Tyler Durfee’s first Fed goal was one of 10 Williamsville North scored in its first playoff win of the season on Saturday afternoon. Andrew Bruno, Zach Kurbiel, and Daniel Mosher each scored twice as the Spartans defeated Lockport 10-0 to advance to Wednesday’s semifinals. “We were just going in wanting to play a simple game — our game — and …
Perfect power play gives Williamsville North victory over Lancaster
Don’t take penalties against Williamsville North. The Spartans work hard on their power play in practices, and six power play goals were key to a 10-4 win over Lancaster on Saturday. “We work a lot of power play, probably 10, 15 minutes of practice,” explained forward Matt Terrance. “I don’t feel like we were handling the puck too much, we …
Will North wins again; Rosen believes there’s more
Williamsville North is 8-2-2. The Spartans haven’t lost since starting the season 0-2. They trail only St. Joe’s, whom they’ve defeated, in Division 1. And Williamsville North coach Bob Rosen doesn’t think that his team has reached its full potential yet. This year’s team is something special, and Rosen has known this from the beginning, but he’s waiting for his …
Westbrook’s hat trick gives Will North fourth straight league win
Four league wins. Four-game blocks. Four goals. It’s all about the number four for Williamsville North, as Saturday’s 4-2 win over Kenmore East was the team’s fourth straight league win to move the Spartans into first place. After starting the season 0-3, Williamsville North coach Bob Rosen reintroduced the number four. “After we got off to the 0-3 start, I …
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 …