Pennsylvania high school hockey

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Ice Hockey is a popular and growing sport in the state of Pennsylvania. 194 teams competed as varsity high school ice hockey teams in Western and Eastern Pennsylvania. Unlike every other high school sport, hockey is not run under Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association umbrella. However, Pennsylvania's high school ice hockey is sanctioned by USA Hockey and varsity-level programs are marginally overseen by the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers organizations through the Penguins Cup and the Flyers Cup.

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Varsity teams are divided into three divisions, AAA, AA, and A. Western divisional champions earn a bid to the Penguins Cup playoff tournament. Eastern divisional champions earn a bid to the Flyers Cup playoff tournament. All teams are eligible except non-pure and second varsity teams.

[edit] State Championship

The Pennsylvania State High School Ice Hockey Championship is awarded through a state tournament. The tournament pits the champions from the Penguins Cup and Flyers Cup with the winners recieving the AAA, AA, or A Pennsylvania Cup. The location changes every year rotating between Western and Eastern cities. Attempts to mirror the PIAA state championships by hosting the games in Hersey, PA lasted a single season, with only the 2005 series being held at the historic Hersheypark Arena.

[edit] Alumni

Ray Staszak, R.J. Umberger, Ryan Malone, Bill Thomas,Tony Voce, Mike Richter, Tyler Kolarik, Nate Guenin and Ryan Gunderson are among the professional players that have participated in Pennsylvania high school hockey.

[edit] Historical Timeline

[edit] Pennsylvania Teams (Partial List)

School Nickname Colors Established League Class Championships
Abington High School Galloping Ghosts Red and White
Altoona Mountain Lions Maroon and White PIHL Open
Ambridge Bridgers Garnet and Grey 1993 PIHL AA
Archbishop Carroll AAA AAA Flyers Cup Champions 1980, 1981
Archbishop Ryan Raiders Red, Black and Gold 1974 ICSHL AAA AAA Flyers Cup Champions 1984
Archbishop Wood Vikings Green and Gold AAA
Baldwin Highlanders Purple and White 1973 PIHL AAA AAA Penguins Cup Champions 1975, 1982, 1988
Bayard Rustin High School Golden Knights Blue, Gold and White ICSHL AA
Beaver Bobcats Maroon and White 1985 PIHL AA
Bensalem High School Owls Blue, Gray and White
Bethel Park Blackhawks Orange and Black 1972 PIHL AAA AAA Penguins Cup Champions 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005
Bishop Guilfoyle Marauders Purple and Gold PIHL Open
Bishop McDevitt High School Black and Gold
Bishop McCort Crimson Crushers Crimson and Gold 1985 PIHL A A Penguins Cup Champions 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999
Bishop Shanahan ICSHL AAA
Butler Golden Toronadoes Blue and Gold 1974 PIHL AAA
Cardinal O'Hara Lions Red and Blue EHSHL AAA AAA Flyers Cup Champions 2006
Cathedral Preparatory Ramblers Orange and Black 1974 PIHL AAA AAA Penguins Cup Champions 1984
Canevin Crusaders Navy and Blue 1972 PIHL AA AA Penguins Cup Champions 1983, 1989
Canon McMillan Big Macs Gold and Blue 1994 PIHL AA
Carrick Cougars Blue and Gold 1973 PIHL Open
Center Trojans Royal Blue 2006 PIHL A
Central Catholic Vikings Gold and Blue 1972 PIHL AAA
Central Wolves Red and White PIHL Open
[1]Central Bucks East Patriots Red, Blue and White
[2]Central Bucks South Titans Blue, Black and White
[3]Central Bucks West Bucks Black and Gold
Chartiers Valley Colts Red and Blue 1972 PIHL AA AA Penguins Cup Champions 1986
Chichester Eagles Maroon and Grey EHSHL A
Conemaugh Valley Blue Jays Blue and White 1998 PIHL A
Conestoga High School Pioneers Garnet and Gray AAA Flyers Cup Champions 1986 AAA PA State Champions 1985 AAA PA State Champions 1986
Connellsville Falcons Blue and White 1995 PIHL Open
Conwell-Egan Catholic High School Eagles Blue and White 1974 LBCSHL AAA AAA Flyers Cup Champions 1999
[4]Council Rock North Indians Blue, White and Silver 1976 AAA Flyers Cup Champions 1988, 1991 AAA State Champions 1991
[5]Council Rock South Golden Hawks Blue, Gold and White 2003
Downingtown High School East Cougars Blue and Yellow ICSHL AA
Downingtown High School West Whippets Blue and Yellow ICSHL AA
Elizabeth Forward Warriors Red and Black 1989 PIHL AA
Fairview Tigers Orange and Black 1975 LKSHL
Father Judge Crusaders Blue and Red LBCSHL AAA AAA Flyers Cup Champions 1992, 2000
Ferndale Yellow Jackets Gold and Black 1996 PIHL A
Forest Hills Rangers Green and White 1991 PIHL A
Fort Leboeuf Bisons LKSHL
Fox Chapel Foxes Red and Black 1972 PIHL AAA
Frankling Regional Panthers Navy and Gold 1981 PIHL AAA
Freeport Yellow Jackets Blue and Gold 1973 PIHL A A Penguins Cup Champions 2007
Gateway Gators Black and Gold 1972 PIHL AAA
Germantown Academy Patriots Blue and Red SHSHL AAA AAA Flyers Cup Champions 1982, 1983, 1994, 1995
Great Valley High School Patriots Purple and White ICSHL A
Greensburg Central Catholic Centarians Maroon and Silver 1982 PIHL AA
Greensburg Salem Golden Lions Brown and Gold PIHL
Hampton Talbots Gold and Blue 1973 PIHL AA
Harbor Creek Huskies Teal and Black LKSHL
Hatboro-Horsham High School Hatters Black, Red and White
Haverford High Hawks Red and Black EHSHL AA
The Haverford School Fords Maroon EHSHL AA
Hempfield Spartans Blue and Grey 1995 PIHL AAA
Holy Ghost Preparatory Firebirds Red and Blue LBCSHL AAA AAA Flyers Cup Champions 2007
Indiana Indians Red and Black 1992 PIHL AA
Interboro Buccaneers Black and Gold EHSHL A
Johnstown Trojans Blue and Black 1983 PIHL AA AA Penguins Cup Champions 1990,1992
Kennet Square Blue Devils Blue and White ICSHL A
Kiski Area Cavaliers Navy and Gold 1994 PIHL AAA
Kittanning Wildcats Red and Grey 1972 PIHL AA
LaSalle College High School Explorers Navy and Gold ICSHL AAA

AAA Flyers Cup Champions 1996, 1998 AAA State Champions 1998 League Champions 1999, 2002
LaSalle College High School Explorers Navy and Gold ICSHL AA

AA Flyers Cup Champions 1999 League Champions 1999, 2001
Latrobe Wildcats Black and Orange 1981 PIHL AA
Lower Dauphin Falcons Blue and White CPIHL AA
Lower Merion High School Bulldogs Maroon and Black ICSHL A
Malvern Preparatory Frairs Blue and Gray ICSHL AAA AAA Flyers Cup Champions 1990, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Marple Newtown Tigers Orange and Black EHSHL A
Mars Planets Blue and Gold 1988 PIHL A
Meadville Bulldogs Red and Black 1979 PIHL AAA AAA Penguins Cup Champions 1987, 1989, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2003
Mercyhurst Preparatory Lakers Green and Blue LKSHL
McDowell Trojans Red and Blue 1972 PIHL AAA
Methacton Warriors Green and White ICSHL AA
Monsignor Bonner Friars Green and White EHSHL AAA
Montour Spartans Black and Gold 1972 PIHL AA
Moon Area Tigers Black and Red 1972 PIHL AA
Mount Lebanon Blue Devils Blue and Gold 1971 PIHL AAA AAA Penguins Cup Champions 1976, 1985, 2004, 2006
North Allegheny Tigers Gold and Black 1973 PIHL AAA
Neshaminy High School Redskins Red, Blue and White
North Catholic High School Falcons Red and White
North Penn High School Knights Blue, Gray and White
North Hills Indians Red and Black 1972 PIHL AAA
Norwin Knights Blue and Gold 1974 PIHL AAA
[6]Pennsbury High School Falcons Black and Orange
Penncrest Lions Red and Gold ICSHL A A Flyers cup Champions 2005, 2006
Penn Trafford Warriors Green and Gold 1993 PIHL AAA
Pennridge Rams Green, White, and Black SHSHL AA
Peters Township Indians Red and Black 1973 PIHL AA AA Penguins Cup Champions 2002, 2003, 2005
Pine Richland Rams Green and Black 1972 PIHL AA AA Penguins Cup Champions 2006
Pius X Pius Blue and Gold ICSHL A
Plum Mustangs Purple and Gold 1987 PIHL AAA
Quaker Valley Quakers Black and Gold 1998 PIHL A
Quakertown High School Panthers Blue and White
Quigley Spartans Maroon and Gold 1990 PIHL A
Richland Cambria Rams Blue and Red 1991 PIHL A
Ridley Raiders Green and Black EHSHL AA
Ringgold Rams Blue and Gold PIHL Open
Roman Catholic Cahillites Purple and Gold AAA
Saint Joseph's Preparatory Hawks Crimson and Grey EHSHL AAA
Seneca Valley Raiders Black and Blue 1992 PIHL AAA
Serra Catholic Eagles Red and Gold 1987 PIHL A
Sewickley Academy Panthers Red and Black 1972 PIHL A
Shaler Titans Red and Blue 1971 PIHL AAA
Souderton High School Indians Red and Black
Somerset Eagles Orange and Black 1993 PIHL AA
South Park Eagles Grey and Blue 1973 PIHL AA
Springfield Cougars Blue and Gold SHSHL A
State College Little Lions Maroon and Black 1975 PIHL AAA
Steel Valley Ironmen Maroon and Gold PIHL OPEN
Sun Valley Vanguards Blue and Glod ICSHL ; EHSHL (2008) A
Thomas Jefferson Jaguars Black and Gold 1981 PIHL AA
Trinity Hillers Blue and White 1994 PIHL Open
Upper Darby Royals Purple and Yellow EHSHL AA
Upper Dublin High School Cardinals Black and Red SHSHL A
Upper Moreland High School SHSHL A
Upper Saint Clair Panthers Red and Black 1971 PIHL AAA AAA Penguins Cup Champions 1980, 1986, 1987, 1990
Unionville Preparatory Indians Blue and Gold ICSHL A
West Allegheny Indians Red and Grey 1992 PIHL AA
West Chester High School Henderson Warriors Maroon and Black ICSHL AA
West Chester East High School Vikings Red, Gold and Black ICSHL AA
Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers Red and Grey 1980 PIHL A
West Mifflin Titans Blue and Gold 1971 PIHL Open
William Tennent High Schools Panthers Red, Black and White
Wissahickon High School Trojans SHSHL A
Woodland Hills Wolverines Teal and Black 1993 PIHL Open

[edit] Folded Programs

School Nickname Colors Folded Championships
Penn Hills Indians Red and Gold 2006 _ Churchill Chargers Red White & Black

[edit] References

PA Hockey. PA Hockey
PA Hockey History. PA Hockey History
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League. Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League

[edit] External links
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