Jonathan Skuza

BY JONATHAN SKUZA Charles Hezel’s three point performance and Aiden Stauffer’s shutout propelled the Pittsford Panthers (19-3-2) to a 4-0 victory over Section IV’s Ithaca Little Red (18-3-1) in the NYSPHSAA Division I quarterfinals Saturday afternoon. VIEW MORE PHOTOS FROM DENNIS JOYCE HERE. The first period saw the teams feel each other and exchange power plays, but … [Read more...] about Hezel and Stauffer guide Pittsford to state semifinals

The 2026 Class A championship game features two teams with two different goals. Top-seeded Pittsford returns to finals looking to defend its Class A title. No. 2 seed Hilton has reached its programs first Class A title game and will look to claim its first ever title. Here’s what you need to know: No. 1 seed PITTSFORD PANTHERS (18-2-2/MCPSAC Division) vs. No. 2 seed HILTON … [Read more...] about Section V Hockey Sectional Preview: Pittsford and Hilton battle for Class A crown

This year’s Class B title matchup features two teams that have reached the big game in the last five years. Top-seeded Webster Schroeder is looking to reclaim Class B glory for the first time since 2023. No. 3 Aquinas is looking to change their fortunes after falling short in the 2022. Here's what you need to know: No. 1 seed WEBSTER SCHROEDER WARRIORS (22-0-0/MCPSAC … [Read more...] about Section V Hockey Sectional Preview: Webster Schroeder and Aquinas to meet for Class B supremacy

BY JONATHAN SKUZA HENRIETTA, N.Y. — In deep playoff runs, you need your top players to shine when the lights are their brightest. Top-seeded Pittsford got that in a 4-1 victory Thursday evening over number four-seed Penfield as the Panthers will go back to the Class A championship game for the second straight year. ”Being able to win in different ways is great and just … [Read more...] about Pittsford earns spot in Class A title game

BY JONATHAN SKUZA PERINTON, N.Y. — As they say, to be the best, you have to beat the best. For third-seeded Aquinas that was the case Wednesday evening, as they defeated second seed and defending Class B champions Victor 4-3 in a tight contest for their first title game berth since 2022. ”Our guys were prepared,” Aquinas head coach Chuck Dossier said. “We’ve done a lot … [Read more...] about Aquinas clinches Class B title game berth