Hockey

Quaker Valley’s Braedan Steffey.
Quaker Valley bounces back from skid in time for Penguins Cup playoffs
February 19, 2023
Quaker Valley’s youthful hockey team snapped out of its funk Feb. 9 with an impressive 8-4 win against North Catholic.

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Penn-Trafford goalie Jackson Kerrigan (with now-injured defenseman Damian Dynys) has posted two shutouts this season.
Penn-Trafford hockey team heating up ahead of Penguins Cup playoffs
It’s been a roller-coaster type season for the 2022-23 Penn-Trafford hockey team.

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Franklin Regonal swimmers Holden Thomas, Aiden Bunker and Ben Holm
Franklin Regional boys swimmers win 27th section title, turn focus to WPIALs
February 18, 2023
The Franklin Regional boys swimming team captured its 27th section title with a victory against Latrobe on Feb. 9.

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Norwin’s Alex Thomas had a 10-point game against Wheeling Catholic on Feb. 2.
Norwin notebook: Alex Thomas sparks streaking hockey team
The playoff-bound Norwin hockey team made it four wins in a row as the Knights batted away Indiana.

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Penn-Trafford’s Xavier Solomon scores against Latrobe in a 2020 game.
High school roundup for Feb. 14, 2023: Penn-Trafford hockey trips up South Fayette
February 14, 2023
Xavier Solomon and Nate Loughner each had two goals and two assists to lead Penn-Trafford to a 5-1 victory over second-place South Fayette in PIHL Class 2A hockey Tuesday night.

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Burrell hockey team ready to ‘make noise’ in Penguins Cup playoffs
February 13, 2023
Burrell’s hockey team features a collection of veteran and freshman players from the rival Burrell, Highlands and New-Ken Arnold school districts who share a common goal: to qualify for the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs.

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Franklin Regional’s Nolan Savinda (48) and Yahor Khaklin (53) assist on stopping a shot on goal in the first period against Greensburg Salem on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at Alpha Ice Complex.
PIHL standings, playoff qualifiers through Feb. 12, 2023
February 12, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Sunday:

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Pine-Richland’s Ryan Peacock takes a shot against Central Catholic during PIHL first-round playoff action last season.
After slow start, Pine-Richland hockey team rights ship, roars into playoffs
Every year there are teams that surge late in the season and are dubbed a team nobody wants to meet in the playoffs.

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Franklin Regional senior Matt Knizner
PIHL announces January players of the month
February 11, 2023
Upper St. Clair played six games in January and senior forward Colin Ruffner scored in every one of them.

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Franklin Regional’s R.J. Kelley (59) skates away from trouble during an Oct. 3, 2022 game.
Franklin Regional hockey shakes off slow start, heats up in 2nd half of season
Franklin Regional hockey coach John Winebrenner said he knew the start of the 2022-23 season would be a test.

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Dante Scalise and Central Catholic are in first place in Class 3A.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Feb. 5, 2023
February 5, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Sunday:

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Plum’s Zach Miller (62) celebrates his hat trick goal with Nick Majors during their game against Fox Chapel in October at Alpha Ice Arena in Harmar.
After battling injuries, Plum’s Miller relishes chance to finish high school career on the ice
February 4, 2023
Zach Miller hasn’t taken lightly the opportunity to suit up this year for the Plum varsity ice hockey team.

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Norwin senior Sean Hanley, normally a forward, stepped in and beat Freeport as a goaltender Jan. 26.
Norwin notebook: Emergency goalie comes through for hockey team
A bout of adversity didn’t stop the Norwin hockey team from winning, and it didn’t stop an offensive player from suiting up and playing goaltender.

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Greensburg Salem senior Colten Humphrey
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Salem’s Colten Humphrey
January 30, 2023
Some teams just give off a vibe that a certain season could be special.

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Deer Lakes’ AJ Schaaf is a senior captain for the 2022-23 hockey team.
Deep lineup helps Deer Lakes hockey contend with Division 2 leaders
A winning hockey team possesses discipline, outstanding puck movement and team chemistry through all lines and defensemen pairings. Deer Lakes appears to have that winning formula in the PIHL’s Division 2.

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Plum’s Zach Miller celebrates his hat trick goal with teammates during their game against Fox Chapel on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Alpha Ice Arena in Harmar.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Jan. 29, 2023
January 29, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Sunday:

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PIHL all-stars produce high-scoring results in showcase event
The PIHL hosted five high-scoring all-star games Sunday at Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center. Here’s a recap of each contest:

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Fox Chapel’s Danny Downey carries the puck against Plum on Oct. 17, 2022, in Harmar.
With speedy senior providing spark, Fox Chapel hockey scorching PIHL opponents
January 28, 2023
Good luck trying to intimidate Fox Chapel senior forward Sam Smith off the puck.

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Kiski Area’s Ethan George will compete in the PHIL All-Star games Jan. 29 at RMU Island Sports Center.
After sweeping defending champion Norwin, Kiski Area hockey team continues rise in standings
January 23, 2023
The Kiski Area hockey team already was trending in the right direction, but after the heist pulled off against Norwin on Jan. 10, the group should galvanize even more.

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Central Catholic’s Sam Gaffney works past Canon-McMillan’s Carson O’Donoghue during their game on Monday, Oct. 17, 2022, at Alpha Ice Arena in Harmar.
PIHL standings through Jan. 22, 2023
January 22, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday:

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