character that we are looking for, and has the ability to be a difference maker for us this season. We are happy to be working with such a classy organization like the Jr. Flyers. This is the second player we have recruited from them and we hope to continue our relationship for as long as possible.” Cauley, who was impressive in the recent Jr. Falcons tryouts, is sure to be a fan favorite with his hard hitting and hustling style. Welcome Mike !!

For complete Jr Falcons roster click here

Information compiled from NE Jr. Flacons Press Release 05-05-06

Here are the Numbers! Are you on the right hockey path?
2006 DIVISION-1 HOCKEY RECRUITS Updated: 05/05/06 @ 12:54 PM
253

US Hockey Leagues

5 Atlantic Jr Hockey League
46 Eastern Jr Hockey League
34 North American Hockey League
31 All Prep Schools (includes Shattuck & Culver)
110 United States Hockey League
18 USA Hockey Development Program
9 High School / Midget AAA / Other
161

Canadian Hockey League

27 Alberta Jr Hockey League
51 British Columbia Hockey League
16 Central Ontario Hockey League
43 Ontario Provincial Jr Hockey League
13 Saskatchewan Jr Hockey League
5 Maritime Jr A Hockey League
6 Various Other Canadian Leagues
Information compiled from http://members.aol.com/cheisenber/Recruit06.htm
Jr. Flyers Rosters Released
Junior B Midget Major 18U Midget 16U
Bantam 1992 Bantam 1993 Peewee 1994 Peewee 1995
Squirt 1996 Squirt 1997 Mite 1998 Mite 1999
Jr. Flyers Players Moving on to the NAHL.

The Alpena IceDiggers NAHL have signed Forward #13, Ryan King for the 2006-2007 season. King played in Philadelphia for the Jr. Flyers AAA program. The 6'0" 195 lbs right winger played in 24 league games scoring 11 goals and adding 7 helpers. The York PA native is a senior at York Suburban High School.

"To be able to add a player like Ryan will give us more grit up front and we believe Ryan will add a scoring touch for us while giving us the type of defensive forward our team needs in our own end" Said Coach Kenny Miller. King is the third player tendered for the upcoming season.

Information compiled from Alpena Ice Diggers Press Release 04-25-06
Jr. Flyers Players Moving on to the EJHL.
Forward John "Willy" Willams #8 will continue his hockey career playing in the Eastern Junior Hockey League for the Bay State Breakers
Forward Mike Cauley #15 will continue his hockey career playing in the Eastern Junior Hockey League for the New England Jr. Falcons