Hockey

December 22, 2021

Tomak Scores 5 Goals, Leads Wilmington Hockey To Victory

The Wilmington Co-op Hockey team upset a first place Carrick hockey team by a score of 9-8 Monday behind an impressive five goal game by Ellwood City senior Drake Tomak. The visiting Greyhounds jumped out to a 4-1 first period and 9-4 advantage after two periods before holding off Carrick for the victory. Tomak lit the lamp twice in the first period with assists from Logan Popovich (Wilmington) and Davis Phanco (Wilmington). Sean Carmichael (New Castle) and Andrew Cartwright (Union) also scored in the first period. The Hounds scored five more goals in the second period, including three more goals…

December 17, 2021

New Wilmington Hockey Team Looking To Make Another Playoff Run This Season

Winter sports are in full swing and that means it’s hockey season. We were able to catch up with new head coach of the Wilmington Varsity hockey team, Matt Miller, and ask a few questions of his team, players, challenges, and what fans can look forward to this season. The co-op program features two Lincoln High School student athletes. “This is my first year being the head coach for the Wilmington Varsity team. I had previously been the JV and middle school coach. I am excited about our team this year and the opportunity this season presents for us,” said…

January 19, 2021

PART 1: Ellwood Winter Sports Q&A

High school sports are back in full swing as winter sports have picked up since the holiday break. Basketball and Hockey are among the popular sports for students at Lincoln. We caught up with the athletes of those teams to see what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming rivalries, to offer some perspective on the season ahead and their plans for the future. This is part one of a two part series featuring area seniors in winter sports with Riverside winter sports Q&A coming Wednesday. Sammy DiCaprio How many years have you been in Basketball? About 10 years….