By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA The hockey coaching staff at Victor High School has preached a culture of family for years. Be fully invested in one another and good things will happen; the five Section V championship blocks from the past eight years – along with a state championship in 2018 – are proof. “Our kids care so much for each other,” coach Mike Ferreri said. “They care … [Read more...] about Giant-slaying Victor advances in hockey’s state tournament
Thomas advances to hockey Final Four with win over Skaneateles
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA This time, there actually will be more hockey to be played by the Webster Thomas Titans. This time, their celebration after the regional victory wasn’t wasted energy. This time, there is still a state championship to chase. With Saturday afternoon’s 4-2 victory over Skaneateles, the state’s second-ranked team, the Titans are again headed to the … [Read more...] about Thomas advances to hockey Final Four with win over Skaneateles
UPL struggles as Amerks fall to Crunch
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Funny game, this hockey. Especially for goaltenders. On Friday, Ukko Pekka-Luukkonen faced 55 shots from the Syracuse Crunch and stopped 54, allowing the visiting Rochester Americans to escape with a 2-1 in overtime. On Sunday, Lukkonen allowed three goals on 36 shots as the Amerks won 5-3 at Toronto. And on Wednesday night on home ice, against … [Read more...] about UPL struggles as Amerks fall to Crunch
After four OTs and a nine-round shootout, Victor prevails over Penfield
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA It was the game that wouldn’t end, and maybe the one that shouldn’t have ended, either. For three 17-minute periods of regulation play and four 7 ½-minute overtime periods, the Penfield Patriots and Victor Blue Devils skated shot for shot, shot block for shot block, save for save and check for check, attempting to determine a Section V Class A hockey … [Read more...] about After four OTs and a nine-round shootout, Victor prevails over Penfield
Thomas holds off Aquinas to win yet another sectional hockey title
By KEVIN OKLOBZIJA Some traditions in sports never fade away, carried on through the years even as players move on. Like the tradition of the Webster Thomas Titans hockey team gathering at T’s Family Restaurant in Webster for breakfast. And like that same Thomas hockey program winning sectional championships. Powered by goals from Ethan Stappenbeck, Michael Dowden, … [Read more...] about Thomas holds off Aquinas to win yet another sectional hockey title