A week and a couple hours ago, some of the Fed’s best seniors took the ice at First Niagara Center. For some of them, they’d never touch the ice again. For others, it was just another hockey game on the way to bigger and better things. But for all of them, it was the last time they’d play in a …
Captain’s hat trick leads Orchard Park to quarterfinal win
As they’ve done all season, Orchard Park captains Jeff Palczewski and TJ Maloney came through for their team. In the Quakers’ first playoff game on Saturday, Palczewski scored a hat trick and Maloney scored twice and had two assists as the Quakers outscored Niagara Falls 7-2 for a quarterfinal win. “I was talking to Coach Ferrentino and we were talking …
Senior night win caps off fun season for Orchard Park
On senior night, Orchard Park simply wanted to end the regular season strong. Some redemption from an earlier loss to Canisius would have been nice, too. Everything went according to plan, and Kevin McParlane made the most of senior night with two goals and two assists as the Quakers defeated Canisius 4-1 to finish the regular season 9-5-1-1. “For this …
Orchard Park encouraged in loss to St. Joe’s; Marauders aim to finish season with intensity
When a hockey team goes up against the No. 1 team in the state and comes away with a 3-2 loss that included a scoreless first period, there isn’t too much to be disappointed about. Orchard Park coach Josh Dannecker knew that after a loss to St. Joe’s on Thursday night. “St. Joe’s, they’re a quality team, and they’re a …
Held back: OP goalie shuts down Clarence
Orchard Park was frustrated. The Quakers scored just once in a 4-1 loss to Hamburg on Monday, and those frustrations carried into Friday night when they were unable to bury loose puck after loose puck in front of the Clarence net. The frustration finally boiled over into an emotional outburst as OP defenseman TJ Maloney left the ice after the …
Resilient Hamburg downs Orchard Park
John McFall has been coaching the Hamburg varsity hockey team for eight years, and what keeps him coming back every year is the quality of not just players, but people, who play hockey for Hamburg. “It’s not by accident,” McFall said. “We try hard with that, and we push that, and it’s important. I think with this group, it starts …
Complete game gives OP win over Williamsville East
Orchard Park decided to stop worrying about the opponent so much and focus on its own game. It started with the way the Quakers prepared for Saturday’s game against Williamsville East and carried into the game itself as the Quakers looked for a way to spark their slumping offense. When asked what they expected in Saturday’s game, OP defenseman TJ …
No looking back: OP riding momentum of 2-0 start
Orchard Park is the team to beat now. The Quakers were ecstatic as a 2-0 win over Niagara Wheatfield Sunday night improved their record to 2-0 to start the season. “We’re ahead of everyone now,” defenseman TJ Maloney said. “It’s awesome. I love it. Now everyone’s looking at us. We’re not looking back anymore.” Maloney scored the first goal of …
Orchard Park aims to overwhelm with speed
You might not expect it with a name like “Quakers,” but Orchard Park is one of the most aggressive teams around. Speed is something the team works hard at, and it was evident on Friday morning as the Quakers scrimmaged Kenmore East and Kenmore West and surprised the two teams with their speed. “It’s an aggressive style from the standpoint …