Playoff Series Preview: Barons vs Blizzard

The Keystone Semi-Pro playoffs continue at Marple Sports Arena as the second-seeded Philadelphia Barons face the third-seeded Fusion Blizzard in a best-of-three semifinal series.

With both teams finishing near .500 and splitting their season series, this matchup projects as one of the most evenly balanced showdowns of the Keystone postseason. A trip to the Keystone Division Final awaits the winner.

📅 Series Schedule — Marple Sports Arena

🕘 Game 1: February 21, 2026 – 11:45 AM
🕘 Game 2: February 21, 2026 – 1:15 PM
🕘 Game 3 (If Necessary): February 21, 2026 – 2:00 PM

The winner advances to the Keystone Division Final on Sunday, February 22.

🟡 Philadelphia Barons (2nd Seed)

Regular Season Record: 9-11-0

Head-to-Head This Season

• Won 3–0
• Lost 4–3
• Won 4–2

The Barons narrowly won the season series and enter the semifinal with a balanced attack and reliable goaltending.

Offensive Leaders

• Sean Lloyd — 26 pts (19G, 7A)

• Pat Foy — 21 pts

• Justin Brown — 19 pts

• Keith Goodman — 17 pts (D)

• Jeff Eppright — 13 pts (D)

Philadelphia’s offense is driven by Lloyd’s scoring touch and strong secondary production from multiple lines.

Goaltending

• Jared Occhicone: 3.36 GAA, .815 SV%, 1 SO

🔑 Key to Victory:
Balanced scoring and strong goaltending. When the Barons control possession and generate consistent pressure, they are difficult to contain.

⚠️ Potential Weakness:
Consistency. Philadelphia has shown flashes of dominance but has struggled to maintain momentum across full games.

🔵 Fusion Blizzard (3rd Seed)

Regular Season Record: 7-13-0

The Blizzard enter the playoffs as an underdog but possess dangerous offensive weapons capable of swinging games quickly.

Offensive Leaders

• PJ Breslow — 27 pts (20G, 7A)

• Cody Zajaczkowski — 18 pts (D)

• Daniel Rosenthal — 15 pts

• Sam Murray — 12 pts (D)

• Quinn Mulligan — 11 pts

Breslow’s scoring ability makes Fusion a threat every time he steps on the floor, while Zajaczkowski drives offense from the blue line.

Goaltending

• Dylan Sapienza: 4.62 GAA, .746 SV%

🔑 Key to Victory:
Quick-strike offense and capitalizing on scoring chances. Fusion must create momentum early and force Philadelphia into high-event hockey.

⚠️ Potential Weakness:
Defensive consistency and goaltending against sustained pressure.

🔚 What to Expect

This semifinal shapes up as a tightly contested series between two evenly matched teams with contrasting strengths. The Barons bring balance and goaltending stability, while the Blizzard rely on explosive offensive playmakers.

With a berth in the Keystone Division Final at stake, expect a fast-paced and momentum-driven series where execution and discipline could determine who moves on.