2013 TPWHL: Titans are the Champions!

2013 TPWHL Playoffs - Final Game 3: (2) Titans vs (4) Falcons (Boxscore)

In a hard fought battle for the 2013 M.D. Memorial Championship, the Titans comes out on top 4-3 to win series 2-1 over the Falcons.

Even though the Titans had 3 new players this season, they were still able to come together and win their second consecutive title.

Jeremy Schofield (#6) opened the scoring for the Titans at 9:59 into the game. Lorne Donnelly answered 2 minutes later for the Falcons with his 5th goal of the playoffs, assisted by Saverio Romano (#4).

In a tight second period, Saverio gave the Falcons their first lead at 2-1 on a goal assisted by Meghan Hines (#29). It was Meghan's 11th point, making her 3rd in playoffs scoring.

In the 3rd period Jeremy Schofield tied the game at 3:30 for the Titans assisted by Nicole Neeson (#5), her 7th point of the playoffs. The Titans took a 3-2 lead on another goal from Jeremy, on a shot that just beat Torrance Ho (#30) upstairs. But the Falcons had another answer from Saverio's playoff leading 18th Goal to tie the game at 3. Saverio had a chance to score again but Neil Mercer (#67) made a key save. With the game still tied late in the 3rd, Jeremy got by the defence and beat the goalie with 9 seconds left to win a thrilling Championship game for the Titans.

For the Falcons it was a hard fought season, battling their way into the playoffs after a slow start. All the Falcons should be proud of themselves for making it into the final game.

Honourable mentions to Brandon Hibbs (#21), Matthew Vocino (#13), Matthew Cockburn (#87), and Sergio Correia (#26) of the Titans, Bill Rankin (#60), Tara Gibson (#74), Sam Palmeire (#1), and Steven Davis (#23) of the Falcons who all played a great series.

Come and check out another great TPWHL season next October with all new teams.

2013 TPWHL Finals: Titans evens series in Game 2

2013 TPWHL Playoffs Finals - Game 2: (2) Titans vs (4) Falcons (Boxscore)

Best of Three series tied 1-1 with a 6-5 Win by the Titans in Game 2.

The Titans who were looking to avoid elimination and force a final Game 3, got off to a fast start to lead 3-0 after the 1st period. Jeremy Schofield (#6) scored the hattrick with 2 assists coming from Nicole Neeson (#5) and 1 from Matthew Cockburn (#87).

There was more of the same in the 2nd where Jeremy scored another 3 Goals (his 9th in the playoffs), assisted by Matthew Vocino (#13) and Nicole who got her 6th point of the playoffs. The Falcons were able to get on the scoreboard with 2 Goals from Saverio Romano (#4), assisted by Meghan Hines (#29) 1st of 2 assists giving her 10 points in the playoffs.

In the 3rd period, it was surely an exciting finish. Lorne Donnelly scored 2 Goals for the Falcons, his 4th of the playoffs to make it 6-4 for the Titans. Falcons would make it a one goal game with 30 seconds left in the game on Saverio's 16th of the playoffs. However the Titans would eventually hang on for the win to force a final Game 3 for the 2013 Championship.

Honourable mentions to Brandon Hibbs (#21), Sergio Correia (#26) of the Titans, Bill Rankin (#60), Tara Gibson (#74), Sam Palmeire (#1), and Steven Davis (#23) of the Falcons who all played hard.

Final Game 3 is on May 4th at 1pm.

2013 TPWHL Finals: Falcons Win 4-2 in Game 1

TPWHL Playoffs Finals - Game 1: (2) Titans vs (4) Falcons (Boxscore)

Falcons Lead Best of Three series 1-0 with a 4-2 Win over the Titans in Game 1.

Jeremy Schofield (#6) opened the scoring for the Titans with his 2nd goal of the playoffs 1:30 into the game. Saverio Romano (#4) answered for the Falcons with his 13th, assisted by Meghan Hines (#29) late in the 1st period. On the goal Saverio deked out the defenceman and then beat goalie Neil Mercer (#67).

In the 2nd period, the Titans regained the lead 2-1 on Jeremy's 3rd of the playoffs. On the goal Torrance Ho (#30) got a piece of the ball, but Jeremy's powerful shot still got pass the goalie. However the Falcons had another answer on Meghan Hines 1st Goal of the playoffs, whose shot trickled through the goalie to tie the game 2-2. Saverio Romano assisted on the goal, 1st of 2 assists in the game.

Lorne Donnelly scored his 1st 2 goals of the 2013 playoffs in the 3rd period, helping the Falcons take their first lead and eventually winning game 1. On one of the goals, Lorne scored on the wrap around with his backhand. Titans had a few close chances to score in 3rd, but the ball bounced off the top of the net.

The Falcons defence played a huge role in their win, Tara Gibson (#74), Sam Palmeire (#1), and Steven Davis (#23) all made amazing plays to stop the Titans on the breakaway.

Honourable mentions to Nicole Neeson (#5), Brandon Hibbs (#21), Matthew Vocino (#13), Matthew Cockburn (#87), Sergio Correia (#26) of the Titans, and Bill Rankin (#60) of the Falcons who all played a great game.

Game 2 of the Finals is on April 27th at 1pm.

Falcons Defence Helps them to the Finals!

2013 TPWHL Playoffs Semi-Final - Game 2: (1) Saints vs (4) Falcons (Boxscore)

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Falcons Wins Best of Three series 2-0 to Advance to the Finals!

After a wild 8-6 game in Game 1, it was more of a tight checking game in this one. The Falcons great defence and 4 Goals from Saverio Romano (#4) led to a 4-1 Win over the Saints in Game 2.

Saverio Romano opened the scoring for the Falcons with 2 Goals in the 1st period to lead 2-0. Saints Jerry Mariano (#76) had two great opportunities on the wrap around, but was stopped by Torrance Ho (#30).

The score would hold up until the 3rd period where the Saints got back in the game at 2-1 with Michael Iacovone's (#31) 5th Goal of the Playoffs, assisted by Jerry Mariano. However Saverio gave the Falcons a 2-goal lead again at the 10 minute mark, assisted by Meghan Hines (#29). Jerry Mariano nearly answered but the goalie made the save and Saverio swatted the rebound out, which was greatly appreciated. Late in the period Saverio Romano scored his 12th of the Playoffs to secure the win for his team.

It was a great game for all the Falcons that led to the win, tight forechecking from Saverio, Meghan, Lorne Donnelly, and Bill Rankin (#60). Also great defence from Tara Gibson (#74), Sam Palmeire (#1), and Steven Davis (#23) which made the goalie's job a little easier. Saints were a great opponent and I respect them a lot.

Honourable mentions to Eli Shupak (#1), Erin Vassilakos (#2), James Lawton (#9), Bryan Rakowski (#22), and Sean Celsie (#25) of the Saints who all played hard.

Game 1 of the Finals is on April 20th at 1pm.

Falcons Wins Wild Game 1

2013 TPWHL Playoffs Semi-Final - Game 1: (1) Saints vs (4) Falcons (Boxscore)

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Falcons Lead Best of Three series 1-0 with an 8-6 Win over the Saints in Game 1.

The Falcons built an early 4-0 advantage 1:09 into the 2nd period with 4 Goals from Saverio Romano (#4), 1 assist by Bill Rankin (#60) and 2 assists from Meghan Hines (#29). On one of the goals Meghan made a sick pass through the Saints' forwards to Saverio for the goal.

After a slow start for the Saints Michael Iacovone (#31) woke them up by scoring a Hattrick 3 minutes apart, all 3 assisted by Jerry Mariano (#76) to change the momentum. On 2 of the goals Mike made amazing shots to beat the goalie. They eventually tied the game 4-4 on a goal from Erin Vassilakos (#2), who was left alone in front. It was truly a spectacular comeback.

The Saints took their first lead of the game 5-4, 2 minutes into the 3rd period on Michael Iacovone's 4th goal of the 2013 playoffs. However the game was far from over. Saverio Romano gave the Falcons the 6-5 lead again with 2 goals midway through the 3rd, both assisted by Meghan Hines who had a 5 point game. With 3 minutes left Erin Vassilakos once again tied it for the the Saints at 6-6 on her 2nd of the playoffs off a tough rebound, goal was assisted by Jerry his 5th point.

In the final minute Saverio Romano scored 2 to secure a wild 8-6 win for the Falcons, it was his 7th and 8th of the playoffs which was impressive. It was also an inspired effort by Lorne Donnelly of the Falcons, who played with an arm injury.

After playing in the game, if it continues to be high scoring I believe the series could still go either way. Also both goalies Eli Shupak (#1) and Torrance Ho (#30) are more than capable of making a difference for their teams.

Honourable mentions to James Lawton (#9), Bryan Rakowski (#22), Sean Celsie (#25) of the Saints, Sam Palmeire (#1), and Steven Davis (#23) of the Falcons who all played their hearts out.

Game 2 is on April 13th.

Lions edge Falcons

3/23/2013 - Lions vs Falcons (Boxscore)

In a playoff tune up for both teams, the Lions edge the Falcons 4-3.

Saverio Romano (#4) opened the scoring at 8:16 of the first, assist from Lorne Donnelly. Kirk Ashman (#92) answered with 3 straight goals for the Lions, one in the 1st and 2 in the second period for a 3-1 lead. Don Dechamps (#9) provided 2 assists.

Falcons pulled within one 20 seconds into the third period with another goal from Saverio Romano, assist from Lorne Donnelly. However the Lions extended the lead to 4-2 with Kirk Ashman's 4th goal of the game, 55th of the season. Saverio made it a one goal game once again late in the third with the hattrick, and league leading 66th goal.

Both teams finish with identical (10-9-1) records for 21 points, but the Lions finished 3rd by winning 3 of 4 against the Falcons this season.

The Lions will now face the Titans, and the Falcons will battle the Saints in the first round of the TPWHL playoffs starting on April 6th.

Falcons Clinch Playoff Spot!

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3/16/2013 - Falcons vs Titans (Boxscore)

Falcons Clinch a Playoff Spot after a 7-3 Victory over the Titans!

Saverio Romano (#4) led the Falcons with 6 Goals 1 assist, Lorne Donnelly had 1 Goal 2 assists, and Meghan Hines (#29) with 1 assist.

Falcons scored 3 Goals in the opening period to lead 3-0, 2 Goals from Saverio and 1 from Lorne. The Titans nearly scored, but Torrance Ho (#30) made the save to deflect the shot off the crossbar and over the net.

Jeremy Schofield (#6) got the Titans on the board at 1:05 into the second period. 3 minutes later, Saverio answered to extend the lead to 4-1 for the Falcons. However the Titans scored 2 more to make it a one goal game at 4-3, with goals from Nicole Neeson (#5) and another from Jeremy.

Being a one goal game in the third, it was a little intense. But the Falcons continued with a strong forecheck and finally broke through with a goal 5 minutes left in the game, 1st of 3 in the period to close out the big win.


Falcons Wins the season series 3-1. This could be a potential 1st round match.

For complete stats & schedule visit the TPWHL website.

Ravens Scores Touchdown!

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3/9/2013 - Falcons vs Ravens (Boxscore)

After beating a tough Lions team last week 6-2, the Ravens continued their winning ways with a strong 7-5 Victory over the Falcons.

Wei Jiet Goh (#2) Scored all 7 Goals for the Ravens, Cole Mellows (#3) and Darrin Shep (#1) both had 1 assist in the win.

Falcons Saverio Romano (#4) still had a strong game with a 4 Goal effort, and Lorne Donnelly had 1 Goal 2 assists.

The Falcons made it a one goal game trailing 4-3 late in the second period with a goal from Lorne Donnelly.

The Ravens answered with 3 goals in the third to make it a comfortable 7-3 lead. Falcons scored 2 late goals, but it wasn't enough to comeback.

Tracey Taylor (#4) Won her 5th game of the season.

The season series finished 2-1-1 for the Falcons.

For complete stats & schedule visit the TPWHL website.

Falcons Moves into 3rd Place with Hattrick

3/2/2013 - Falcons vs Saints (Boxscore)

The Falcons Moves into 3rd Place for the 1st time this seaaon with a 5-2 Victory over the Saints! Falcons have won 5 straight, and 7 of their last 8 games.

Lorne Donnelly (#18) led the Falcons with a Hattrick & 1 assist, and Saverio Romano (#4) had 2 Goals 2 assists.

Saverio Romano opened the scoring at 12:49 of the first, assist from Lorne Donnelly.

Lorne Donnelly added 2 more in the second; one of them was scored on a nifty pass from Saverio Romano.

Saverio Romano gave the Falcons a commanding 4-0 lead 1:09 into the third period. However Jerry Mariano (#76) scored 2 quick goals for the Saints with 8 minutes left to make for an interesting finish.

Lorne Donnelly completed his first TPWHL Hattrick to seal the win.

The Season Series finishes tied 2-2.

There are only 3 games left in the regular season, playoff spots still up for grabs. Should be exciting!

Falcons Wins Fourth Straight

2/23/2013 - Falcons vs Panthers (Boxscore)

Saverio Romano (#4) Scored 4 Goals, and Lorne Donnelly (#18) added 2 Goals 1 assist in the 6-2 Victory.

Saverio Romano (#4) opened the scoring for the Falcons at 9:56 of the first period. The Panthers fired tons of shots at the Falcons net, but Goalie Torrance Ho (#30) was there to make the saves.

The Falcons opened up the game in the second with a 4 Goal outburst. Sandy McGrath (#57) and Jordan Lavoie (#21) replied for the Panthers. It was 5-2 for the Falcons after 2 periods of play.

Forwards Meghan Hines (#29), Bill Rankin (#60), Defencemen Sam Palmeire (#1), Steven Davis (#23), & Tara Gibson (#74) also had strong games for the Falcons.

The Season Series finishes tied 2-2.

Meghan Hines Scores Game Winner

2/16/2013 - Falcons vs Titans (Boxscore)

Meghan Hines (#29) with 1 goal and Saverio Romano (#4) with 4 goals lead Falcons to the 5-2 Victory over Titans!

Saverio Romano opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal at 4:06, while Sam Palmeire (#1) served an In the crease penalty.

Jeremy Schofield (#6) tied the game 1-1 for the Titans at 9:00 of the first period, with the assist coming from Defenceman Matthew Vocino (#87).

Falcons added 2 goals in the second for the 3-1 lead with another goal from Saverio Romano at 5:42. Then Meghan Hines scored the eventual game winner at 11:55, with the assist from Lorne Donnelly and Saverio Romano.

The Titans made it a one goal game, 1:15 into the third with a goal from Nicole Neeson (#5) assist Jeremy Schofield. They looked for the equaliser at 5:22 with Lorne Donnelly serving a Dangerous Driving penalty. But the Falcons added 2 more Goals to put it away.

Goalie Torrance Ho (#30) was sharp in net, who made a save off his head as well. It was also a great defensive effort from Sam Palmeire and Steven Davis (#23), who got his first assist of the season.

Falcons now lead the season series 2-1-0.

Torrance Ho Backstops Falcons to Win over Ravens

2/2/2013 - Falcons vs Ravens (Boxscore)

Lorne Donnelly, Saverio Romano (#4), and Bill Rankin (#60) all scored in the 4-2 Victory!

Lorne Donnelly opened the scoring at 2:17 of the first period, assisted by Saverio Romano (#4).

Falcons extended the lead at 13:03 of the second with a goal from Saverio Romano (#4). The Ravens threw everything at the net to try to get on the scoreboard, but Torrance Ho (#30) made all the saves. The defence was great as always.

Saverio Romano (#4) and Bill Rankin (#60) added 2 more to make it 4-0 in the third period. The defence was great as always.

Wei Jiet Goh (#2) scored 2 late goals for the Ravens.

Falcons now lead the season series 2-0-1.

3 Goal First Leads to Big Win over Panthers

1/26/2013 - Falcons vs Panthers (Boxscore)

Lorne Donnelly Scored his 1st ever TPWHL Goal, while Saverio Romano (#4) added 4 Goals 1 assist in the 5-3 Victory.

Saverio Romano (#4) opened the scoring for the Falcons at 9:54 of the first period, Lorne Donnelly doubled the score at 13:40 with a rocket of a shot, and Saverio Romano made it 3-0 at 14:22.

Jordan Lavoie (#21) replied for the Panthers with 2 Goals, and Sandy McGrath (#57) had 1 Goal 1 assist. Goalie Brad Gordan (#7) kept his team in the game.

Jordan Lavoie (#21) scored the lone goal of the second period at the 11:20 mark to pull within 2, down 3-1.

The Panthers made it a one goal game, 57 seconds into the third and continued to put a lot of pressure on the Falcons net. But the Falcons added 2 Goals to seal it.

Both Teams are tied with 11 points (5-7-1) for the 4th & final playoff spot. It will be an exciting race to the finish with 7 games remaining!

Saints Shutout Falcons

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1/19/2013 - Falcons vs Saints (Boxscore)

Falcons had trouble generating any offence against a strong defence in a 4-0 lost to the Saints. 

Falcons still played a great defensive game.

Saints were led by Michael Iacovone (#31) with 2 goals 1 assist, Jerry Mariano (#76) with 1 goal 2 assists, and Erin Vassilakos (#2) with 1 goal 1 assist. Goalie Eli Shupak (#1) got his second shutout of the season. He had a great game.

Saints scored one goal in the first and added another in the second to lead 2-0 going into the third. They put it away with 2 goals in the final period.

Saints now lead the season series 2 games to 1.

Falcons finally Wins against a tough Titans team

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1/12/2013 - Falcons vs Titans (Boxscore)

The offence was provided with a hattrick from Saverio Romano (#4) and 2 assists from Meghan Hines (#29) in a 3-1 victory over the defending champion Titans.

It was a strong forecheck from all the forwards including Bill Rankin (#60) and newcomer Lorne who nearly scored in his official debut. And it was a great defensive effort from Sam Palmeire (#1) and Steven Davis (#23). Goalie Torrance Ho (#30) had his strongest game this season in the win.

Saverio Romano opened the scoring at 11:25 of the first, assisted by Meghan Hines. The lead was doubled late in the period by Saverio Romano's second goal of the game at 14:57.

He completed the hattrick at 7:59 into the second period with a sweet backhand goal, which sealed the win for the Falcons on this night.

Jeremy Schofield (#6) replied with the Titans lone goal at 13:56 of the second period, with the assist coming from Defenceman Matthew Vocino (#87). It was a great goal from Jeremy Schofield. Goalie Neil Mercer (#67) was solid in net for the Titans.