Philly Jr. Flyers Take the 13O Slavin Division Championship
DETROIT, MI – The Philadelphia Jr. Flyers delivered a commanding performance to claim the 13O Slavin Division Championship, defeating the Colorado Thunderbirds 5-2 on December 7 in a high-energy playoff battle at the Tittle Brothers Construction rink. With explosive scoring, smart puck movement, and steady goaltending, the Flyers skated away with the win and earned the title of champion and the Tier 1 Elite Hockey League glory.
First Period – Flyers Take Flight Early
Philadelphia wasted no time imposing their will, striking just 5:22 into the game when Colton Liam Clark (#24) converted on a setup from Gavin Clark (#25) and Matthew Lux (#15) to open the scoring. At the 5:22 mark of the first, Philly struck again, this time Washkalavitch (#8) on a set up from Liam Clark (#24) and Gavin Clark (#25).
Then, with just 19 seconds remaining in the first period, Liam Clark (#24) buried another goal, this time assisted by Jack Baker (#13), giving the Flyers a commanding 3-0 lead heading into intermission.
Second Period – Colorado Pushes Back
The Thunderbirds responded with resilience, finally breaking through at 2:45 into the period (12:15 on the game clock) when MacLaren Hartogh (#19) finished a play from Warren Johnson (#18) and Tristan O’Neil (#42), cutting the lead to 3-1.
But Philadelphia struck again midway through the frame as Liam Clark (#24) completed his hat trick at 10:07 remaining in the period, assisted once again by Gavin Clark (#25) and Matthew Lux (#15) to restore the Flyers’ three-goal advantage.
Third Period – Closing It Out
Colorado gave their fans something to cheer for with a strong goal at 11:51 remaining (3:09 on the clock) from Greyson Bickert (#5), with assists from Hartogh (#19) and Maxwell Landa (#9), making it a 4-2 game.
However, any hope of a comeback was dashed with just 1:07 left when Joshua Warren (#14) put the game on ice with an unassisted dagger, sealing the 5-2 final and igniting celebrations on the Philadelphia bench.
Key Players & Stats
– Liam Clark (#24) led the way with three goals and an assist, making a huge impact in all three periods.
– Gavin Clark (#25) tallied three assists, while Colton Washkalavitch (#8) and Joshua Warren (#14) added key goals.
– Goaltender Hayden Yudell (#33) stopped 17 of 19 shots, turning away Colorado’s late surges.
– For the Thunderbirds, Hartogh (#19) had a goal and assist, while goaltender Hayden Chung (#39) made 12 saves in the loss.
Final Word
With a relentless offensive attack and solid team defense, the Philadelphia Jr. Flyers are your 2025 Slavin Division 13O Champions. From the opening puck drop to the final horn, this team played with poise, purpose, and power, earning the pride that comes from being the league champions.
