Wings Brought Down the Hammer on the Hammerheads

Sunday was a very productive day for the Wings of Steel. The offense spearheaded the victory. Contributing were, Michael Wilson, Isiah Beck, and Ryan Niederkorn. Backing up the offense was solid defense led by captain DJ Hemerka. Goalies Glenn Schulz and Danny Wheeler were solid in goal, shutting down everything that came their way. A great game was played by all!

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Wings of Steel Spread Wings, beat snipers 3-1..

This past Saturday the Wings of Steel beat the Delaware Snipers three to one in a hard fought battle. The wings got a pair of goals from the Beck brothers and a third goal from Andrew Wright. The wings were able to use this offensive support combined with a stellar defensive effort in order to add another win to their record. The defense was shorted handed and had to rotate two main pairs throughout the game. Despite this, Darlene Hemerka, Ryan Niederkorn, Athan Blaine, and Mike Wilson were able to shutout down the best players from the Delaware Snipers. The Wings held onto the puck for most of the game and made the Snipers go 200 feet, up and down the ice, in order to get scoring chances. The Snipers were finally able to break through and get a goal late in the third period; but it was too little too late. The wings look to get another win when they play the Hammerheads in Philadelphia next sunday.

-Glenn Schulz

He Shoots and Scores...and....Again..and...Again...and....Again

 

Last Saturday, the Wings of Steel faced up against the Atlantic Hammerheads. Although the first period was slow, the Wings played well only letting one goal in the net. The Wings came back during the second period with 3 goals scored solely by WOS player Athan Blaine.  The defense led by DJ Hemerka, Matthew Valentine, and Athan Blaine were able to hold off the opponents from getting near the goalies. In the third period, #6 Blaine scored yet another goal against the Hammerheads as well as the Hammerheads scoring another goal against the Wings. Wings goalies, Danny Wheeler and Steve O’Brien played an impressive game stopping 33 out of 35 shots on net. All of the Wings of Steel players gave an amazing effort! Great job team!

 

-Matthew Valentine #88

 

Wings use effort, hustle, timely goals to get by Rangers...

This past saturday, November 13th, the Wings of Steel took on the Woodbridge Rangers. The game was scoreless mid-way through the first period when #20 Mike Wilson got a breakaway and put the wings up 1-0. Thanks to great defense by all the wings, some timely saves from the goaltenders, and some nice goals, the wings were able to win 3-0.

The effort and hustle was present for the wings from the opening faceoff. Players like Jesse Beck exemplified what kind of hustle was used to beat the Rangers. He made his way to the front of the net-Where the coaches always tell players to go- and he was able to slam home a loose puck to extend the wings lead.

Defenseman, DJ Hemerka, also showed what hustle and effort can do for a team. After the goalie was down and out the play, DJ put herself in the shooting lane to prevent the puck from getting to the goalie. This allowed the goalie to get back into position and make a save a few seconds later.

Everyone on the wings team played a great game and If we continue to play like that, no one will be able to beat us.

Special thanks to our fans who traveled to Woodbridge to watch us play. We love you and would not be able to play without you!

-Glenn Schulz

Squeaked Out A Win!!

On Saturday November 6^th, the Wings took to the ice as they played the Vineland Sled Stars. Despite not playing their best game of the season, they managed to pull out a 3-2 win!!! WAY TO GO WINGS!! Congrats to Michael Wilson and Ryan Niederkorn on helping wings come out with a VICTORY!!!

Jessica #24

The Wings Showed Some Ablebodies Who's Boss

The South Jersey Wings of Steel suited up and played an exhibition game against the Jaguars. This was the first time the Jaguars have been on a sled so it was new to them. Matt Valentine started the scoring for the Wings to make it 1-0. The Jaguars were very surprised with Valentine's shooting. The next scorer for the Wings was Raymond Beck, who shot a rocket into the goalie's glove. The puck bounced out and he scored. The two teams settled into the game and it was very competitive. In the second period Raymond Beck went to play for the Jaguars. The Jaguars were happy they had a goal scorer. The game went on and Raymond Beck scored the Jaguars' first goal by beating Danny Wheeler. The Wings then went up by three. The goals were scored by Isaiah Beck, Mike Wilson and Mike Mauger, aka Buddha Man. The score was now 4-1. The game entered the third period where the action continued to go back and forth. The Jaguars then scored again when Isaiah Beck scored on his own net making it 4-2. The jaguars were close again when the Wings scored again. The game was fun to watch for the fans especially when it went into a rare fourth period. Thee jaguars' number 27 scored his first goal and the Jaguars were close again. They then they tied the game with a late goal by Ray Beck again. However, the Wings were determined to win the game and Isaiah Beck and Mike Wilson scored the last two goals to put the Wings up. The Wings won the game 8-6. Thank you Jaguars for playing us!

Wings Pull Out a 4-1 Win Against Woodbridge

The Wings of Steel led an impressive game against Woodbridge on Saturday 10/23. Quickly within the first period both Isaiah Beck and Michael Wilson scored two consecutive goals bringing the score to 2-0. Woodbridge, though, came back in the second with a goal. With fire in their eyes, the Wings were able to score another goal that period. The defenses as well as our excellent goalies were able to block most of Woodbridge’s shots and keep the puck out of our zone for most of the game. All the Wings players played an amazing game! Good job guys! Keep up the good work!