November 16, 2009

VIKINGS OFF TO GOOD START IN PRESEASON

The Hoover Vikings have put 3 good efforts together in preseason scrimmage action thus far.  The Vikes played the Olmsted Falls Bulldogs (White Division) after just 1 official practice on Saturday, November 7th at Center Ice.  The teams battled to a 0-0 score in the 1st period, the Vikes took the 2nd period 2-1, and the Bulldogs took the 3rd period 2-0.

The Vikings took on the Kent Roosevelt Roughriders (moving down to Blue Division) on November 12th at KSU, and the Vikes had the best of the action in all three periods, winning the 1st 5-3, the 2nd 2-0 and the 3rd 2-0.

The Vikings also outscored the Hudson Explorers (Red Division) on November 15th at Center Ice.  The Explorers were evaluating many of their "bubble" players for spots on the varsity roster, but the Vikings played well in all aspects of the game once again.  The 1st period ended tied 1-1, the Vikings took advantage of a 5-on-3 opportunity to start the 2nd period to score 2 goals within 12 seconds and went on to win the period 4-0, and the Vikes scored the only goal of the 3rd period.

Ethan Bishop has looked good in goal through the 3 scrimmages, playing into the 3rd period in each.  Kirk Greenho has seen action in the 3rd period of each scrimmage, and has allowed only 1 goal.

The Vikings will have their final preseason tune-up this coming Saturday, November 21st against the Parma-Reis Rink against the Normandy Invaders (White Division).

October 18, 2009

2009-2010 PRESEASON AND REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE

The new preseason and regular season schedules have been added to the calendar.  The Vikings will open the preseason schedule with a home scrimmage against the Olmsted Falls Bulldogs on Saturday, November 7th at 3:40pm.  The Vikings will also host the Hudson Explorers on Sunday, November 15th at 3:40pm.  Hoover will travel to Kent Roosevelt and Normandy for away scrimmage.

The Vikings will open the regular season on the road at the Frozencreek Thanksgiving Tournament in Kettering, OH on November 27-29: where they will face the Troy Trojans, Centerville Elks and Beavercreek Beavers.  The Vikings will open GCHSHL White East Division action on Saturday, December 5th against the Benedictine Bengals at Cleveland Heights.

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