Hockey
PIHL Team of the Week for Oct. 6, 2019
October 6, 2019
During the 2018-19 PIHL regular season, Class AAA was the most defensive-minded classification by a wide margin.
Tried of near misses, Penn-Trafford hockey sets sights on playoff berth
October 4, 2019
Ryan Mickey will be one of Penn-Trafford’s top scorers this season, but the only goal that really matters to him is making the playoffs.
Expect offensive fireworks from Norwin hockey team
This season, Norwin’s hockey team wants to keep the light on — the opposing team’s goal lamp.
Gateway hockey program continues ascent, will play JV again
Rebuilding Gateway’s hockey program will continue to be a slow, difficult process.
Plum’s captains bringing optimism back to ice
Prior to the season, Plum hockey coach Phil Mains told his leadership group of captain Dan Baranowski and alternate captains Logan Schlegel and Nic Pushic that the team would go as they go.
Revamped roster aims to keep North Hills hockey on the rise
October 3, 2019
The North Hills hockey team was one of the most surprising success stories in PIHL Class A last season as it racked up a regular season record of 13-5 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs under the tutelage of first-year head coach Kevin Pawlos.
Contenders aplenty as PIHL drops puck on regular season
September 29, 2019
While there are many unknowns heading into the PIHL season, which opens Monday, two things are certain: there will be new Penguins Cup champions in Class AA and A.
Shaler hockey player Spencer Platt heads west to Wyoming to grow his game
September 26, 2019
Feeling out of place would be natural for Glenshaw native Spencer Platt.
Trib HSSN rewind: A look back at the 2018-19 PIHL season
July 8, 2019
A year after being shut out in the state hockey finals, the Penguins Cup winners went 1-2 against the Flyers Cup champs in the three Pennsylvania Cup state championship games at the RMU Island Sports Complex in 2019.
Penn-Trafford’s Faith Anthony eager to play collegiate hockey at Franklin Pierce
July 5, 2019
The Franklin Pierce women’s hockey team hasn’t been around long. Just like every fledgling sports program, the Ravens took it on the chin the first few years but have built a winning program over the past seven seasons.
Hempfield’s Gerger will continue hockey career in Canada
June 24, 2019
When Canada came calling for Jared Gerger, he couldn’t resist.
Burrell advances to USA Hockey national championship game
March 31, 2019
Burrell stands one win from a national high school hockey championship.
Trib HSSN announces PIHL Players, Goalies, Coaches of the Year
With the conclusion of the 2018-19 PIHL season, it’s time to look back at the stellar individual performances across the four classifications.
Pine-Richland, Burrell win at USA Hockey national championships
March 29, 2019
A pair of Western Pennsylvania hockey teams are shining on the national stage.
Burrell set for USA Hockey nationals
March 26, 2019
Burrell didn’t get the PIHL championship it sought all season, but the Bucs are now turning their attention from competing against Western Pennsylvania to playing some of the top teams in the country.
Trib HSSN PIHL Team of the Week: Pine-Richland
March 24, 2019
Going into the season, Pine-Richland’s goal was to win a state championship.
Trib HSSN PIHL Player of the Week: Pine-Richland goalie Danny Stauffer
During the PIHL regular season, Pine-Richland junior goaltender Danny Stauffer led Double-A in goals-against average.
Pine-Richland finishes season atop Trib HSSN PIHL power rankings
For the final time in the recently completed 2018-19 PIHL hockey season, the TribLive High School Sports Network releases the weekly Power Rankings.
La Salle takes down North Allegheny in Class AAA Pennsylvania Cup championship
March 23, 2019
North Allegheny rolled into the second intermission break on the back of two late goals that got the Tigers tied with La Salle and looked to continue the momentum when they received a power play early in the third.
Pine-Richland blanks Downingtown East to win Class AA Pennsylvania Cup
It has been a magical run for the Pine-Richland hockey team this year. The Rams had one mission remaining — a state championship.
