Hockey
Westmoreland area playoff hockey capsules for games of Feb. 26, 2019
February 25, 2019
PIHL Penguins Cup Class AA play-in round
Quaker Valley plays waiting game for state playoffs
The WPIAL 4A girls basketball playoffs resume Monday, and a win by Elizabeth Forward against top-seeded North Catholic would put Quaker Valley in the PIAA playoffs under the WPIAL’s follow-the-leader format.
Trib HSSN PIHL team of the week: Cathedral Prep
February 24, 2019
After an 0-7 start to the PIHL season, the Cathedral Prep Ramblers were being written off.
Trib HSSN PIHL Player of the Week: Meadville’s Nick Frantz
“Normally, we would’ve sent him to the showers after the second period,” longtime Meadville hockey coach Jamie Plunkett said. “I think he was just trying his best to catch (Montour’s Ritchy) Froehlich, but, ultimately, he came up short in the points race, but he’s had a great year. Part of it was keeping continuity with the lineup. It was easier to keep him playing.”
Westmoreland area hockey playoff capsules for games of Feb. 25,2019
Class A
Westmoreland County teams set to open PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs
Latrobe has waited almost a year to get back to the PIHL Penguins Cup Class 2A playoffs.
Pine-Richland leads Trib HSSN PIHL power rankings
Every Monday during the 2018-19 PIHL hockey season, the TribLive High School Sports Network releases Power Rankings.
PIHL standings through Feb. 23, 2019
February 23, 2019
Here are the final PIHL high school hockey standings through Feb. 23. Check out playoff coverage over the next four weeks, along with the weekly PIHL Power Play Show at 8 p.m. Wednesday at TribHSSN.TribLive.com.
Franklin Regional hockey hopes to challenge for Penguins Cup
The Franklin Regional hockey team’s first goal was to reach the postseason.
North Hills hockey in position for postseason success
February 21, 2019
The PIHL regular season has come to a close for the North Hills hockey team, a group with a 13-5 record that has the No. 4 seed in the Class A North Division sewn up.
Trib HSSN PIHL Team of the Week: Connellsville
February 17, 2019
Connellsville needed a response after last week’s loss to Carrick, having had a chance to clinch a home game in the Division 2 playoffs in that game.
Trib HSSN PIHL Player of the Week: Montour’s Ryan Eisel
During the third period of Monday’s Class A contest between Deer Lakes and Montour, one of the Lancers’ captains skated up to the Montour bench and talked with Montour coach Clay Shell and some of the captains for the Spartans.
Pine-Richland remains atop Trib HSSN’s PIHL power rankings
Every Monday during the 2018-19 PIHL hockey season, the TribLive High School Sports Network releases Power Rankings.
PIHL standings through Feb. 16, 2019
February 16, 2019
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Feb. 16. Check out weekly broadcasts, along with the PIHL Power Play Show at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at TribHSSN.TribLive.com.
Rough stretch of losses keeps Penn-Trafford hockey out of postseason
February 15, 2019
After going through a difficult five-game losing streak that put postseason aspirations on thin ice, a 4-3 win over Latrobe on Monday provided the Penn-Trafford hockey team a brief moment of hope. For a couple hours the Warriors kept their playoff chances alive, but they were eliminated later in the
Norwin hockey looks to get back to its aggressive game
Norwin's hockey team achieved its first goal: qualifying for the PIHL Class A Penguins Cup playoffs. The Knights hope to check off more accomplishments on their list. andquot;Any team that makes the playoffs has a shot of getting to the championship. That's the mentality you have to have,andquot; Norwin junior
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy hockey teams ready for playoffs
Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy will concentrate on the qualities that got them into the playoffs and leave their struggles in the rearview mirror. Sewickley Academy recently clinched a playoff berth and will be the fifth or sixth seed in the Class A North division. The spot is a creditSouth Fayette hockey rolling, looks for 1st Penguins Cup
February 14, 2019
The South Fayette hockey team has been one of the top squads in the PIHL during the regular season. Now the Lions are getting ready to prove it in the playoffs. Entering the final week of the season, South Fayette is near the top of the Class A standings with
Quaker Valley, Sewickley Academy hockey teams ready for playoffs
Quaker Valley and Sewickley Academy will concentrate on the qualities that got them into the PIHL playoffs and leave their struggles in the rearview mirror.South Fayette hockey rolling, looks for 1st Penguins Cup
February 13, 2019
The South Fayette hockey team has been one of the top squads in the PIHL during the regular season.
