Hockey
What to watch for in Western Pennsylvania high school sports on March 16, 2023: PIHL semifinals wrap up
March 16, 2023
Neshannock won the 2022 PIHL Division 2 championship by edging Bishop Canevin in the finals, 2-1.
Deer Lakes looks to carry momentum into PIHL semifinal matchup with Ringgold
March 15, 2023
Deer Lakes finished off the regular season strong, defeating Neshannock and Bishop Canevin in back-to-back games to end up with a 16-2 record, second-best in PIHL Varsity D2 hockey.
3rd meeting between Greensburg Salem, Kiski Area hockey teams will determine Class A finalist
March 14, 2023
Greensburg Salem and Kiski Area are no strangers to each other on the ice. The teams will square off for the third time this season Wednesday night, with the winner earning a spot in the Class A Penguins Cup final.
Peters Township, Upper St. Clair earn trips to PIHL Class 3A Penguins Cup finals
Last season, Peters Township won the PIHL Class 3A Penguins Cup. The top-seeded Indians will have a chance to defend that title after a 4-0 win over No. 4 North Allegheny on Monday night at Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center.
Westmoreland PIHL playoff capsules: Games for March 14, 2023
March 13, 2023
PIHL playoffs
Norwin hockey thriving under pressure as Penguins Cup semifinals await
With a flair for the dramatic of late, and an unwavering focus on raising the Penguins Cup again, Norwin is ready for another semifinal matchup with Fox Chapel.
Defending champions to be challenged in PIHL Penguins Cup semifinals
March 12, 2023
A year ago, the PIHL Penguins Cup was raised by Peters Township in 3A, Thomas Jefferson in 2A, Norwin in A and Neshannock won the Division II championship.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 13, 2023: Dominant PIHL teams to battle
A week of PIHL Penguins Cup Frozen Four high school hockey games begins Monday with the Class 3A semifinals.
Latrobe hockey relishes 2nd chance in Penguins Cup playoffs
Latrobe is not about to waste a second chance at PIHL glory.
From Sidney Crosby’s youth program to PIHL playoffs, Peacocks make Pine-Richland proud
Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby has had a major impact on many youth hockey players in Western Pennsylvania and a couple of good examples are Pine-Richland seniors Ryan and Shawn Peacock.
High school roundup for March 9, 2023: Fox Chapel rallies for comeback win in Penguins Cup playoffs
March 9, 2023
Grady Cullen scored the tying goal about five minutes into the third period and Isaac Jacobs netted the game-winner about six minutes later as Fox Chapel came back to defeat Quaker Valley, 5-3, in the PIHL Class A quarterfinals Thursday night.
High school roundup for March 8, 2023: Top-seeded Peters Township wins in PIHL playoffs
March 8, 2023
Will Tomko had a five-point night, recording two goals and three assists, to lead top-seeded Peters Township to a 7-1 victory over No. 8 Mt. Lebanon in the PIHL Class 3A quarterfinals Wednesday night,
What to watch for in Western Pa. high school sports on March 9, 2023: PIHL seeds look to avoid upset bug
The third and final day of the high school hockey quarterfinals is Thursday with Class A and Division 2 playoffs taking center stage.
High school roundup for March 7, 2023: PIHL’s top goal scorer lifts Norwin to OT win
March 7, 2023
Alex Thomas’ second goal of the game was the overtime winner, leading Norwin to a 3-2 victory over McDowell in the PIHL Class A quarterfinals Tuesday night.
February players of the month announced by PIHL
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League announced its February players of the month.
High school roundup for March 6, 2023: Upper St. Clair upsets No. 2 Central Catholic in Penguins Cup quarterfinals
March 6, 2023
Upper St. Clair jumped out to a three-goal lead over No. 2 Central Catholic on Monday night in the PIHL Class 3A quarterfinals and didn’t let up the rest of the en route to a 6-2 upset victory at Alpha Ice Complex.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 7, 2023: Norwin hockey set for rematch with McDowell
Last year, Norwin hoisted its first PIHL Penguins Cup title after shutting out McDowell, 5-0, in the Class A final.
A-K Valley Senior Spotlight: Burrell’s Ryan Scheftic
After missing by two points last year, the Burrell hockey team is ready to take on the playoffs this season.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Fletcher Harvey
Sometimes in sports, a team needs a little failure to propel itself forward.
What to watch for in high school sports for March 6, 2023: Penguins Cup quarterfinals on tap
March 5, 2023
Five years ago, Seneca Valley defeated Peters Township in the Class 3A finals to win the 2018 PIHL Penguins Cup championship.
