April 6, 2026 Repost from cbs17.com

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Girls’ youth hockey is gaining momentum across the Triangle, and much of that growth can be traced to the work of Sarah Swingle.

As the Girls and Women’s Hockey Specialist for the Carolina Hurricanes, Swingle also serves as Girls Hockey Director for the Carolina Junior Hurricanes. In that role, she coaches both the 16U and 19U AAA teams while helping build a strong pipeline for young female athletes in the sport.

But her impact goes far beyond elite competition.

Through the Lil Lady Canes program, Swingle has helped introduce girls ages 6 to 11 to hockey in an environment designed just for them. The program focuses on skill development, practices, and games, all led by an all-female coaching staff. For many young girls, it’s their first opportunity to play the sport without being the only girl on a co-ed team or sharing a locker room where they feel like an outsider.

“I have created a monster,” Swingle joked, reflecting on the rapid growth and enthusiasm surrounding girls’ hockey in the region.

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That growth is translating into success at higher levels. The Junior Hurricanes girls program has become one of the strongest in the Southeast, with its 14U, 16U, and 19U AAA teams all capturing Southeast District Championships and advancing to the USA Hockey National Championships.

The program is also producing collegiate talent. Apex native Lily Cassaro recently committed to play college hockey at Wesleyan University, marking another milestone for the rapidly developing hockey scene in North Carolina.

Casaro and her teammates hope their success inspires younger players coming through programs like Lil Lady Canes to pursue the sport at higher levels.

With expanding opportunities, increasing visibility, and a growing community of players and coaches, girls’ hockey in North Carolina is no longer a niche; it’s a movement. And if current trends continue, its future looks brighter than ever.

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Repost from thepwhl.com April 4, 2026

NEW YORK STEALS 2-1 SHOOTOUT WIN OVER SEATTLE IN FRONT OF RECORD-SETTING CROWD AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

NEW YORK – The New York Sirens made their Madison Square Garden debut a night to remember, earning a 2-1 shootout win over the Seattle Torrent on Saturday in front of a sold-out crowd of 18,006 fans, setting a U.S. arena attendance record for women’s hockey. Sarah Fillier tied the game with 3:45 remaining and scored one of the Sirens’ two shootout goals in the historic victory. Defender Maja Nylén Persson netted the shootout winner, and Kayle Osborne capped a 20-save performance by stopping four of five shootout attempts for her ninth win of the season. Alex Carpenter was the only player to beat Osborne tonight, first when she buried a centering pass from Danielle Serdachny at 2:51 of the second period as time expired on a five-minute power play, and once on two shootout attempts. Fillier’s third-period goal came on a tremendous effort from rookie Anne Cherkowski, who battled her way out of the corner and feathered a perfect cross-crease pass for a tap in. Cherkowski had the best chance to win the game in overtime when she deked her way through the Torrent defense in the dying seconds but couldn’t beat Corrine Schroeder who made one of her 37 saves of the night. New York picks up two points for the second straight game and now trail fifth-place Ottawa by two points and fourth-place Toronto by three points, all with five games remaining, in the hunt for the final spot in the PWHL Walter Cup Playoffs. Seattle has six games remaining and trail seventh-place Vancouver by four and New York by eight.

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As part of USA Hockey Nationals, some 7,000 players competed for top honors in American hockey. The NGHL is thrilled to share our members’ accomplishments.

Congratulations to our USAH Champions!!!!

Lovell Academy Lions 16-1
Lovell Academy HS
Philadelphia Jr Flyers 19-2

Congratulations to all the NGHL members who made the journey to Nationals.

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Danni Rylan Kearney is the Girls Program Director for NGHL member Team Long Island.

NHL.com March 24, 2026

In NHL.com’s Q&A feature called “Sitting Down with …” we talk to key figures in the game, gaining insight into their lives on and off the ice. This week, as part of our Women’s History Month coverage, we feature Dani Rylan Kearney, the founder and former commissioner of the National Women’s Hockey League, who is now a pro scout for the Edmonton Oilers.

Dani Rylan Kearney was presented with a choice when she visited an ice rink the first time as a 5-year-old in Tampa, Florida.

The decision went on to impact her entire life.

“My dad used to work in marketing and advertising for the Tampa Bay Lightning, so he brought my brothers and I to the rink, and there was a choice to make whether I should rent figure skates or hockey skates,” Rylan Kearney said. “I went with what my brothers chose, which was hockey skates, and I never really looked back. I was hooked.”

Rylan Kearney grew up playing hockey in the Tampa Bay area, which eventually led to her being hired as a pro scout for the Edmonton Oilers in October 2023.

Along the way, the 38-year-old played two seasons at Northeastern University, worked as a broadcaster on NHL Network, started a coffee shop in New York called Rise and Grind, and then founded the National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL), the first professional women’s hockey league in the United States.

“Like a lot of players, I graduated from college and realized there wasn’t a clear professional path for women who wanted to compete at a high level,” Rylan Kearney said. “So the idea behind the NWHL was to create that opportunity and have the first paying women’s league that would be home to the best players in the world to continue playing professionally.”

She poured her heart into getting the league off the ground, which came to fruition after exhaustive months of work.

The NWHL launched in March 2015 with four teams and Rylan Kearney as the commissioner, a role she held for five seasons. The NWHL paved the way for today’s Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), which has expanded to eight teams throughout North America.

“Obviously, there were highs and lows, but what I can say is from Day 1, our colleagues, investors, staff, and especially the players were relentless and shining a light on the importance of having a women’s professional league in North America,” she said. “I’m proud of what we were able to build together, and although I’ve moved on to the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers, I’m obviously so excited to watch the continued emergence of the PWHL and the growth of the women’s game in general, most recently highlighted by the Olympic run by the United States and Canada.”

Rylan Kearney sat down with NHL.com to discuss her hockey journey and her becoming the Oilers first female pro scout.

How did you develop your love of hockey?

“The Lightning were brand new when I was young, and it was exciting to see hockey taking root in the community, but there weren’t very many rinks. We actually grew up skating at Sun Blades (Ice Skating Center), which was the same practice rink at the Lightning. Some of the guys would hop on the ice with us; John Tucker, Brian Bradley, Rudy Poeschek, these are guys that taught all of us how to skate and fall in love with the game. So when you talk about real grassroots efforts like those guys were putting in at the time, making sure that the community became a hockey town, and you look at where it is now, they did a great job doing that.”

What appealed to you about hockey?

“It was everything. It was being with family, being with teammates, skating fast. We grew up at the rink and so it was everything about the game we all fell in love with. I started skating and playing in 1992, and that was the Lightning’s inaugural season. It was awesome, that just became part or our family childhood growing up. We were going to the rink every week, every weekend.”

What was it like playing minor hockey in Tampa Bay?

“There weren’t too many teams in the area at the time, and it’s grown significantly since. I don’t think I saw another ponytail (girl) probably until I was 11 or 12 years old. We had to travel quite a bit over around the state, around the Southeast. So like many hockey parents, my parents were unbelievable and committed to so many hours and miles to get us to rinks and games and all that.”

With your dad working for the Lightning, did you get to go to a lot of NHL games?

“Yes, and probably the most memorable was in 2004 when the Lightning won the Stanley Cup. My dad had two tickets to every playoff game, and he’d rotate who he would take between my brothers, my mom, clients, whoever it would be. I was away at boarding school, and I flew home the night before Game 7 (against the Calgary Flames). My brothers thought it was only fair they got to go because they were around the whole time, and I had just flown in. But my dad thought it was only fair that I got to go and the Lightning ended up winning the Cup, and that was just an awesome experience and game to be at. It was just such a great moment for the sport in such a great hockey town.”

Who were some of your favorite players growing up?

“Denis Savard played for the Lightning for a bit, and I cried when he retired. Dino Ciccarelli and Darcy Tucker both played for the Lightning for a bit, and those were two guys that I really liked. I’m a smaller player myself, and seeing how they played much bigger than they were was inspiring. Those were probably my three favorites.”

What type of player were you?

“I was definitely a good skater and a hard worker. I tried to play bigger than I was as well. I took a lot of pride in competing. I would also say I was a locker room person. Teammates and team culture were always a big part of why I loved the game.”

How old were you when you first played on an all-girls team?

“I was 14 when I started playing on an all-girls team. I went away to a boarding school in Massachusetts, St. Mark’s School. That was the first time I was surrounded by all girls. I played on a club team outside of the school as well. I went there for four years before going to play at Northeastern. I went to St. Mark’s to play hockey, but I got a good education as well. It was a great experience, I loved every minute there. I tell people if I could relive those four years over and over again, I probably would. Just living with your best friends and playing hockey every day, it was awesome.”

You went to play two years at Metropolitan State College in Denver before you went to Northeastern. What was your time at Northeastern like?

“Northeastern was awesome, Boston is such a great hockey city. The campus was great, my teammates were awesome. I loved our coaching staff, so it was really just an awesome two years of playing and grown up. We won the women’s Beanpot tournament in Boston my last year, which was probably a career highlight. My dad flew in to watch the game, and he didn’t get to make many games, so it was extra special to have him there for that. Now, to see what the Beanpot tournament has grown into, the women play at the (TD) Garden now and they sell it out. It’s really evolved into an amazing event, it’s just as big as the men’s.”

What makes the Beanpot so popular?

“It’s Boston bragging rights. It’s B.C. (Boston College), BU (Boston University) Harvard, Northeastern and a lot of people in New England have ties to one of those four programs, so everyone has a stake in the game. It’s such an established tournament that it’s already a huge event, but it’s getting bigger and bigger on the women’s side. It used to alternate host arenas for the women, so when we won my last year we played at Walter Brown Arena at BU, but the men were always at the Garden. So for the women’s game to move there and go to toe-to-toe with the men’s as far as attendance and viewership and all that, it’s unbelievable.”

What gave you the idea to start a women’s professional league?

“I moved to New York to work on the broadcast for NHL Network. It was awesome, but after working there for about a year, I realized that I had more to give to the sport and maybe go in a different direction. So I got the idea to start the NWHL. A monster checklist was how it started, not dissimilar to Rise and Grind, that had a smaller checklist. Just to get started, you just go, and it was rinks, travel, players, staff, ticketing, platforms, marketing, you name it, it was getting worked on all at the same time. We started with Boston, Buffalo, Connecticut, and New York. The NWHL was my baby, it was my everything. It was relentless work, every day, eight days a week.”

What was it like seeing it all come together with that first game after all the work you put in?

“It was unbelievable, not just for me personally, putting in the hard work, sweat, and tears, but for the players and the staff. I was just such a monumental moment in women’s hockey to have the first paid pro league launched. So the pucks drops on opening night and Manon Rheaume dropped the puck up in Buffalo for one of the very first NWHL games, and just to see that come full circle was super special. It was a very emotional time and to see where the game has grown today is really awesome as well.”

What do you think about the growth in women’s hockey and where the game is now?

“It’s unbelievable and that was always the goal to get it on to the stage that it’s on now. To see it there and continue to grow, year over year, it’s awesome. There are no words for it, I’m so proud of everyone who’s put in the work to get it to where it is today.

How did you become a pro scout for the Oilers?

“I have to give a lot of credit to my friend and former colleague Hayley Moore. She introduced me to Brad Holland, who was the assistant general manager for the Oilers at the time. There happened to be an opening in pro scouting and they convinced me to go for it and it’s been an incredible opportunity to stay connected to the game in a different way. This is my third season and I live in New York. I scout in the area but we all share responsibilities. We have a great team and we work really well together under Warren Rychel, who’s our director of pro scouting. We overlap a lot so we can have a more productive roundtable conversation when the time comes, but I definitely frequent teams in my market the most.”

What are some of the challenges of the job?

“There’s a good amount of travel for sure, but that’s what keeps it intriguing, getting on the road and seeing new markets and seeing new players and learning the new teams. It’s been super rewarding. Maybe one of the biggest challenges is probably the amount of travel and the constant evaluation that comes with the role. You’re watching a lot of hockey and trying to identify details in players’ games that translate well at the NHL level and could help the Oilers get to their ultimate goal. When you get to have a voice at the table and contribute, good, bad, or ugly, and give your opinion on players, it’s been great.”

The beginning of 2026 saw NGHL players achieve amazing milestones, including the opportunity to skate on the world stage.

IIHF U18 Women’s World Championship

Tereza Gildainová, Team Czechia, Lovell Academy
Chyna Taylor & Annabelle Lovell, Team USA, Lovell Academy
Kjara Zelubovska, Team Latvia, Biosteel Academy
Jemma Stevens, Team Great Britian, California Goldrush
Montse Del Castillo, Team Espana, Mountain Selects

2026 Torino Olympics

NGHL alum Marta Mazzocchi (Ironbound Elite> Trinity College) played for Team Italy in the 2026 Torino Olympics. Despite being the lowest-ranked team, Italy finished in the top eight, ultimately falling to Team USA in the quarterfinals. 

Marta took 2025-26 off from school to skate with the team and prepare. She’ll head back to Trinity College (NESCAC) in 2026-27.

Marta Mazzocchi, Team Italia, 2026 Torino Olympics

Repost from Sports Illustrated Kids, Decemeber 30, 2025

It would be easy to look at hockey phenom Chyna Taylor’s résumé and assume she was SportsKid of the Year material from the start. In 2024, when she was just 15 years old, Chyna was the youngest player on the U-18 national team. It made her the first person from Kentucky to ever play at the national level in men’s or women’s hockey. And at the world championships in 2025, she was named best player for her team when the U.S. took home silver against Canada.

On a more local level, she also excels. At Lovell Academy in Massachusetts, where Chyna lives and trains, she holds both the boys and girls’ records for most goals, assists, and points by a defenseman. She had 110 points last year, a total she passed by mid-December this season.

Last summer, Chyna committed to playing for the University of Wisconsin. It’s one of the best programs in the country, and the school she wanted most of all, but before she could say yes she had to take a few calls. On June 15, the day when universities were officially allowed to contact players, 30 programs called expressing interest. The phone started ringing just after midnight.

“She’s the best in the country,” says Chyna’s coach at Lovell Academy, Caitrin Lonergan. Like any good mentor and coach, Lonergan puts that into a healthy perspective.“But she wasn’t always.” Chyna grew up playing hockey in Louisville on coed teams and was known for being a great skater, with good edge work and an incredible feel for the ice. Those were things she picked up through figure skating, which she started at age 4.“I only skated for a year because I thought it was kind of boring,”Chyna says.“I was more of a competitive player, not so into individual sports.”

It helped produce outstanding skating, but her hockey game was underdeveloped. “We recruited her last,”Lonergan says about Chyna’s incoming class at Lovell. At 12 years old, the new recruit was good enough for the team, but just barely. Lonergan says it was Chyna’s athleticism that stood out.“It was off the charts,” she says.“I remember talking to [academy] owner, Tim Lovell, and saying,‘This kid has a 27-inch vertical jump.’When Kacey Bellamy was on the Olympic team, she had a 27-inch vertical jump. That number was unheard of, especially for a 12-year-old girl.” 

Kentucky isn’t known for turning out star hockey players, and Chyna certainly stands out in a sport that is predominantly white. When she spends time at home in Louisville, she says it’s incredible to see the support. Scholarships from groups like the Black Girl Hockey Club and Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation also highlight her community’s pride and belief in what she can do. Only three Black women currently play in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, making Chyna’s visible excellence all the more important as the sport strives to become more inclusive.

As she steps into bigger roles and the pressure builds, Chyna’s love for the game helps tune out the noise.“I definitely understand the big moments,” she says,“but I just try to stay calm about it. Because it really is just fun.” Lonergan says the kid has ice in her veins: “Chyna is so calm under pressure–she never cracks. She’s just a cool kid. ”Very cool. Lonergan cites a recent example: “We had the state This website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and to analyze performance and traffic on our website. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners. If we have detected an opt-out preference signal, then it will be honored. Further information is available in our Cookie Policy. tournament, Chyna led our team in goals, assists, and points. She’s become a true offensive defenseman. When we needed a goal in the semifinal, who gets the breakaway? Chyna does. And she scores the goal.”

With a trip to the world championships just around the corner, the U-18 star can add SportsKid of the Year to her growing list of achievements. Chyna says,“I always loved hockey, but I never expected any of this.” Chyna is a quiet kid who loves her friends and spends her free time doing what many girls her age love to do: Taking trips to Target. But she is laser-focused about achieving her long-term goals. She may not have anticipated ever being this good, but now she has her sights set on the biggest goal of all. Chyna says, “I want to be an Olympian.”

Every season, the state of women’s hockey grows. 

The 2026 NC (D1) women’s ice hockey championship begins with regionals from March 12-15. The 2026 women’s NCAA Frozen Four is March 20-22 at Pegula Ice Arena in University Park, PA. Upcoming conference semi & Championship games…

The 2026 DIII women’s hockey championship begins with the first round on Saturday, March 14. The 2026 women’s NCAA Frozen Four is March 27-29 at River Falls, Wisconsin. Upcoming conference semi and Championship games…

March 7, 2026

  • WNE University vs Endicott College, CNE Championship
  • UMass Boston v Norwich University, LEC Championship
  • Arcadia vs Wilkes, MAC Championship
  • Gustavus Adolphus vs Saint Benedict, MIAC Championship
  • Rivier vs Worcester State, MASCAC Championship
  • Middlebury vs. Colby, NESCAC Semi-Final
  • Amherst vs. Williams, NESCAC Semi-Final
  • Adrian College vs Norbert College, NCHA Championship
  • Plattsburgh vs Cortland, SUNYAC Championship
  • Nazareth College vs Elmira College, UCHC Championship
  • UW – Eau Claire vs UW- River Falls, WIAC Championship

March 8, 2026

  • NESCAC Championship

And of course, the PWHL teams are setting attendance records every time they play. The league announced sellouts for upcoming games at Madison Square Garden and TD Garden, both of which will surpass the Seattle record of 17,335. The New York Sirens will make their MSG debut on April 4 against the Torrent, with a capacity crowd of more than 18,000 expected.

In our corner of the hockey world…

We saw amazing milestones achieved by some of the NGHL players who had the opportunity to skate in the international forum:

NGHL Championships

With passionate athletes and strong support from families and coaches, the NGHL Championship showcases the continued growth of girls’ hockey while providing a memorable and highly competitive experience for all involved.  It was especially great to see so many of you over the weekend and to have the chance to reconnect. Congratulations to: 

USA Hockey

Some of our teams have already won their spot in USAH Nationals, and others are starting their State and District games this weekend. Good luck to all – we’ll be watching! If you have any milestones you want to share with us, please email us at info@nghlhcokey.com.

Thank you for your support of the NGHL 2025-26 season.

Repost from blackbearyouthhockeyfoundation.com

Two of the recipients of the Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation scholarships are making their mark on girls’ hockey across the United States. 

Chyna Taylor, a member of the National Girls Hockey League’s Lovell Academy Lions, saw lots of on-ice success this season.  In their second year in the NGHL, Taylor helped lead the 14U AAA Lovell Academy Lions to the NGHL Championship and Massachusetts State Championship. They finished their remarkable season falling to the eventual national champions in the USA Hockey National Semifinals this April where Taylor was named to the All-Tournament team. 

Lovell Academy Lions 14U AAA
Vegas Jr Golden Knights 14U AA

Nicolette Gentile, a member of the NGHL’s Vegas Jr. Golden Knights, finished their season as the USA Hockey National Champions at the 14U AA A Division this spring. Gentile and her team, coached by Gordie Mark, have made their mark in the youth hockey world, showing that hockey truly does belong in the desert. 

The Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation supported 64 different players this season, providing over $40,000 in scholarships to those players. Black Bear Youth Hockey Foundation was formed in 2020 to remove financial barriers to youth hockey. Through individual grants and sponsored programming, the foundation’s goal is to increase American youth hockey participation ​and ease the financial stress that many families undertake to afford equipment and ice time. Youth hockey cultivates friendships, teamwork, and accountability. Most importantly, players develop a lifetime passion for the sport. Join us today and donate as we lend a hand to the next generation of hockey players to create opportunities for all children to play ice hockey.

Although the 2023-24 season was filled with many exhilarating moments, February is the month when the NGHL crowns its champions. As the season culminated in three weekends of determination, several teams rose to the occasion, etching their names in the annals of NGHL history.

Leading the charge in the NGHL Championship, Red Division, in a sweep across all age groups, were the formidable Lovell Academy Lions. Dominating their respective categories, the Lions showcased their prowess and teamwork, securing victories in the 14U, 16U, and 19U divisions. Their consistency and dedication throughout the season were truly commendable, setting a high standard for aspiring hockey players everywhere.

In the Futures Division, the Ironbound Elite emerged triumphant in the 12U Red division category, displaying a blend of talent and tenacity that propelled them to success. Similarly, Krivo Hockey demonstrated their skill and determination in the 12U Blue division, clinching the championship title and leaving a lasting impression on fans and competitors alike.

Shifting focus to the NGHL Championship, Blue Division, the Lake City White Caps stood tall as the champions in the 14U category, leaving no doubt about their capabilities on the ice. In the 16U division, the Coeur D’Alene Lady Thunder emerged as worthy champions and inspiring respect with their skillful play. Rounding off the champions in the Blue Division were the Middlesex Bears in the 19U category. Their grit was on full display as they battled their way to victory.

Congratulations to all the champions of the NGHL season. Beyond the thrill of victory and the glory of hoisting the championship trophy, these teams exemplified the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and dedication that lie at the heart of youth hockey. Their achievements serve as a testament to the countless hours of hard work put in by players, coaches, and staff behind the scenes. As we celebrate these champions, we eagerly anticipate the continued development and success of these talented teams and the promising future that lies ahead for the NGHL.

We also recognize the dedication of the coaches, managers, and supporters who make moments like these possible. Their unwavering commitment to fostering a love for the game and providing a platform for young female athletes to excel is truly inspirational.

Repost from MY Hockey Rankings, January 12, 2024

For our Week 17 Games of the Week, we will be tracking girls’ and boys’ tournaments in the Northeastern part of the United States. On the girls’ side, will be highlighting the National Girls Hockey League (NGHL) MLK Winter Classic outside of Philadelphia. The tournament includes teams in the NGHL Red Division at the 14U, 16U, and 19U age levels.

The NGHL Red Division is comprised of USA Girls Tier 1 and top Tier 2 programs. Celebrating its fifth year, the NGHL is dedicated to the promotion and growth of girls’ ice hockey programs across the United States and supports its member clubs’ vision for player-focused development and progression to higher levels. Member and guest teams compete in league play, showcases, and exposure clinics from age 10U through 19U.

This weekend’s NGHL Red MLK Winter Classic gets underway Saturday and runs through Monday at the Revolution Ice Gardens and Bucks County Ice in Warminster, Pa. Both of these facilities are serviced by LiveBarn, so all of the games should be available to watch live and on-demand via webstream.

We are going to be focusing on the 14U Division for the NGHL MLK Winter Classic. This year’s NGHL Red Division MLK Winter Classic features more than 50 games being played by more than 20 teams Saturday through Monday at the 14U, 16U, and 19U levels. For our Week 17 Games of the Week, we are focusing on the 14U Division at the NGHL MLK Winter Classic. At the 14U level, two top-10 Tier 1 National Bound teams will be competing along with the Nos. 18, 28, and 40 Tier 1 teams and the No. 9 Tier 2 club. Play gets underway at 8:30 a.m. Saturday for the 14U teams. Here is a look at the weekend’s top matchups:

Saturday’s Top NGHL 14U Games

In one of the weekend’s matchups, the No. 9 Jr. Flyers tied the game in the third period on Caroline Coen’s power-play goal then won it on Allyson Dembzynski’s shootout goal as goalie Kaitlyn Larson stopped all three Valley attempts. Ashylyn Jacobs and Madeline Allen also scored for the Jr. Flyers, while Cadence Crowley, Lauren Dockray, and Brooke Carlson tallied for the Jr. Warriors. 

In a matchup of top-10 Tier 1 National Bound USA Girls teams, Lovell sprinted to a 3-0 first-period lead but needed Aubryn Monter’s game-winning shorthanded toal with 1:38 left in regulation after the Jr. Flyers stormed back to tie the game at 4 with 4:12 remaining. Trailing 4-1 late in the second period, Philadelphia got three-straight goals from Allyson Dembzynski, Ashlyn Jacobs, and Madeline Allen to set up Monter’s heroics. Lauren Steward also scored for the Jr. Flyers. Sydney Stoughton, Montana Morris, Grace Hilderbrandt, and Annabelle Lovell scored for the Lions. Peyton Scott stopped 14 shots to earn the win in goal for Lovell, while Ella Rajnys had 27 saves for the Jr. Flyers. 

Monday’s Top NGHL 14U Games