Three -Time Pennsylvania State Champions -1980, 1987, 2011
Five -Time Penguin Cup Champions - 1980, 1986, 1987, 1990, 2011
Six-Time Penguin Cup Finalists - 1981, 1985, 1989, 1996, 2019, 2023
Nine-Time S.H.I.H.L Champions - 1981, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Three-Time PIHL Section Champions - 2009, 2010, 2019
Jamestown NISS Governors’ Cup Finalist - 2024
14U Champions - 2017 & 2018 14U Finalists - 2016
43 Post-Season Appearances in 54 years
Season | Played | Won | Lost | Tied/OT Loss | SO Loss | Playoff Results |
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1971-72 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 0 | N/A |
1972-73 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
1973-74 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 0 | N/A |
1974-75 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 0 | N/A |
1975-76 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 0 | N/A |
1976-77 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Lost in Semi-Finals |
1977-78 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | Lost in City Finals (6OT) |
1978-79 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
1979-80 | 22 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 0 | PA State Champion |
1980-81 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Penguins Cup Finalist |
1981-82 | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
1982-83 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
1983-84 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
1984-85 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | Penguins Cup Finalist |
1985-86 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Penguins Cup Champion |
1986-87 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | PA State Champion |
1987-88 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost in Qtr. Finals |
1988-89 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Penguins Cup Finalist |
1989-90 | 18 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Penguins Cup Champion |
1990-91 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Lost in Qtr. Finals |
1991-92 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Lost in Qtr. Finals |
1992-93 | 22 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | N/A |
1993-94 | 19 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 0 | N/A |
1994-95 | 20 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost in Qtr. Finals |
1995-96 | 22 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Penguins Cup Finalist |
1996-97 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
1997-98 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | N/A |
1998-99 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 0 | N/A |
1999-2000 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 0 | 0 | Lost Semi-Finals |
2000-01 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
2001-02 | 22 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
2002-03 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
2003-04 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | Lost Semi-Finals |
2004-05 | 24 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Lost Semi-Finals |
2005-06 | 22 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
2006-07 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | Lost in Qtr. Finals |
2007-08 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | Lost in Qtr. Finals |
2008-09 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | Lost Semi-Finals |
2009-10 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Lost Semi-Finals |
2010-11 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 0 | PA State Champion |
2011-12 | 22 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
2012-13 | 21 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | Lost in Qtr. Finals |
2013-14 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | N/A |
2014-15 | 22 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
2015-16 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 0 | N/A |
2016-17 | 20 | 3 | 16 | 1 | 0 | N/A |
2017-18 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 0 | Won 1st Round by Forfeit & Lost Semi-Finals |
2018-19 | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Penguins Cup Finalist |
2019-20 | 20 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 2 | Lost 1st Round/Nationals Invite |
2020-21 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | Lost 1st Round |
2021-22 | 20 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | N/A |
2022-23 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 1 | Penguins Cup Finalist |
2023-24 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | Lost 1st Round |
2024-25 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | Lost Semi-Finals |
Games | Won | Lost | Tied/OT Loss |
---|---|---|---|
1120 | 668 | 371 | 80 |
Games | Won | Lost | Tied |
---|---|---|---|
899 | 568 | 265 | 66 |
Overall Records
R.T. Ford (1971-1972, 1983-1986, 1991-1998): 135-78-15
"Buzz' DiGiavani (1972-1976): 43-30-14
Taylor Railton (1976-1979): 36-23-5
Len Simplice (1979-1983): 54-18-7
Dave Hornack (1986-1988): 42-2-0
Joe Gaul (1988-1991): 43-7-4
Bob Kennedy (1998-1999): 13-7-3
Chuck Kelly (1999-2000): 16-7-0
Warren Young (2000-2002): 24-19-2
Overall Records
Kip Guenther (2002-2004): 28-16-4
John Harford (2005-2006): 29-12-2
Dave Fryer (2007): 9-11-0
Larry Marks (2008 - 2010): 47-14-6
Gary Klapkowski (2011 - 2012) 11-9-2
Denis Kirsten (2012 - 2014) 18-21-2
Ray Conway (2014 - 2018) 17-41-4
Justin Becinski (2018 - 2021) 37-16-0-5
David Stock (2021-2025) 39-35-3-3
3x PIHL Section Championships
Most Wins in a Season
Most Goals Scored in a Season
W.PI.H.L. Playoffs (1971-1979): 3-5-1
S.H.I.H.L/P.I.H.L Playoffs (1980-current): 40-27
2024-2025: Eli Rankin(C), Owen Mucho(A), Drew Lisak(A)
2023-2024: Collin McCarthy (C), Rory Shegan Siniawski(A), Drew Lisak(A)
2022-2023: George Garces(C), Aaron Stawarski(A), Peyton Gillespie(A)
2021-2022: Greyson Bayer(C), Charles Sweet(A), George Garces(A)
2020-2021: Mitch Geinzer(C), Alex Contis(A), Zach Fairful(A)
2019-2020: Andrew Woomer(C), Devin Rohrich(A), Colton Shiry (A)
2018 -2019: Joseph Pulit (C), Quinn Giacobbe (A), Jonah Manalo (A)
2017-2018: Michael Daley (C), Joe Pulit (A)
2016-2017: Nino Del Rossa
2012-13: Sean Allebrand
2011-12: Andrew Schmitt
2010-11- C.J Murray
2007-08 Rocky Cersosimo
2006-07- Jono Lohman
2005-06- Michael Penkrot
2004-05- Anthony Sirabella
2003-04- Jeff Greenberg
2002-03- Dan Duda
2001-02- Brian Lewis
2000-01- Jeff Storer
1999-00- Jeff Storer
1998-99- Joe Gaul, Shawn Jonnet
PIHL Career Regular Season Starts
PIHL Career Regular Season Wins
50 Career Start Club - Jake Fisher
Least Goals Against in a Season
2024-2025
Owen Laurent - Junior | Owen Mucho - Senior | Ryan Buonomo - Senior | Eli Rankin- Senior
2023-2024
Owen Laurent - Sophomore | Nico Galardini - Sophomore | Collin McCarthy - Senior | Eli Rankin - Junior | Rory Shegan Siniawski - Senior
2022-2023
Greg Timmons - Senior
2021-2022
Aaron Stawiarski - Junior | Colin Ruffner - Junior
2020-2021
Mitch Geinzer - Senior | Aaron Stawiarski - Sophomore | Colin Ruffner - Sophomore
2019-2020
Devin Rohrich - Senior | Andrew Woomer - Senior | Mitchell Geinzer - Junior | Colton Shiry - Sophomore
2018-2019
Quinn Giacobbe - Senior | Joe Pulit - Senior | Devin Rohrich - Junior | Anthony Carone - Freshman
2017-2018
Michael Daley - Senior | Quinn Giacobbe - Junior | Joe Pulit - Junior | Devin Rohrich - Sophomore
2010-2011
C.J. Murray - Senior | Justin Selep - Senior | Parker Phillips - Senior
2009-2010
Austin Cassidy - Sophomore | Sean Allebrand - Junior | Conner Ackerman - Junior | Michael Ambrose - Junior | Andrew Schmitt - Junior | Michael Sweeney - Junior
2006-2007
Jono Lohman - Senior | Trevor Yealy - Senior | Max Daurora - Junior
2005-2006
Alex Abbott - Senior | Dana Acinapura - Senior | David Crockett - Senior | Jono Lohman - Junior | Michael Penkrot - Senior
2004-2005
Ian Joyce - Senior | John Markwell - Senior | Anthony Sirabella - Senior
2003-2004
Kevin Gorder - Sophomore | Jeff Greenberg - Senior | Ian Joyce - Junior | Kris McDonough - Sophomore
2002-2003
Ian Joyce- Sophomore
2001-2002
David Andrews - Senior | Brandon Burns - Sophomore
2000-2001
K.C. Hartman - Senior | Bobby Mac Whinnie - Senior | Michael Mullen - Senior | Jeff Storer - Senior
Ryan Malone is a former professional ice hockey forward and former Upper St. Clair hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning, and New York Rangers. In 2003, he became the first Upper St. Clair and Pittsburgh-born and trained player to suit up for the Penguins in an NHL game. Malone’s number is retired and his banner hangs at Ice Castle Arena, home of the Upper St. Clair Panthers.
Thank you Ryan Malone for being a part of the Upper St. Clair hockey and its rich history and culture in the Pittsburgh area.
In 1977 - 1978 there was a dispute between Western PA and Eastern PA HS hockey so the state championships were canceled. USC made it to the city finals by beating Richland in a 6 OT game. The finals were actually played over 2 games at the Civic Arena. The total goal count across the two games at the Civic Arena determined the city champion. The USC team would have made the state championship that year if they were conducted!
In 2020 the Upper St. Clair Varsity qualified for the 2020 Chipotle USA Hockey National Championships in Mansfield, Texas. However, all USA Hockey Nationals were canceled due to the coronavirus.
https://nationals.usahockey.com/news_article/show/1099612
CJ Murray is a former forward, former coach, and former captain of the Upper St. Clair Panthers. He also won a Pennsylvania State Championship in 2011. The NHL Officials website states, after Murray graduated from college he decided to pursue officiating. He was later invited to the 2019 NHL Exposure Combine. Following the camp, he was asked to be a linesman in the AHL and he joined USA Hockey's Officials Development Program. In 2022, he was promoted to full-time NHL status.
2025 -
2024 - Dylan Yealy
2023 - Colin Ruffner
2022 - Aaron Stawiarski
2021 - Mitch Geinzer
2020 - Devin Rohrich & Mitch Geinzer
2019 - Anthony Carone
2018- Joe Pulit & Quinn Giacobbe
2016-Matt Finn
2013- Austin Cassidy
2012- Michael Sweeney
2011- Justin Selep
2005- David Crockett
2004- Jeff Greenberg
2003- Ian Joyce
2002- Justin Lloyd
2001- Michael Mullen
2025 -
2024 - Rory Shegan Siniawski
2023 - Derek Schuster
2022 - Charles Sweet
2021 - Chase Wucher
2020 -Andrew Woomer
2019 - Joseph Pulit
2018- Joe Pulit
2016-Matt Finn
2013- Sean Allebrand
2011- Ben Herman
2005- John Markwell
2004- Matt McGinnis
2003- Dan Duda
2002- Adam Brindle
2001- Jeff Storer
2025 -
2024 - Eli Rankin
2023 - Aaron Stawarski
2022 - Jake Fisher
2021 - Mitch Geinzer
2020 - Colton Shiry & Mitch Geinzer
2019 - Devin Rohrich
2018 - Michael Daley & Joe Pulit
2016- Matt Finn & Patrick Woomer
2013-Sean Allebrand
2012- Michael Ambrose
2011- C.J. Murray
2008 - Rocky Cersosimo & Barret Kaib
(Note - Not Awarded After 2022)
2022 - Trevor Lamb
2021 - Alex Happ
2020 - Sam Sweet
2019 - Ouinn Giacobbe
2018-Isaac Goodman
2016- Alex Gialames
2013- Dan Crockett
2011- George Asrian
2007 - Rocky Cersosimo
2005- Anthony Sirabella
2004- Jeff Greenberg
2003- Matt Major
2002- Brian Lewis
2001- Jeff Storer & Ryan Glinka
2000- Matt Smiles
1999- Shawn Jonnet
1998- Scott Glaid
1997- Jeff Kennedy
1996- Greg Zugates
1995- Brian Keever
2025 -
2024 - Collin McCarthy
2023 - Greg Timmons
2022 - Rory Shegan Siniawski
2021 - Brady Buonomo
2020 - Danny O'Brien
2019 -Andrew Woomer
2018 - Michael Daley
2016-Patrick Woomer
2013- Michael Ambrose
2012- Andrew Schmitt
2011- Parker Phillips
2005- Brendan Surma
2004- Kevin Gorder
2003-R.J. Vighetti
2002- Brandon Burns
2001- Jeff Storer
2025 -
2024 - Owen Mucho
2023 - Drew Lisak
2022 - Eli Rankin
2021 - Colin Ruffner
2020 - AJ Daley & Kevin Finn
2019 - Sam Sweet
2018- Jonah Manalo
2016-Mike Daley & Derek Kopach
2013- Michael McCombs
2011- Michael Segerdahl
2005- Ted Huckestein
2004- David Crockett
MARK BLANCHFLOWER
ADAM COSTA
BRIAN CRAWFORD
JOHN DUFFY
TODD ELLIOTT
ALAN JOYCE
BOB KENNEDY
TIM LAVELLE
SCOTT LEWIS
ERNIE MALAY
TOM MORRISSEY
SCOTT MOTZER
CHRIS SICKER
BILL SMITH
TED WHITEFORD
SCOTT WILLOUGHBY-RAY
BILL ZOLLARS
Head Coach: LENNY SEMPLICE
Manager: KARL SCHIFFER
ERICH BAUMGARTNER
LOU CASANOVA
JAMIE GILBERT
JON HOFFNAGLE
DAVID KLASNICK
CHRIS KOON
GREG KROCK
TIM KROCK
BRIAN MATTHEWS
JIM MCVAY
NATHAN MUSIAK
MARTY OWENS
PAUL SCHOBERT
PHIL SHAFFALO
PETE SHAFFALO
DON SLOGAN
DEAN WEGNER
CHRIS WHITEMORE
DENNIS WILSON
DAVE HORNACK - HEAD COACH
MARK BAUMGARTNER - ASST COACH
DARREN WEGNER - MANAGER
CONNOR ACKERMAN
SEAN ALLEBRAND
MICHAEL AMBROSE
GEORGE ASRIAN
DANIEL CROCKETT
STEPHEN GIELARROWSKI
RYAN HALESK
BEN HERMAN
PATRICK LYDON
ROBERT MARKWELL
C.J. MURRAY
DAVID PENKROT
PARKER PHILLIPS
ANDREW SCHMITT
MICHAEL SEGERDAHL
JUSTIN SELEP
TIMOTHY SHOUP
MICHAEL STEIN
LUKE STORK
MICHAEL SWEENEY
MATT WOOMER
LARRY MARKS - HEAD COACH
GARY KLAPKOWSKI - ASST COACH
JIM GRAULTY - ASST COACH
JONI MANGINO - MANAGER