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NA TAKES DOWN BALDWIN 5-2

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(11/17/10) Behind two goals from senior Ryan Worsena, the North Allegheny Tigers topped the Baldwin Highlanders 5-2 on Tuesday night.  The Tigers dictated the pace of play early in the contest, dominating shots on goal in the first period, 17-3.  While the Tigers spent most of the period in the Baldwin end of the ice, Highlanders goalie Mike Cundra did a nice job of holding North Allegheny at bay.  But with the Tigers relentlessly peppering Cundra with shots, NA tallied the first goal of the game off the stick of junior Jacob Hubert to take a 1-0 lead.

After killing a double-minor penalty to end the first period, Baldwin opened the scoring early in the second period when Neil Isler came free on a rush and scored on a backhand shot to tie the game at 1-1.  The game didn’t stay tied for long though as 18 seconds later North Allegheny’s Cody Black gave the Tigers the lead back at 2-1, with 13:44 remaining in the second period.  NA held that one goal advantage throughout most of the period thanks to their defense.  After a pair of penalties were called on the Tigers midway through the period, North Allegheny killed a 5-on-3 Baldwin power play to keep the score at 2-1.  However, another Tigers penalty late in the period led to a power play goal by Baldwin’s Jesse Powell with 2:41 on the clock to make it a 2-2 game.  With the score tied again, the Tigers would once more answer the Highlanders goal.  Ryan Worsena put North Allegheny back in front by poking in a loose rebound with just six seconds remaining in the second period and the Tigers went into intermission with a 3-2 lead.

In the third period, North Allegheny wore down Baldwin with their constant offensive pressure.  Another goal by Worsena widened the Tigers advantage to 4-2 with 7:52 left to play.  Over a minute later, sophomore Connor Cash put the game out of reach with a point blank, top-shelf goal to bring the score to its eventual final, 5-2.  Junior goalkeeper Matthew Goda stopped 13 shots to earn his second win of the year.

For his two goal effort, Ryan Worsena was named the Wright Automotive Player of the Game.  With the win, the Tigers improve to 3-1-1 on the season and move into a first place tie with Erie McDowell in Section-2.  Baldwin falls to 0-5 with the loss.  Up next for North Allegheny is a section meeting with Seneca Valley on Wednesday, November 24 at 8:00 pm at the Warrendale Bladerunners.  If you’re unable to be there in person, you can listen to the game live via the internet on the North Allegheny Sports Network.   

SCORING SUMMARY

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NA TAKES FIRST LOSS AT FOX CHAPEL

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NA SKATES PAST BUTLER 7-3

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TIGERS BLANK BETHEL PARK 3-0

(10/30/10) The North Allegheny Tigers earned a big win over a quality opponent by blanking Bethel Park on Thursday night, 3-0.  The Blackhawks were ranked fourth by the Post-Gazette in the pre-season, but the Tigers were able to skate past Bethel Park for their first win of the season.  Playing on the road, North Allegheny received goals from sophomores Charlie Johnson and Matt Fantaski, and senior Ryan Worsena.  Worsena also added an assist, along with two more by junior Josh King.  Goaltender Matt Goda stopped all 19 shots from the Blackhawks, posting a shutout between the pipes. 

The Tigers improve to 1-0-1 on the season and will next play section foe Butler on Tuesday, November 2.  Game time is slated for 6:30 at the Warrendale BladeRunners. 

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 TIGERS TIE McDOWELL 3-3 IN
SEASON OPENER

The North Allegheny Ice Hockey Team opened the regular season with a 3-3 tie against Erie McDowell on Tuesday night.  It was a hard fought game that saw the Tigers battle back from a late 3-2 deficit to tie the score with only three minutes to play in the third period on a goal by Josh King. 

A good crowd was on hand for this section contest.  Those in attendance watched Ryan Worsena and Conner Cash also score goals for North Allegheny in the game.    Matt Fantaski added two assists in his first game back from injury. 

The Tigers next game is on Thursday, October 28, against Bethel Park at the Bethel Park BladeRunners.  Game time is at 8:20 pm. 

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TIGERS POST 3-1 RECORD IN PRESEASON TOURNAMENT

The North Allegheny Ice Hockey Team kicked off their pre-season schedule this past week by placing second in the St. Margaret Pre-Season PIHL Fall Face-Off Tournament.  The Tigers went 3-0 in the preliminary rounds, thrashing Pine-Richland, 9-1, and Hampton, 8-1, before squeezing past Mt. Lebanon, 4-2.  However, the Tigers could not maintain their domination, falling Monday in the semi-finals to Canon-Mac, 6-3. 

This season, North Allegheny will again compete in Class AAA of the PIHL along with 16 other teams.  NA has been placed in Section 2-AAA along with Seneca Valley, Butler, and Erie McDowell.  In fact, the Tigers will open their regular season at home against Erie McDowell on Tuesday, October 19 at 8:30 pm.  All home hockey games will be played at Bladerunners in Warrendale.  Several games will be broadcast on the North Allegheny Sports Network throughout the season.

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TIGERS OPEN SEASON IN ST. MARGARET'S FALL FACE-OFF TOURNAMENT

The Tigers will open the 2010-11 season with games in the St. Margaret's Foundation Fall Face-Off Tournament.  NA will take on neighborhood rival Pine-Richland in the opener on Monday, October 4th at 5:30 pm.  On Tuesday, the Tigers will face Hampton at 5:00 pm and on Wednesday Mt. Lebanon at 5:30 pm.  The top teams in group play will advance to the semifinals and finals on Monday, October 11th.  All games will be played at Bladerunners in Harmarville.

2010 ST. MARGARET'S FOUNDATION FALL FACE-OFF
Bladerunners in Harmarville
October 3-11, 2010

SCHEDULE OF GAMES

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TIGERS, SENECA VALLEY TO MEET
IN OUTDOOR SERIES

The Tigers will play Seneca Valley in the Outdoor Charity Series at the North Park Rink on Friday, January 21 as announced by the PIHL.  The proceeds from the game will benefit the Susan G. Komen charity as it has in the past.  NA has met Pine-Richland for the past two years in the outdoor contest.

The game has been well supported by NA fans and by the Tiger players who enjoy the chance to play outdoors.  The game will count in the league standings as NA and Seneca Valley are both part of Section 2 in Class AAA of the PIHL.

Any questions or comments should be directed to Athletic Director
Bob Bozzuto at:  bbozzuto@northallegheny.org