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2003-2003 VARSITY SCHEDULED TEAMS
Game dates and times should be available in August or September. A 22 game schedule will be played including two new teams, Valley and Linsley, W Va. These are the teams on the Varsity schedule:
Blackhawk - Home/Away
Center - Home/Away
Mercyhurst Prep - Home/Away
Quaker Valley - Home/Away
Sewickley Academy - Home/Away
Freeport - Home
Valley - Home
Westmont Hilltop - Home
Elizabeth Forward - Home
Serra Catholic - Home
Wheeling Park - Home
Deer Lakes - Away
Mars - Away
Somerset - Away
Linsley - Away
Seton LaSalle - Away
Steel Valley - Away
FOUR SPARTANS CHOSEN FOR KEYSTONE STATE GAMES
Jake Belsky, Luke Belsky, Chris Cummimgs and Mike Haney will represent Quigley Catholic Hockey at the 2001 Keystone games. They are playing for the Great Lakes/Nittany Region. Jake will play on the Bantam squad while Luke, Chris and Mike will play for the Midget squad. The games are scheduled for August 3rd thru 5th at the Indiana Ice Arena, Indiana, PA. Stop out and see the boys play.
The Bantam squad received the gold medal.
The Midget squad received the bronze medal.
SPARTANS SHUTOUT WEST A TO POST SECOND EVER PLAYOFF VICTORY
The Quigley Spartans beat the West Allegheny Indians 5-0 Monday night in the second round of the PIHL, Class ‘A’ Penguin Cup playoffs. The Spartan victory was only the second ever playoff win in school history, the first coming in 1994.
Quigley killed four penalties, including two 5 on 3 power plays in the first period. Shorthanded for much of the first period, the Spartan offense had trouble getting revved up and the period ended in a scoreless tie.
Quigley got its first goal at the 8:11 mark of the second period as Chris Cummings lifted a shot into West A goalie, Phil Sweet’s, upper body and watched as the puck rolled over his shoulder and into the net. It was poetic justice as Cummings scored his goal shorthanded.
Less than two minutes later, Matt Puntureri put Quigley on the board again as he lifted a shot over the outstretched blocker of the West A goaltender. The second period ended with a 2-0 Quigley lead.
The third period began as a tight checking contest with neither team wanting to make a mistake. Each player knew the next goal would be a huge one. At the 10:24 mark of the third period, Quigley struck again. Freshman Ken Lytle took a pass from John Bryner just inside the blue line, skated toward the net and beat Phil Sweet to score Quigley’s third goal and take the wind out of West Allegheny’s sails.
Lytle would score again at 4:24 and ice the game for Quigley. Matt Puntureri added his second goal of the game two minutes later and the Spartans had their first playoff victory since 1994.
Quigley goaltender, Luke Belsky, played a spectacular game posting 34 saves to secure the shutout. At one point in the second period, Belsky stopped West A cold on four consecutive shots from point blank.
Quigley moves on to the PIHL, Class ‘A’ semi-finals which will be played Monday, March 19th at Bladerunners – Warrendale. Time of the game will be announced.
QUIGLEY FRESHMAN INSURE SECOND PLACE FINISH
The Quigley Spartan Freshman team captured second place in the 9 team West Division last night with a 3-2 decision over Montour. Nathan Puntureri, Jake Belsky and Josh Druzak scored to lead the Spartans to the hard fought victory. The Freshmen compiled a 12-4 regular season record.
The Spartan Freshmen will participate in the Freshman Cup tournament in March. Details will be forthcoming as soon as they are available.
CONGRATULATIONS FRESHMAN ON A GREAT SEASON!!!
SPARTANS CAPTURE DIVISION TITLE
By virtue of their 14-0-1 current record, the Quigley Catholic Hockey team has not only secured a PIHL playoff berth, but has clinched the Class 'A', West Division title for the second straight season.
The Spartans received help last night, as Westmont-Hilltop defeated Quaker Valley 6-1. Going into last night's action, the Spartans magic number to clinch the Division title was 2 points. The Quaker Valley loss gives the Spartans that magic number and the Division championship.
The Division championship enables the Spartans to enjoy a first round bye in the upcoming playoffs. Prior to getting there, however, the Spartans have five tough regular season games remaining on their schedule.
PIHL president, Jeff Mauro, will be on hand at the Spartan's February 15th game to present the team with the Division Championship trophy.
CONGRATULATIONS SPARTANS AND GOOD LUCK IN YOUR RUN FOR THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
QUIGLEY HOCKEY SCORES PLAYER OF THE MONTH HAT TRICK
For the third consecutive month, the Quigley Spartan hockey team has been honored by having a player named as Pittsburgh Penguin High School Player of the Month.
The January 2001 player of the month is Matt Puntureri. Matt was a scoring machine in 5 January games as he scorched PIHL goaltenders for 11 goals while dishing out 14 assists for an average of 5 points per game.
Matt's January highlights included a 4 goal, 5 assist performance against Forest Hills and had a hand in all 5 Quigley goals scored in the 3-2 overtime win against Steel Valley and the 2-0 victory over Mars.
Matt joins Luke Belsky, November's player of the month and Chris Cummings, December's player of the month to complete Quigley's hat trick.
Matt will be honored between periods at the February 21, 2001 Pittsburgh Penguin game.
FOUR SPARTANS NAMED TO PIHL ALL-STAR SQUAD
Four players from the Quigley High School Hockey Club were named to represent the Southwest Conference to compete against the Northeast Conference in the annual PIHL Class 'A' All-Star game. The All-Star contest is scheduled to be played Sunday, February 11th at Bladerunners-Warrendale at 1:00 PM.
Goaltender Luke Belsky and forwards Chris Cummings, Mike Haney and Matt Puntureri will represent Quigley in the mid-season classic.
This marks the third season that Belsky, a junior, has been named to the squad. Cummings, a junior, and Puntureri, a sophomore, will be making their second appearance while Haney, a junior, will make his initial visit.
Congratulations to Chris, Matt, Mike and Luke for their selection to the squad.
Kudos are also in order for Quigley head coach, Hank Cummings. Hank was selected by his peers to lead the Southwest Conference all-stars as head coach. Bravo Hank!!!
QUIGLEY CATHOLIC CAPTURES BACK TO BACK PLAYER OF MONTH.
For the second straight month, the Quigley Catholic Hockey High School Hockey team was honored by having a player named as the Pittsburgh Penguin High School Hockey Player of the month.
The November 2000 player of the month was goaltender Luke Belsky. Luke finished the month with an excellent 1.79 goals against average and a sparkling 93.3 save percentage.
Luke's November highlights included a 38 save performance enabling an overtime victory against Class 'A' titan Bishop McCort and a 29 save shutout against Westmont-Hilltop.
The December player of the month was forward Chris Cummings. Chris tallied 6 goals and 6 assists in three huge December games.
Chris' December highlights included a 4 goal, 2 assist performance against arch rival Quaker Valley and a goal and 2 assist outing against number one ranked Serra Catholic.
Luke was honored between periods at the Pittsburgh Penguin game December 13, 2000.
Chris will be honored between periods at the January 24, 2001 Pittsburgh Penguin game.
Congratulations to Luke and Chris. Quigley Catholic High School is proud of both of you.
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