Hockey

Pine-Richland’s Alex Erlain works the puck past Canon-McMillan’s Adam Sciorilli next to goalie Mario Eafrati during their game on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, at Southpointe.
High school roundup for Dec. 8, 2020: Pine-Richland hockey lights up scoreboard
December 8, 2020
Dominic Desjardins had a hat trick and Alex Erlain recorded two goals and three assists as Pine-Richland rolled Canon-McMillan, 8-2, in PIHL Class AAA hockey Tuesday night.

Read More...

Elizabeth Forward’s Tayte Donovan (14) collides with Burrell’s Jonas Sopko during their game on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at Pittsburgh Ice Arena.
High school roundup for Dec. 7, 2020: Kiski Area blanks Blackhawk
December 7, 2020
Stephen Rayburg netted four goals and had two assists in leading Kiski Area to an 8-0 victory over Blackhawk in a PIHL Class A hockey game Monday night at Center Ice Arena.

Read More...

Penn-Trafford’s Nate Loughner celebrates a goal with Nico Martucci (93) and Ryan Crombie (18) during their game against Latrobe on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Center Ice Arena in Delmont.
PIHL standings through Dec. 6, 2020
December 6, 2020
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Dec. 6:

Read More...

Latrobe’s Derrick Halula (background) and Pine-Richland’s Dominic Desjardins combat each other for the puck during PIHL hockey on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019 at Kirk S. Nevin Arena in Greensburg.
Pine-Richland hockey has unfinished business after shortened playoff run
December 5, 2020
If Pine-Richland could rewrite history, it would be competing for a three-peat this season for the Penguins Cup and state championship.

Read More...

North Allegheny’s Karl Fuchs battles Peters Twp.’s Austin Malley for possession of the puck during their game on Nov. 12, 2020, at Baierl Ice Arena.
North Allegheny looking to again contend for PIHL Penguins Cup title
The PIHL shut down its playoffs before reaching the finals last season, so North Allegheny coach Mike Bagnato told his players to consider themselves the reigning champions.

Read More...

Penn-Trafford’s Xavier Solomon celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime to defeat Latrobe, 6-5, on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, at Center Ice Arena in Delmont
High school roundup for Dec. 1, 2020: Penn-Trafford hockey wins OT thriller
December 1, 2020
Xavier Solomon scored the game-winning goal to lead Penn-Trafford to a 6-5 overtime victory over Latrobe in a PIHL thriller Tuesday night.

Read More...

High school roundup for Nov. 30, 2020: Chartiers Valley hockey rallies past North Hills
November 30, 2020
Jackson Fodor, Greg Kraemer and Ryan Kantner scored in the final seven minutes of the game to lead Chartiers Valley to a 4-3 comeback win over North Hills in a PIHL Class A Southwest game Monday night.

Read More...

Peters Twp.’s Dylan McElhinny scores past North Allegheny goaltender Rylan Murphy during their game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Warrendale.
PIHL standings through Nov. 29, 2020
November 29, 2020
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday, Nov. 29.

Read More...

Gateway hockey program focused on development
Gateway hockey coach Shawn Jesih sees a lot of potential in the freshmen and sophomores who make up the majority of the roster.

Read More...

Penn Trafford’s Michael Schmitt is tripped by Hampton’s Isaak Zech in the first period Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at Center Ice Arena in Delmont.
High school roundup for Nov. 24, 2020: Teammates net hat tricks for Penn-Trafford
November 24, 2020
Ryan Crombie and Nate Loughner each netted a hat trick as Penn-Trafford (3-1-0) picked up an 8-2 victory over Hampton (2-2-0) Tuesday night in a nonsection matchup of PIHL Class 2A teams at the top of the early season standings. Jack McKenzie added two goals for Penn-Trafford.

Read More...

Chartiers Valley players celebrates their first first-period goal against Norwin at Center Ice Arena in Delmont on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020.
High school roundup for Nov. 23, 2020: Chartiers Valley teammates have 5-point nights
November 23, 2020
Greg Kraemer and Drew Evans each had a five-point night, recording two goals and three assists apiece, to lead Chartiers Valley (3-0-1) to a 10-0 victory over Norwin (2-3-0) in a PIHL Class A nonsection game Monday night.

Read More...

North Hills’ Noah Benscoter celebrates his first period goal against Quaker Valley on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, at RMU Island Sports Center. North Hills won, 11-3.
PIHL standings through Nov. 22, 2020
November 22, 2020
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday, Nov. 22.

Read More...

Latrobe goalie Logan Byrd makes a save during the second period against Montour on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at RMU Island Sports Center. Latrobe won 5-4 in a shootout.
PIHL juggling schedule amid covid restrictions
When the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League began its season earlier this month, league officials prepared themselves for several possible scenarios.

Read More...

Hampton’s Owen Cirlingione (17) looks to gain possession against Franklin Regional’s Trent Lunden last season.
Hampton hockey making dramatic improvements
November 17, 2020
The Hampton hockey team last season needed three months to reach two wins.

Read More...

North Hills’ Ryan Kosylo moves the puck, as Quaker Valley’s Coleman Carey loses his stick during the first period on Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, at RMU Island Sports Center. North Hills won, 11-3.
High school roundup for Nov. 16, 2020: North Allegheny edges Upper St. Clair
November 16, 2020
Nolan Colinear scored the go-ahead 59 seconds into the third period to give North Allegheny a 2-1 Class 3A win over Upper St. Clair (0-2) at Baierl Ice Complex on Monday night.

Read More...

Deer Lakes’ Colton Spence battles Shady Side Academy’s Joey Anania for possession during the WPIAL Class AA championship game on Nov. 5, 2020, at North Allegheny.
Deer Lakes ready to ‘take care of business’ in PIAA semifinal matchup
Two years ago, the Deer Lakes boys soccer team made an improbable run to the 2018 PIAA Class AA championship game, and the Lancers have been looking to get back ever since.

Read More...

Latrobe goalie Logan Byrd makes a save during the second period against Montour on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at RMU Island Sports Center. Latrobe won, 5-4, in a shootout.
PIHL standings through Nov. 15, 2020
November 15, 2020
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday, Nov. 15.

Read More...

Sewickley Academy’s Jack Gordon was a PIHL all-star last season.
Sewickley Academy hockey looking to build momentum
For a majority of the 2019-20 PIHL season, Sewickley Academy was on the losing end of things.

Read More...

Norwin goalie Sam Coll (30) makes a save against Kiski during a PIHL class A first-round playoff game last season.
New coach has Norwin hockey team focusing on defense
November 14, 2020
Vinnie Scalamogna has been coaching hockey at various levels in Western Pennsylvania since 1980, most recently serving as the head coach at Greensburg Central Catholic.

Read More...

Peters Twp.’s Bray Sehnert celebrates his goal with John Camp, Jr. next to North Allegheny’ goaltender Rylan Murphy during their game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, in Warrendale.
High school roundup for Nov. 12, 2020: Peters Township hockey slams North Allegheny
November 12, 2020
Bray Sehnert scored twice and John Camp Jr. had a goal and three assists as Peters Township defeated North Allegheny 7-3 in PIHL Class AAA hockey Thursday night.

Read More...

1 20 21 22 23 24 58