Hockey

Norwin’s Alex Thomas celebrates with Mario Cavallaro (l) after Cavallaro’s goal against McDowell in the first period during the Class A Championship on Monday, March 21, 2022 at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex.
Norwin hockey thriving under pressure as Penguins Cup semifinals await
March 13, 2023
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.

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Armstrong’s Wyatt Tutak (right) joins the celebration after a River Hawks goal against Hempfield during their PIHL Class AA quarterfinal on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Belmont Complex.
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.

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North Allegheny’s Connor Chi (43) celebrates his game-winning goal to beat Peters Township in the Penguins Cup 3A semifinal on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Robert Morris University Island Sports Center.
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.

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Latrobe’s Jacob Hannah fires a shot against Mars during their game on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2022, at Kirk Nevin Arena.
Latrobe hockey relishes 2nd chance in Penguins Cup playoffs
Latrobe is not about to waste a second chance at PIHL glory.

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Pine-Richland’s Ryan Peacock takes a shot against Central Catholic during 2022 PIHL first-round playoff action.
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.

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Fox Chapel’s Isaac Jacobs celebrates after scoring the winning goal next to Quaker Valley’s Will Watson during their PIHL Class A quarterfinal Thursday at Alpha Ice Complex.
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.

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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,

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Greensburg Salem goaltender Tristan Gonzalez (31) smothers a wrist shot during the first period of an 8-3 loss to Franklin Regional on Dec. 29, 2022 at Alpha Ice Complex.
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.

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Norwin’s Alex Thomas
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.

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February players of the month announced by PIHL
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League announced its February players of the month.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Brian Spencer snaps a shot at Penn-Trafford goaltender Jackson Kerrigan during a PIHL quarterfinal-round game March 6, 2023.
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.

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Norwin celebrates against McDowell in the second period during the PIHL Penguins Cup Class A championship Monday, March 21, 2022, at UPMC Lemieux Sports 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.

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Burrell senior Ryan Scheftic
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.

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Latrobe senior Fletcher Harvey
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Latrobe’s Fletcher Harvey
Sometimes in sports, a team needs a little failure to propel itself forward.

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Central Catholic goalie Jakob Dold makes a save against Canon-McMillan on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Alpha Ice Arena in Harmar.
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.

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Fox Chapel’s Mason Heininger works past Plum’s Luca Lapiana during their game on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Alpha Ice Arena in Harmar.
Final 2022-23 PIHL standings
Here are the final PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through the end of the regular season.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Scotty Allan (right) celebrates with teammates after defeating Franklin Regional, 6-5 in overtime, in the PIHL Class 2A final March 22, 2022 at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry.
PIHL sets quarterfinal matchups for Penguins Cup playoffs
March 1, 2023
A year ago, the PIHL Penguins Cup was raised by Peters Township in 3A, Thomas Jefferson in 2A, Norwin in A and Neshannock in Division 2.

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Montour players celebrate a goal during the 2019 PIHL Penguins Cup Class A championship game.
Montour out of PIHL playoffs after ineligible player controversy
February 28, 2023
It looked like the Montour hockey team was in great position to make the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League Penguins Cup playoffs two weeks ago.

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High school scores, summaries and schedules for Feb. 27, 2023
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Central Catholic’s Alex Sarkis and Billy George pressure Canon-McMillan’s Brenden Lomago along the boards during their game on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Alpha Ice Arena in Harmar.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Feb. 26, 2023
February 26, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Feb. 26.

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