His save percentage is also second in the League at .936. Dan is fifth in the League with time between the pipes with 565 minutes. Dan was in net as Applecore handed Pittsburgh there first loss of the season. Dan stopped 24 of 25 shots.

    In what could well be a season-long battle for the top spot in the MJHL South's Brian Mullen Division, the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers got a leg up on the Central Penn Panthers, sweeping them in a two-game set this past weekend on the Jr. Flyers' home ice.
     Vincent Masciantonio came ready to play, scoring a natural hat trick in the first period. His outburst gave the Jr. Flyers a 3-1 lead they would never relinquish. When the Panthers did climb back to within a goal at 4-3, Masciantonio assisted Wes Bonnell on what ultimately became the game-winner.
Christian Tasker had a goal and two assists for the Panthers in defeat.

     In Sunday's close-checking game, the Jr. Flyers thrilled the local faithful with a gritty two-goal comeback in the third period. Emotions often run high in the second of a back-to-back set, and this game was no different. with the Panthers seemingly in control midway through the third period, Wes Bonnell (Pictured above) scored a power play to halve the Panthers' lead. Then, with just under 90 seconds to play Greg Ludwig got the equalizer. Ryan Frear's shootout goal was the difference-maker.
     West Bauman scored the Panthers' second goal and assisted Zach Brown on the Panthers' first.
     The Jr. Flyers' Jimmy Murray turned away 24 of 26 shots.

    Brian O'Neill, the USHL league's scoring leader had a six point weekend as the Chicago Steel split. He had 2 goals and 2 assists in a 6-4 win over Waterloo and then added a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss to Indiana. He was a +5 on the weekend and had 9 shots on goal. 

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   Defenseman Jeff Buvinow ‘08 announced his decision to commit to Brown University and become part of the school’s men’s ice hockey program.  Buvinow plans to arrive in Providence, RI in 2009 and chose Brown after entertaining offers and interest from Colgate, RPI, and numerous other ECAC

and Hockey East schools. The 5’9” blue liner ultimately believed in education first and loved the opportunity to

 become a student athlete at an Ivy League institution. 

   The US World and News Report ranked Brown 14th best among National Universities, fourth of the eight Ivy League schools.   The Bear hockey program boasts one of the most up and coming teams in the nation.  Coach Roger Grillo enters his 11th year behind the bench after rebuilding a program from 1997 to the present.  When speaking about his decision, Buvinow exclaimed, “I could not be more excited to attend Brown and play for Coach Roger Grillo.  The entire Brown staff displayed nothing but selfless character during the recruiting process, and for that I am thankful.

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Last years Jr Flyers captain, Brian O'Neill leads the USHL in scoring. Tied with Brian is line mate Andy Miele. Brian is fast becoming a two way player. He currently leads the league with a plus 6 rating.

Goaltender Bryan Mountain leads the BCHL in goals against average and Save Percentage.

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Meanwhile, the Jr. Flyers rocketed to the top of the Brian Mullen Division of the South Conference with three wins. Justin Decowski scored an overtime goal to secure a tough 3-2 win over the talented Walpole Express. Andrew Miller stopped 25 of 27 shots in the win.

Jimmy Murray gave up just one goal from 19 shots in a Flyers' 4-1 win over the Portland Jr. Pirates. The Jr. Flyers continued their fine power play killing, blanking the Jr. Pirates in their six chances. The Express were 0-for-9 on the man-advantage vs. the Flyers two days prior.

Ryan Frear, Joe Mango and Adam Graff each netted a goal and dished an assist in the win over the Jr. Pirates.

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