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
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
BRIDGEPORT — Darien’s Jack Massey apparently can be in two places at once. Seconds after diving to disrupt a breakaway chance in the defensive zone, Massey took a cross-ice pass from Sean Bradley and fired in the game-winning goal as the Blue Wave boys ice hockey team defeated Fairfield Prep, 4-3 in overtime, Saturday at … Read more
RIDGEFIELD – What is the secret to being one of the best goalies in the state, on the best team in the state? Bagel, egg and cheese sandwiches and cookies. “I always get a bacon egg and cheese from Parma (Market Bakery) and a black and white cookie,” Ridgefield goalie, Sean Gordon said. “I usually … Read more
Ashley Wilson is not going to be intimidated on the basketball court. Wilson will drive the lane with determination no matter how who is waiting in the key, pop a jump shot in a defender’s face with just an inch between them and get inside anybody’s kitchen defensively. Wilson imported what she calls her “street … Read more
The FCIAC recently offered a second coaching education class on the dangers presented by the usage of Opioids as a method of pain relief. The two sessions were offered this past June and then again in November at Wilton HS. The presenters included Vanessa Avery, Assistant United States Attorney, a DEA agent, and two local … Read more
DARIEN — Two boys ice hockey games in two days will take its toll on the best teams. Even the No. 1 ranked Ridgefield Tigers aren’t immune, but they again found a way to win. It also helps when you have a spectacular goalie. With senior Sean Gordon racking up 36 saves, the Tigers overcame … Read more
NEW HAVEN — The virtual victory parade continued for Greenwich’s No. 1-ranked, state championship football team. Quarterback Gavin Muir and head coach John Marinelli took home Walter Camp Football Foundation’s top honors at its 12th Annual Breakfast of Champions Saturday morning at the Omni Hotel in downtown New Haven. Muir was named the 2018 Connecticut Player of … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — Sweet passes, sprawling saves, big hits … the first game of a home-and-home series between the Ridgefield and Darien boys hockey teams had something of everything. Even a game-winning goal in overtime. Will Forrest scored just 25 seconds into the eight-minute extra session to give Ridgefield a 3-2 victory on Friday evening at … Read more
NEW CANAAN — Danny Melzer typically doesn’t celebrate at the end of basketball games. However, following the latest victory for his New Canaan, Melzer made an exception. Junior Ryan McAleer intercepted a long inbounds pass and then banked in a 3-point shot from halfcourt to give New Canaan a wild 52-49 victory over the Stamford … Read more