Hockey

PIHL sets brackets for Penguins Cup playoffs

April 2, 2021

After a most unprecedented regular season with more changes and ups and downs than one can count, the PIHL has reached the Penguins Cup varsity playoffs.

Baldwin senior defenseman Robbie Aranos (72) competes against Armstrong sophomore forward Brayden Landgraf (34) on Dec. 7, 2020, at Ice Castle.

PIHL standings: Week of March 29, 2021

March 28, 2021

Here are the latest PIHL standings through Sunday.

Elizabeth Forward’s Kailey Larcinese pitches a throw against Mt. Pleasant in the PIAA Class 4A softball semifinal on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at Seton Hill University.

2021 WPIAL Class 4A softball preseason breakdown

March 26, 2021

After a year away from the diamond, softball players from across Western Pennsylvania are itching to get back in the field of play.

Baldwin senior forward Zach Borman (2) competes against South Fayette on March 1, 2021, at Ice Castle.

PIHL standings: Week of March 22, 2021

March 21, 2021

Here are the latest PIHL standings through Sunday.

Hockey rivals Bishop Canevin, Chartiers Valley unite for special cause

March 15, 2021

For the Bishop Canevin hockey team, curiosity about a picture hanging on a wall led to a heartwarming fundraiser and a great night of outdoor hockey.

Pine-Richland’s Alex Erlain (21) celebrates his first goal with Dominic Desjardins during their game against Canon-McMillan on Dec. 8, 2020, at Southpointe.

PHIL standings: Week of March 15, 2021

March 14, 2021

The latest PIHL standings through Sunday, March 14, 2021.

Freeport’s Caleb Hoffman reaches for the puck during a game against North Catholic on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.

PIHL standings through March 7, 2021

March 8, 2021

Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday, March 7.

Baldwin senior defenseman Robbie Aranos (72) competes against South Fayette junior forward Joseph Trinkala (53) on March 1, 2021, at Ice Castle.

Balance of hockey power in South Hills shifts to Thomas Jefferson, Baldwin

March 7, 2021

One corner of the South Hills has become prime property for high school hockey aficionados.

Sewickley Academy’s Jack Gordon is competing for the 2020-21 hockey team.

Gordon, McEnroe lead the way for Sewickley Academy hockey

The Sewickley Academy hockey team is leading the PIHL Class A Northwest Division with a record of 4-1 and an overall mark of 5-9, and the play of junior Jack Gordon and sophomore Matt McEnroe has been a major reason for the success.

Shaler hockey coach Cory Sakolsky speaks to parents during preseason workouts.

Shaler hockey shifts focus to development after missing playoffs

Cory Sakolsky knew a 19-day break was going to make things difficult for the Shaler hockey team.

Freeport’s Nico DiSanti collides with North Catholic goaltender Connor Bridges during their game on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry. Freeport won, 4-3.

PIHL standings through Feb. 28, 2021

February 28, 2021

Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday.

North Allegheny’s Connor Chi (right) scored 13 points in the Tigers’ first seven games.

Opponents try, and fail, to knock North Allegheny top scorer off his game

February 27, 2021

North Allegheny’s Connor Chi occasionally gets cross-checked behind the play or hit a little late by an opponent trying to intimidate him on the ice.

Pine-Richland’s Alex Erlain (21) celebrates his first goal with Dominic Desjardins during their game against Canon-McMillan on Dec. 8 at Southpointe.

Pine-Richland hockey team riding prolific offense

With the volatility that comes with playing during a pandemic, Pine-Richland hockey coach Jordan Yoklic told his players to embrace each opportunity and not take it for granted.