Saying goodbye to hockey (sort of): Pulera makes final season memorable

Melissa Brawdy Uncategorized

When an injury ended Kellen Pulera’s 2017-18 hockey season prematurely, the St. Joe’s forward announced his retirement from the sport he’d been playing almost his entire life. He knew he had a future in lacrosse and didn’t want to hurt his chances by risking another injury. But after committing to Marist College in September 2018, Pulera began to rethink his …

Melissa BrawdySaying goodbye to hockey (sort of): Pulera makes final season memorable

Shot by shot and pitch by pitch: Sisler says goodbye to hockey, looks to baseball

Melissa Brawdy Down On The Ice

Patrick Sisler thrives off of pressure. The Niagara Falls senior plays both hockey and baseball, and the high-pressure situations he finds himself in as a goaltender and a pitcher are his favorite aspect of both sports. Sisler has faced his share of adversity, with his future in both sports jeopardized by an injury right before his junior season of hockey. …

Melissa BrawdyShot by shot and pitch by pitch: Sisler says goodbye to hockey, looks to baseball

Growing up varsity: Sweet Home sophomores pack experience

Melissa Brawdy Facing Off

They’re young, but don’t let that fool you. The 10 sophomores starting for Sweet Home this season already have a year of varsity experience under their belts. Two years ago, the Panthers had 12 seniors on the roster. Last season, they had just three, and a fresh crop of freshmen was forced to step up and adjust to the varsity …

Melissa BrawdyGrowing up varsity: Sweet Home sophomores pack experience