Hockey
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.
Championship streaks on the line for WPIAL field hockey playoffs
October 22, 2021
This year’s WPIAL field hockey tournaments have a lot on the line for the favorites in each classification.
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.
Penn-Trafford field hockey star Ava Hershberger ‘determined to be the best’
October 17, 2021
A rare thing happened Oct. 12 to Penn-Trafford sophomore Ava Hershberger.
After slow start, North Allegheny field hockey finds its rhythm
October 16, 2021
The North Allegheny field hockey team is a youthful bunch with many new starters after 10 seniors graduated from last year.
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.
Senior captains help Pine-Richland field hockey adjust to pressure of favorite status
When describing how Pine-Richland field hockey was able to grind out a 1-0 win over Peters Township earlier this year, midfielder Fiona Kortyna said her team has the ability to keep going no matter what.
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.
Veteran lineup returns for WPIAL field hockey runner-up Fox Chapel
September 18, 2021
Fox Chapel was a WPIAL finalist in field hockey in 2020.
Penn-Trafford field hockey chasing 6th consecutive WPIAL title
September 12, 2021
Penn-Trafford field hockey coach Cindy Dutt liked what she saw from her squad in two scrimmages this season.
Pine-Richland field hockey comfortable as favorites to take 3rd straight WPIAL crown
Donna Stephenson started the Pine-Richland field hockey program in 2004, literally from scratch.
Veteran Latrobe field hockey team wants title game return
September 8, 2021
Latrobe field hockey coach Jeff Giordan has goals for his players, in athletics and in life. And he uses the game to blend the two.
Hempfield welcomes new field hockey coach
Hempfield field hockey, a program without at least a .500 record since its inception nearly 20 years ago, will look to former St. Francis (Pa.) midfielder Nikki (Snyder) Schmitt this season in the hope of building a winner.
