Jeff Jacobs: Henri Pfeifle’s ‘Road Runner’ helmet once belonged to his father’s best friend, lost on 9/11

Henri Pfeifle used the mask for the first time in a game on Jan. 5. He hadn’t really practiced with it and he had a little trouble seeing. “Kind of a questionable move by me,” Pfeifle said. The Darien senior hockey goalie, knowing the Blue Wave had pulled out a 4-3 victory over Xavier of Middletown, gave … Read more

Girls Basketball: Thompson, No. 5 Hamden hand No. 2 Trumbull first loss

TRUMBULL—Those hoping for a sneak peek at the CIAC Class LL girls basketball tournament, got what they wanted Monday night in Trumbull in a contest between two teams ranked in the state’s top 5. No. 5 Hamden rallied from as much as nine down, defeating No. 2 Trumbull 46-44 when a 3-point attempt for the … Read more

Boys Ice Hockey: New Canaan nets two late goals and overcomes Fairfield co-op

For the New Canaan boys ice hockey team, patience was truly a virtue on Monday. Delivering a cool and collected performance, the Rams blew open a close game with two goals in the final 3:15 and defeated the Fairfield co-op team, 3-0, at the Darien Ice House. The Rams controlled the pace of play and … Read more