April 12, 1990 HAVERTOWN, PA. William Tennent coach Joe Paul witnessed “Nightmare on Darby Road” Monday night as his Panthers were slashed, 11-2, by Malvern Prep in the Flyers Cup title game played at the Havertown Skatium.“It was horrifying at times watching,” Paul said. “We just weren’t ready to play, and Mal- vern killed us. There was no doubt that on this night that Malvern was the better team.“I feel we had three premier players in Lance LaTare, Paul Gregg and Mike Lang. But Mal- vern, it seemed, had at least six premier players. We were beaten in every aspect of the game.” One of the best players the Friars had on the ice was one of four seniors, Scott Haig, who blasted his way to an 8-point night with 4 goals and 4 assists, and along with his brother, junior defenseman Keith, played an almost flawless game.Scott Haig was […]

April 9, 1990 HAVERTOWN, PA. April 9 has been circled in red on William Tennent coach Joe Paul’s calendar ever since the 1989-90 scholastic ice hockey season began. And tonight, at 7:45 at the Skatium in Havertown, will be the game that determines whether William Tennent will be able to retain its Flyers Cup championship. The Panthers will face Malvern Prep for the prestigious title. “I feel a little like Babe Ruth when he pointed to the stands in the World Series and said he was going to hit a home run,” Paul said. “I have been saying ever since the season began that our goal was to win the Flyers Cup. “I had an extremely talented team coming back, and I really thought the only goal we should have was to win the Cup again. The kids are excited about it, and I think they have played this game […]