11/8/2018 0 Comments Boys Hockey Lace Up The SkatesBy Abby Painovich
The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. That can only mean one thing, hockey season has arrived. The boys’ hockey team just started practice and are looking forward to their season. They will begin practice already on Monday, 11/12, and their first game not far behind on the last friday of November. The Pine City Area Dragons’ hockey team has been successful in previous seasons but are looking to step it up this year. They welcome back 6 starting defenseman, both of their goalies and several forwards. Overall, they will have 23 returning players, including two of our very own Hinckley Finlayson Students; Howard Hodena and Samuel Stapek. They will rely on their seniority and experience very much this year but they know that will not be the only thing they need. To be successful, they need to work hard each and every game and practice as well have leaders to exemplify this. “These guys know what it takes to win games and are willing to put in the time and effort,” says Coach Grant Nicoll in response to what he is most confident about going into the season. The Dragons are expecting a very strong season and that comes with great effort and responsibility. Coach Nicoll is expecting the most from his team. He emphasizes that they will work hard to represent the program on and off the ice. With 16 returning varsity letter winners, he expects those athletes to step up and fill leadership roles. Going into the season with goals in mind is a crucial part of success. Coach Nicoll shares with us his goals as a team for the season: 1) winning the conference championship for the 4th straight year and 2) being able to compete in the state tournament. The state tournament is not only a great accomplishment but would prove they have seen growth as they have been knocked out in the semifinal round of playoffs in previous years. These goals are very attainable so they look forward to lacing up the skates and going out to get them. Their schedule is also packed full of great competition but Coach Nicoll specifically points out that, “Monticello and North Branch have to be the top foes. Chisago Lakes and Princeton will also be tough.” The results of these games will also be a huge indicator of where they sit in the playoffs. The Dragons have an exciting season ahead of them and love to the fans cheering them on. They play their home games at the Pine City Civic Center in Pine City so come on our and support your boys’ hockey team.
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