Falcons fail to get over miscues, fall 4-6 to CB South

The Pennsbury Falcons entered this game after defeating Abington 4-0 the night before againsta CB South team having a solid season, but not one close to Pennsbury's. The Falcons entered the game with a lot on the line. They were just two points behind Council Rock North for second place in the National Division but failed to get the big win. The Pennsbury defense was exposed and they rely so much on their defensemen and Chapin to bust them out. It was just an off night for everyone and the Falcons 4 game winning streak was snapped; Also breaking Pennsbury's 10 consecutive games of getting a point, 9 out of the 10 they won. Could the locker room drama from last night have been a factor in why everyone seemed so off? Well, it's not like the team played bad, they would get themselves back into it and then give up another goal. Down 1-0, Falcons captain Matt Mager shook off the drama from last night and took a beam of a shot for a shorthanded goal. This was set up on a perfect saucer pass across the zone by Dan Habermeh, who played another great game. Goaltender Corey Chapin was off tonight and he knew it, you could just tell it would be one of those nights when the third CB South goal went in off of Chapin's stacked pads. The Falcons clawed their way back in the game once again, as Matt Mager struck again, this time on the power play to cut the deficit to 2-3. Erik Rinehold threw some crushing hits, the officiating was really off tonight as Rinehold lined up a CB South player perfectly and crushed him into the boards but was called for a penalty. CB South capitalized and retained their two goal advantage. However, again Pennsbury responded and got right back in it as finally Dan Habermehl scored his first goal of the season. Habermehl looked up as if he was saying "FINALLY!" as this was set up by Mike Hlatky. The crowd applauded Habermehlon his efforts and he got mugged by his teammates. It also cut the CB South lead to 3-4. After that, the game got out of reach. The Falcons had too many miscues in their own zone and Chapin couldn't get into his rhythm. The Pennsbury penalty kill, which is normally one of the best didn't look so good tonight. Entering the final two minutes of the game, CB South had a 3-6 lead when Ken Mccormick showed he cannot be shut down a whole game as he sniped a power play goal but Pennsbury trailed 4-6. The Falcons showed life in the final minute but it was far too little, too late and Pennsbury lost on the night 4-6. Hopefully, it is nothing to be concerned about and the team can rebound February 11th against CB West as the Falcons will enter their second of their three game home stand.

Game Notes:
-Mike Jezowski lives another day without owing goaltender Corey Chapin $25
-Bonnot, Thornton, Matthews, Meschel and Sweetland all had limited ice time
-First time in 10 games the Falcons didn't take a point from the game
-Pennsbury's four game winning streak is snapped
-Matt Mager (PEN) almost had the natural hatrick; he scored two goals on special teams on the PP and SH and only needed an even strength goal