‘Closed case’: Will North defeats Niagara Wheatfield in section final

Melissa Brawdy Facing Off

When the puck dropped at 4 pm Monday at First Niagara Center, Williamsville North wanted one thing — a section championship. The Spartans had the opponent coach Bob Rosen had hoped for, and it’s likely that many of his players felt the same. “Deep down inside, after we won on Wednesday, I wanted to see Niagara Wheatfield,” Rosen said. “[Niagara …

Melissa Brawdy‘Closed case’: Will North defeats Niagara Wheatfield in section final

Will North’s special season carries them to finals

Melissa Brawdy Facing Off

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 …

Melissa BrawdyWill North’s special season carries them to finals

One game at a time: Spartans want to leave their mark

Melissa Brawdy Facing Off

Losing 11 players from one year to the next isn’t too much of an issue when a team focuses on development and depth like Williamsville North does. Although the loss of last year’s seniors is a significant one, the Spartans have a fresh group of seniors, as well as younger players, ready to take their place on the ice and …

Melissa BrawdyOne game at a time: Spartans want to leave their mark