A big point: Hamburg ties Clarence with late comeback

Melissa Brawdy Facing Off

A tie is a tricky thing. Each team thinks about what it could have done differently, what more it could have given on the ice. But Hamburg coach John McFall and his Bulldogs were in high spirits after a 2-2 tie with Clarence Monday night. They were proud of a third period comeback that gave them the tie and a …

Melissa BrawdyA big point: Hamburg ties Clarence with late comeback

Hamburg’s Coppola is ‘best goalie in the game’

Melissa Brawdy Down On The Ice

The boys of Hamburg hockey don’t mind getting up for 5:30 am practices. In fact, they love it. “It’s the best before school,” said goaltender Griffin Coppola. “Then we go into first period, and we’ve got all the energy in the world.” “It is the best part of the whole season, honestly,” agreed defenseman Owen Gonter. The Bulldogs’ hope is …

Melissa BrawdyHamburg’s Coppola is ‘best goalie in the game’

Jason Chiodo: Lacrosse is ‘so much more’

Melissa Brawdy Etcetera

On the ice, he’s a solid, smart defenseman. On the lacrosse field, he’s been described as a “freak of nature” by Hamburg lacrosse coach Jerry Severino. While Jason Chiodo was a key part of a tight-knit Hamburg hockey team this past season that improved greatly over the course of the season, it’s lacrosse that he loves. And while the Hamburg …

Melissa BrawdyJason Chiodo: Lacrosse is ‘so much more’

Coppola leads full team effort in Hamburg win

Melissa Brawdy Facing Off

Hamburg coach John McFall said that junior goaltender Griffin Coppola played his best game of the season on Sunday. “He made some great saves, very rarely gave up a rebound,” McFall said. “I think he caught seven or eight shots, just caught ’em right in his pads and core and didn’t give anything up. Not to give a team a …

Melissa BrawdyCoppola leads full team effort in Hamburg win