The Jr. Flyers (18-13-3) hosted the Senators again on Friday for a  make-up game that was cancelled in December.   The Flyers were explosive from start finish on Friday as they dominated Binghamton on both sides of the ice for a full 60 minutes.  The scoring started early with Jr. Flyers forward Vincent Lopes ( 8g, 16a, 24pts) getting on the board first, and the rest of the Flyers bench followed suit.  Bobby Conner (18g, 25a, 43pts) Corey Alexioff (1g, 3a, 4pts) Pat Corcoran (11g, 18a, 29pts) and Steve Swavely (22g, 27a, 49pts) all notched a tally, and a hat trick by Adam Klein (16g, 8a, 24pts) all but sealed the 8-0 victory for the Flyers.

Saturday's bout against the Washington Nats proved to be a little tougher for the Flyers, as the Nats are still battling for playoff positioning.  The Flyers had to play a tighter style of defense and fore-checking against Washington due to the fact they are a desperate team playing desperate hockey.  Vinny Lopes was able to once again put the Flyers on the board early.  The game remained 1-0 for awhile until Bobby Conner was able to fire a wrist shot from the top of the circle past the goalie for a short-handed goal, and a 2-0 lead.  The Flyers were able to play strong the rest of the game behind an incredible performance by goalie Clayton Brown for his second shut-out in consecutive games. 

The Flyers are scheduled to play a home and home series this up-coming weekend against the New Jersey Rockets, which should be an early play-off preview.

*Flyers goalie Clayton Brown had two shut-outs this weekend.  Stopping 23 shots on Friday (Binghamton) and 31 shots on Saturday (Washington.) 

 Jr. Flyers forwards Bobby Conner, and Eddy DeWald announced their college commitments this week in West Chester, PA.  DeWald (Southampton, PA) has committed to Mercyhurst College (NCAA, D-1 CHA) and Conner (Lititz, PA) has signed with SUNY Brockport (NCAA, D-III, SUNYAC.)  DeWald is set to begin play in the fall of 2011 while Conner will suit up for the 2010-2011 season.         

The Jr. Flyers (16-13-3) hosted the Binghamton Senators (5-19-7) in what was a must win weekend for Philadelphia.  The Jr. Flyers were searching for a weekend sweep in order to separate themselves from the Washington Nats, and Little Flyers as the season is winding down and with play-offs looming right around the corner. 

The Flyers were able to strike first on Saturday with a first period goal by forward Adam Klein (13g, 6a, 19pts), but with two even strength goals by Binghamton’s Steve Stowell, the Flyers now saw themselves trailing 2-1.  Jr. Flyers Captain, Pat Foster (6g, 15a, 21pts) was able to allow the Flyers to inch closer with a power play score early in the 2nd period, however, despite a slew of shots on goal, the Jr. Flyers could not catch any breaks, and with a 2nd period power play goal by Binghamton, the Flyers had to over come a 3-2 hole heading into the third.  Jr. Flyers head coach Jerry Domish advised his team to keep the pressure mounting, and that after awhile the goals would start to come.  Adam Klein was able to get the ball rolling with an even strength goal, and forward Chris Fink (7g, 3a, 10pts) and defenseman Ben Bauer (1g, 1a, 2pts) solidified the comeback along with the 5-3 Jr. Flyers victory.

Sundays contest proved to be too much for the Senators to handle.  The Flyers came out of the gate rolling on all cylinders and Binghamton could not find an answer to the onslaught.  Bobby Conner (16g, 23a, 39pts) started the contest with a power play goal at 13:36 into the first.  Steve Swavley put home two more before the end of the first and the Flyers were up 3-0 after one.  In between periods coach Domish reminded his team to not get complacent, and to build off of each period, something the Jr. Flyers have struggled with all season long.  The team took notice and came out of the 2nd period scoring three more goals by Swavley, Fink, and forward Ed DeWald (5g, 10a, 15pts.)  Leading 6-0 in the third, Bobby Conner scored his 2nd power-play goal of the game, giving the Flyers the 7-2 win and the weekend sweep. 

When they [Jr. Flyers] arrived on Friday, the players had a small window to prepare before they stepped onto the ice to play Bridgeton Academy.  The Flyers were able to jump on BA early in the game.  With a combination of tight play in the defensive zone, and the forwards playing at a high level of offense, the Flyers were able to win 5-0 while only allowing 14 shots on goal.  The scoring was led by forward Steve Swaveley (18g, 21a, 39pts) registering a hat trick and one assist.  Defensemen, Dan Autenrieth (1g, 8a, 9pts) and Flyers Captain, Pat Foster (5g, 13a, 18pts) put home the final two goals to seal the win.

Saturday mornings match-up was the most anticipated game on the Flyers schedule, and arguably the match-up of the weekend.  The Flyers took on the New Jersey Hitmen, who were currently in second place in the EJHL South Division with a record of 22-5-3.  The game was as high paced as everyone had anticipated, and the Hitmen were able to get on the board first and take the lead at 2-0.  The Flyers were able to battle back however, and tie the game at 2-2 with goals coming from Steve Swaveley, and forward Chris Fink (5g, 3a, 8pts.) With five minutes remaining in the 3^rd, the Hitmen were given a power play opportunity and scored the go-ahead goal along with the victory, with a final score of 3-2.

With only 3 ½ hours of downtime, the Flyers had to turn around and face the Springfield Falcons in their final contest of the weekend.  Pat Foster was the lone scorer for the Flyers as they lost the game 3-1.  Even though they had just come off their toughest game of the weekend, and had little rest between games, the Flyers still played very tough against a good Springfield team. 

 *The Jr. Flyers welcomed three new members to their squad last weekend, all of whom are goaltenders.  Tyler Ross (Newbury, OH) Clayton Brown (Fenton, MI) and Trevor Wilson (Phoenix, AZ) all came to the Flyers a week before the tournament.  All three goalies saw action in the Marlboro, MA showcase.  Tyler Ross registered a shut-out against Bridgeton Academy while Clayton Brown and Trevor Wilson played extremely well against the Hitmen and Falcons.

*The Flyers are also sending three players to AJHL/MJHL All-Star game in Boston, MA on 1/31/10.  Forwards Steve Swaveley, Bobby Conner, and defensemen Pat Foster have all been named to the AJHL All-Star Team.  Pat Corcoran has been labeled as an alternate.     

Saturday's contest at Ice line proved to be a complete turn a round from the previous weekends match-up.  Jr.Flyers head coach, Jerry Domish, stressed the importance of positioning and how crucial it was not to waiver in the defensive zone.  The Jr. Flyers took heed as they jumped out to a 4-0 nothing lead in the first period with two quick goals from forward Adam Klein (5g, 1a, 6pts.)  The Flyers worked all week on eliminating odd-man rushes, and coach Domish specifically wanted his team to stay poised and allow the other team to make mistakes.  The Jr. Flyers top line of Steven Swaveley (13g, 14a, 27pts), Bobby Conner (9g. 15a, 24pts), and Pat Corcoran (7g, 13a, 20pts) added the remaining 5 goals to solidify a strong weekend opener, and a 7-2 Jr. Flyers victory.

Sunday's game at Aston proved to be a tougher match-up for the Jr. Flyers.  The game was very fast and physical and both teams registered a lot of shots on goal.  Jr.Flyers forward Adam Klein once again struck first on the power play to put the Flyers up 1-0, but the Little Flyers were able to score twice in the first and once again in the second to take a 3-1 lead going into the third.  In between periods, coach Domish reminded his team to stick to the game plan, and to not to do more than they had too.  The advice seemed to work as  forwards Steve Swaveley and Pat Corcoran put in two power play goals to tie the game at 3-3.  Going into OT, the game plan for the Flyers was simple; to sit and wait for the opponent to make a mistake.  Just 1 minute in, the Jr. Flyers were able to pounce on a Little Flyer miscue, and after a shot from Dan Autenreith kicked out for a rebound, Steve Swaveley was able to bang in the loose puck for the 4-3 OT winner.

The Jr. Flyers look to build off this huge weekend as they head back up to Newark, N.J. to take on the division leading N.J. Rockets.  The game is scheduled for 8:30 at the Prudential Center.