John Theal was recognized for his long career as both an ice hockey official and hockey officials assigner at the FCIAC boys ice hockey championship game this past March. Pictured from left are Derrick Benny, Brian Caie, John’s wife Evie, John, Craig Funaro and Rob Russell. The ice hockey officials organization and the FCIAC are … Read more
It is always the same every winter high school sports season when it comes to the quality of boys’ ice hockey in the FCIAC. The FCIAC annually has many players who are among the best in the state, and several of its upper-tier teams are also always among the best in the state under the … Read more
Darien and New Canaan have long been perennial powers and each of those programs won a championship to highlight the 2023-24 girls ice hockey season in the FCIAC. Izzy Haire’s second goal of the game was the dramatic game-winning goal in the second overtime when coach Jamie Tropsa’s Darien Blue Wave defended its conference title … Read more
All-FCIAC Boys Ice Hockey First Team and individual photos are available as digital images or as 8×10 glossy prints. To purchase photos, click here or email [email protected]. Division I First Team Doster Crowell, New Canaan Aidan Elders, Darien Ryan Tymon, Ludlowe/Warde Liam Forrest, Ludlowe/Warde Shaun Rigby, Ridgefield Mason Pickering, New Canaan Division I Second Team Ryan Flynn, … Read more
All-FCIAC Girls Ice Hockey First Team and individual photos are available as digital images or as 8×10 glossy prints. To purchase photos, click here or email [email protected]. First Team Forwards Maggie Bellissimo, Darien Izzy Haire, Darien Maddie Tully, New Canaan Julia Bella, Wilton/Norwalk Anne Leydon, Stamford/Westhill/Staples Kelsey Gotti, Ridgefield/Danbury Defense Lila Fiorita, Darien Lexie Tully, New Canaan … Read more
Conference tournaments had just concluded, votes were cast, Notre Dame-West Haven maintained its No. 1 ranking, and the FCIAC had three teams among the top five in the current GameTimeCT Boys Hockey Top 10 Poll going into the state tournaments. Those three FCIAC teams – second-ranked New Canaan, No. 3 Ridgefield, and No. 5 Darien … Read more
The Bridgeport Islanders continue their unwavering mission to fight cancer and help find a cure, with a familiar Connecticut family right by their side this weekend. Fairfield’s Anthony and Jennifer Capalbo lost their son, Charlie Capalbo, to cancer in 2022. He fought a five-year battle with lymphoma and leukemia, and his parents are now on … Read more
The CHSGHA girls ice hockey state championship game between No. 4 Stamford/Westhill/Staples and No. 2 New Canaan at Quinnipiac’s M&T Bank Arena at 7 p.m., Wednesday, is being live streamed by SoLu Broadcasting. To watch the final click the link below. Wed. March 6 – CHSGHA Final at Quinnipiac. No. 4 Stamford/Westhill/Staples at No. 2 New … Read more
Monday, March 4 Div. III First Round No. 1 Bethel/Brookfield/Danbury/Immaculate 3, No. 16 Staples 2 (OT) No. 9 Rocky Hill co-op 4, No. 8 Wilton 1 Tuesday, March 5 Div. II First Round No. 4 Westhill/Stamford 5, No. 13 Lyman Hall 3 Wednesday, March 6 Div. I First Round No. 9 Greenwich 4, No. 8 Fairfield … Read more
Monday, Feb. 26 First Round No. 5 Mercy co-op 7, No. 12 Ridgefield co-op 0 Thursday, Feb. 29 Quarterfinals No. 1 Darien 1, No. 9 Hamden co-op 0 No. 2 New Canaan 2, No. 7 Suffield co-op 1 No. 4 Stamford/Westhill/Staples 3, No. 5 Mercy co-op 2 (2 OT) Saturday, March 2 Semifinals No. 4 … Read more