DARIEN — At the end of last season, Jack Eccleston approached New Canaan boys ice hockey coach Clark Jones for some guidance. “He said he wanted to play an important role the next year and asked what he needed to do to make that happen,” Jones said. “We sat down and went over things and … Read more
DARIEN — It took about 10 seconds to change the game. No. 4 New Canaan scored back-to-back goals late in the second period to take the lead for good in its 2-1 win over No. 1 Fairfield Prep on Monday night at the Darien Ice House. “They’re a good team, they have a great goalie,” … Read more
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 New Canaan girls basketball team was in need of a new leader, so a former coach has answered the call. Kim Palmer, who coached the Rams for eight years before stepping down in 2017, has taken over as head coach for the 2021 season. She will be assisted by Chris Silvestri, the defensive coordinator … Read more
At a young age, Rich Bulan learned a clear and everlasting lesson from his father. “No matter how bad you think things are or what’s going on in your life,” he was told, “there’s always somebody out there who has it worse. If you can do something to help, you should help.” It’s a message … Read more
DARIEN — New Canaan senior girls soccer player Courtney O’Connell was as surprised as anyone when her corner kick early in the second half wound up in the back of the net. O’Connell’s kick came hooking in from the left corner and an attempt to punch it over the top of the goal by Darien’s … Read more
The Westhill boys soccer team and New Canaan field hockey team have withdrawn from the FCIAC postseason tournaments. In boys soccer, top-seeded Greenwich has been declared FCIAC West Region champion. Westhill and Greenwich were to play in the final on Tuesday. In field hockey, New Canaan, the top seed in the FCIAC West Region, was … Read more
GREENWICH — One win from perfection. That’s the exciting situation the Greenwich girls volleyball team has put itself in after turning in another effective performance on Saturday. Carrying the momentum throughout, top-seeded Greenwich registered a 3-0 victory over visiting New Canaan in the semifinal round of the FCIAC West Region Tournament. Click here for more
DARIEN — There was no way for New Canaan girls soccer coach Rich Hickson to sugarcoat the situation following the Rams’ latest battle with Darien. It was, he said, “beyond frustrating.” For the third time this season, Darien and New Canaan waged an epic battle befitting two evenly-matched teams, and for the third time, Darien … Read more
NEW CANAAN — During its first seven matches this season, the Greenwich volleyball team has managed to remain unscathed, winning each time out without dropping a set. While the latest victory was yet another 3-0 shutout, it was definitely a bit different for the Cardinals, and they appreciated the challenge. Click here for more