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!

 

GOAL GOAL GOAL

GOAL GOAL GOAL!!!!!

That is what Wings player Andrew Wright said as he scored his third goal of the game to make it his FIRST EVER HAT TRICK against the Delaware Snipers!! Way to Go Drew!! The final score was 5-0!!! Great job by our goals Steve O’Brien and Glenn Schultz as well!!

#24 Jessica Shaw

Over 500 for the First Time This Season

The Wings made it three straight wins with a win over Delaware on Sunday. There was a competition on the bench as Athan and DJ had a countdown match of who could be louder in order to energize the team. It worked. The offense was on fire once again. It was an all around team effort with multiple players scoring. Buddha Man had a weekend hatrick as he scored one of the four Wings goals on Sunday. The offense was backed by solid defense. The defense allowed less than ten shots and most of the game was played in Delaware's zone. When the Snipers did get a shot the goalies were there to deny them. Great job by Steve and Glenn, both of whom posted a shutout. The younger kids gave great effort and hustle. Way to go. Keep up the great work Wings.