After the JRFlyers were dealt two losses by the New Hampshire Avalanche, they got back in the win column against the New England Wolves. Then it was finally time for a home game as the JRFlyers would host the rival, Philadelphia Little Flyers on Tuesday afternoon.

The JRFlyers got off to a hot start early in the game. Weinbrenner was tripped in the neutral zone but was able to play the puck forward. Kozachuk would get to the puck first and fire a pass on the tape to McDevitt who sent a wrist shot past (G) Brawley for the 1-0 lead. The JRFlyers got into penalty trouble with back to back minors and the Little Flyers would have a lengthy two man advantage. The JRFlyers would kill off the initial minor but the Little Flyers would capitalize on a backdoor opportunity to beat (G) Carpenter to even the game 1-1. The Little Flyers took the lead early in the 2nd period again scoring on the power play for the 2-1 lead. The JRFlyers were trying to answer back quickly an earned an offensive zone faceoff. The JRFlyers would win the draw back to the point but a bad bounce would hurt them as the puck hopped into the neutral zone. The Little Flyers would win the race and a breakaway goal made it a 3-1 game with back to back goals in less than two minutes. The Little Flyers would add another goal and took over the game with a 4-1 lead. The JRFlyers would be shorthanded again early in the 3rd and the Little Flyers would add their third power play goal of the game to extend their lead 5-1. Despite the final shots being 34-33 LF, the JRFlyers were unable to get on the board and would lose 5-1 in the end. Overall the JRFlyers were called for 10 penalties which stalled the offense throughout the game.

Up next for the JRFlyers will be the Connecticut Roughriders at home on Saturday, and then hit the road on Sunday against the Lehigh Valley Jr. Rebels. The Roughriders have had an up and down year so far. After starting the season 3-0, they have gone 2-2-4 in their last eight games. Overtime, and shootouts have not been friendly to the Roughriders. Their most recent action has resulted in a 4-3 win against the New York Applecore, and a 5-4 loss against the Connecticut Chiefs. Sunday the JRFlyers will be on the road to take on the Rebels, and Lehigh Valley has had a rough start to their inaugural season in the EHL.  They remain winless at 0-9 and have given up 94 goals so far this season. The Rebels most recent action was against the North Carolina Golden Bears as they lost by scores of 12-4 and 11-3. They alsohad a mid week match against team Maryland in which they lost 6-2. Before meeting the JRFlyers on Sunday, the Rebels will have two games against the New Jersey 87s.

Weekend Schedule

Saturday vs Connecticut Roughriders            5:30pm

Sunday at Lehigh Valley Jr. Rebels                  12:00pm

By: Joe Sindoni 

Director of Broadcasting 

Play by Play Announcer