There may not be any boys ice hockey state tournaments in this pandemic season, but there is a preseason state poll which includes four FCIAC teams among the top six and there will be many early showdowns featuring the state’s best teams in the state. Fairfield Prep was ranked first in the Preseason 2021 GameTimeCT … Read more
The FCIAC hockey schedule format has often been debated over the years, by coaches, fans and media. Due to COVID-19 pandemic guidelines for the 2021 season, FCIAC hockey teams will not play a full, round-robin league schedule this winter. Click here for the complete story
Shaun Gallagher Ridgefield Boys ice hockey Years as head coach: 13 Other sports coached or currently coaching: Girls varsity golf (head coach, 5 seasons), and Girls varsity ice hockey (assistant coach, 3 seasons), both at Ridgefield HS. Coaching youth hockey year-round at various levels has also been a large part of my life for the … Read more
When the final two weeks of 2019-20 winter high school sports season were cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic, what was assured was that four of the eight sports sanctioned by the CIAC had teams win state championships and the other four sports were unable to finish their state tournaments or championship meets. The winter … Read more
First Team Luke Johnston, Darien Justin Wietfeldt, New Canaan Ryan Columbo, Greenwich Alex Tsymbalyuk, Trumbull Jeffery Reda, Trinity Bennett McDermott, Darien Jamison Moore, Darien Gavin Dolan, Westhill/Stamford Rhys Davies, Fairfield Co-op Coach of the Year Mac Budd, Darien Second Team Kevin McNicholas, Ridgefield Finn Beam, Norwalk/McMahon Tyler Tuccinardi, Westhill/Stamford Sam Swanson, Fairfield Co-op Graham Day, … Read more
The CIAC has cancelled the remainder of its winter postseason tournaments due to concerns regarding the coronavirus. Here is the statement from the CIAC: “Due to continuing concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) CIAC has made the difficult decision to cancel the remainder of its winter championship tournaments. “The decision was made in light … Read more
Monday, March 9 Div. II First Round No. 5 Westhill/Stamford 3, No. 12 Cheshire 1 No. 7 North Haven 3, No. 10 Trumbull 0 Div. III First Round No. 1 Sheehan 10, No. 16 Trinity Catholic 2 No. 7 McMahon/Norwalk 2, No. 10 Milford 1 No. 3 Hall/Southington 6, No. 14 Staples 2 No. 6 … Read more
NORWALK — Two short-handed goals went a long way for the Norwalk/McMahon hockey team on Monday night. Norwalk/McMahon entered its Division III Tournament opener against Milford co-op without a victory in the postseason since the 2005-2006 season, but that changed in a big way at Sono Ice House Monday. It paid to be short-handed for … Read more
GREENWICH — One minute and 47 seconds felt like an eternity for Griffin Deane and the New Canaan boys ice hockey team. The Rams’ once three-goal lead had been whittled down to one as rival Darien mounted a wild third-period comeback bid, with pressure continuing into the final minute. This was, however, New Canaan’s night … Read more
The FCIAC boys ice hockey championship game between the New Canaan Rams and Darien Blue Wave will begin at 5:45 p.m., Saturday, at Dorothy Hamill Rink in Greenwich and the game will be carried on LocalLive. The game will also be carried by the Darien Athletic Foundation and the NCTV78. Tickets for the game are … Read more