It’s no secret that Niagara Wheatfield had an inconsistent start to the 2015-16 season. For a team that finished last season as the Section VI champion, the Falcons were unaccustomed to this season’s difficulties and struggled to find answers. Slowly, the players bought into the systems set in place by the coaches and learned to play as a team. There …
Overtime win builds confidence for Niagara Wheatfield
When Niagara Wheatfield and Canisius faced off against each other at the HarborCenter on December 21, the Falcons were just starting to feel like they were doing things right. The game ended in a 2-2 tie. When the Falcons again faced Canisius less than two weeks later, on Jan. 2, they wanted more. “It’s not like we were unhappy with …
Niagara Wheatfield dissatisfied with first win of season
Frustrated. Disappointed. The Niagara Wheatfield players left the ice on Monday night knowing that they had more to give than what they’d showed against Lancaster. But the Falcons had won their game over Lancaster for their first win of the season after losing 2-0 to Orchard Park the night before. It was the two late goals the Falcons gave up …