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Team Rasta Rolls Past Swiss Army Behind Balanced Attack
7/15/2026
2026-07-14Swiss Army vs Team Rasta
Team Rasta put together a strong offensive performance, skating past Swiss Army with an 8-1 win. Rasta jumped out early in the first period when Rob Pease opened the scoring. David Greene followed with another goal, assisted by Brandon Vigorito and Dave Biskowitz, giving Rasta a 2-0 lead after one. Rasta kept building the lead in the second period. Mike Giannone scored off assists from Joe Czerwinski and Peter Cross, then Joey Costanzo added another from Cross. Giannone struck again later in the period, with Greene and Cross picking up the assists, as Rasta took firm control of the game. In the third, Costanzo scored his second of the night off assists from Czerwinski and Vigorito. Swiss Army got on the board with a goal from Ryan Mliczek, but Rasta answered back with Vin Ahuja scoring from Vigorito and Costanzo. Greene then closed out the scoring with his second goal of the game, assisted by Pease. Greene, Giannone, and Costanzo each scored twice for Team Rasta, while Vigorito and Cross each had three assists. Pease also had a strong game with a goal and an assist as Rasta used contributions throughout the lineup to secure the win.
C. McGriskin Hat Trick Powers H-Town Past Venom
7/14/2026
2026-07-14H-Town Assassins vs Venom
H-Town Assassins used a fast start and a balanced offensive effort to skate past Venom, picking up a 9-4 win. H-Town jumped out early in the first period, with Curtis McGriskin opening the scoring off a feed from Ben Bevington. Bevington then scored from McGriskin, and McGriskin added another from Bevington to quickly put the Assassins in control. Venom got on the board later in the period when Mike DiMaiolo scored off an assist from Dave Falk. Venom pushed back in the second, getting a goal from Dale Campbell to cut into the lead. H-Town answered with McGriskin completing the hat trick off a setup from Courtenay Batcha, followed by Luke Batcha scoring from Finn Getz. Campbell struck again for Venom, this time assisted by Reid Tenzer, but H-Town responded once more with Getz scoring from Batcha to keep the momentum on the Assassins’ side. In the third, H-Town continued to pull away. Getz scored his second of the game, Venom answered with Sean Dailey scoring from Falk, and Jack Harmon closed out the scoring for H-Town off an assist from Getz. McGriskin led the way with a hat trick and an assist, while Getz had a big night with two goals and two assists. Bevington added a goal and two assists for H-Town. For Venom, Campbell scored twice and Falk chipped in two assists.
Tully’s Timely Saves Help ZPG Hold Off WCFD
7/14/2026
2026-07-14WCFD vs Zero Pucks Given
ZPG picked up a tight 3-2 win over WCFD, using timely scoring and a strong performance in goal from Chris Tully to come away with the victory. ZPG opened the scoring in the first period when Dan Savatteri finished a setup from Bob Casteel to give his team the early lead. In the second, ZPG extended the advantage as Gregg Davis scored off an assist from Lukas Ahmadi, making it 2-0. WCFD pushed back in the third period, cutting into the lead with a goal from Nick Kustas. ZPG answered when Mike Failla scored off assists from Leo Bertoldi and Anthony Studer, giving ZPG some breathing room. WCFD kept battling, with Ivan Arnone scoring from Shawn Bray and Matt Gilroy to make it a one-goal game. From there, Tully came up with several timely saves for ZPG, helping protect the lead and close out the win. It was a hard-fought game, but ZPG did enough late to hold off WCFD’s third-period push.
Schwerdtfeger’s Hat Trick Leads WCFD Past Venom
6/14/2026
2026-06-11Venom vs WCFD
WCFD picked up a high-scoring 9-5 win over Venom, using a balanced attack and a big night from Eric Schwerdtfeger to stay in control. WCFD jumped out early in the first period with Matt Gilroy opening the scoring. Schwerdtfeger followed with a goal assisted by Gilroy and Ivan Arnone, giving WCFD a 2-0 lead after one. The second period opened up offensively. Schwerdtfeger scored again from Luca Piscitelli, before Venom answered with Andrew Potter scoring from Ben Mackoff and Sean Dailey. WCFD responded with Chris Stanish scoring from Gus Arnone, but Venom stayed in it with goals from Kevin McGovern and Dave Falk. WCFD kept pushing, getting goals from Gilroy and Schwerdtfeger, with Sam O’Hern assisting on both, to carry the lead into the third. Venom continued to battle in the final period, with Falk scoring twice more to complete his hat trick. But WCFD matched the pressure with goals from Stanish, Piscitelli, and O’Hern to close out the win. Schwerdtfeger led WCFD with a hat trick, while Gilroy had two goals and two assists. O’Hern also had a big night with a goal and three assists. For Venom, Falk led the way with three goals in a strong individual effort.
Replacements Top WCFD in Back-and-Forth 9-7 Win
6/10/2026
2026-06-09Replacements vs WCFD
The Replacements and WCFD traded goals all night in a wild, back-and-forth matchup, but the Replacements finished strong in the third period to come away with a 9-7 win. The first period was wide open from the start. John Meyer opened the scoring for the Replacements off an assist from Jeff Skowronski, before WCFD answered with Sam O’Hern scoring from Matt Gilroy. Jonathan Strelec put the Replacements back in front with help from Steve Krzyszton and Dmitriy Zelikson, but O’Hern struck again for WCFD with assists from Luca Piscitelli and Gilroy. Marko Skarica scored from Strelec, Tommy O’Hern answered for WCFD, and Krzyszton finished off the busy period with a goal from Strelec and Tylel Chittenden to give the Replacements a 4-3 lead. The second period stayed just as tight. WCFD got goals from Chris Stanish, Eric Schwerdtfeger, and Matt Gilroy, while the Replacements answered with goals from Chittenden and Mark Feuerstein. By the end of the second, the game was tied 6-6. WCFD grabbed the lead early in the third when Piscitelli scored from Tommy O’Hern, but the Replacements responded in a big way. Chittenden tied the game with a goal from Krzyszton, then Feuerstein put the Replacements ahead with a goal assisted by Zelikson. Chittenden sealed the win with an empty-net goal, completing his hat trick. Chittenden led the way for the Replacements with three goals and an assist, while Strelec had a huge night with a goal and four assists. Feuerstein added two goals, and Zelikson chipped in three assists. For WCFD, Sam O’Hern led the offense with two goals and two assists, while Tommy O’Hern added a goal and three assists in the loss.
Swiss Army Pulls Away From ZPG Behind Strong Third Period
6/9/2026
2026-06-08Zero Pucks Given vs Swiss Army
Swiss Army picked up a strong 5-1 win over ZPG, using a big third period and a solid performance in net from Anthony Palmieri to take control of the game. Swiss Army opened the scoring in the first period when Joe Anello finished a setup from Ryan Milczek to give Swiss the early lead. ZPG answered in the second period, as Eddy Delgadillo scored off an assist from Leo Bertoldi to tie the game. The third period belonged entirely to Swiss Army. Anello scored his second goal of the game to put Swiss back in front, and Edward Logie followed with a goal to extend the lead. Stephen Wenzl then added another off a feed from Dave Stelmach, before Logie scored his second of the period, also assisted by Stelmach, to close out the scoring. Palmieri played well in goal for Swiss Army, keeping ZPG to just one goal and helping Swiss shut the door after the game was tied through two periods. Anello and Logie each finished with two goals, while Stelmach added two assists in the win.
H-Town Assassins Finish Strong in Win Over Venom
6/9/2026
2026-06-07Venom vs H-Town Assassins
H-Town Assassins picked up a solid win over Venom, using goals in all three periods and a late empty-netter to close out the game. H-Town opened the scoring in the first period when Daniel Bevington finished a setup from Erik Arfalk. Venom answered in the same period, with Dave Falk scoring off an assist from Jon Light to even things up. From there, H-Town took control. In the second period, Victor Bech-Hansen put the Assassins back in front with a goal assisted by BJ Arnone. H-Town added to the lead in the third when Peter Misthos found the back of the net, giving the Assassins some breathing room. With Venom pressing late, Finn Getz sealed the game with an empty-net goal to finish off the win for H-Town. The Assassins got scoring from four different players, showing off their offensive depth, while Bech-Hansen’s second-period goal stood as the eventual game-winner.
Swiss Army Storms Past Replacements Behind Big Offensive Night
6/6/2026
2026-06-04Replacements vs Swiss Army
Swiss Army put together a dominant performance against the Replacements, jumping out early and rolling to a 9-1 win behind a strong game in net from Anthony Palmieri. The Replacements opened the scoring in the first period when Corey Burns finished a setup from Marko Skarica, but Swiss Army answered quickly and took over from there. Ryan Milczek tied the game off an assist from Liam Trampota, and Trampota followed with a goal of his own to put Swiss ahead. Jack Olsen then scored from Scott Gawrych, Milczek added his second of the period off a feed from Jeremy Nowling, and Nowling capped the big first period with another Swiss goal. Swiss Army kept the pressure on in the second. Vinny Russo scored from Trampota, Olsen added his second of the game with help from Max Gomes, and Dylan Gleeson found the back of the net off an assist from Dave Stelmach. In the third, Olsen completed the hat trick with a goal assisted by Zach Gold, closing out the scoring for Swiss Army. Palmieri was strong in goal throughout the game, making plenty of saves and keeping the Replacements from building any momentum after their early goal. Olsen led the way with a hat trick, while Milczek scored twice and Trampota had a goal and two assists in a complete team win for Swiss Army.
C. Anderton Blanks Venom as Mayhem Rolls to 5-0 Win
6/4/2026
2026-06-03Mayhem vs Venom
Mayhem put together a complete effort against Venom, skating away with a 5-0 win behind a shutout performance from Christian Anderton. Greg Fishbein opened the scoring in the first period, finishing off a setup from Tim Spayd to give Mayhem the early lead. In the second, Henry Neto extended the advantage with a goal assisted by Brian Gahagan and Dan Murphy. Mayhem broke the game open in the third period. Taylor Glaws scored to make it 3-0, followed by Reid Tenzer adding another off a feed from Sam Sherwood. Fishbein then capped the scoring with his second goal of the game, assisted by Shane Daiek and Steve Timmons. Anderton was perfect in net for Mayhem, turning away everything Venom sent his way to earn the shutout. Fishbein led the offense with two goals, while Mayhem’s depth showed with five different players recording points in the win.
ZPG Starts Fast, Rolls Past WCFD
6/4/2026
2026-06-03WCFD vs Zero Pucks Given
ZPG came out flying and used a big first period to take control in a 6-2 win over WCFD. Sebastian Sterling opened the scoring for ZPG, and the offense kept rolling from there. Gregg Davis added another goal off assists from Lukas Ahmadi and Anthony Pondillo, followed by Andrew Ruffo scoring from Davis. Ahmadi then made it 4-0 with help from Jon Feldman. WCFD got one back before the end of the period when Matt Gilroy found the back of the net. ZPG continued to build on the lead in the second period. Ahmadi scored his second of the game, and Ruffo followed with his second as well, assisted by Sterling and Pondillo. WCFD added a third-period goal from Dan Weber, but ZPG had already created too much separation. Ahmadi and Ruffo each scored twice for ZPG, while Davis and Sterling both finished with a goal and an assist. Pondillo also had a strong playmaking night with two assists as ZPG put together one of its most complete offensive performances of the season.
H-Town Assassins Pull Away From ZPG Behind Balanced Scoring
6/4/2026
2026-06-02Zero Pucks Given vs H-Town Assassins
The H-Town Assassins picked up a strong 6-1 win over ZPG, using a steady offensive attack and a solid night in net from Mike Monfett to take control of the game. H-Town opened the scoring in the first period when Ben Bevington finished a setup from Daniel Bevington. ZPG answered back with a goal from Sebastian Sterling, keeping the game even after the opening frame. In the second period, H-Town began to separate. BJ Arnone scored to put the Assassins back in front, and Finn Getz followed with a goal assisted by Daniel Bevington and Ben Bevington to extend the lead. The Assassins put the game away in the third. Getz scored his second of the game off a feed from Jon Auerbach, Ben Bevington added his second goal of the night, and Victor Bech-Hansen capped the scoring for H-Town. The game got a little chippy late, with penalties piling up near the end, but H-Town stayed in control on the scoreboard. Monfett played well in goal for the Assassins, limiting ZPG to just one goal and helping H-Town close out a convincing win.
P. Cross Completes Hat Trick in OT as Team Rasta Edges Swiss Army
6/2/2026
2026-06-01Team Rasta vs Swiss Army
Team Rasta and Swiss Army battled through a tight, defensive matchup, with Team Rasta coming away with a 3-2 overtime win behind a huge night from Peter Cross. After a scoreless first period, Team Rasta opened the scoring in the second when Cross finished a play set up by David Greene. Swiss Army answered later in the period, as Edward Logie scored off an assist from Mike Lucci to tie the game. The back-and-forth continued in the third. Cross gave Team Rasta the lead again with his second goal of the game, this time assisted by Joey Costanzo. Swiss Army responded once more, with Jeremy Nowling finding the back of the net off assists from Scott Gawrych and Christian Mangi to force overtime. In OT, Cross took over and completed the hat trick, scoring unassisted to seal the win for Team Rasta. Cross finished with all three Rasta goals, including the overtime winner, while Swiss Army showed resilience by answering twice to keep the game alive.
H-Town Assassins Erupt for 13 Goals in Win Over WCFD
5/29/2026
2026-05-28WCFD vs H-Town Assassins
The H-Town Assassins put together a dominant offensive performance, defeating WCFD 13-5 in a high-scoring matchup that saw H-Town pile up goals across all three periods. WCFD opened the scoring with an early goal from Matt Gilroy, but H-Town quickly answered and took control of the game. Ben Bevington scored off a feed from Finn Getz, Courtenay Batcha added another, and Curtis McGriskin followed with a goal assisted by Batcha. Gilroy struck again for WCFD with help from Ivan Arnone and James Frey, but Victor Bech-Hansen closed out the first-period scoring for H-Town. The second period is where the Assassins broke the game open. Luke Batcha scored three times in the period, with assists coming from Jon Auerbach, Erik Arfalk, and Sam Getz. Bech-Hansen added his second of the game from Andrew Bevington, while Peter Misthos scored off a pass from Rich Baumann. Andrew Bevington then added two goals of his own, both assisted by Courtenay Batcha, with Curtis McGriskin also picking up an assist on the second one. WCFD got second-period goals from Gilroy, completing his hat trick, and Chris Stanish, who was set up by James Frey. In the third, WCFD added one more when Shawn Bray scored from Ivan Arnone, but H-Town kept rolling. McGriskin scored his second of the game with assists from Ben Bevington and Presley Arnone, and Bevington capped off his big night with another goal to finish the scoring. Andrew Bevington and Luke Batcha each recorded hat tricks for H-Town, while Courtenay Batcha had a strong playmaking night with a goal and three assists. McGriskin added two goals and an assist, and Bech-Hansen chipped in two goals as part of a deep offensive effort. For WCFD, Matt Gilroy led the way with a hat trick, while James Frey and Ivan Arnone each added two assists.
Mayhem Pulls Away as Pruksarnakal Holds Replacements to 1 Goal
5/28/2026
2026-05-27Replacements vs Mayhem
Mayhem picked up a strong win over the Replacements, using balanced scoring and a big night in net from Jackson Pruksarnakal to control the game. Mayhem opened the scoring in the first period when Reid Tenzer buried a goal off a feed from David Paccione. The Replacements responded in the second period on the power play, with Mark Feuerstein scoring off an assist from John Meyer to tie the game. Mayhem answered back later in the second, as Greg Fishbein found the back of the net with help from Reid Tenzer to restore the lead. From there, Mayhem took over in the third period. David Paccione scored off another Tenzer assist, Stephen Guarducci added a goal from Pat Urban and Rob McMillan, and Dan Murphy capped the scoring with assists from Paccione and Josh Stone. Pruksarnakal was excellent in goal for Mayhem, making several key saves and stopping a couple of breakaways to keep the Replacements to just one goal. Tenzer led the offense with a goal and two assists, while Paccione had a huge all-around night with a goal and three assists.
Led by F. Getz, H-Town Assassins Pull Away in Third to Beat Replacements
5/22/2026
2026-05-21H-Town Assassins vs Replacements
H-Town Assassins and Replacements were locked in a tight game through two periods, but H-Town took over in the third to earn the win. Finn Getz opened the scoring for H-Town in the first period, striking at the 12-minute mark to give the Assassins an early lead. Replacements answered later in the period when Rob Jaworski scored with 5:45 remaining, tying the game and setting the tone for a competitive matchup. In the second, H-Town regained the lead when Andrew Bevington finished off a play from Wei Wu and Jon Auerbach at 7:30. Replacements responded again, with Tylel Chittenden scoring from Corey Burns with one minute left in the period to make it a tie game heading into the third. H-Town goalie Mike Monfett came up big in the second, making several key saves to keep the Assassins in position to take control. The third period belonged entirely to H-Town. Jon Auerbach scored from Finn Getz and Curtis McGriskin to put the Assassins ahead, and Getz followed with his second goal of the game off a feed from McGriskin. Curtis McGriskin then capped off the strong final-period push with a goal of his own. After two tight periods, H-Town’s third-period surge and Monfett’s timely saves proved to be the difference in the win over Replacements.
P. Cross Leads Team Rasta Past ZPG in Third-Period Surge
5/21/2026
2026-05-20Team Rasta vs Zero Pucks Given
Team Rasta and ZPG battled through a tight, back-and-forth matchup before Rasta pulled away late for a 7-4 win. The game stayed close through the first two periods, with both teams trading goals and momentum. Peter Cross got Team Rasta going early in the first period, then added another goal in the second as part of a standout performance. ZPG answered throughout the game with goals from Andrew Ruffo, Lukas Ahmadi, John Feldman, and Matt Gorring, keeping the score locked at 4-4 heading into the third. That was when Team Rasta took control. After a tight opening stretch, Rasta opened the game up in the final period, scoring three unanswered goals to secure the win. Cross led the way with a huge night, finishing with 3 goals and 1 assist, while David Greene and Jeff Worob also added goals for Team Rasta. ZPG pushed hard and kept the game even through two periods, but Rasta’s third-period finish proved to be the difference in the 7-4 victory.
Jack Olsen Leads Swiss Army Surge in 8-1 Win Over WCFD
5/19/2026
Swiss Army came out flying and never looked back, powering past WCFD with an 8-1 victory behind a dominant offensive performance from Jack Olsen and a strong night in goal from Anthony Palmieri. Swiss Army set the tone early in the first period when Jack Olsen opened the scoring unassisted at 10:23. Just over two minutes later, Jon Olsen made it 2-0 off a feed from Jack Olsen. Swiss kept the pressure on as John Olsen tipped home a shot from Liam Trampota and Mike Lucci at 4:00, before Jack Olsen added another unassisted breakaway goal with just 45 seconds left in the period to give Swiss Army a commanding 4-0 lead. Jack Olsen continued his big night in the second, scoring off a pass from Dave Stelmach at 8:30. WCFD answered at 6:00 when Dan Weber finished a setup from Nick Kustas, but Swiss quickly regained control. Jack Olsen struck again unassisted at 2:45 to complete a four-goal performance and push the lead to 6-1. Swiss Army added two more in the third period. Max Greenberg scored at 6:20 from Liam Trampota and Jack Olsen, and Trampota capped the scoring with an unassisted goal at 5:00. While Swiss Army’s offense controlled the scoreboard, Anthony Palmieri was excellent in net, coming up with several big saves to shut down WCFD’s chances and keep Swiss firmly in control throughout the game.
Mayhem Pulls Away Late in 6-2 Win Over H-Town
5/18/2026
Mayhem used a dominant third period to secure a 6-2 win over H-Town in a hard-fought matchup. Matt McPhail opened the scoring for Mayhem in the first period with an unassisted goal, but H-Town responded when Rich Baumann finished a setup from Jon Auerbach to tie the game at 1-1 after one. Mayhem took control in the second period. Pat Urban scored off a feed from Steve Timmons, and McPhail added his second of the game from Rob McMillan to give Mayhem a 3-1 lead heading into the third. In the final period, Mayhem broke the game open. Bob Maguire scored from Dan Murphy, Josh Zukerberg added another from McMillan, and Stephen Guarducci finished a play set up by Timmons and Shane Daiek to extend the lead. H-Town got one back late when Erik Arfalk scored from Curtis McGriskin, but Mayhem closed out the 6-2 victory. McPhail led the way with two goals, while Timmons, McMillan, Maguire, Zukerberg, Guarducci, and Urban all contributed to a strong Mayhem win.
Replacements surge in the 3rd for their first W of the season
5/14/2026
The Replacements picked up a 5–2 victory over Swiss Army after pulling away with a strong offensive performance across the first and third periods. The Replacements opened the scoring in the first when Marko Skarica found the back of the net on a breakaway. After a quiet second period, the offense came alive in the third. Swiss Army tied it up with a goal by Joe Lillen, but it was quickly answered when Mark Feuerstein scored for the Replacements. Keith Reynolds would add two more goals, with key contributions from John Meyer (1 goal, 1 assist). Despite a late rally from Swiss Army in the third with a goal from Liam Trampota, the Replacements held on for their first win of the season. In net, Brett Matyiku made some big saves to hold Swiss Army to 2 goals
Team Rasta Dominates Mayhem on Opening Night
5/13/2026
Team Rasta put together a complete performance on May 11, cruising past Mayhem 7–1 after taking control early and never letting up. Rasta opened the scoring in the first period with two goals, then blew the game open with four more in the second before adding another in the third. Mayhem’s only goal came late in the game to break up the shutout bid. Rasta’s offense came from all over the lineup. Brennan Antell (#5), Brent Reitter (#50), Dan Brizzi (#51), and David Grace (#8) all found the scoresheet during the offensive surge, while Dave Biskowitz (#3) and Jack Defares (#13) contributed key assists throughout the game. Team Rasta consistently generated pressure off the rush and controlled possession in the offensive zone, especially during the dominant second period. Mayhem had difficulty establishing sustained offense against Rasta’s defensive structure and goaltending. Their lone goal came in the third period from Rob McMillan (#15), assisted by David Paccione (#9). With balanced scoring, strong puck movement, and a lockdown effort defensively, Team Rasta skated away with a decisive 7–1 victory.