2002-03 All-Main Line ice hockey: Malvern Prep, Radnor skated past foes
April 15, 2003
By Bruce Adams | The Daily Local
Main Line high school ice hockey, which grows in popularity each season, was led this winter by the Malvern Prep and Radnor boys’ squads. Radnor captured a state championship and Flyers’ Cup Class A title, while Malvern won a Flyers’ Cup Class AAA championship.
Archbishop Carroll won four straight games in the Inter-County Scholastic Hockey League Class AA playoffs in capturing its post-season title. Haverford School won the Eastern High School Hockey League Class A championship.
Haverford High School made it to the Central League semifinals, while placing third in the league during the regular season with a 10-4-4 record. Lower Merion (7-8-3) had a solid season in the Central League, while Episcopal Academy’s team had some high moments this winter.
On the girls’ side, Radnor posted a winning record and won five of seven league contests.
What follows are the 2002-03 All-Main Line high school ice hockey squads, as selected by the coaches:
FIRST TEAM
Dom DiSanto, Archbishop Carroll – Senior forward and captain, emerged as a true leader for the Patriots during the Inter-County playoffs and scored some key goals during Carroll’s successful post-season run. Scored nine goals and dished out nine assists in 18 regular-season games. Was a second-team All-Delco selection.
Shane Aldinger, Archbishop Carroll – Multi-talented sophomore forward was noted for his hustle, leadership by example, and scoring big goals in key games. Tallied four goals and six assists in 18 regular-season games. Received All-Delco honorable mention.
Greg Manz, Archbishop Carroll – Promising freshman forward was Patriots’ leading scorer, as he tallied 12 goals and eight assists in 18 regular-season games. Noted for his quickness, good hands, and amazing goal-scoring ability. Received All-Delco honorable mention.
Ed Dutch, Haverford High – Defender, was team captain. One of the team’s leaders in ice time, Dutch was noted for his endurance, work ethic, and leadership by example. Received All-Delco honorable mention.
Mark Golato, Haverford High – Senior forward, was Fords’ leading scorer, as he tallied 20 goals and 28 assists in 22 games. Was second team All-Delco selection.
Tom Hawkins, Haverford High – Goalie had .916 save percentage and 1.93 goals-against per-game average. Was first team All-Delco selection at goalie. Played particularly well down the stretch and in the Central League playoffs.
Ricky Silver, Haverford School – Senior defenseman had 18 goals and 21 assists in 20 games. Noted for his steady defense, explosive offense, and overall maturity. Was first team All-Delco selection.
Geoff McDonald, Haverford School – Senior forward was a solid offensive force for the Fords, with 23 goals and 14 assists in 20 games. Was second team All-Delco selection.
Tim Kiely, Haverford School – Senior forward/defenseman was a fine all-around player for the Fords, with 15 goals and 16 assists in 20 games. Received All-Delco honorable mention.
Chris Campanale, Malvern Prep – Junior, was easily the second-highest scorer of Flyers’ Cup AAA champions, tallying 41 goals and dishing out 30 assists in 34 games.
Michael Curran, Malvern Prep – Senior first-line center and captain, was the high scorer of Flyers’ Cup AAA champions, tallying 42 goals and dishing out 49 assists in 34 games. His offensive potential opened up scoring opportunities for his teammates throughout the season. Noted for his unselfish play and fine leadership qualities.
Warren Byrne, Malvern Prep – Sophomore, was the third-highest scorer on Flyers’ Cup AAA champions, with 21 goals and 26 assists in 30 games. Noted for his extremely solid defense.
Chris Brennan, Radnor (boys) – Junior forward was second-leading scorer in the Central League during the regular season. Tallied 21 goals and 23 assists in 14 regular-season games. Was MVP and leading scorer of Flyers’ Cup tournament. Was named All-Delco Player of the Year.
Joni Ek, Radnor (boys) – Had the Central League’s lowest goals-against per-game average (0.92) and the highest save percentage (.942). Made Flyers’ Cup all-tournament team. Was third-team All-Delco selection.
Eddie Devine, Radnor (boys) – Junior forward was the highest scorer in the Central League during the regular season, helping the Raiders win their second straight Central League title. Scored 25 goals and 21 assists in 17 regular-season games. Made Flyers’ Cup all-tournament team. Was first team All-Delco selection.
Shannan O’Neill, Radnor (girls) – Senior center and team captain tallied 13 goals and 14 assists in 16 games. Was the recipient of the team’s Coaches Award.
Ryan Waters, Radnor (girls) – Senior assistant captain was team’s most valuable defensive player. “Most solid defense I’ve ever seen,” said Radnor coach Tom Petrondi. Tallied five goals and 12 assists in 16 games.
Ashley Brennan, Radnor (girls) – Junior right wing was Raiders’ offensive MVP. Scored 11 goals and dished out 15 assists in 16 games.
SECOND TEAM
Archbishop Carroll – Matt Lisowski, Ryan Horgan, John Piotrowicz.
Haverford High – Ari Nugent, Anthony Fitti, Sean Haindl.
Haverford School – Matt Palmer.
Lower Merion – Jason McDonald, Ryan Kelly.
Malvern Prep – Andreas Wochtl, Jason Ferrell, Ed Shinn.
Radnor (boys) – Nick Ryder, Lee Sinkow, Rob Loolooian.
Radnor (girls) – Lizzy Sneath, Katie Woehling, Lyndsey Gibbons-Neff.
HONORABLE MENTION
Archbishop Carroll – John McKernan, Chris Moccia, Matt Balke.
Episcopal Academy – Emily Clark, John Wiber, Brendan Welsh.
Haverford High – Pat Reiley, John Povey, Ian Finnerty.
Haverford School – Kevin Bancroft.
Lower Merion – Mark Graeffe, Chris McKenna.
Malvern Prep – Jim Behe, Will Averona.
Radnor (boys) – Austin Cohen, Greg Gallagher, Bart Bitterman.
Radnor (girls) – Stephanie Cantner, Allison Gold, Jess Sullivan.
