Hockey
Gateway hockey celebrating 50th anniversary season
October 24, 2021
The Gateway ice hockey program is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and alumni president Stefan Biancaniello said there are a lot of positive vibes surrounding what will be a year-long celebration.
Shaler hockey coach preaches calculated risk taking
Cory Sakolsky isn’t concerned that the Shaler Area hockey team won’t listen to his instructions. The second-year Titans coach is worried they may listen a little too well.
Young lineup off to strong start for Plum hockey
October 23, 2021
The Plum varsity hockey team won just one game last year in a 2020-21 season that was unlike any other in the history of the PIHL with delays, restrictions and numerous changes overall because of the covid pandemic.
Norwin hockey program moving in right direction
Norwin second-year hockey coach Mike Robinson lists his team’s strengths in this order:
North Hills hockey hopes last year’s strong finish carries over
North Hills hockey was able to close out last year’s regular season as strong as any team in the PIHL’s Class A. But now the program wants more following a crushing ending.
Latrobe hockey looks to build on last season’s strong finish
October 19, 2021
Like many PIHL teams a year ago, Latrobe had to navigate the choppy waters of playing a season while covid-19 ran rampant through the area.
Hempfield hockey team looks to add finishing touches
October 18, 2021
Eric Grant knows all about a hard-working mentality. He learned it growing up on a dairy farm in upstate New York.
Quick start, experienced roster boost Quaker Valley hockey team
October 10, 2021
After one game, the Quaker Valley hockey team already was ahead of last year’s pace.
Defending PIHL champion North Allegheny plans to enjoy the ride
October 9, 2021
The lake wasn’t frozen, so the North Allegheny hockey team traded its sticks for oars and competed in the Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival at North Park.
A-K Valley teams begin 2021-22 PIHL season
October 6, 2021
The PIHL season is underway, and A-K Valley teams have begun the six-month grind toward the Penguins Cup playoffs.
PIHL season preview: Plenty of contenders chasing championships in 2021-22
October 3, 2021
The PIHL season begins Monday, and there are some changes to the league but a lot will remain the same.
Pine-Richland hockey team ready to join crowded chase for Penguins Cup
Last year, PIHL Class 3A featured a lot of parity with the top five teams separated by four points at the end of the regular season and No. 7 seed Mt. Lebanon making a run in the playoffs to the championship game.
Gateway hockey team continues to build toward success
Shawn Jesih has high hopes this season for the Gateway junior varsity ice hockey team, the organization’s highest-level squad in the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League.
Pine-Richland teen Carson Verszyla goes viral with highlight-reel hockey goal
June 7, 2021
Carson Verszyla got an early birthday present Monday morning when he saw himself on “SportsCenter.”
Seniors took Baldwin hockey program to remarkable heights
May 23, 2021
The seven seniors on the Baldwin hockey team have a combined 87 years of experience on the ice.
Thomas Jefferson hockey bids farewell to coach Bill Crousey, welcomes former NHL player
May 16, 2021
Bill Crousey’s legacy as Thomas Jefferson’s hockey coach is firmly cemented.
Norwin, Penn-Trafford girls medal at national hockey tournament
May 14, 2021
Girls from Norwin and Penn-Trafford were part of the Pittsburgh amateur hockey teams that won medals in the recent USA Tier-II Hockey National Championships in Denver.
Defense, goaltending key Baldwin’s run to state hockey championship
May 2, 2021
Baldwin’s varsity hockey team recently wrapped up an amazing two-year run with an appearance in the state championship game at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.
North Allegheny hockey falls in state championship game
April 24, 2021
North Allegheny’s hunt for a third Class AAA state ice hockey championship came up short as Malvern Prep earned its third title and first since 2004 with a 4-2 victory over the Tigers.
Baldwin beats Haverford, wins Class AA state championship
It was only fitting the two Class AA hockey heavyweights clashed in the state championship game Saturday at the UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.
