Spectators might remember the 20 penalties in Monday’s game more than the final score. It was characteristic of a rivalry game, but for Canisius and Timon, it was almost expected. The rivalry and history is strong between the two schools. Players on both teams play for their schools and communities as well as just their teammates. “We knew it was …
‘Gritty’ Canisius team focused on family
Senior Kevin Bennett and junior Cole Beiter have experienced the joy of a state championship. They’ve also experienced the heartbreak of losing to their biggest rival, St. Joe’s, in the Monsignor Martin finals. Both players are about to start their third season as members of Canisius’ varsity Fed team, and this year they’re hoping that the tables will turn their …
A win for South Buffalo: Timon takes down Canisius
Tom Parshall felt the weight of South Buffalo on his shoulders on Saturday evening as he stood tall in the Timon net and faced shot after shot from Canisius in the last six minutes of regulation. Timon had lost to Canisius 6-0 earlier in the season, but the Tigers were ready for more on Saturday. And no one was more …
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 …