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- Philadelphia Collegiate Roller Hockey
League Game Recaps 1998-1999!
2/28/99: U Penn Varsity battled U Delaware tonight for the third time this season in what would prove to be yet another tight game. In this, their final regular season game, the Quakers fell 1-0 in the first period on a sweet goal by Blue Hen Matt Funston, one of the league leading scorers. Quaker Dan Nebelung, also one of the top scorers in the league, soon tied the score at 1 a piece, and Brendan Brennan added another on a pass from Nebelung to put the Quakers in the lead. Three unanswered Blue Hen goals put the U Delaware squad back on top, before Nebelung netted his second of the game to make the score 4-3 Delaware. Quaker Tom Kozlik then shelfed a wristshot on a pass from Nebelung to tie the score at 4 all, but Delaware scored on a 2 on 1 break to take the lead once again with 5 minutes left in the game.
The game quickly got physical as Quakers Tom Kozlik and Brendan Brennan, who had drawn 3 penalties and received one of his own for boarding, got mixed up in a scrap with some Blue Hens. Kozlik suffered a deep cut on his chin in the altercation, and the guilty Blue Hen player was given a game misconduct and suspension. On the power play, the Quakers pulled goaltender Gagliardi for an extra skater, but Delaware netted an empty net goal from behind the red line to seal the win. The match ended with Delaware winning by a final score of 6-4.
The Quakers now look to the playoffs on April 11 and will likely be seeded 2nd or 3rd, with a record of 6 wins, 3 losses (all to U Delaware), and 1 shootout loss/tie. They will be travelling to ECRHA tournaments March 6/7 and 27/28 in Harrisburg and York, PA, respectively before then, and also plan to host their own collegiate tournament on April 25, the second annual Quaker Cup. The will have to compete in the playoffs without past league leading scorer Eddie Schwarz who will still be serving a suspension for fighting, but Schwarz will be eligible for tournaments. Check back soon for these tournament results, PCRHL player stats (to be posted soon), and U Penn JV game info.
2/22/99: U Penn Varsity defeated Temple last night, for the third time this season, by a score of 7-1 to improve their record to 6 wins, 2 losses, and 1 shootout loss. Solid defense from Sacks held the Owls to very few shots, and Gagliardi proved once again that he is the top goalie in the league by stopping all but one. Explosive offense from Eddie Schwarz, Brendan Brennan, Fran Lattanzio, defenseman Drew Saunders, and Mark Nodelman put the Owls away. Schwarz had 2 goals and 2 assists tonight to put him back in the league scoring lead, ahead of "Crazy Legs" Nebelung who sat out with a back injury suffered in a Latin Dance show. Brendan Brennan scored 2 goals, and a goal and assist were earned by Lattanzio, Nodelman, and Saunders. As with the previous two matches with Temple, the game got very physical. After Brennan was boarded and a third Owl jumped into the following confrontation, Schwarz protected his Captain and bloodied his knuckles on the Owl's face. As a result, league leading scorer Schwarz faces a suspension, a $50 fine, and possible ejection from the league. The Quakers' final regular season game of the season is scheduled for next Sunday at 5pm vs. U. Delaware.
U Penn JV gained revenge against Temple JV last night with a 10-2 win. Captain Jason Mirvis showcased his excellent hands once again in the win. Last week, his squad was forced to forfeit against the same team due to a goalie violation (although the Quakers had been leading 7-1 in that game). The JV squad is now in the running for the playoffs with a record of 4 wins, 4 losses.
2/8/99: In a doubleheader Sunday night, U Penn Varsity battled Delaware and Temple. Penn took a 1-0 lead against Delaware with a sneaky short-handed shot from the faceoff draw by Mark Nodelman, but the Blue Hens countered with a few quick goals. Senior Nodelman then netted his second goal of the game on another unassisted effort. Captain Brendan Brennan scored on a feed from Eddie Schwarz to make the score 5-3, but late game penalties for boarding and roughing on Pat Brennan and Eddie Schwarz thwarted the Quakers' chances of coming back to tie the game.
Next, the Quakers JV squad jumped on to play a tough Drexel squad. The Quakers rolled over Drexel 7-2 to improve their record to 3 wins, 2 losses. They play again on Sunday Feb. 14th at 6pm vs. Temple JV.
After an hour break, the Quakers Varsity squad took the rink again to play Temple, sporting their new fancy jerseys. Temple jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead, but the Quakers regrouped to defeat the Owls by a score of 5-2. Dan "crazy legs" Nebelung tallied yet another hat trick to put himself in sole position of the league scoring lead. Ed Schwarz, who had held that title for previously, also scored a goal on a slapshot from the circle. High scoring defenseman Drew Saunders also netted a goal on a one-timer from the high slot.Quakers JV Squad. Click to enlarge. From top left: Michael Kupferman, Jason Golla, Craig Rineer, Jason Mirvis, Noah Quinn. From bottom left: Eric Werfel, Adam Zitter, Jon Freedberg, Dan King, Jon Greenbaum. Not pictured: Josh Kuntz, Dan Fong
The Quakers Varsity squad now stands with 5 wins, 2 losses, and 1 shootout loss (1 pt for shootout loss in standings). Both losses came to a talented University of Delaware squad who remains undefeated through their 5 league games. The Quakers' next game is Feb. 21 at 10pm vs. Temple. Their final league game is scheduled for Feb. 28 at 5pm vs. Delaware.
1/29/99: Congratulations to Quaker Varsity goaltender Chris Gagliardi for posting his third shutout of the season! After a tough shootout loss to Drexel, we came back and defeated Temple University 10-0 and bring our record to 4 wins, 2 losses. League leading scorer Eddie Schwarz posted a hat trick, and rookie Fran Lattanzio netted a few as well. The Quakers now look to a doubleheader against Delaware and Temple on February 7.
1/26/99: Over winter break, Temple University added two teams to the PCRHL, and the 11 league teams split into JV and Varsity. On Sunday, our varsity team rematched a much improved Drexel U. varsity squad. The first meeting found Penn coming out on top by a score of 5-1. The rematch game was tied through regulation and a 5 minute overtime period, so the game went to shootouts. The Quakers lost the shootout 3-1, with the lone Quaker goal coming from league point leader, #69, Eddie Schwarz. Dan Nebelung and Brendan Brennan, 2nd and 4th in league scoring respectively, were stoned on their shootout chances by a tough Drexel goalie, as was newcomer Tom "Koz" Kozlik. The JV squad's U Delaware opponents forfeited on Sunday, apparently too scared to face Captain Jason Mirvis, who led the league in goals after the break.
12/9/98: Congratulations to Quakers "A" goaltender Chris Gagliardi for his second straight shutout in a row! We ended our second straight game on a "mercy" before the third period - this time defeating Beaver College "B" team 19-0. That's it for the Quakers this fall... check back in mid-January when we resume the season!
12/7/98: Congratulations to Quakers "A" goaltender Chris Gagliardi for his first shutout of the season as the Ivy League boys defeated Philly Textile 10-0 for their second win of the season. Also, congrats to rookie Dan "crazy legs" Nebelund for scoring his first hat trick!
Check out the PCRHL webpage by U Penn "A" rookie Fran Lattanzio!Brothers Brendan and Patrick Brennan
Participating Teams:
University of Pennsylvania (A & B)
Drexel University (1 & 2)
University of Delaware (A & B)
Beaver College (A & B)
Philadelphia College of Textiles and ScienceHistory 1998-1999
98-99 Photos 1
98-99 Photos 2
98-99 PCRHL Penn Varsity Stats
98-99 PCRHL Varsity Stats - all teams
98-99 PCRHL JV Stats - all teams
98-99 Roster
98-99 Season Summary
98-99 PCRHL Varsity Game recapsContinue to 1999-2000 Season History
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