TribLIVE

| Sports


Individual High School Selector:
| A| B| C| D| E| F| G| H| I| J| K| L| M| N| O| P| Q| R| S| T| U| V| W| Y

Hockey

Former assistant assumes control of Serra hockey program

By Chris Adamski
Brian Boehm recently stepped down as coach of the Serra hockey team after five section titles in seven seasons. “I thought we had the best (coaching) staff in Pittsburgh,” Boehm said last week. “I didn’t think anybody had a better overall staff.” Now, a member of that staff has taken …

Sewickley hockey coach named director at Pegula Ice Arena
By Nathan Smith
When an opportunity came up at the Pegula Ice Arena, Ryan Patrick couldn’t turn it down. “It is an amazing opportunity,” he said. “I took a tour of the new arena last week, and there is something special going on here. I am lucky to be part of it.” The …
North Allegheny hockey coach has overwhelming passion for the game
By Chris Adamski
Jim Black couldn’t be reached until after 11 p.m. Black of Wexford was officiating a dek hockey game with his son at the facility he owns on Mt. Nebo Road. Being busy and up so late isn’t atypical for Black. “You don’t have to worry about me — I don’t …
Sewickley’s Bodine competes in America’s Showcase
By Joe Sager
This marks the first year the USA Hockey America’s Showcase has featured girls teams. The tournament, held at the Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, …
Team Pittsburgh falls in USA Hockey America’s Showcase final
By Joe Sager
The third time was not the charm for Team Pittsburgh. For the third-straight year, Pittsburgh fell in the championship game at the USA Hockey America’s Showcase. This time, Team Illinois held on for the 3-2 triumph Sunday at Robert Morris University Island Sports Center. Team Pittsburgh, made up of juniors …
Hempfield goalie Androkites honored by NAPHL
By Brittany Goncar
When the North American Prospects Hockey League announced its All-PHL teams earlier this month, three members of the 18U Viper Stars were recognized for their …
Freeport juniors to skate in hockey showcase
By Bill West
Freeport juniors Cole Hepler and Brendon Zack launch javelins and baseballs this time of year, but pucks still beckon. Hepler, Freeport’s top returning javelin thrower, and Zack, an infielder for the Yellowjackets, will shirk their spring sports responsibilities during the next few days to participate in America’s Hockey Showcase at …
Peters Township’s Recktenwald set to join Johnstown Tomahawks
By Chris Adamski
Last year, Trevor Recktenwald watched as eight of his teammates were selected to move on to the Junior A North American Hockey League. Recktenwald, a …
North Allegheny, Latrobe win state hockey titles; Quaker Valley rally falls short
By Matt Grubba
Four was the magic number for the Penguins Cup champs in this year’s state hockey finals. North Allegheny senior Joe Griffin scored four goals to …
Program to detail Fox Chapel hockey’s storied past
By Marty Stewart
The history of Fox Chapel Area High School hockey goes back 40 years and all of the memories will soon be in print. Members of …
Rebuilding Fox Chapel hockey team gets scrimmage action
By Marty Stewart
A program that was in limbo made a return to the ice last month and offered a glimmer of hope for the future. The Fox Chapel High School hockey team did not have enough varsity players to produce a team this past winter and the schedule was cancelled. Thanks to …
Pine-Richland hockey team takes silver
By Jerry Clark
The Pine-Richland hockey squad has made significant strides under coach Mike Bagnato. The team went from missing the playoffs to making them, then advancing to …
Breaking down the Pennsylvania high school hockey championships
By Chris Adamski
CLASS AAA North Allegheny  vs. La Salle, 4 p.m. Records: North Allegheny 18-4-2, La Salle 22-3-1 North Allegheny impact players: Cody Black, sr., F; Joe …
Griffin’s 3rd-period goals lead North Allegheny to PIHL Class AAA title
By Chris Adamski
Bradford Thornburgh made 20 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, and North Allegheny won its second PIHL Class AAA Penguins Cup championship with …
Latrobe captures 4th PIHL Class AA title
By Paul Schofield
Shane Brudnok was in goal the last time Latrobe won a PIHL Class AA Penguins Cup title in 2010. The senior stood tall in that …
Quaker Valley defends PIHL Class A title
By Chris Adamski
Quaker Valley came into the PIHL Penguins Cup Class A championship game Wednesday having trailed for all of four minutes and 26 seconds. The whole …
Pine-Richland advances to Penguins Cup Finals
By Jerry Clark
If there is a downside to success, it is the tremendous expectation to keep it up. From 2006-2008, the Pine-Richland hockey team captured two Class …
Quaker Valley hockey sets standard for success
By Doug Gulasy
Coach Kevin Quinn had one goal for the fledgling Quaker Valley hockey problem before its first varsity season in 1997 — he wanted a team …
TJ’s forecast looks bright for 2013-14 PIHL season
By Ray Fisher
The early prognosis for the 2013-14 for the Thomas Jefferson varsity hockey team evokes optimism. This past season, the Jaguars skated to first place in section play, finished with a 14-8 regular-season record, and advanced to the PIHL Class A playoffs. Thomas Jefferson dropped a tough 4-3 decision in overtime …
Smith finishes as runner-up at state event
By Michael Love 9:00 p.m.
Gateway junior Tori Smith was the only bowler to record 200-plus scores in each of the six qualifying-round games during Friday’s girls singles tournament at …
Latrobe seniors recall title team’s success during their freshman season
By Chris Adamski
The Latrobe hockey team is back seemingly where it belongs — in the PIHL Class AA Penguins Cup championship. The Wildcats are playing in the …
Peters Township, North Allegheny meet in finale of Penguins Cup trifecta
By Chris Adamski
There’s no truth to the rumor that Peters Township hockey coach Rick Tingle has placed a media embargo on his players this week. Even though …
Another Valasek heading to Mercyhurst to play hockey
By Bill West
Kevin Valasek’s graduation and departure for college a year ago broke up one of the most formidable scoring tandems in Ford City hockey history. Jesse …
High school hockey roundup: Peters Township wins, reaches finals again
By Chris Adamski
Facing the top-scoring team and the highest-scoring player he would all season, Peters Township goalie Brian Baker had support in front of him. “The defense …
Former Kittanning goalie Langham hopes to land tryout with Junior team
By Bill West
Kittanning senior goaltender Cameron Langham’s celebrated high school hockey career concluded earlier this week with the Wildcats’ 4-1 loss to Quaker Valley in the PIHL …
PIHL semifinals roundup: Pine-Richland secures Penguins Cup upset in OT
By Nathan Smith
Pine-Richland forward Dillon Kessey’s overtime goal against Bishop Canevin in the Class AA Penguins Cup semifinals may have been the biggest of his career. But …
Hampton’s run at the Penguins Cup falls short
By Jerry Clark
It’s not easy to get to the PHIL Penguins Cup playoffs, let alone win once you get in. The Hampton Talbots’ hockey squad got off …
Shaler hockey drops opening-round playoff game
By Jerry Clark
Every season, Shaler hockey coach Curt Hetz talks with assistant coach Larry Gallic, and their goal is to take the team they are given and …
Pine-Richland hockey moves past Cathedral Prep
By Shawn Annarelli
Pine-Richland knew it would be in for a physical hockey game against Cathedral Prep, but it also knew that it could take advantage of an …
Defensive dominance pacing Quaker Valley hockey
By Doug Gulasy
The Quaker Valley hockey team wanted to begin its postseason run with a defensive mindset. Getting a shutout was just an added bonus. The Quakers …
Top-seeded Bishop Canevin hockey team downs Plum after slow start
By Nathan Smith
Bishop Canevin hockey coach Kevin Zielmanski compared watching his squad’s first two periods against Plum last week to watching someone stuck in quicksand — the …
Chartiers Valley hockey skates past Moon in Penguins Cup quarterfinals
By Nathan Smith
Chartiers Valley defenseman Sean Brkovich has felt disrespected this season. The Colts came into the season with their sights set high, feeling they could compete …
Central Catholic eliminates Knights
By Matt Grubba
Norwin recovered from a slow start, but a flying finish by Central Catholic put an end to the Knights’ season. Jesse Yeckel scored the game-winning …
Baldwin senior athletes pass winning torch to underclassmen
By Ray Fisher
Head coach Joe Powell guided the Baldwin varsity hockey team to an 11-8-1 regular-season record, and a berth in the PIHL Open Class Chiefs Cup …
Mustangs conclude season with loss to Bishop Canevin in Class AA quarterfinals
By Michael Love
The Plum varsity ice hockey team started its 2012-13 season 0-4-1, and at the time, head coach Dave Stonebraker said his team wasn’t playing well …
Latrobe trio again leads team deep into PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs
By Chris Adamski
It only seems as if the trio of Shane Brudnok, Josh Singley and Rob Vasinko has been starring for the Latrobe hockey team forever. Then …