Clarence Mustangs: An ending to remember

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It was halfway through the second period and the Clarence Mustangs 18u team trailed 2-1 when 22-year-old coach Tyler Crawford called a timeout. Mark Gilbert won’t soon forget that moment. He took a moment to look at his teammates’ faces, look at the ice, and reminisce on not just his memories with this team, but his hockey career as a …

Melissa BrawdyClarence Mustangs: An ending to remember

‘What we’ve been working for’: St. Joe’s repeats as state champion

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St. Joe’s hockey is known throughout the state for its success, and with the Marauders’ second consecutive Catholic State Championship Sunday (March 5), it’s no wonder. But although it was their goal from the beginning of the season, coach Rich Crozier and the St. Joe’s team worked hard to get to Sunday and knew they couldn’t quit until the end. …

Melissa Brawdy‘What we’ve been working for’: St. Joe’s repeats as state champion

‘A Gilbert and a Weppner’ come through for St. Joe’s in win

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Before St. Joe’s senior night game last season, then junior Mark Gilbert was informed that he’d be rotating on a line with a couple of other players, which would limit his playing time. Gilbert’s response was to work hard and score two goals in his limited ice time. This year, Gilbert is a senior. He still doesn’t get the most …

Melissa Brawdy‘A Gilbert and a Weppner’ come through for St. Joe’s in win

Juniors lead St. Joe’s on senior day

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Sunday was senior day for St. Joe’s, but two juniors led the way. Trevor Conschafter scored a hat trick and Mark Gilbert scored twice as the Marauders won their penultimate league game of the season 6-2 over Hamburg. In the locker room after the game, St. Joe’s coach Rich Crozier praised the hard work and attitude of both Conschafter and …

Melissa BrawdyJuniors lead St. Joe’s on senior day

Senior goalie gets first league start in win over Frontier; St. Joe’s looks ahead to Canisius contest

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ZATKOSĀ  It was senior Tim Zatkos’ attitude and maturity that earned him a spot on the St. Joe’s Fed roster this season, and Zatkos carried that same attitude and maturity into his first league start on Saturday against Frontier. With sophomore Danny Mikolajczak established as the starting goaltender, St. Joe’s coach Rich Crozier needed someone who could not just back …

Melissa BrawdySenior goalie gets first league start in win over Frontier; St. Joe’s looks ahead to Canisius contest

St. Joe’s shows depth in high-scoring win

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St. Joe’s just keeps on winning. On Sunday night, the Marauders gave up a goal early to Lancaster before coming back to win 7-1. They’re now 14-2-1 overall and 8-1-1 in league play, and they showed off their depth Sunday night with seven different goal scorers. After Jordan Hussar gave the Legends a 1-0 lead less than five minutes into …

Melissa BrawdySt. Joe’s shows depth in high-scoring win