Flyers Cup Class AAA Final
Conwell-Egan Eagles vs Malvern Prep Friars March 28, 1999
Played at The Spectrum, Philadelphia, PA
In The News:
The Eagles, La Salle II and Archbishop Ryan claimed Flyers Cup titles in their respective classes.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
March 29, 1999
Mike Delfin banged home a rebound with just under four minutes remaining in overtime as Conwell-Egan edged Malvern Prep, 6-5, in the Class AAA Flyers Cup championship game last night at the First Union Spectrum. Delfin, a 6-foot senior winger who was named the game’s most valuable player, was planted in front of the net when David Sedmak’s left-side shot caromed off the pads of Malvern goalie Nicholas Nudy and slid just outside the crease. Delfin capitalized on the opportunity, slipping the puck into the right corner and giving the Eagles their first Flyers Cup title. “The puck just popped out front, and I pretty much had the whole net,” Delfin said. “It’s the biggest goal of my career, and maybe the easiest goal I’ve ever scored.” The Eagles will next play Meadville for the Class AAA state title on Saturday at 4:30 at the Grundy Recreation Center in Bristol Borough. The Eagles scored two goals in the game’s first 29 seconds and bolted ahead, 2-0. Junior center Brian Tetley, who registered a hat trick, scored eight seconds into the game, and Delfin beat Malvern starter Jeff Caruso 21 seconds later. Junior Chris Lawrence paced the Friars, providing two goals and an assist. Malvern battled back and surged in front, 4-3, early in the second period when freshman Phil McKeon turned a pass from Lawrence into a goal. Egan senior goalie Matt Cusanno, named to the all-tournament squad, stopped 45 shots. Tetley forced overtime when he broke free and scored with 27 seconds left in regulation.
“I think we showed a lot of character,” Conwell-Egan coach Rich Slack said.
Game Replay:
FINAL:
Malvern Prep Friars……..3-1-1-0–5
Conwell-Egan Eagles….3-0-2-1–6
SCORING:
Goals: (MP) Chris Lawrence 2, Joe Hooker, Brett Landrum, Phil McKeon. (CE) Brian Tetley 3, Mike Delfin 2, David Sedmak
Goalies: MP Jeff Caruso, Nicholas Nudy, CE-Matt Cusanno
Saves: MP 14, CE: 45
Conwell-Egan Eagles
Roster
JESSE SZYGIEL
WILLIAM CASTLES
HENRY SCHAUDER
ROB BANNON
BRIAN TETLEY
MICHAEL DELFIN – MVP
DREW ACKER
CHRIS ST. JOHN
MATT CUSANNO
TIM SYLVESTER
MICHAEL CORSNER
DOMINIC GASPARI
GEOFFREY STRICKER
NICHOLAS CARUSO
FRANK MCSHARRY
MITCH LAFLEUR
JOE STEVENSON
DAVID SEDMAK
JOE BARBER
Head Coach….RICHARD SLACK
Assistant Coach….ROBERT LIBRATORE
Assistant Coach….EDWARD DELFIN, JR.
Manager….BRUCE WEISSER
Athletic Director….CHUCK KNOWLES
Principal….HELEN CHAYKOWSKY
Malvern Prep Friars
Roster
BRETT LANDRUM
BILL SABIA
CHASE WATSON
ZACHARY BEDWELL
JOE SHERIDAN
MIKE MCMULLEN
CHRIS LAWRENCE
JOE HOOKER
TIM WOCHOK
JEFF CARUSO
NICK NUDY
JERRY REITANO
MIKE ILLGAS
JOE TESTA
PHIL MCKEON
CHRIS MAVROMATES
TIM SHEEHAN
JIM GEHRING
JACK GARDNER
Head Coach…JOHN GRAVES
Assistant Coach….BILL SABIA
Assistant Coach….FATHER ED CASEY
Trainer….BILL MILLS
Athletic Director….FRANK RYAN
Headmaster…JAMES STEWART
