Twenty-eight youth teams (250+ players) entered the Penguins Dekhockey Challenge (presented by Highmark). The tournament took place Sept. 22-23 at the Banksville, Brookline, Cranberry and Riverview dekhockey rinks. Results were: Penguin (7-9 year-old): 10 teams Champion – Flossin’ Fools Runner-up – Jr, Snipers Third place – Murrysville Fourth place – Bill’s Falcons B champion – South Hills Barbarians B runner-up – […]
Read MoreStreet Hockey USA hosted its 23rd annual National Championships April 27-29 at Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, Pittsburgh. 44 teams and over 700 players participated. Results were: Adult Rec Street A (8 teams) Final: Team Pitt Saints 6, Militia A 2 Semifinals: Team Pitt Saints 1, Cobras (Buffalo) 0 Militia A 6, American Lite […]
Read MoreStreet Hockey USA hosted its annual Mid-West Regional tournament Feb. 10-11 at Hot Shots Indoor Sports Arena, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. 30 teams and over 475 players participated. Results were: Adult Rec Street A (8 teams) Final: Blitzkrieg 6, Mayhem 4 Semifinals: Blitzkrieg 4, As Is Tradition 0 Mayhem 3, Team Pitt Saints 2 Quarterfinals: As […]
Read MoreStreet Hockey USA hosted its annual Fall Classic tournament Nov. 4-5 at Hot Shots Indoor Sports Arena, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. 27 teams and over 475 players participated. Results were: Adult Rec Street A (7 teams) Final: As Is Tradition 4, Team Pitt Saints 2 Semifinals: As Is Tradition 3, Penn Hills 1 Team Pitt Saints […]
Read MoreForty-two youth teams and four women’s teams (400+ players) entered the Penguins Dekhockey Challenge (presented by Highmark). The tournament took place Sept. 30-Oct. 1 at the Banksville, Bloomfield, Brookline and Riverview dekhockey rinks. Results were: Penguin (7-9 year-old): 16 teams Champion – Bill’s Falcons A Runner-up – Cranberry Jr. Bulls Third place – Team Pittsburgh […]
Read MoreStreet Hockey USA hosted its 22nd annual National Championships April 28-30 at Robert Morris University Island Sports Center, Pittsburgh. 48 teams and over 770 players participated. Results were: Adult Rec Street A (9 teams) Final: Mayhem 3, Team Pitt Saints 2 Semifinals: Mayhem 1, North Hills North Stars 0 Team Pitt Saints 2, Cobras (Buffalo) […]
Read MoreStreet Hockey USA hosted its annual Mid-West Regional tournament Feb. 10-12 at Hot Shots Indoor Sports Arena, Mt. Pleasant, Pa. Results were: Adult Rec Street A (8 teams) Final: Mayhem 4, Penn Hills Freshmen 1 Semifinals: Mayhem 4, Fusion Killer B’s (Buffalo) 3 (shootout) Penn Hills Freshmen 4, As Is Tradition 3 (OT) Quarterfinals: Mayhem […]
Read MoreThirty-nine youth teams (350+ players) entered the Penguins Dekhockey Challenge (presented by Highmark). The tournament took place Oct. 1-2 at the Banksville, Bloomfield and Brookline dekhockey rinks. Results were: Penguin (7-9 year-old): 11 teams Champion – Riverview Gray Runner-up – Intimidators Third place – Bulls Fourth place – Brookline Saviors B champion – Invaders B […]
Read MoreStreet Hockey USA hosted its annual Fall Classic tournament Sept. 10-11 at Murrysville SportZone. Results were: Adult Rec Street A (8 teams) Final: Penn Hills 6, AIT Kings 1 Semifinals: Penn Hills 9, Outlaws 1 AIT Kings 5, Blitzkrieg 3 Quarterfinals: Penn Hills 3, Beat It 0 Outlaws 6, Top Flight 2 AIT Kings […]
Read MoreTen years ago, in June 2006, the U.S. won its only gold medal in international ball hockey, finishing first at the ISBHF World Junior (under -20) Championships at Aosta, Italy. I was head coach of that team, and I would be remiss if I didn’t recognize the anniversary, and offer some thoughts on U.S. ball […]
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