Hockey
Gateway hockey makes case to return to varsity level after winning postseason tournament
April 5, 2026
The Gateway hockey team’s success in the 2025-26 season, one which included a postseason tournament championship, has it poised to return to varsity status after a one-year hiatus.
PIHL all-star games roundup: Avonworth’s Linus Jesionowski nets four goals in victory
March 29, 2026
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League held its annual all-star games Sunday at Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center after they were postponed because of a snowstorm in February.
Quaker Valley ‘peaked at the right time’ en route to claiming Penguins Cup, state titles
The 2025-26 season had a sweet taste to it for the Quaker Valley hockey team.
Recapping the 2026 PIHL postseason after 3 state champions are crowned
March 22, 2026
Before Saturday, the Penguins Cup champions had not fared well recently against the winners of the Flyers Cup in the annual Pennsylvania Cup championship games.
Penn-Trafford wins 1st state hockey title, Seneca Valley, Quaker Valley complete PIHL sweep
March 21, 2026
Last Monday, goaltender Tyler Funk turned in a star-making performance to lead the Penn-Trafford hockey team to its first PIHL Penguins Cup championship.
‘Quite an honor’: Connellsville hockey to vie for national title in Minnesota
March 17, 2026
The Connellsville hockey team set some lofty goals this winter.
Pair of teams aim to defend PIHL Penguins Cup titles
March 15, 2026
The high school hockey championships are set for the PIHL Monday and Tuesday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.
Burrell to rely on defensive style to stymie Ringgold attack in PIHL Division 2 championship
An aggressive, offensive-minded approach turned Burrell into a perennial contender in the PIHL Division 2.
Matthias Lezama shines for Quaker Valley in return to Penguins Cup finals
Matthias Lezama has had a significant impact on the Quaker Valley hockey team in his first two seasons with the Quakers.
What to watch for in high school sports on March 12, 2026: WPIAL set to announce football realignment
March 12, 2026
While we pull over to take a break between the second round and quarterfinals on the Road to Hershey and the PIAA basketball playoffs, football jumps to the forefront Thursday.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 9, 2026
March 8, 2026
This past weekend, it was time to spring forward by starting daylight savings time. Now its time to spring forward to the next round of the high school state basketball and scholastic hockey playoffs this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
PIHL semifinal showdowns coming this week
Outside of No. 7 seed Latrobe in Class 2A, there have been no major surprises through the quarterfinals in the 2026 PIHL hockey playoffs.
What to watch for in Western Pa. sports for March 9, 2026: PIHL playoffs heat up
Welcome to Week 2 of the PIHL playoffs with all four classifications set for the final four and all eight games this week at Robert Morris University Island Sports Complex on Neville Island.
Ringgold holds off upstart Knoch in PIHL Division 2 quarterfinals
March 5, 2026
In a back-and-forth playoff battle Thursday night, the difference between the Ringgold and Knoch hockey teams was the second period.
Two tabbed PIHL players of the month for February
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League announced its players of the month for February.
What to watch for in high school sports on March 5, 2026: Semifinal brackets to be filled in PIHL ice
March 4, 2026
The PIHL Penguins Cup quarterfinals conclude with three more high school hockey playoff games Thursday.
High school roundup for March 3, 2026: No. 7 Latrobe upsets No. 2 Armstrong in quarterfinals
March 3, 2026
Colton Goodlin and Preston Miller each had a goal and assist, and Brogan Murphy also scored as No. 7-seeded Latrobe defeated No. 2 Armstrong, 3-1, in the PIHL Class 2A Penguins Cup quarterfinals Tuesday at Belmont Complex.
Behind hat trick from Grant Weaver, Mars wins battle of division rivals with Plum in PIHL playoffs
The Mars hockey team won the first meeting this season with Plum, taking a three-goal victory in November in the home-and-home series between PIHL Class A Blue division rivals.
What to watch for in high school sports on March 3, 2026: Class 3A hockey rivals to face off
March 2, 2026
The PIHL Penguins Cup Playoffs continue with Day 2 of the high school hockey quarterfinals.
PIHL Penguins Cup quarterfinals, Division 2 playoffs to commence
March 1, 2026
After dropping the puck on the Class A postseason last week, the rest of the PIHL hockey playoffs kick into full gear this week with quarterfinal games.
