Which teams will be holding up New York State Division I and II boys hockey state championships by the end of the 2023-24 season? The journey for all teams in the state began on Nov. 13 and will end at HarborCenter in Buffalo on March 10. Buffalo also won a three-year bid to continue hosting … [Read more...]
A new era for Kenmore/Grand Island/Lockport as Jeff Orlowski steps away
Jeff Orlowski has had an accomplished coaching career with the Kenmore/Grand Island/Lockport girls hockey team. Since Section VI started offering girls hockey in 2010, the team has won seven Section VI titles in nine appearances, including five straight from 2012 to 2016 and back-to-back … [Read more...]
Mike Harder forging ahead at dream job as Colgate men’s hockey coach
There is nowhere else Mike Harder would rather be than coaching hockey at Colgate University. To say the 1997 graduate, who is the school’s all-time leading scorer and previously served as an assistant coach for six years, is thrilled to be the Raiders’ 15th men’s hockey head coach would be an … [Read more...]
Rochester showcase sparks optimism for Section V girls hockey league
Jamie Buss recalls what a tremendous experience her son, Tyler, had when he competed in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association boys hockey championships in 2022 with Webster Thomas, a team from Section V in Rochester. While she was very happy for her son, she kept thinking, … [Read more...]
Carey Terrance proud to carry Akwesasne heritage into NHL
Carey Terrance’s childhood dream was realized when the Anaheim Ducks drafted the recent Salmon River High School graduate in the second round — 59th overall — in this year's NHL Draft. While he was thrilled to hear his name called, the 18-year-old forward, who attended the draft, made sure he … [Read more...]
Michael Hagens’ journey from forward to strong USHL defenseman
Michael Hagens certainly has made the most of his first season with the United States Hockey League’s Chicago Steel after being named to the league’s All-Rookie second team. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound defenseman’s 26 points ranked third among all USHL rookie defensemen. His nine goals led all Steel … [Read more...]
