Hockey
What to watch for in Western Pa. sports for March 2, 2026: Seneca Valley begins title defense
March 1, 2026
A new month gets the ball, err … the puck rolling on the start of another winter sports postseason.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of March 2, 2026
We turn the calendar with fingers crossed that March will be much more bearable than February as the winter sports postseason continues on the hardwood and the ice this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Sewickley Herald notebook: Quaker Valley hockey dominates playoff opener
Quaker Valley easily defeated Greensburg Salem, winning by an 8-0 margin in the first round of the PIHL Penguins Cup Class A playoffs Feb. 23 at the Ice Castle in Castle Shannon.
High school hockey roundup for Feb. 23, 2026: Plum opens Class A playoffs with shutout win
February 24, 2026
Colby Bartos scored twice, and Brody Gribbin stopped all 15 shots he faced as Plum recorded its first playoff victory in nine years with a 3-0 shutout of Blackhawk in the PIHL Penguins Cup Class A first round Monday night at the Ice Castle.
PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs begin with Class A matchups
February 23, 2026
Because there are no first-round games in the PIHL Class 3A and 2A and Division 2 playoffs, the Class A Penguins Cup postseason begins a week early with six opening-round contests.
Balanced offense carries Bethel Park hockey into PIHL playoffs
February 22, 2026
The Bethel Park hockey team is a PIHL playoff qualifier.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Feb. 15, 2026
February 15, 2026
Here are the latest 2026 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday, plus the latest list of teams that have clinched a playoff spot.
PIHL reschedules all-star games
February 13, 2026
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League will have its all-star weekend after all.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Feb. 8, 2026
February 8, 2026
Here are the latest 2026 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday, plus the latest list of teams that have clinched a playoff spot.
Sophomore forward leads Quaker Valley hockey to signature win
Matthias Lezama collected four goals and an assist Feb. 2 to lead the Quaker Valley hockey team to its most important win of the regular season.
All-star defenseman makes major impact for Quaker Valley hockey
Luke Koehler is in his fourth year of varsity competition on the Quaker Valley hockey team.
Fox Chapel hockey steadily adapting to physicality of PIHL’s top competition
February 7, 2026
The Fox Chapel hockey team has gotten a good look at what the level of competition is like in the PIHL’s Class 3A. Foxes coach Ryan Loebig believes his team has learned plenty of lessons.
Penn-Trafford enters stretch run among top PIHL Class 2A contenders
February 1, 2026
Heading into the final month of the PIHL season, the Penn-Trafford hockey team sits near the top of the PIHL Class 2A standings.
Shady Side Academy notebook: Hockey alum to play for Team USA
January 31, 2026
Shady Side Academy graduate Gwyneth Philips, a native of Athens, Ohio, will play for Team USA in women’s hockey at the upcoming Olympic games. Philips graduated from the school in 2019.
High school roundup for Jan. 26, 2026: Canon-McMillan hockey stays undefeated
January 26, 2026
Brayden Edgar scored a pair of goals as Canon-McMillan stayed undefeated with a 5-2 victory over Hampton in PIHL Class A hockey Monday night.
Plum hockey team riding high as regular season winds down
Plum is charging into the stretch run of the PIHL regular season on a seven-game winning streak.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Jan. 25, 2026
January 25, 2026
Here are the latest 2026 Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday, plus the latest list of teams that have clinched a playoff spot.
Plenty of changes for Chartiers Valley hockey but goal remains the same
Over the last two years, it would be difficult to find a more dominating hockey team in Class A of the PIHL than Chartiers Valley.
PIHL cancels all-star games because of weather
January 24, 2026
The PIHL announced the cancellation of its five all-star games scheduled for Sunday because of the impending winter storm expected for Western Pennsylvania.
PIHL standings through Jan. 18, 2026
January 18, 2026
Here are the latest Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League standings through Sunday.
