For Katy Knoll, it was proof that even the worst Monday can have a silver lining. Knoll, a junior forward on the Nichols School girls prep hockey team, wore an ear-to-ear smile when she received word that she would be representing her country with the national team that will take part in the 2018 … [Read more...]
How Bransen Kinnear became leader of the Larries
Imagine being on the brink of an athletic dream, only to be asked to step aside and let someone else carry load. Bransen Kinnear doesn’t have to imagine. He lived it. But the way Kinnear carried himself says more about him than any championship ring or trophy ever could. Kinnear, a senior who just … [Read more...]
Evan Rodrigues is earning his keep with Sabres
Evan Rodrigues is a self-admitted "Star Wars" nerd. When asked if he could have any super power, he quickly responded by saying he would love to be able to do the Jedi Mind Trick so he could control things, like a hockey puck, with his thoughts. So far Rodrigues has been doing a pretty good job of … [Read more...]
2017-18 season preview: New season, new challenge for Lady Lakers
How do you follow an unbeaten season that was capped off with a state championship? The same way you would any other season. Hit the ice ready to work as hard as you possibly can. That’s the mindset of the Section III Skaneateles Lady Lakers, who wrapped up a perfect 19-0 season last spring by … [Read more...]
Let the games begin
When you are the defending state champion, you enter the new season knowing full well that you have a target on your back. But you also know that you are part of something special and worthy of being No. 1. Williamsville North, St. Joe’s and Pelham Memorial all know this and are ready to defend what … [Read more...]
With his late dad in mind, Marco Scandella has an infectious attitude
It’s been two years. Two long years. Not a day goes by where Marco Scandella doesn’t think about his dad, Francesco Scandella. His hero. His role model. Francesco Scandella lost his battle against prostate cancer on Dec. 2, 2015. He was just 63 years old. For Marco, 27, his dad was the center of his … [Read more...]