There was one step left in St. Joe’s three-step program for the 2016 postseason. The Marauders had defeated St. Francis in the local semifinals, defeated rival Canisius in the finals, and on March 4 they boarded a bus to Brooklyn, New York to complete the final step on March 5 — defeat St. Anthony’s in the private school state finals. …
St. Joe’s works hard for private school final win
St. Joe’s coach Rich Crozier and his team hadn’t thought too much about last year’s heartbreaking loss to Canisius too often — just every day. The haunting loss made the Marauders want to win this year more than ever, and a year of hard work later, St. Joe’s came away with a 4-0 win on February 29 in the private …
‘Like a no-hitter in baseball’: St. Joe’s allows just 4 shots in win over St. Francis
What was it that was most impressive about St. Joe’s 8-0 win over St. Francis in Monday night’s private school semifinals? Was it the eight goals scored? The fact that seven different Marauders scored those eight goals? Or maybe that the St. Joe’s defense allowed just four shots on goal? St. Joe’s defenseman and captain August Cudeck was thrilled at …
Orchard Park encouraged in loss to St. Joe’s; Marauders aim to finish season with intensity
When a hockey team goes up against the No. 1 team in the state and comes away with a 3-2 loss that included a scoreless first period, there isn’t too much to be disappointed about. Orchard Park coach Josh Dannecker knew that after a loss to St. Joe’s on Thursday night. “St. Joe’s, they’re a quality team, and they’re a …
Fan vote: preseason All-Fed team
I’ve put together a preseason All-Fed team decided by YOU! You sent me your nominations for top six forwards, top four defensemen, and top three goalies in the Fed, and I’ve put together a First Team and Second Team each consisting of three forwards, two defensemen, and two goalies. First Team Forwards: Mike Steffan (11 votes), AJ Marinelli …