3rd Place Finish at Hockey Nationals

Turnstone's hockey team finished 3rd versus the top teams in the nation April 18-21 in West Chester, PA (suburbs of Philadelphia). This is the 12th consecutive season Turnstone has finished in the top 4.

Turnstone went 18-13-1 this season while finishing runner-up at both State & League Championships. Turnstone competed in the Tier 4 Division at the 2024 Toyota USA Hockey Sled National Championship which incorporated every level of sled hockey. Over 1,080 players across 60 teams from around the country competed for national championship honors in nine different tiers, including six adult and three youth classifications.

Extra Nugget:
Since 2011 (excluding 2020 & 2021 without nationals being held) Turnstone has positioned themselves in the semifinals at Nationals 12 consecutive seasons. The Flyers won in 2017 (San Jose) and 2014 (Boston) while finishing runner up 2023 (St. Louis), 2019 (Tampa), 2015 (Buffalo), 2013 (Philadelphia), and 2012 (Dallas). Turnstone finished 3rd in 2024 (Philadelphia), 2016 (Detroit), and 2011 (Blaine). The Flyers finished 4th in 2018 (Chicago) and 2022 (Pittsburgh).

All games from Nationals can be watched at https://usahockeytv.com/

Saturday, April 20 (Game #3, in morning)

WON 5-0 vs Sled Wings (Grand Rapids, MI)

DOMINATION + SHUTOUT = FLY High ... the Flyers won 5-0 vs Sled Wings (Grand Rapids, MI) as Turnstone advance to 2-1 at Nationals (Tier 4) with one more game to determine the top 2 out of 7 in our division. Turnstone is currently 3rd in the standings with other games prior to ours still need to be played. Lots of Dominos are on the table.

Turnstone took charge from the beginning as they out shot the Wings 13-4 in the first period and 29-9 for the game. Noel Klein turned aside all 9 for his 6 shutout for the season.

Tournament Stats (Team totals after 3 Games)
Cai Davis 7 Points: 4 Goals & 3 Assists
Elliott Mohre 6 Points: 3 Goals & 3 Assists
John Pfeiffer 3 Points: 3 Assists
Kevin Hughes 2 Points: 2 Assists
Allie Parker 1 Point: 1 Assists
Peter Mitchell 1 Point: & 1 Assist
Tanner Pfeiffer 1 Point: & 1 Assist
Jordy Petrosky 3 Games
Tom Hunter 3 Games
Aaron Wolf 2 Games

Noel Klein 22 Total Saves & 1 Shutout in 3 games

Coaches: Rick Wynn & Randy Mohre

Thursday, April 18
WON 2-1 vs IceBreakers (Cincinnati, OH)

Noel Klein shut down the IceBreakers early in the game as they started with the early pressure. Cai Davis settled the team down by putting the Flyers up 1-0 at 6:49 into the game. The goal was a sniper that hit the weak side post that was set up by Elliott Mohre and John Pfeiffer. Turnstone went up 2-0 early in the 2nd as Cai Davis almost had a wrap-a-round goal that kicked out to Tanner Pfeiffer who got the shot and Mohre tipped it in for the ultimate game winner. Cincinnati had a lot of fight left in them as they cut the lead to 1-2 with 3:16 left in the game. The IceBreakers continued to attach but the Flyers trap defense was able to minimize their chances.

Extra Nugget: The Flyers outshot the IceBreakers in each period and overall outshot them by 6. Turnstone is 3-1 vs the IceBreakers this season