West Seneca West defeated Niagara Falls 6-2 on Jan. 11. Exactly two weeks later, the two teams met again, and the Indians came in with hopes of sweeping the season series with the Wolverines, but they knew it wouldn’t be easy. “We were expecting a better competition than last time we faced ’em because we beat ’em last time,” said …
But Sweet Home came back
When Niagara Falls scored three goals in a minute and 19 seconds in the first period against defensively strong Sweet Home, some thought the game might be over. But Sweet Home came back to tie it. When Niagara Falls led 5-3 with three minutes and 15 seconds left in regulation, again it looked as though the game might be over. …
Niagara Falls fights back for come-from-behind win
Niagara Falls coach Stan Wojton expected Kenmore West to work hard Thursday night. But the Wolverines worked harder to score two shorthanded goals and a power play goal in a 3-2 come-from-behind win. “We know what type of team that they are,” Wojton said. “They’re a physical team. They have great intensity. They’re gonna come at you. They’re gonna work …
Niagara Falls wins Cataract City Classic
In the third annual Cataract City Classic hockey tournament hosted by Niagara Falls, the Wolverines finally took home the championship in their own tournament. A 3-0 win over Grand Island in Sunday’s championship game gave Niagara Falls a victory in not only the game and the tournament, but it was also a moral victory of sorts as the Wolverines feel …
Wolverines look to build off of 2014-15 regular season success
After a 14-2 finish last season, Niagara Falls lost its first playoff game 9-0 to Williamsville North to end the season. Although the Wolverines lost six seniors who were role players and key to the team’s defense last season, head coach Stan Wojton liked what he saw from the team last year and hopes that it will continue into the …