Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Fox Chapel hockey hosts program for young players

By: Josh Rizzo
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 11:01 AM

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The Fox Chapel hockey club will introduce a new program to spark interest in younger age groups. The Foxes will host a free skate with the varsity team July 27 at the Alpha Ice Complex.

The program is available to students in Fox Chapel school district who are entering first through sixth grades. The clinic will focus on teaching young players the basics of shooting, passing and other skills.

Fox Chapel’s hockey team reached the Class 2A Penguins Cup final last season before losing to Erie McDowell in overtime. The Foxes have reached the Pens Cup final in two of the past three seasons.

Van Norman commits

Shady Side Academy’s Ella Van Norman committed to Hamilton (N.Y.) College for track and field. Van Norman was part of a dominant 3,200-meter relay team this past spring along with Rhyley Bendel, Charlotte Barker and Sarah Kushnir.

The Bulldogs relay team won the WPIAL Class 2A title to qualify for states. Van Norman helped Shady Side Academy finish fifth at states. Van Norman, who will be a senior, also qualified individually in the 1,600-meter run.

She placed 16th in the 1,600 with a time of 5 minutes, 15.70 seconds.

McKee scores

Fox Chapel junior Emily McKee participated in the inaugural Girls Academy League national section game. McKee scored a goal during a camp earlier in July.

Summer skills camp

The Fox Chapel girls basketball program will host a summer skills camp July 29-30. The event will be held at the Fox Chapel High School and cost $35 per session.

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