Hockey

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PIHL standings through Nov. 15, 2020

November 15, 2020

Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday, Nov. 15.

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.

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.

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.

High school roundup for Nov. 10, 2020: Peters Township hockey stings Mt. Lebanon

November 10, 2020

Gavin Dabrowski had two goals to lead Peters Township to a 4-1 victory over Mt. Lebanon in PIHL Class AAA hockey Tuesday night.

Latrobe’s Jack Beddick scores the winning goal on Montour goalie Anthony Reinholt during a shootout on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at RMU Island Sports Center. Latrobe won, 5-4.

High school roundup for Nov. 9, 2020: Latrobe hockey rallies for shootout win

November 9, 2020

Josh Coffee scored his second goal of the game in the final two minutes of regulation and Latrobe went on to defeat Montour 5-4 in a shootout Monday night in PIHL action at the RMU Island Sports Center.