The loud buzzer rings throughout the spacious, gleaming rink, signaling the end of another tough match for the hockey team. Climbing over the boards to go shake the opponents' hands, the players reflect on their efforts in the game. They know that they left it all out on the ice and that they have to be satisfied with their...
The two opposing players square up against one another in the middle of the clear, gleaming ice, preparing to begin another fast-paced, action-packed hockey game. Flanked by two wings, backed by two defensemen and a goalie farther back, the player acts quickly, moving his stick with lightening speed as he valiantly fights for the puck in order to give...
The pristine, smooth ice shines around the rink as the crowd files in. The players are in their dressing rooms, preparing for the next hour that will be filled with joy, frustration, fatigue, anger, and ultimately, either a win or a loss. The players focus on playing their game and how they will overcome the opponent, securing a win...
Throughout sports, a championship is a symbol of accomplishment after a season of hard work and dedication, defeating the toughest team in the league in order to obtain the status of world champions. However, the team that wins a championship knows that everyone will watch them next season to see if they can retain their superpower status, hoping not...
After completing the Texas Two-Step by winning both State and City championships, the Jesuit Hockey team felt like they were on top of the world. But, they had one more challenge, and it was easily the hardest challenge they faced all season: winning Nationals. The obvious difference is that instead of playing the best teams in Texas, the Rangers...
It wasn't easy, and it wasn't without its challenges. It wasn't all skill and it didn't happen overnight. Nonetheless, the Jesuit hockey team, for the second time in three years, is back on top of the mountain as state champions of Texas, and from the looks of it, they may stay there for awhile.
It's important to remember that the...
Ever since the Rangers' Varsity Hockey team lost to Plano West almost three months ago, they have been on an absolute tear through the rest of league play, winning their last eight games in domineering fashion. The road so far definitely hasn't been easy; they have at times been cornered and on the ropes, yet somehow they always find...
After a loss to the defending state champions Plano West, the Jesuit Hockey team knew that they had to bounce back against their next opponents, McKinney and Allen. Knowing that the two teams are not having the most auspicious season, Jesuit would have to play to their strengths, while still dominating the areas that they are not as proficient in, and...