HAMDEN — The offensive wizardry of the No. 1 boys hockey team in the state is well-documented, the experienced top Ridgefield line that can dominate a game, the depth scoring. That was all on display Saturday at Astorino Arena, with six different goal scorers pacing the Tigers to a 6-1 win over No. 6 Hamden. … Read more
It was anything but a textbook victory. The Darien boys ice hockey team overcame nine penalties and edged the Xavier Falcons, 4-3, on a late goal by sophomore Sean Bradley Saturday at the Darien Ice House. While the penalties were a minus for the Blue Wave, the penalty kill was a huge plus, as Xavier … Read more
DANBURY — A long layoff might have contributed to a slow start by the New Canaan boys hockey team against a tough opponent. That was the topic of conversation after a sluggish first period. The rust, however, slowly wore off the longer the game went. By the end the Rams had found just enough to … Read more
WEST HAVEN — When he was a ballplayer, Bennett McDermott took to heart the words of his friend’s dad, the late Rick Stewart. He’s brought the sentiment over to hockey. “He always said good things happen when you swing the bat,” McDermott said Wednesday night after his three goals paced No. 4 Darien past No. … Read more
GREENWICH — A three-goal first period put Hamden in prime position to start the new year with a win against Greenwich on Wednesday. A four-goal second period put the Green Dragons in an even better situation. Sparked by a four-goal performance from senior forward Michael Gethings, Hamden upended Greenwich, 8-3, at Dorothy Hamill Skating Rink. … Read more
Beginning with its thorough, 5-2 victory over preseason No. 1 Fairfield Prep, unbeaten Ridgefield (5-0) assumes the No. 1 spot in the GameTimeCT Top 10 Boys Hockey Poll heading into 2019. The Tigers were the unanimous No. 1 heading into the new year. They top a list of three FCIAC teams in the top four, … Read more
GREENWICH — A decisive victory against a conference rival in a much-anticipated game played outdoors — indeed, the Greenwich High School boys hockey team couldn’t have scripted a better way to conclude 2018. Hundreds of fans gathered along the boards and every area of Greenwich Skating Club Saturday night, as FCIAC foes Greenwich and Darien … Read more
Jennifer Kelly and many of her Greenwich teammates began their hockey careers playing at the Greenwich Skating Club. Years later, they still look right at home at that rink. Kelly started a barrage of three goals in the first seven minutes and the Greenwich defense then held off a comeback bid as the Cardinals defeated … Read more
RIDGEFIELD — A weird bounce allowed Notre-Dame West Haven to tie the game early in the first period and that was it for the Green Knights as Ridgefield scored five straight goals to win 6-1 on Thursday night. “There was (a) funny bounce off the faceoff for their powerplay goal,” Ridgefield coach Shaun Gallagher said. … Read more
Rich Bulan has had plenty of great teams during his time as head coach of the New Canaan girls ice hockey program. While Bulan always has a positive attitude when it comes to his players, this season has been extra enjoyable for the veteran coach. “It’s been cool to watch,” he said. New Canaan made … Read more