Hockey

La Salle takes down North Allegheny in Class AAA Pennsylvania Cup championship

March 23, 2019

North Allegheny rolled into the second intermission break on the back of two late goals that got the Tigers tied with La Salle and looked to continue the momentum when they received a power play early in the third.

The Pine-Richland hockey team celebrates after defeating Downingtown East in the Pennsylvania Cup Class AA championship game March 23, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

Pine-Richland blanks Downingtown East to win Class AA Pennsylvania Cup

It has been a magical run for the Pine-Richland hockey team this year. The Rams had one mission remaining — a state championship.

West Chester Bayard Rustin celebrates after defeating Montour in the Pennsylvania Cup Class A title game March 23, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

West Chester Bayard Rustin tops Montour to claim Class A Pennsylvania Cup

After leading PIHL Class A in goals scored, Montour’s offense was held in check against West Chester Bayard Rustin Saturday in the Pennsylvania Cup Class A championship game.

Thomas Jefferson goaltender Luke Ripepi went 17-4 this season with a 3.16 goals-against average.

Thomas Jefferson hockey says goodbye to remarkable seniors

The seniors on the Thomas Jefferson hockey team wrung out heralded career numbers in their time.

Baldwin’s Paul Zmuda competes against Upper St. Clair’s John Ploeger March 4, 2019, at Ice Castle.

Plenty of positives for Baldwin hockey team

Slowly but surely, the Baldwin hockey program is climbing up the ranks in the PIHL.

North Allegheny celebrates Justin Symons’ goal against Peters during the PIHL Penguins Cup Class AAA Championship game Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Montour, Pine-Richland, North Allegheny take aim at Pennsylvania Cup titles

March 22, 2019

After several years of games being played at Pegula Ice Arena at Penn State, the Pennsylvania Cup high school hockey state championships have returned to an alternate home base.

North Allegheny’s Aaron Miller celebrates his second goal of the game against Peters during the PIHL Penguins Cup Class AAA Championship game Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

North Allegheny blanks Peters Township to claim PIHL Penguins Cup Class 3A title

March 19, 2019

North Allegheny sought perfection Tuesday night.

Montour celebrates beating South Fayette to win the PIHL Penguins Cup Class A Championship game Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.

Montour’s offense shines in PIHL Class A Penguins Cup championship victory

Offense wins championships, too.

Late surge lifts Pine-Richland to PIHL Class AA Penguins Cup title

March 18, 2019

The final surge was the difference for Pine-Richland.

North Allegheny goaltender Richard Karapandi makes a save in front of Bethel Park’s Luke McLinden during their Penguins Cup Class AAA semifinal Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

PIHL Penguins Cup Class AAA finals preview: Peters Township vs. North Allegheny

PIHL Penguins Cup Class AAA Championship

Trib HSSN PIHL Player of the Week: North Allegheny goalie Richie Karapandi

March 17, 2019

It was as if there was a brick wall between the pipes for North Allegheny in Thursday’s double-overtime win over third-seeded Bethel Park.

North Allegheny’s Will Parreaguirre takes the puck away from Bethel Park’s Jacob Lang during their Penguins Cup Class AAA semifinal Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

Five things to watch during the PIHL Penguins Cup finals

Chalk. It’s a term to describe a tournament that runs as expected, no surprises with the favorites all winning.

Trib HSSN PIHL Team of the Week: Ringgold

Of the eight teams in the Penguins Cup championships or the Division 2 championship, only one is a seeded lower No. 2.

Pine-Richland’s Brandon Kushar uts a shot on Greater Latrobe goaltender Gage Handwork during the second period of their Penguins Cup Class AA semifinal Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

PIHL playoff capsule: Pine-Richland vs. Upper St. Clair

PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA Championship

Burrell’s Tyler Stewart celebrates his first goal against Connellsville during the second period of a Penguins Cup Division 2 semifinal Monday, Mar. 11, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

Burrell ready for 3rd clash with pesky Ringgold, this time in finals

From the beginning of the season, the Burrell hockey team made no secret that its goal is to win the school’s first PIHL title. Standing in the way is one final hurdle.

Pine-Richland stays atop Trib HSSN PIHL power rankings

Every Monday during the 2018-19 PIHL hockey season, the TribLive High School Sports Network releases weekly Power Rankings.

North Allegheny’s Tyler Putnam battles Bethel Park’s Jacob Lang for the puck during their Penguins Cup Class AAA semifinal Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019, at RMU Island Sports Center.

Parreaguirre nets double-OT winner as North Allegheny edges Bethel Park in PIHL semifinals

March 15, 2019

When North Allegheny and Bethel Park meet in the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs, at least over the last five meetings, the result has been a one-goal game.