Hockey
Return of Alex Thomas gives boost to Norwin hockey team
November 13, 2022
Norwin hockey coach Mike Robinson sometimes finds himself watching Alex Thomas instead of coaching him.
High school roundup for Nov. 10, 2022: Latrobe hockey lights lamp vs. Mars
November 10, 2022
Reid West had three goals and two assists and Jacob Hannah scored twice and chipped in three assists to lead Latrobe to an 11-3 victory over Mars in PIHL Class 2A hockey Thursday night.
High school roundup for Nov. 7, 2022: South Fayette hockey adds to sizzling start
November 7, 2022
Wes Schwarzmiller had two goals and two assists and Trevor Dalessandro also scored twice as South Fayette (6-0) stayed undefeated with a 5-3 victory over Thomas Jefferson in PIHL Class 2A hockey Monday night. Liam Mahoney had a goal and an assist for TJ (2-3).
PIHL standings through Nov. 6, 2022
November 6, 2022
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Nov. 6.
Greensburg Salem hockey has high expectations after strong start
November 1, 2022
In his four seasons as hockey coach at Greensburg Salem, Corey Mentch hasn’t seen a Golden Lions team offer this much potential.
Latrobe hockey team ready to rebound after missing playoffs a year ago
October 24, 2022
After their first playoff miss in 17 years, the Latrobe IceCats high school hockey team came to camp this season with one thing in mind.
In Chartiers Valley hockey program, young roster doesn’t mean low expectations
October 23, 2022
Paul Bonetti is back for the ninth year of his second stint as head coach of the Chartiers Valley hockey team. He coached the Colts from 2004-2006, then returned in 2016.
Plum hockey rebounds from tough start, looks ahead to promising season
Plum ice hockey coach Phil Mains knew his team was better than what it showed in an 11-0 season-opening loss to defending PIHL Class A champion Norwin on Oct. 10.
Rebuilding Hampton hopes to overcome smallest roster in PIHL
October 22, 2022
The Hampton hockey team will be skating uphill this season.
Penn-Trafford hockey creating early-season buzz
October 9, 2022
There is a buzz swarming around the Penn-Trafford hockey team as it begins the season.
Revamped Pine-Richland hockey roster looks to get up to speed
When last season ended, the Pine-Richland hockey team said goodbye to its top four point-getters in standout forwards Alex Erlain, Carson Kalpakis and Michael Megine and defenseman Esai Morse.
Norwin hockey team gets back to work after unforgettable championship season
October 8, 2022
Win or lose, stand or fall this hockey season, Norwin will always have 2021.
New faces take center ice for perennially powerful North Allegheny hockey program
North Allegheny always had a few familiar names among its top six forwards in recent years, experienced scorers who were there for multiple seasons. Yet, the Tigers are entering a winter of change.
Young Franklin Regional hockey team learning the ropes
It was a tough season opener for the Franklin Regional hockey team.
Fox Chapel hockey looks to build on breakthrough season
After a spectacular season that saw Fox Chapel hockey post a 20-0-2 record before losing in the PIHL semifinals to Norwin, the Foxes are back for more.
Deep lineup returns for Gateway JV hockey team
October 2, 2022
Gateway junior varsity ice hockey coach Shawn Jesih sounded the bell of optimism when talking about a team filled with experience and hungry to make its mark in the PIHL’s JV Tier 3 this season.
Breaking down changes to the 2022-23 PIHL alignment
August 8, 2022
WPIAL sports aren’t the only ones that went through realignment in the offseason.
Norwin notebook: Hockey team collects championship rings
July 23, 2022
The Norwin hockey team reassembled as PIHL champions recently and collected their spoils: championship rings.
Impact players made season successful for PIHL girls league runners-up
June 25, 2022
The inaugural season of the highly anticipated PIHL girls division has been completed. One of the top squads in the league was Team Central, which finished as PIHL runner-up with an 8-4 record.
‘Hockey is awesome:’ Inaugural PIHL girls season gets rave reviews
June 19, 2022
After the inaugural PIHL girls hockey championship concluded, a young girl with a homemade sign and a pen waited patiently just down the hall from the locker rooms.
