Canisius’ six sophomores are balanced by a solid core of senior leaders this season, and a hardworking mindset unites them all toward one common goal: a Niagara Cup Championship. “We’re gonna be bit younger compared to years past,” Canisius coach Sam Belsito said. “We are carrying six sophomores. Big in stature, big in heart, good character kids who want to …
2017-18 Fed Hockey Schedule
*NOTE: All games and times are subject to change. Check back for updates. This schedule contains league games only. Non-league matchups/times will be announced as they become available. MONDAY, NOV. 27 6:00 PM: Timon vs. St. Joe’s (HarborCenter) 6:00 PM: Niagara Falls vs. Lockport (Hyde Park) 8:00 PM: Frontier vs. Williamsville North (HarborCenter) 8:00 PM: St. Mary’s vs. North …
Positivity and pride are Mobus’ goal for Amherst
Mark Mobus was at the helm when Amherst won its last Section VI Championship in 2010. It was not only the first Section Championship in school history, but the Tigers’ 12-10-2 record that year was the first winning record in program history as well. And now, he’s back. Mobus left Amherst after the 2012-13 season for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres …
Timon’s fresh start leads three to junior hockey
It’s no secret that Bishop Timon High School has been in rebuilding mode recently. From the principal to the athletic director to the basketball coach, the school has seen its share of fresh starts. But before all of that, the hockey program saw its own fresh start last fall. Out was head coach Gene Overdorf and his coaching staff after …
‘Berke-ing overtime’: Nate Berke joins Jr. Sabres
Nate Berke was, in his own words, mad. He’d finished his junior season of Fed hockey at St. Joe’s with just two goals and five assists in 16 league games, and he didn’t get as much playing time as he would have liked. Berke knew he had one more year to show what he could do, and he spent his …
The story continues: Lucarelli commits to Pitt-Bradford baseball
Jason Lucarelli didn’t expect to miss playing sports so much. He treasured every moment of playing sports in high school, from football to hockey to baseball, but once he graduated from Hamburg High School in 2016, life got busier. He began working 30 hours a week at Wegmans and when fall came, Lucarelli continued his education at the University at …
Clarence Mustangs: An ending to remember
It was halfway through the second period and the Clarence Mustangs 18u team trailed 2-1 when 22-year-old coach Tyler Crawford called a timeout. Mark Gilbert won’t soon forget that moment. He took a moment to look at his teammates’ faces, look at the ice, and reminisce on not just his memories with this team, but his hockey career as a …
‘Intersecting faith with sports’: Victory Sports aims for culture change
Doug Rifenburg wants to do more than just fill a physical need; he wants to change the culture of the Western New York sports community. And while his organization, Victory Sports, will begin with supplying underprivileged sports teams and athletes with the equipment they need, Rifenburg expects that there will be a ripple effect that goes beyond just sports. And …
To West Seneca West, from Dan Browne
His high school career might be over, but his influence and legacy on the West Seneca West hockey program will live on. Goaltender Dan Browne brought more than just a dominant net presence that included two shutouts in one week early in the season. He was a leader for the Indians whose teammates knew him as a hard worker. I …
Shot by shot and pitch by pitch: Sisler says goodbye to hockey, looks to baseball
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. …