JVA Falcons push Wissahickon to limit; fall 5-4

The Pennsbury JVA Falcons entered Faceoff Circle as a big underdog, especially considering they had four total substitution players throughout the whole game. What they did have was a much improved forward core and motivated goaltender Jeff Stitt in goal. Stitt may have allowed 5 goals but it was on 51 shots; Stitt had 46 saves for a .902 save percentage. He also had an incredible robbery glove save with 6 minutes left in the third when he dove over to rob a Wissahickon player of an open net and gloved it. The Falcons tied the game after trailing 1-0 on a great setup pass from Costello to Perlstein in front, who buried it home. The money line continued to do work together when ever they were on the ice. They trailed by one again but Pennsbury struck right back as Costello found Jason Millen in front for the goal. Millen skated hard to the net and was awarded for his efforts. Costello continued to impress many as he registered his third point on the night and gave Pennsbury a 3-2 lead on a snipe set up by Jesse Perlstein. Chris Lefevre made his return tonight and made his presence known, making some bone crushing hits. The game was tied 3-3 in the third period before Sean Costello found the back of the net for the second time, crashing the net. The play started off with Millen passing up to Hank Kauffman, who shot it on goal and Costello put it away for the Pennsbury 4-3 lead. The Falcons looked like they were on the brink of a big upset before Wissahickon struck twice late in the third to secure a 5-4 win. Pennsbury had victory so close but it slipped away. Coach Millen should be happy with the improvements in the offense, he also showed great emotion in some horrible officiating in tonight's game. The referees were making some biased calls on Pennsbury and then when Wissahickon would do the same thing, they would get away with it. Sean Costello played fantastic as did Perlstein and Millen. Costello had a 4 point night and Perlstein and Millen registered a goal and assist each as well. It makes these games fun to watch, it is something the JVA Falcons need as they are about to close out the season.