Varsity Hockey: Season Outlook

圣. 路加福音’s hockey team is hoping to compete in another Fairchester Athletic Association (FAA) Championship game this season and looking to take the trophy back to the Hilltop.

圣orm has been n箭头ly defeated in the last two title contests but is confident it can put things right this time around with St. 路加福音’s hosting the championship game at SoNo Ice House on Saturday, Feb. 24.

The puck squad knows there will be significant challenges ahead to accomplish this goal but is ready and willing to give it their all. 

Head Coach Emily Allen returns to guide the Storm and has been extremely pleased with what she has seen so far despite not having much time to prepare. “不幸的是, we didn't have much of a preseason because the transition from fall to winter sports is such a fast turnaround,”她说。.  “然而, the team has been preparing all fall by skating as much as possible with their club teams, 观看视频, and getting each other excited about the season ahead. Our veteran players have continued to hold themselves to a high standard and have shown up every day ready to get better. Seniors Aidan Flanagan, 杰克代尔, and Ty Saedel have set the tone for the season by staying locked in for every game and practice.”

St. 路加福音’s is captained by Flanagan ’24, Enzo Fredericks ’25, and Brennan Fila ’25. Allen is thrilled to be working with the trio and knows they will do a tremendous job. “We are excited to have these three as captains because they each bring something special to the table and all of them are incredible players,”她说。. “They all communicate very well with their teammates, 非常有礼貌, and bring a competitive energy to everything they do. I am looking for them to stay positive and keep the team motivated throughout the season.”

Allen has also been thrilled with some of the younger members of the team and is excited to see what they can accomplish. “We've seen some really great things from our freshman class including Lucas Krauss, 杰克Squitieri, 班尼特库尔特, 托马斯美林, 加文·帕森斯, 罗文·斯图尔特, 内森豪, 哈里森情郎, 和卢克·马修斯,”她说。.“Jack and Lucas were big contributors to our team last year, and having them lead this group of freshmen and show them the ropes has been very helpful. They have all jumped in with a ton of enthusiasm and we are excited to have 哈里森情郎 return from his injury after winter break.”

Allen expects her team to play the ‘St. 路加福音’s way’ and believes the group is ready for whatever the season throws at them. “We want to play fast, strong, and together,”她说。.“I want us to be able to respond to adversity and stick together as a team no matter what happens. We want to play aggressively and never back down from anything.”

圣orm kicked off its season with a scrimmage against The Canterbury School before a tough 5-2 loss to The Portledge School on Friday, 12月1日. St. 路加福音’s bounced back with a thrilling 3-3 win against Rye Country Day School on Monday, 12月. 11 but were pegged back by a 4-2 loss against the current FAA Champions King School on Wednesday, 12月.13. 

Allen is confident her team will respond and challenge the Vikings again. “We want to win a championship,”她说。. “Having lost in the championship game the last two years, we are certainly eager to get back there and to take home the first-place trophy. We had three tough games already that have taught us a lot about what we need to work on. I expect that we will have some more difficult contests after winter break but I am looking forward to seeing us get a bit better with each contest.”

圣orm returns to the ice on Tuesday, Jan.9 with a road trip to Greenwich Country Day School before a home game on Friday, Jan. 12对R.C.D.S.