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Titans Youth Set for Playoffs

Date:  Source: New Jersey Junior Titans_legacy

In total, 5 Titans youth teams are preparing for playoff runs this week. Right now we are going to give a quick rundown of all 5 teams. First up the Squirts:

Team: Squirt Red

League: Squirt Atlantic South Division

Record: 2ndplace 11-2-1 23 Points

Recap: Coach Gibby’s Squirt Red team prepares for playoffs after an impressive season that has them sitting in the 4th seed entering the league playoffs. A simple tie breaker with first place and 3rd overall seed Jaguars kept the Titans from first place in the South Division. The Squirt Reds were an impressive 7-0 at home this season proving that “no one comes into our house and pushes us around!” The Playoffs take place in Hollydell, NJ February 21-23, 2014. The Titans will open up against the #1 seed Red Bank Generals.

Team: Girls U10

League: Squirt Pacific

Record: 4th place 12-6-4 28 Points

Recap: The U10 girls pulled out a nail biter this past weekend against the Ice House Avalanche to clinch the 4th and final playoff spot in the all-boys Squirt Pacific League. A late goal from Ani Kozak propelled the Girls to a 3-2 victory and a chance to compete for a league Championship. Backstopped by Karina Vang the Girls look to take it to #1 seed Cranford next weekend in the first round of the Playoffs.

Team: Girls U14

League: MAHWAH U14 Ruggerio Division

Record: 1st place League Standings 11-1-1 23 Points

                 1st Place District Standings 10-0-1 21 Points

Recap: The U14 girls are among our most successful teams this season. Only losing once in regulation has helped keep them at the top of the standings all season. With a first place seed at the District Playoffs the Girls are looking to earn a trip to the USA Hockey National Championships. Led up front by Rebecca Foggia, Brianna Haviland, Jesse Devito and backstopped by Karoline Winzer the Girls are ready to enter the playoffs in full stride.

Team: U16 American

League: AYHL U16 American Division

Record: 2nd Place 13-6-3 29 Points

Recap: The U16 American team has a couple of weekends off as they re-energize and prepare for AYHL League playoffs February 28 to March 2, 2014. Seeded at #2 the Titans could face off against 1 of 3 teams in the first round as teams 3-5 still have one game remaining and only 2 points between them. The top 4 teams in the league make the playoffs. Paced by John Rowland and Brian Lange, Coach Adam Houli’s squad is hard at work as they prepare to take a swing at the League Title.

Team: U16 National

League: North American Prospects League

Record: 2nd Place 17-2-1 35 Points

League: AYHL U16 National Division

Record: 2nd Place League Standings 19-3-0-3 41 Points

Recap: The U16 National team has put together one of the most successful seasons in recent history for any Titans youth squad. They travel to Troy, Michigan this weekend as the #2 seed in the NAPHL U16 playoffs. As the top seed in Pool B they will take on the San Jose Jr. Sharks, Esmarck Stars, and St. Louis Selects in the first round. Here at home, the National team has clinched a league and district playoff spot for the third year in a row. Led by forwards Ryan Walker, Matt Kidney, Michael Gelatt and Defensemen Brad Becker and Ryan Rowland, the National team looks to kick off their playoff runs with a NAPHL championship in Troy this weekend.  The AYHL league playoffs begin February 28 at the Ice House in Hackensack, New Jersey.

On having 5 youth teams participating in the their respective playoffs Owner and Club President George Haviland Jr. had this to say, “We are so proud of all of our teams and want to wish every playoff eligible team the best of luck. We are all behind you, Good Luck and congratulations on your accomplishments thus far.” Be sure to stay tuned for updates on all of our playoff teams. Good Luck Titans and make us proud!