All Phil Bowles does is win games

by Coach Elliott on January 25, 2012

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Phil Bowles started his high school career at St. Francis playing goaltender his freshman year for the junior varsity Knights. When he 1st came to the Cats for his Sophomore season he earned most of his playing time with the Wildcats JV. He saw action in just 2 varsity contest going 1 and 0.

Last year for his Junior season he and his stable mate and fellow senior Austin Gryca split time and Bowles apeared in 16 games. He went 12-2 during last season and tied the single season record for shutouts with 7 while posting a 1.28 goals against avg. and a 93.5 save percentage. This season he has picked up right where he left off. through 12 starts he is 9-1-2 with 5 shutouts a 1.16 goals against avg. and a 94.9 save %. With about 6 starts left in his high school career Phil is 2nd all-time in save % at 94.1 and 2nd in GAA at 1.20. Phil is also in striking distance of the all-time shutouts record of 15 held by assistant goalie coach Craig Trego and will finish in the top 8 in wins.

This past weekend Bowles picked up 2 more wins and another shutout as the Cats won the Midwinter Classic in Chicago. At 18-1-3 the Cats remain #2 in the state poll and look for a strong finish in league and state play.

Gongratulatins Phil on a record breaking career and good luck with the rest of your senior season!!

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No excuses as shorthanded Cats win 2 in Indy

by Coach Elliott on January 23, 2012

The Northview Wildcats kept their season moving in the right directions this past weekend with 2 wins out of conference in Indianapolis. Without seniors Zach Felser, Brent Easton and Brad Wadsworth that Cats would not allow for a let down as the next man in line stepped up for wins over Hamilton South East and Cathedral Chatard. The wins push the Cats overall record to 20-1-3.

In Saturdays game versus Hamilton Freshman Ian Clement stepped up to deliver a goal and a pair of assist in helping the Cats cruise to a 5 to 1 win. Kyler Omey also picked up 3 assist and Dalton Carter hit for a pair of goals. Cody Estrel and Drew Crandall also scored in the win. Senior Phil Bowles recorded an assist but lost his shutout bid with just 17 seconds left in earning the win in net.

On Sunday the Cats recorded a 6 to 3 win over Chatard. Carter’s Hat trick along with goals from Crandall, Estrel and Jacob Koback provided enough offense in a penalty filled contest. Austin Gryca picked up the win for Northview.

The Cats will finally return home this Friday night against rival St. Johns. The Cats hold a slight lead over St. Johns in a race for the league crown. Game time is set for 7 at Tam-o-Shanter.

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Cats win Mid-Winter Classic in Chicago

January 19, 2012

The Northview Wildcats pushed their overall record to 18-1-3 with 5 wins and a championship in the mid-winter Classic in Chicago. Playing mostly AA travel teams the Cats were able to outlast the Arapahoe Ice Warriors in the final 2 to 1 with a goal by freshman Ian Clement in overtime. In the 1st game [...]

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