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March 30, 2012<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Player of the Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The senior captain of the ice hockey team is the 2011-12 Daily Times Player of the Year.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matt Menta received the honor for his ability to perform his best while fighting through injuries and for being able to do a little bit of everything for Penncrest, according to the Delaware County Daily Times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s something keeping hockey coaches across Delaware County up at night\u2014or better yet, someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Matt Menta, Penncrest Lions Captain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Matt Menta, the senior captain of the ice hockey team, is a nightmare waiting to happen for any opposing coach of the four-year varsity starter. Playing at center, the two-time All-Delco star has obtained the reputation as one of the best players, if not the best, in the county.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, one coach doesn\u2019t mind seeing number 89 on the ice. Currently in his 21st season at the helm of the Penncrest varsity team, coach Steve Mescanti<\/a> has nothing but great things to say regarding his star player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Matt is without a doubt one of the most talented players I\u2019ve ever coached,” Mescanti said. “The special thing about Matt is that he makes the players around him better, too.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This season, Mescanti has guided the team to an 8-8-4 record, and they have plenty of potential, according to the coach. He\u2019s aiming at a first-round bye in the playoffs and a good seed in the Flyers Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The opportunity is there, and the team has a hunger in them from last year\u2019s Cup run,” Mescanti remarked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though he missed seven games for the Lions this season, the electrifying Menta leads his team in goals, assists, and total points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When he\u2019s not there, Menta said, “the whole team, different guys every night, step up and get the job done.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His coach agreed with those sentiments and noted, “The burden falls on our senior defenders.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Led by Senior Evan Del Casale, the seasoned defensive crew keeps the games low scoring for Penncrest; in addition, the team has the very convenient dilemma of two talented goalies in Daniel Ardekani and Garrett Johnston, both seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The squad is also boosted by the play of Junior Forward Brendan Howanski, who is second on the team with 11 goals and 10 assists behind Menta\u2019s 13 and 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now in his final year on the team, Menta anxiously awaits one last run at the Flyers Cup title. He believes that, between the team\u2019s talent and experience, they have a shot at every team\u2019s ultimate goal of a championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing that will aid Menta in a post-season run is the elite competition he faces while playing for his Jr. Flyers club team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With such great talent, all eyes and tremendous expectations fall on Menta to play at a high level in each game. Nevertheless, he tries not to focus on the pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I don\u2019t worry about how I do or how much I score. I just want to help the team win,” Menta said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After high school, Menta hopes to continue his hockey career with a scholarship at a Division 1 school. For now though, he\u2019s just worried about helping the Penncrest ice hockey team make the most out of their season as they approach the playoffs\u2014and he\u2019ll certainly trouble a few opposing team’s coaches along the way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All-Delco Team<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeff Beck – Cardinal O’Hara Lions
Kyle Laughlin – Springfield Cougars
Lewis Brotman – Radnor Red Raiders
Matt Menta – Penncrest Lions
Mike Rice – Springfield Cougars
Ryan Brawley – Cardinal O’Hara Lions
Steve Cantando – Cardinal O’Hara Lions<\/p>\n

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