Josh Surowiec just throws the puck at the net. Sometimes his forwards tip the puck into the net, as is Surowiec’s intention, and sometimes the puck finds the net on its own. The Williamsville North defenseman scored twice and picked up an assist in a non-league game against Ithaca two weeks ago, and he did the same in a 6-0 …
Williamsville North’s ‘goals are always set extremely high’
Last year’s regional loss is still fresh in their minds. The Spartans outshot Pittsford 48-12, but somehow it wasn’t enough. Williamsville North fell to the Panthers, 2-1, and gone was any hope of a state championship. This year’s returning players haven’t forgotten the heartbreak, but they’re excited for another chance. “I think about that Pittsford game all the time,” said …
‘Respect the game’: Surowiec commits to Mercyhurst baseball
For as long as Josh Surowiec can remember, baseball has been there. It started before he was born, as his father played and loved the game, and Josh and his brother Zach inherited that love for the game. “Baseball is huge in our house,” he said. “It’s more than a game in our house. It’s just a way of life, …
Will North’s special season carries them to finals
Williamsville North coach Bob Rosen had a feeling this year’s team was special. Now, the Spartans have a chance to continue to prove their coach right in tomorrow’s section final against rival Niagara Wheatfield. The Spartans haven’t lost a league game since the first two games of the season. They tied Hamburg and Orchard Park each once, but still it …
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 …