We’re back in holiday mode with no games to be played. I’m thinking New Year’s Day would be a great time for a classic rivalry game, like we used to have on Thanksgiving Day with football. How cool would it be to watch Rye and Pelham or Mamaroneck and Suffern… Read More →
Stay happy. Stay healthy. And stop long enough to smell the hockey gear. Or not.
All of the action is at Brewster Ice Arena, like most Sundays, and the highlight is John Jay vs. Fox Lane. The longtime rivals are playing for the McLaughlin Cup. It’s easily the biggest game of the year for the Foxes. To clear up some of the blog discussion, Lakeland/Panas… Read More →
By Mike Dougherty There’s a reason why it seems to be getting harder to score goals around here. It’s not unusual to have a couple of marquee goaltenders who night in and night out increase the frustration level of talented opponents. Chris Stangarone of White Plains, Nick Modica of Suffern,... Read More →
I’ve not heard of any cancellations due to weather … yet. Most of the marquee games are taking place upstate where life goes on regardless of the weather. Rye is putting a perfect record on the line against Queensbury, which is 3-4-1 against some tough competition. Mamaroneck is playing unbeaten… Read More →
By Mike Dougherty BREWSTER — A couple of early-season disappointments taught Mahopac the value of momentum, and it was on the verge of slipping away when a jolt from Tommy Kirincic dampened the growing enthusiasm of Lakeland/Panas. Friday’s hockey game was emotional from the start, and the intensity was climbing… Read More →
We’ve got teams running in all directions today. If you’re out watching, please leave us a score as folks will be checking in all day to see what’s happening. My plan is to visit BIA for Mahopac vs. Lakeland/Panas. You can follow me @LoHudHockey for the updates. I’ll be keeping… Read More →
If you read the blog you already know about my favorite Canadian import … and I got the Great Big Sea boxed set for Christmas. The collection includes a song I had never heard before and it’s a true anthem for high school hockey devotees – Play the Game. Enjoy…. Read More →
I know we’ve been down this road before … have you seen what’s left on Pelham’s schedule? The Pelicans are running another gauntlet, and are upstate this week. First up is Williamsville East (5-1), then they get Niagara Wheatfield (2-1). When they get home, there’s a meeting with ETB, and… Read More →
Matt Lipsky, Iona Prep The junior goalie made 27 saves in a 4-2 win over St. Joseph’s and followed that up by making 44 saves in a 2-1 win over St. Anthony’s. Coaches may nominate a player by submitting the details of the previous week to mdougher@lohud.com by 8 a.m…. Read More →
