Six teams skate into FCIAC boys ice hockey playoffs

The field is set for the 2019 FCIAC boys ice hockey tournament, which will get underway with a pair of games. Six teams qualified for the tournament with the two two seeds receiving first-round byes. Unbeaten Ridgefield (20-0), the top-ranked team in the GameTImeCT Boys Ice Hockey Poll, is the No. 1 seed, and Darien … Read more

No. 2 Darien scores four power play goals, tops Notre Dame-West Haven

DARIEN — The Darien Blue Wave players were not happy campers as they skated off the ice following the second period of their game against Notre Dame-West Haven on Thursday. A comfortable 3-0 lead had become a 3-2 edge in the final two minutes, as penalties opened the door for Notre Dame. Darien, however, was … Read more

Greenwich erases two-goal, third period deficit to beat Darien in OT of FCIAC semis

It’s usually tough to beat a team three times in one season and it’s oftentimes even more difficult to defeat a defending champion in a postseason game — especially a squad that’s won multiple titles. Such was the scenario when two-time defending champion Greenwich and Darien dueled in Thursday night’s FCIAC Tournament semifinal before a … Read more

Freshmen lead New Canaan past Fairfield co-op in FCIAC girls hockey semis

DARIEN — It’s always a mystery how players are going to react come playoff time. When you’re talking about freshmen, the pressure can sometimes be a bit much. The New Canaan girls ice hockey team has nothing to worry about. Angelica Megdanis, Kaleigh Harden and Jade Lowe, three freshmen, scored during a span of four … Read more

Field set for FCIAC boys basketball tournament

The match-ups are set for the 2019 FCIAC boys basketball tournament, which will get underway with four quarterfinal games at Fairfield-Warde High School on Saturday, Feb. 23 The eight tournament berths had been clinched after Monday’s games, but the seeds were still undetermined prior to Thursday’s games. Trumbull is the No. 1 seed after defeating … Read more

Trumbull hangs to beat Danbury, clinches top seed in FCIAC

DANBURY — With all four FCIAC quarterfinals being played at a neutral site, the battle for a top seed and playoff positioning didn’t figure to mean much to teams locked into the postseason ahead of the final regular-season games. That didn’t stop the top two squads in the conference from putting on a classic that … Read more

Stamford holds off Trinity Catholic to take boys hoop city title

STAMFORD — The Stamford High School boys basketball team was tired of hearing all the talk. The Black Knights decided to walk the walk Thursday and forged a 62-56 road win over Trinity Catholic High School before a emotional packed house at Walsh Court. Click here for more

Bridgeport Central will name court after longtime coach Barry McLeod tonight

Barry McLeod isn’t sure what exactly to expect Thursday night. He’s not used to having moments that are just about him, and him alone. But the longtime boys basketball coach at Bridgeport Central will get one of those moments before the season finale against McMahon. The court will be named in his honor. Click here … Read more

Girls Hockey: Young stars help New Canaan gain No. 1 seed for FCIAC and state playoffs

The New Canaan Rams already had a great girls ice hockey program when a flood of talented young players began reaching the high school last year. They’ve helped take the Rams to an elite level. New Canaan heads into the postseason with many impressive numbers. The Rams are 17-1-2 and have earned the No. 1 … Read more