By Ross Forman Crystal Lake South is one of the great stories so far this season. The Gators tied their first two games of the season, against Benet Academy and Hinsdale Central in their own Gator Cup, held in West… Read More ›
Ross Forman’s High School Hockey
Ross Forman’s Top 20 Rankings as of October 24, 2018
By Ross Forman New Trier Green is off to a 17-0 start, including a 3-2 win over arch-rival and defending state champion Loyola Gold on Saturday, Oct. 13 in Lincolnshire. The Trevians have thus vaulted to the No. 1-ranked team… Read More ›
Fox Valley Looks To Improve On Last Season’s Elite Eight In State
By Ross Forman It wasn’t the way to start the season that the Fox Valley Hawks wanted, or any team would want. They were 0-3, with two shutouts – and that was just three days into the season. “We played… Read More ›
Here Comes Saint Viator, Again – Driven to Prove Last Season Was Not a One-Year Shine
By Ross Forman Saint Viator won’t be sneaking up on anyone this season, and no one will take these Lions as a simple skate. The roar is back from this Arlington Heights-based school that is the defending Kennedy Cup champion… Read More ›
Rob Messner Brings Lofty Goals As Rookie Coach For Loyola Girls
By Ross Forman First-year Loyola Academy girls hockey coach Rob Messner doesn’t mince words when asked about the Ramblers’ goals for the season: “To be playing at the United Center in March. Bottom Line.” Messner, 42, who lives in Skokie,… Read More ›
JV Spotlight: Oliver Lepinski
By Ross Forman Oliver Lepinski, a junior defenseman for Lyons Township, wears uniform No. 0 as a nod to his first name. “It’s a nice touch to have your initial on your jersey,” said Lepinski, 16, who lives in LaGrange… Read More ›
