Springfield Gold Cougars are third seed in playoffs

The Gold Cougars stormed into the post season with two exciting wins over potential play-off opponents, Plymouth-White Marsh and Strath Haven.
Led by scoring sensations Steven Griffin and John-Paul Ahearn, who have combined for more than 80 goals this season, the Cougars ended the season with a 13-5 record and a third seed in the play-off tournament.
Thomas Yocum put a cap on a terrific season with two more great games; his leadership is on display every time he takes the ice.
Jack Spence and Brendan McCloskey are two more players that leave it all on the ice, scoring big goals or diving in front of shots; their experience will go a long way in the play-offs.
Goalie Danny McGill has been such a big part of the success of this team; facing more than thirty shots a game, he made over 400 saves, including two stops on penalty shots.
Speedsters Ronnie Delfera and Dominic Carbonetta will be looking to continue their difference making play well into the post season.
The emergence of youngsters Mikey "Magic" Ahearn and Connor Rysak has helped solidify the defense.
At the offensive end Ryan O'Connor, Johnny Carafa, Eric Agan and Riley Garrison have worked so hard this season to keep up with some more experienced players; their determination and dedication will continue to help the Cougars and could be the edge every team is looking for this time of year.
The play-offs begin on Sunday, March 20 at Ice Works in Aston.