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Saturday, February 18

GREAT EFFORT BY VIKINGS IN FINAL GAME AGAINST GILMOUR

The Vikings gave a great effort against top-ranked Gilmour Academy on Friday night in the second round of the District Playoffs.  Although the score was 11-1, the Vikes battled into the third period, with the Viking goal scored  in the second, by Preston Mackert, with assists credited to John Derosiers and Alec Weber.  Goalie Kirk Greenho gave a tremendous effort, saving 33 of 44 shots on the net. The Vikings were limited to 11 shots on the Gimour net, but played strong offense and defense in a penalty-free game.

The team will miss its seniors Chaz Gordish, Dan Murphy, Parker Adams, Cole Bukowy and Shane Saba.  Thanks for your commitment to the team, excellent play and contribution to a strong season!!

VIKES SAIL THROUGH FIRST ROUND OF DISTRICT PLAY WITH A 12-O WIN

A Valentine's Day victory for the Vikings with a win over West Geauga saw several players with multiple goals and assists.  Netminder Korey Davis had another shut-out and Shane Saba, Brad Harcourt, Spencer Mackert and Preston Mackert all had two goals.  Other goals were scored by Johnny Derosiers, Daniel Murphy, Zach Lawson, and Chaz Gordish. Assists were logged by Saba,Gordish, Cole Bukowy, Zach Lawson, Preston Mackert, Daniel Murphy, and Matt Smith. 

Next up for the Vikings is the second game against Gilmour Academy on Friday night at 6:00 pm at Kent State.  A win would mean continued play, a loss would bring the Vikings' season to a close.  GO VIKES!!

Friday, February 10

VIKINGS TO CONTINUE SEASON WITH DISTRICT PLAY BEGINNING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

The Vikings are gearing up for the OHSAA District Tournament beginning Tuesday, February 14th.  After a disappointing 8-0 loss against Cleveland Heights last Friday, the team has regrouped and is ready to take on West Geauga on Valentine's Day at 6:00 pm at the Kent State Ice Arena.  A win against Geauga would mean another game against second-seeded Gilmour Academy on Friday, February 17th at 6:00 pm at Kent.  GO VIKES!!!!

Monday, January 30

VIKINGS FALL TO TIGERS 3-1

Sunday's game against Chagrin Falls was the win needed for the Vikings to advance to the Baron Cup.  Unfortunately, it was not meant to be.  With one goal scored in the first period by Bradley Harcourt, assisted by Shane Saba, the Vikings were able to make 29 shots on net, but were unable to get the puck past the netminder, with several shots coming close. 

The team spent a good portion of the game playing keep away from the Tigers who had strong defense in position after their loss to the Vikings earlier this season and needed a win for their spot in Baron Cup play. Kirk Greenho stopped 26 of the 29 shots on his net, looking tough and playing hard.  The Vikings meet the Cleveland Heights Tigers on Friday at 8:45 pm in Cleveland Heights for the last league game of the season.  GO VIKES!!!!

Saturday, January 28

SENIORS HIGHLIGHTED IN GAME AGAINST NORDONIA

Our Viking seniors were the top performers in the Hoover 20-0 win over Nordonia this afternoon.  Seniors Chaz Gordish, Parker Adams, Daniel Murphy, Shane Saba and Cole Bukowy were honored with their parents before the game, and recognized for their commitment and contribution to Hoover Hockey.

During the game, Murphy scored a hattrick, Gordish had 2 goals and 2 assists, Saba rang up 2 goals and 2 assists, Bukowy scored a goal and an assist and Adams contributed a goal in the first period. The Viking's other goals were scored by Mike Magana, Matt Smith, Sam Hankins, Preston Mackert, Brad Harcourt, Dylan Oney and Zach Lawson .  Many of those players helped with assists and in addition, Alex Zielke and Spencer Mackert chipped in an assist each.  Goaltender Korey Davis had another shutout in the net.

The Vikings need to put this win behind them and focus on a very important game tomorrow night against Chagrin Falls at the Pond to qualify for the Baron Cup.  GO VIKES!!!! 

Monday, January 23

BUSY WEEKEND FOR VIKINGS ENDS WITH A BIG WIN OVER AURORA

Two league games this weekend against CVCA and Aurora ended with a big win against Aurora on Sunday night at the Pond. 

In Friday nights' game against CVCA at Center Ice, the ending score of 8-2 in favor of the Royals was a disappointing end to the follow-up of an 8-7 OT loss on Wednesday night in Parma.  The Vikings' two goals came from Brad Harcourt and Chaz Gordish (assisted by Shane Saba), both scored in the first period of play.  Despite an almost even number of shots on net (26 for Hoover, 23 for CVCA), the Vikings were unable to get the puck past the Royal's netminder.

Sunday night's game against Aurora went scoreless for both teams through the second period, with excellent netminding on both ends of the ice.  A focused Viking squad took the ice in the third, determined to score.  After good teamwork and puck movement down the ice, Preston Mackert was able to find the back of the net unassisted.  Two more unassisted goals followed, the first by Brad Harcourt with a shot from the point, and the second by Zach Lawson with a glove-side top shelf.  Mackert and Lawson continued the party, with Mackert scoring on a pass from Lawson, and Lawson scoring on a pass from Mackert.  Kirk Greenho had another shut-out performance net.

Next up for the Vikings is Nordonia at home on Saturday at 3:40 pm.  The team will also be honoring the seniors and their parents before the game.  Plan to attend to support our Hoover Vikings!!!!  GO VIKES!!!!

 Wednesday, January 18

VIKINGS FORCE OVERTIME IN CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

The Vikings have everything to be proud of with their second place finish in last weekend's Parma Tournament.  Wednesday night, when the team met with CVCA in the Championship game, our boys came out strong, played hard and kept the score neck-in-neck, forcing overtime play. 

The Vikings scored the first goal of the game, with Brad Harcourt assisted by Shane Saba placing a great top shelf shot behind the goalie.  CVCA scored two quick goals just minutes later in the first period, but Hoover answered with a goal by Saba assisted by Harcourt and Derosiers.  The second period began with another Harcourt-Saba goal, this time assisted by Chaz Gordish.  Dan Murphy was next to the net, assisted by Zach Lawson and Spencer Mackert.  With three minutes left in the second period, Gordish scored, assisted by Saba and Alec Weber.  CVCA answered with a goal with 40 seconds left in the period, bringing the score to 5-5 after the second. 

Things looked grim, with the score moving to 7-5, CVCA early in the third, but then an unassisted rocket from Zach Lawson and another Harcourt goal assisted by Preston Mackert, tied the score at 7-7 by the end of the 3rd.  5:43 into overtime, CVCA skated past the Vikings to win the tournament, with our fans cheering our boys efforts, and feeling proud of their sportsmanship and tough play.  Thank you, boys, for a great game!

 Monday, January 16

AFTER A ROUGH START, VIKINGS EARN SPOT IN TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

After a rough start on Saturday with a loss against Brunswick, the Vikings came back strong on Sunday and Monday to earn a spot in Wednesday night's championship game in the Parma Redmen MLK Tournament.  Saturday night's game against Brunswick ended 3 to 2 in favor of Brunswick despite 48 shots on net by the Vikings. Chaz Gordish and Brad Harcourt were the only two players to get the puck past the netminder, each picking up a goal and an assist. 

The Vikings met the Parma Redmen on Sunday afternoon in a spirited match with 15 penalities and plenty of aggressive play.  Bradley Harcourt started the score for the Vikings with a goal assisted by John Derosiers. Chaz Gordish unassisted, Harcourt assisted by Preston Mackert, Zach Lawson, assisted by Mackert, rounded out periods one and two. In the third, Harcourt scored twice for a game total of 4 goals, and Gordish scored again, assisted by Sam Hankins. Netminder Kirk Greenho stopped 9 shots. 

Monday's game against Nordonia was a scoring festival for the Vikings with the ending score 17 - 0 after two periods.  Goals were scored by Dylan Oney, Cole Bukowy, Brad Harcourt (3), Shane Saba (2), Chaz Gordish (2), Sam Hankins, Daniel Murphy (2), Kyle Policcichio, John Derosiers (2), Preston Mackert and Mike Magana.  Along with several of the goal scorers, Alex Zielke and Madison Ferrell picked up assists.  In goal was Korey Davis with another shutout. The win earned the Vikings a spot in Wednesday night's championship game in Parma at 8:15 pm. GO VIKES!!!!

Wednesday, January 11

FRESHMAN DYLAN ONEY SCORES HATTRICK IN WIN AGAINST CANFIELD!

Hoover Freshman Dylan Oney scored a hattrick tonight in the Viking 10-0 win over the Canfield Cardinals in Canfield.  Oney's first goal came at the end of the second period, with goals two and three in the third, with the last unassisted goal ending the game in a mercy, with 8 minutes left to go. Oney's goals were assisted by Sam Hankins and Alex Zielke. 

Junior Bradley Harcourt scored two goals, assisted by Chaz Gordish on both, and Shane Saba on the second, and Sophomore Preston Mackert had two goals and an assist, with assists on Mackert's goals from Zach Lawson.  Additional goals were scored by Mike Magana, assisted by Sam Hankins, Alec Weber assisted by Kyle Policchio and Preston Mackert, and Cole Bukowy with an unassisted rocket from the point.  Junior netminder Korey Davis had a shutout, playing all three periods.  

The Vikings travel to Parma this weekend for the Martin Luther King Weekend Tournament, beginning on Saturday at 6:30 pm against Brunswick, with games against Parma and Nordonia on Sunday at 3:30 and Monday at 8:45 am.  GO VIKES!!!!

Sunday, January 8

VIKINGS WIN BIG AT HOME AGAINST AURORA

Hoover Hockey came out strong, dominated in the zone, and beat the Aurora Greenmen 5-1 in a physical and fast game Sunday afternoon at Center Ice. In a game that saw three times as many shots on net from the Vikings, hitting and checking were the name of the game, with both teams visiting the penalty box throughout the three periods of play. 

The first period brought two goals from the Vikings, with the first scored by Preston Mackert, assisted by Zach Lawson and Alex Zielke.  The second goal of the period was scored by Shane Saba, assisted by Bradley Harcourt.  Period two started out slow, with the third goal scored almost halfway through the period by Samuel Hankins, assisted by Parker Adams. 

Up three to zero after two, the Vikings needed to put the game away early in the third, which they did with Kirk Greenho looking sharp in the net against the most shots in the game.  At 12:23 in the third, Preston Mackert delivered a pass off of the boards to Zach Lawson who handed it to Daniel Murphy to place in the net.  Aurora's lone goal came in the third, with Hoover quickly following with a goal by Bradley Harcourt from Cole Bukowy to finish the game.  Next up for the Vikings is Canfield, at the Ice Zone in Boardman on Wednesday at 5:30.  GO VIKES!!!!

Saturday, December 31

The Vikings battled, but came out short in the CVCA Holiday Tournament this weekend at Kent State University.  Games against Normandy, CVCA and Brunswick were physical and tough, with the lone win coming on Thursday night against Normandy in a 9-5 victory.  Four minutes into the first period, Preston Mackert buried the puck on a pass from Bradley Harcourt.  Harcourt scored next unassisted and less than a minute later, Chaz Gordish scored on a pass from Shane Saba and Daniel Murphy. To close out the first period with 28 seconds remaining, Kyle Policcichio scored unassisted.

The second period started with a goal by Mackert assisted again by Harcourt, and two more goals, one by Dylan Oney, assisted by Saba and the other by Samuel Hankins, assisted by Alex Zielke and Alec Weber.  Period three saw two more goals, one by Harcourt assisted by Mackert and another from Oney, assisted by Parker Adams.

On Friday, the Vikings played two games, the first against CVCA resulting in a 10-1 loss, with the only goal scored by Daniel Murphy, assisted by Chaz Gordish.  The second game against Brunswick ended with a score of 5-3 with goals scored by Gordish from Saba, Harcourt from Mackert and John Derosiers from Gordish and Saba.

Saturday morning, the Vikings played in the consolation game against Normandy, with a final score of 7-2, with both goals scored by Preston Mackert, assisted by Daniel Murphy.

The Vikings have a week of practice, followed by a game on Sunday against Aurora at Center Ice.  GO VIKES!!!!

Thursday, December 22

Viking Fans Come Out in Full Force to Support Their Team

The Polar Bears dominated the Vikings, but the stands were awash in orange clad fans who were there to cheer on their Hoover team.  Hundreds of students and families packed Center Ice on Wednesday night for a game between Jackson and Hoover which was non-league, but most likely the biggest rivalry of the season. 

The Vikings came out strong and dominated first period play.  A beautiful goal that hit the inside white bar and bounced out of the crease was placed by Bradley Harcourt, assisted by Preston Mackert and Spencer Mackert.  The period ended 1-0 in favor of the Vikings.

Jackson scored quickly and frequently in the beginning of the second period, lopsiding the score, and forcing the Vikings to more physical play.  A penalty ridden second and third period left the Hoover squad on penalty kill, and the game ended with two five minute penalties, resulting in both a Hoover and a Jackson player leaving the ice with just three minutes left to go in the game.

The team takes a break for Christmas, with play starting again December 29th against Normandy at Kent State Ice Arena as a part of the Kent State Holiday Tournament.  Come out and support your Vikings at 9:00 pm on the 29th, and again on December 30th at 10:00 am against CVCA and 8:00 pm against Brunswick, all at Kent State.  GO VIKES!!!!

Sunday, December 18

Tale of Two Tiger Teams Ends Well for the Vikings!!

Two consecutive games against Tigers ended in a victory Sunday morning for the Vikings.  After a disappointing game against the Cleveland Heights Tigers on Saturday night, the team pulled it together to come out strong against the Chagrin Falls Tigers on Sunday morning. 

Saturday's game started as an even match, with the first period ending 0-0.  14 seconds into the second period, a goal by the Tigers started the scoring with goal numbers 2 and 3 coming just minutes later.  With just under two minutes to play in the second, Viking forward Zach Lawson placed the puck over the goalies shoulder to bring the score to 3-1.  The third period brought four more goals for the Tigers, ending the game 7-1. 

Sunday morning's game's first goal was scored by Chagrin Falls, firing up the Vikings who did not want to go down in the second game of the weekend.  One minute later, Bradley Harcourt, assisted by Zach Lawson, started the scoring for the Vikings, with goal number two score by Lawson, assisted by defenseman Spencer Mackert on a slapshot from the point. Second period saw three goals, one from the Tigers and two by the Vikings, one by Alex Zielke, unassisted and the other by Daniel Murphy, assisted again by Spencer Mackert. 

The last goal of the game was scored by the Tigers, with the puck in the Viking zone for the last two minutes of the game, making it a nail-biter for Hoover fans.  Impressive netminding by Kirk Greenho kept the puck out the net, ending the game in a victory.  Next up is Jackson on Wednesday night at Center Ice.  GO VIKES!!

Sunday, December 11

15-0 Win for Hoover Caps Off Great Weekend Play!!

Sunday night at Gilmour was a scoring festival for the Viking squad.  Great team play by everyone contributed to a score of 15-0 against Nordonia and a mercy after the second period.

Starting the scoring was Shane Saba with a goal assisted by Daniel Murphy and Chaz Gordish just two minutes into the first period.  One minute later, Alex Zielke buried the puck on a pass from Parker Adams.  In the next three minutes, the Harcourt-Mackert-Lawson line scored three goals, the first by Lawson assisted by Mackert, the second by Harcourt assisted by Mackert and Derosiers, and the third by Mackert assisted by Harcourt.  Finishing off the scoring for the first period were Daniel Murphy assisted by Matt Smith, Kyle Policicchio unassisted, Dylan Oney unassisted and Sam Hankins, two goals assisted by Zielke and Mike Magana.

Starting the second period with a score of 10-0, the Vikings came back strong with a goal by Mackert from Harcourt and Lawson, a goal by Harcourt from Lawson, and goals by Policicchio from Zielke and Alec Weber, Cole Bukowy from Korey Davis, and Daniel Murphy from Alec Weber.

Kirk Greenho and Korey Davis split the net, with Greenho playing the first period, and Davis in net the second.  Congratulations to 5 Vikings each with two goals this game:  Hankins, Mackert, Harcourt, Policicchio, and Murphy.  Also congratulations to our newly named Captains, Seniors Shane Saba, Cole Bukowy, and Daniel Murphy and Assistant Captains Seniors Chaz Gordish and Parker Adams.

Next weekend the Vikings host Cleveland Hts. Saturday at 3:40 and Chagrin Falls Sunday at 10:50 am at Center Ice.  GO VIKINGS!!!!

Saturday, December 10

Second League Game Against Canfield Results in Big Win for the Vikings!!

The Vikings posted a decisive 10-0 victory over the Canfield Cardinals this afternoon at Center Ice.  In their second league game, the team came out strong, with the first goal of the game scored by Preston Mackert from Bradley Harcourt and Zach Lawson just a minute and a half into the first period. 30 seconds later, Mackert returned the favor with a pass to Lawson from Harcourt with Lawson burying the puck. Goal three, scored by Kyle Policicchio on a pass from John Derosiers and goal four, scored by Chaz Gordish from Shane Saba came just two minutes later.

Before the first period ended, Harcourt scored two more times, once unassisted, and once on a pass from Mackert and Lawson.  The next goal of the period was scored by Gordish on a pass from Alec Weber.  Up 8-0 after the first, the Vikings had a lone goal in period two, scored by Policicchio.  Third period began just one goal short of a mercy, and ended 40 seconds into the period, with Gordish pushing the puck past the net minder to end the game. Viking goalie Korey Davis saw his first league period continuing the shut out that started with Kirk Greenho.

Next up is Nordonia, tomorrow night at Gilmour Academy.  GO VIKINGS!!!!

Saturday, December 3

Vikings Fall to Royals 5-2 in First League Game

Sunday, November 27

Hoover Competes in First Official Tournament of the Season

The annual Thanksgiving Tournament at Cleveland Heights was a good introduction to the official start of the season for the Vikings.  Although the team remained winless this weekend, they showed good chemistry, excellent goal tending and had the opportunity to experiment with some lineups in preparation for their first league game next weekend.

Friday night, the Vikings faced a tough match against Medina Club and went scoreless, losing 4-0.  Netminder Kirk Greenho played well against a tough offensive Medina team.  On Saturday at 1:15, St. Ignatius gave the team a challenge, scoring four goals against the Vikings in the first period. Although the team was down 5-0 after the second, two minutes into the third period, a pass from Preston Mackert to Daniel Murphy provided the first goal for the team, with Murphy burying the pass with a five-hole on the Ignatius goaltender.  Bradley Harcourt scored the second goal 4 minutes into the third on a beautiful pass from Shane Saba. St. Ignatius answered with a goal halfway through the third making it a 6-2 win. 

Saturday night, the Vikings faced Riverside in a penalty-ridden game, racking up 20 minutes in penalities, playing 12 minutes on a penalty kill.  Riverside scored 4 goals in the first period, 5 in the second period and 3 in the third, leaving Hoover no possibility of catching up.  The Vikings had two goals, one by Zach Lawson from Preston Mackert and Daniel Murphy on a power play in the second period, and one by Bradley Harcourt from Chaz Gordish in the third.

The Vikings played Rocky River Club on Sunday morning in the closest game of the weekend.  Some line changes and adjustments proved beneficial to the team, as the score was tied throughout the first two periods, 1-1, 2-2, and 3-3.  Hoover goals were scored by Preston Mackert from Zach Lawson in the first, Zach Lawson from Bradley Harcourt in the second and Daniel Murphy from Sam Hankins in the third.  Kirk Greenho looked tough in the net against strong offensive play by Rocky River.

Next up for the Vikings is the first league game against CVCA at Kent on Saturday morning, followed by another league match against Chagrin Falls at home on Sunday.  GO VIKES!!

Saturday, November 19

Weekend Recap - Hoover vs. Mighty Barons, Hoover vs. Gilmour

It was a busy weekend for the Vikings. Friday night, the team hosted the Cleveland Mighty Barons Sled Hockey Team at Center Ice. It was a great experience for the boys to play in sleds against a talented Barons team.  The Vikings lone goal came from Dylan Oney well into the third period. Despite hard work by the Hoover team to move the sleds and the puck, they fell to the Barons 10-1.  North Canton Middle School student Keegan O'Reilly, who plays for the Barons, scored a hat trick in the game!  High attendance at the game generated more than $750.00 for the Mighty Barons organization.

Saturday the team traveled to Gilmour Academy.  In a close and hard fought game, the Hoover team scored first on a goal by Sam Hankins, assisted by a great pass by Zach Lawson. Gilmour came back to score late in the first, tying the game 1-1. Gilmour scored first in the second period, but the Vikings responded with a goal by Preston Mackert, assisted by Brad Harcourt.  Hoover let up the last two goals of the game well into the third period, with a final game score of 4-2.  Goaltenders Kirk Greenho and Korey Davis split the net and stopped close to 40 shots in the game.

The Vikings will play next weekend in the Turkey Bowl Tournament in Cleveland Heights against Rocky River Club, St. Ignatius, Riverside and Medina Club.

Wednesday, November 16

Hoover Vikings to Play Mighty Barons Sled Hockey Team on Friday at 5:50 pm at Center Ice!

Come out to support the Vikings and the Cleveland Mighty Barons on Friday as they take to the ice for a sled hockey match.  The Mighty Barons Sled Hockey Team is comprised of a group of players with disabilities that have them playing in sleds.  The team will provide sleds for the Hoover players, and the game will be played with sled hockey rules, with 15 minute periods.  

Ice sled (sledge) hockey was invented in the early 1960’s in Stockholm, Sweden, by a few hockey play­ers who would not let their phys­i­cal dis­abil­i­ties get in the way of doing what they loved. They mod­i­fied their equip­ment and played on a lake south of Stockholm. However, it was not until 1994 at the Winter Paralympics Games in Lillehammer, Norway, that it became an offi­cial event. It is now prac­ticed in 12 coun­tries. Sled hockey has been played in Canada and the United States for sev­eral decades and many teams are registered with USA Hockey, playing an aggressive game and tournament schedule each year.

Proceeds from donations at Friday's game will benefit the Mighty Baron's organization. Hoover Hockey Manager Knute Hankins said that the team will be challenged: "The last time our Hoover team played the Mighty Barons, they had a tough time keeping up with the team.  Using the sleds is an adjustment, and many of the Baron's kids are talented players.  Friday's game should be a good one." 

Saturday, November 12
200 Fans Pack Center Ice for Hoover-Jackson Scrimmage

More than 200 fans packed Center Ice Arena last night to watch the Hoover Vikings scrimmage the Jackson Polar Bears. In a game riddled with penalities, Hoover was only able to squeeze one puck past Jackson's netminder in the second period of play.

November 5, 2011

Vikings Have Good Showing in First Pre-Season Scrimmage!

The Hoover Vikings had their first pre-season scrimmage today against Wooster Club, with tight scores in all three periods.

The Vikings scored first in the first period of play, less than one minute into the game, with Chaz Gordish burying the puck on a pass from John Derosiers. Wooster came back to score two minutes later, but that goal was answered by Bradley Harcourt's short-handed, unassisted goal less than one minute later. That goal proved to be enough to give Hoover the win in the first period, with netminder Kirk Greenho playing tough in the net.

In second period play, the Vikings went scoreless even though the Wooster squad racked up 8 minutes in penalties. Goalie Korey Davis held Wooster to only two goals with his first net appearance.

The third period saw Hoover in the penalty box twice, with the lone Viking goal coming 4 minutes into the period. Although the official scoresheet shows Preston Mackert scoring unassisted, it looked to those of us watching that the goal was scored by defenseman Zach Lawson on a pass from Mackert.

Next up for the Vikings is Jackson next Friday at Center Ice.

November 3, 2011

HOOVER HOCKEY MAKES FIRST ICE APPEARANCE THIS SATURDAY!

The Hoover Vikings are set to kick off their pre-season this Saturday, November 5th in a scrimmage against Wooster.  The puck drops at 3:40 pm at Center Ice!

The Vikings welcome back 11 returning lettermen, and welcome 9 new players to their varsity roster.  The team has been preparing for the season since August with workouts,and skill and agility training.  With more than 30 games scheduled including tournaments, the Vikings will have a busy fall and winter season with competitive play in the newly aligned Blue Division of the GCHSHL. 

 Come out and support our Vikings this Saturday!  GO VIKES!

September 26, 2011

HOOVER VIKING 2011-2012 SEASON COMING SOON!!!!

The Hoover Team has a number of new players to blend in with a solid returning group.  Our first Scrimmage is at Center Ice on 5 November starting at 3:40PM versus Wooster.

We are currenly training and fund driving.  If you are interested in sponsoring Hoover this year, please contact Knute Hankins at knute@neo.rr.com or call 330-323-6046. 

March 6, 2011

HOOVER VIKINGS WIN THE WOOSTER TOURNAMENT

The Hoover Vikings won the Championship Game of the Alan Fenton Wooster Tournament by a score of 6-1 over the Hoban Knights.   The Vikings scored first on a goal from Chaz Gordish on an assist from Shane Saba.  The Vikings outshot Hoban 13-5 for the period.  Hoover opened the scoring in the 2nd period on a goal from Shane Saba, assisted by Brad Harcourt.   Hoban scored their only goal of the game, before the Vikings took control of the game.   Shane Saba scored his 2nd goal of the game from Matt Fernandez and Brad Harcourt.  Mason Koonce scored an unassisted goal and Boston Weber closed out the 2nd period with the assists going to Mason Koonce and Dave Werwinski.   The Vikings outshot Hoban 24-4 during the 2nd period.   Hoover continued to play strong in the 3rd period.  Dave Werwinski scored the final goal of the game unassisted.  The Vikings outshot Hoban 15 to 4 in the 3rd period and 52 to 14 for the game.   Ethan Bishop was named the Tournament MVP.  He was credited with 3 wins during the Tournament.   The Vikings ended the season with a 15-13-3 overall record.   The team closed out the last half of the season with a 11-2-2 record in the final 15 games to earn a winning record in Coach Geoff Bishop's first season as head coach.   Congratuations to the entire team for a great Tournament and Season.   

March 5, 2011

 The Hoover Vikings played the Hoban Knights in the 3rd game of the Wooster Tournament.  The Vikings came out strong in the first period, scoring 4 goals to take control of the game. Mason Koonce opened the scoring on a pass from Boston Weber.  Brad Harcourt scored an un-assisted goal and then scored his 2nd goal of the game on a pass from Chaz Gordish and Spencer Mackert.  Chaz Gordish scored the last goal of the period on the power play the lone assist went to Shane Saba.   The Vikings took the period 4-0.  The Vikings extended their lead in the 2nd period on goals from Shane Saba (un-assisted) and Mason Koonce from Dave Werwinski and Boston Weber.  The Vikings then let Hoban scored score 2 goals late in the 2nd period to tie the period 2-2.  In the 3rd period, Hoban scored 2 goals on the same shift to tighten the game before the Vikings countered on a power play goal from Dave Werwinski.  The Vikings then tied the period on a goal from Shane Saba, assisted by Brad Harcourt.   The period ended 2-2 and the Vikings won the game 8-4 taking 4 points.  For the Tournament the Vikings have taken 11 out of a 15 possible points and have placed themselves into the Championship Game Sunday morning. 

March 5, 2011

The Hoover Vikings played the Saint Joseph Viking Club team to a 4-4 tie.   The first period was scoreless.  Hoover outshot Saint Joseph 12 -7.  The Vikings came out strong in the 2nd period taking a 2 goal lead on goals by Boston Weber and Brad Harcourt.   Shane Saba had the lone assist.    The Vikings then allowed Saint Joseph's back into the game with 3 unanswered goals to close out the 2nd period for a 3 -2 period win.   Hoover came out strong in the 3rd period and evened the game with a power play goal from Daniel Murphy.  The assists went to Dave Werwinski and Boston Weber.  The Vikings then took the lead midway through the 3rd period on a goal from Cole Bukowy.  The lone assist went to Shane Saba.  Saint Joseph's came back late in the period to tie the game 4-4.   Hoover outshot Saint Joseph's 47 - 26 for the game.  The Vikings have recorded 7 of a posssible 10 points through the first two games and control their own destiny heading into their 3rd and final preliminary game of the tournament.     

March 4, 2011

The Hoover Vikings opened the season ending Alan Fenton Wooster Tournament with a 7 to 4 win over the Wooster Oilers.   This Tournament scoring goes by periods.  The Vikings won the first period by a score of 3-1.  Cole Bukowy, Shane Saba and Chaz Gordish scored in the first period.  The Vikings tied the 2nd period 2-2.  Chaz Gordish scored both goals to record a hat trick for the game.   The 3rd Period the Vikings won 2-1.  Shane Saba and Boston Weber scored during the 3rd period.   For the game Brad Harcourt had 4 assists, Dave Werwinski and Shane Saba had 2 assists, Matt Fernadez, Daniel Murphy, and Cole Bukowy had single assists.  The Vikings took 4 1/2 out of a possible 5 points for the opening game.  

February 19, 2011

The Hoover Vikins took on Gilmour Academy in the 2nd round of the Kent District Tournament.   The Hoover star of the game with Ethan Bishop.  He faced 64 shots while making 54 saves.   Gilmour outshot the Vikings 24 to 1 and took a 3-0 lead after the first period.  Gilmour continued the offensive assault outshooting the Vikings 18 to 2 in the 2nd period taking a 6-0 lead.  In the 3rd period the Vikings had some offensive opportunities, but were outshot 20 to 7 with the game ending 10-0.   With this game, the Vikings record stands at 12-13-2 for the season.  The Vikings will close out a successful season with and end of season Tournament March 4-6 at the Wooster Tournament.

February 16, 2011

The Hoover Vikings opened the Kent District Tournament with an 8 to 4 win over Twinsburg.  The Vikings started out this game slowly getting down 2-0 within the first 5 minutes of the game.   They then fought back with a power play goal from Brad Harcourt on an assist from Cole Bukowy.   Dave Werwinski then evened the score on the power play with 0.10 seconds left in the period with the assists going to Brad Harcourt and Boston Weber.  The first period ended 2-2.  The Vikings took their first lead of the game on a goal from Mason Koonce with the assist going to Boston Weber.   Twinsburg came right back 30 seconds later to even the score 3-3 after 2 periods.   The Viking opened the scoring early in the 3rd period.  Dave Werwinski scored 2 consecutive goals giving him a hat trick for the game.  The assists on both goals went to Mason Koonce and Boston Weber.   On their next shift out, Boston Weber scored on an assist from Dave Werwinski.   Twinsburg scored late in the 3rd period before the Vikings closed the game out with 2 goals in the last minute.   Brad Harcourt scored from Shane Saba, and Mason Koonce scored from Dave Werwinski.  

February 12, 2011

The Hoover Vikings lost their semi final game for the Blue Division Baron Cup by a score of 4-1 to the Mayfield Wildcats.   The first period was a well played even period with Mayfield outshooting Hoover 14 to 12.   Mayfield scored the first goal of the game early in the second period.   The Vikings countered with a goal to even the game late in the 2nd period.  Brad Harcourt scored on a pass from Shane Saba.   Mayfield outshot the Vikings 16 to 9 for the period.   Mayfield came out quicklyin the 3rd period scoring a goal 17 seconds into the period on a shot from the point.   Mayfield added to their lead late in the 3rd period and added an empty net goal to close out the game.   Mayfield outshot the Vikings 14 to 11 in the 3rd period and 44 to 32 for the game.   Ethan Bishop continued his strong play in the net making 40 saves, many difficult.   The Vikings had plenty of opportunities in this game, but hit 3 posts in the first and second period and could not find the net in the 3rd period.   The Vikings open the District Tournament, on Wednesday February 16, 2011 against Twinsburg. 

February 10, 2011

The Hoover Vikings opened the Blue Division Baron Cup Playoffs with a 5-4 victory over Cleveland Heights Tigers.   The Vikings started out quickly with a goal in the first minute of the game by Brad Harcourt.  Chaz Gordish provided the assist.  Cleveland Heights then scored 2 goals within a minute during the middle of the period before the Vikings evened the score on a goal by Mason Koonce.  The assists went to Boston Weber and Dave Werwinski.  The Vikings then took the lead for good on a goal by Dave Werwinski.  Mason Koonce provided an assist.   The Vikings lead after the 1st period 3-2, but were out shot 20 to 11.  The Vikings extended their lead in the 2nd period on a power play goal by Mason Koonce.  the assists went to Boston Weber and Cole Bukowy.   The Vikings scored with 0.02 seconds left in the 2nd period on a goal by Dave Werwinski.   Boston Weber and Mason Koonce provided the assists.  The Vikings lead 5-2 after 2 periods, but were outshot 15 to 11 in the 2nd period.  Cleveland Heights scored midway through the 3rd period and then added their 4th goal with a minute left in the game.   The Vikings were able to control the puck during the final minute of the game to secure the win.   The Vikings were outshot 15 to 6 in the 3rd period, and 50 to 28 for the game but came away with the victory.  Ethan Bishop made 46 saves, many very difficult to provide the difference in the game. 

 February 3, 2011

The Hoover Vikings closed out their league season with a 7 to 1 win over the Parma Redmen.  Mason Koonce opened the scoring on an assist from Dave Werwinski.   Chaz Gordish scored from a pass from Shane Saba.  Dave Werwinski scored a power play goal with the assists going to Brad Harcourt and Boston Weber.   Parma out shot the Vikings 10 to 8, but were down 3 to 0 after the first period.  Cole Bukowy opened the scoring in the 2nd period with a power play goal .  The assist went to Chaz Gordish.   Parma scored their only goal of the game, before the Vikings responed less than a minute later on at goal from Boston Weber.   Cole Bukowy and Dave Werwinski provided the assists.   The Vikings outshot Parma 15 to 10 in the 2nd period to take a 5 to 1 lead after 2 periods.  The Vikings closed out the game with 2 goals from first line.   Mason Koonce scored from Boston Weber and Dave Werwinski, then Dave Werwinski scored the final goal of the game from Mason Koonce and Boston Weber.  The Vikings outshot Parma 12 to 8 in the 3rd period and 35 to 28 for the game.   With this win, the Vikings posted an 8 to 4 league record.  This improved the Vikings overall record for the season to 10-11-2.  The Vikings take a 6 game winning streak into their first game of the Baron Cup Playoffs. 

January 30, 2011

The Hoover Vikings defeated the Western Reserve Pioners by a score of 13 to 0 on Senior Night.   The Vikings Seniors Ethan Bishop, Matt Fernandez, Mason Koonce, Boston Weber and Dave Werwinski were recognized with their parents prior to the start of the game.  The Vikings outshot Western Reserve 20 -2 and took a 3 to 0 lead after the first period.   The Vikings poured it on in the second period outshooting Western Reserve 16-4 and scoring 10 goals in the 2nd period to end the game 13 to 0.  The Viking goals were scored by Mason Koonce (3), Boston Weber (3), Brad Harcourt (2), Daniel Murphy (2) Sam Hankins, Matt Fernadez, Chaz Gordish.  Assists were provided by Mason Koonce (4), Brad Harcourt (3) Spencer Mackert (2) Chaz Gordish (2), Matt Fernandez, Boston Weber, Daniel Murphy, Matt Smith and Josh Johnson.  This was Josh's first point as a Hoover Viking.   Ethan Bishop made 6 saves and recorded his second shut out for the season.  The Vikings moved their league record to 7-4 and moved into sole possesion of 3rd place in the division.

January 28, 2011,

 The Hoover Vikings defeated the 1st place Blue North Division Mayfield Wildcats by a score of 5-3. The Vikings jumped out to an early lead on a goal by Brad Harcourt, assisted by Cole Bukowy and Shane Saba, Mayfield tied the game on the powerplay late in the first period.    Mayfield outshot the Vikings 11 to7.   The Viking took advantage of Mayfield in the 2nd period by scoring 2 power play goals.   The first was scored by Mason Koonce on an assist from Brad Harcourt.  The Vikings 3rd goal was scored by Brad Harcourt with assists going to Mason Koonce and Shae Saba.   Mayfield outshot the Vikings 13 to 9 in the 2nd period but the Vikings went to the locker room up 3 to 1.   The Vikings added to their lead early in the 3rd period on a goal from Chaz Gordish.  The assists were provided by Shane Saba and Brad Harcourt.   Mayfield came back scoring a short handed goal on a break away to make the score 4 to 2.   The Vikings responded less than a minute later with a power play goal by Brad Harcourt on an assist from Shane Saba.   Mayfield scored a power play goal late in the period to make the final score 5 to 3 for the Vikings.   Mayfield outshot the Vikings 14 to 7 in the 3rd period and 38 to 23 for the game.  Ethan Bishop was instrumental in this win by making 35 saves in helping to lead his team to victory. 

January 23, 2011

The Hoover Vikings moved into a tie for 3rd Place in the Blue North Division with a hard fought 6-5 win over Nordonia.  The Vikings controlled the play for the first half of the game, but found themselves down 3-0.  The Vikings were assessed 5 penalties during the first period.   The Vikings then stormed back in the 2nd period by scoring 4 unanswered goals.   Boston Weber scored on the power play with an assisst from Brad Harcourt and Mason Koonce.  Just 30 seconds later Shane Saba scored with the assists going to Chaz Gordish and Spencer Mackert.   The Vikings then tied the game on a goal from Brad Harcourt, with the assist from Cole Bukowy.   Just 21 seconds later the Vikings took the first lead of the game on a goal from Chaz Gordish on a pass from Brad Harcourt.   Nordonia tied up the game with a goal late in the 2nd period.   Nordonia came out quickly in the 3rd period and was awarded a penalty shot.   They took the lead until midway through the period when Chaz Gordish scored to tie the game.  Brad Harcourt assisted on this goal.  The Vikings the scored the game winner in the final minute on a goal from Brad Harcourt.   The assists went to Boston Weber and Mason Koonce.   With this win the Viking league record improved to 5-4.   The Vikings next two league games are at home this weekend Friday versus division leading Mayfield and then Sunday on Senior Day against Western Reserve.   

January 22, 2011

The Hoover Vikings push for a spot in the Baron Cup was boosted by a 6-0 victory over the Parma Redmen.   The Viking controlled the play in the first period, but had to wait on until the final 2 minutes to score on a goal by Mason Koonce.  He was assisted by Dave Werwinski.   The Vikings outshot the Redmen 15 to 3.  The 2nd period was scoreless but the Vikings continued to control the play by outshooting the Redmen 11 to 6.  The Vikings extended their lead 5 minutes into the 3rd period on a goal from the slot by Chaz Gordish. The assists went to Matt Fernandez and Brad Harcourt.  The Vikings added their third goal of the game to take control on a goal from the slot by Boston Weber from a pass from Dave Werwinski.  Mason Koonce also provided an assist on this goal.   The Vikings then broke open the game in the final 2 minutes of the game.   Mason Koonce scored 2 goals, one on an assist from John Desrosiers.  Samuel Hankins scored with 0.13 seconds left on an assist from Brad Harcourt.  The Vikings outshot the Redmen 13 to 5 in the 3rd period and 39 to 14 for the game.   With this win, the Vikings league record now stands at 4-4 and continue to hold the 4th and final spot for the Baron Cup Playoffs.  

January 17, 2011

The Hoover Vikings won their final game in the MLK Tournament by a score of 9-1 over Lakewood.  The Vikings came out early and scored 2 goals in the first period, but allowed Lakewood to score their only goal late in the first period.   The Vikings outshot Lakewood 12-11 in the first period.  The Vikings took control of the game in the 2nd period by scoring 4 unanswered goals to take a 6 to 1 lead after 2 periods.  Hoover outshot Lakewood 14 to 6 in the second period.  The Vikings closed out the game by scoring 3 goals in the 3rd period.  The Vikings outshot Lakewood 16 to 2 in the 3rd period and 42 to 19 for the game.  Mason Koonce led the Vikings with 3 goals and 2 assists.  Brad Harcout had 3 goals, Boston Weber had 1 goal and 4 assists.   Dave Werwinski and Chaz Gordish each had 1 goal and 1 assist. Shane Saba added 1 assist and Matt Smith scored his first Hoover high school point with an assist on the last goal.  The Vikings ended the Tournament 1-1-1.   The chase to the Baron Cup Playoffs continue this Saturday with a league game at home against Parma.   The Vikings currently sit in the 4th and final playoff spot and must win this game to maintain that position.

January 16, 2011

The Hoover Vikings earned a hard fought 3-3 tie with the Parma Redmen in the 2nd game of the MLK Tournament.  The Vikings opened the scoring on a power play goal by Dave Werwinski.  Boston Weber had the lone assist.   Parma then scored 2 even strenght goals to close out the period.  The Vikings outshot Parma 13 to 7 in the first period but was down 2-1.  The Vikings scored the only goal of the second period.  Boston Weber from a pass from Cole Bukowy.  The Vikings outshot Parma 17 to 6.    In the 3rd period, the Vikings took 4 penalties and it cost them when Parma scored a power play  goal midway through the period.  The Vikings tied the game with a minute to play on a power play goal by Dave Werwinski.  Assisted by Mason Koonce.   The Vikings continued to apply pressure in the final minute of play, but the game ended in a 3-3 tie.   The Vikings out shot Parma 13 to 5 in the 3rd period and for the game 43 to 18.   The Vikings earned 2.5 points for this game and take on Lakewood in the last game in the Tournament.  The Vikings are still alive to play in the championship game if they sweep the points from Lakewood.  

January 15, 2011

The Hoover Vikings lost the opening game of the MLK Tourament to the Midview Middies by a score of 6 to 4.   Midview scored the 1st 2 goals of the game, the 2nd being a power play goal.   The Vikings got on the scoreboard late in the first period on a goal by Shane Saba, assisted by Chaz Gordish and Brad Harcourt.   The Vikings outshot Midview 13-7, but was down 2-1 after the 1st period.   Hoover tied the game early in the 2nd period on a power play goal by Brad Harcourt.  The assists went to Boston Weber and Dave Werwinski.  Midview took the lead again midway through the 2nd period on another power play goal.  The period end with Midview up 3-2.  The shots were 7-7 in the 2nd period.   Midview extended their lead with a goal early in the 3rd period.   The Vikings started their comeback on a goal by Dave Werwinski.  The assists went to Boston Weber and Mason Koonce.  The Vikings tied up the game midway through the 3rd period on a goal from Boston Weber.  The assists went to Mason Koonce and Matt Fernandez.   Midview took the lead for good 2 minutes later on an even strenght goal.  The Vikings pulled their goalie for the extra attacker, but Midview scored and empty net goal to close out the game.  Midview outshot the Vikings 12-5 in the 3rd period and 28-25 for the game.  The Vikings earned 1/2 a point for this game.

January 9, 2011

The Hoover Vikings defeated the Aurora Greenman by a score of 5 to 1.   The Vikings came out strong early in the game.  The first goal was scored by Mason Kooce, with an assist from Boston  Weber.  The Vikings extended their lead to 2-0 on a goal from Brad Harcourt, assisted by Shane Saba.  Aurora scored a power play goal when the Vikings were down 2 players.  The period ended 2-1 with the Vikings outshooting Aurora by a 19 to 2 margin.  The Vikings got on the board in the 2nd period on a powerplay goal by Dave Werwinski.   The Vikings then extended their lead with a goal from Boston Weber, assisted by Dave Werwinski and Matt Fernandez.  The Vikings took a 4-1 league after 2 periods.  They outshot Aurora 12 to 3 in the 2nd period.   The Vikings scored the final goal of the game midway through the 3rd period.   Dave Werwinski scored on a rebound.  He was assisted by Mason Koonce.  The Vikings outshot Aurora 13 to 4 in the 3rd period and ended up with a 44 to 9 shot advantage for the game.   The Vikings league record now stands at 3-4.   They play this coming weekend in the MLK Parma Tournament Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.     

January 8, 2011

The Hoover Vikings lost to the Orange Lions by a score of 6-1.   The Vikings took 3 penalties in the first period and allowed 3 Power Play goals.   Orange outshot the Vikings 13 to 3.  The Vikings played a much stronger 2nd period.   The Vikings outshot Orange 8 to 7 in the 2nd period, but allowed one goal to end the 2nd period down 4-0.  Orange started out strong in the 3 period scoring 2 quick goals before the Vikings got on the board on a goal from Boston Weber, assisted by Brad Harcourt and Dave Werwinski.   The shots were 8 to 5 for Orange for the 3rd period.  The final shots were 28 to 16 favoring the Lions.   The Vikings league record now stands at 2-4.   

January 2, 2011

The Hoover Vikings lost to the Mayfield Wildcats by a score of 5-2.  The teams played an even first period with the Vikings outshooting the Wildcats 13-9.   Mayfield scored 2 short handed goals in the 2nd period and a even strength goal before the Vikings got 2 goals on one shift late in the 2nd period.  Mason Koonce scored the Vikings first goal with and assist from Dave Werwinski.  Boston Weber followed with a goal on an assist from Mason Koonce.  The period end 3-2 with the Vikings outshooting the Wildcats 9-6.   Mayfield scored 2 goals midway through the 3rd period to close out the scoring.   The Vikings outshot the Wildcats in the 3rd period 13 to 11 and for the game by a 35 to 26 margin.   The Vikings league record now stands at 2-3 with 2 games this coming weekend.   Saturday night versus Orange, and home Sunday versus Aurora.

December 29, 2010

The Hoover Vikings lost a non-league game to C.V.C.A by a score of 6 to 3.   C.V.C.A started out quickly by scoring just 0.26 seconds into the game.   The followed up with another goal before the Vikings got on the board with a power play goal from Brad Harcourt, assisted by Daniel Murphy.  C.V.C.A scored with just 5 seconds left to take a 3-1 lead after the first period.   C.V.C.A scored quickly to start the 2nd period before the Vikings scored by Shane Saba, assisted by Chaz Gordish and Boston Weber.  C.V.C.A closed out the scoring midway through the 2nd period and took a 5-2 lead after 2 periods.  C.V.C.A. scored midway throught the 3rd period before the Vikings scored a power play goal by Chaz Gordish.   The Vikings outshot C.V.C.A. 31 to 16 but came up short on the scoreboard.   The next game is Sunday January 2nd 2011 when they face Mayfield.

December 27, 2010

The Hoover Vikings lost the final game of the Jackson Tournament by a score of 8-1.  Jackson started out scoring very early in the 1st period.  The Vikings killed a 5 on 3 powerplay midway through the period before Jackson scored their 2nd goal late in the period.   Jackson outshot the Vikings 19 to 0 and took a 2-0 lead after the 1st period.   Jackson came out quickly in the 2nd period scoring a quick goal, before the Vikings got on the board with a goal from John Desrosiers, with the assists from Brad Harcourt and Mason Koonce.   Jackson ended the period with 3 goals to take and 6-1 lead after 2 periods.  The 3rd period started out more physical with the Vikings taking 4 penalties in the period. Jackson scored 2 more goals late in the period to make the final 8-1.  Ethan Bishop made 39 saves during the game, many on some very difficult shots.  The Vikings return to the ice Wednesday December 29, 2010, when they take on C.V.C.A. in an non-league contest.

December 27, 2010

The Hoover Vikings lost their 2nd game in the Jackson Tournament by a score of 8-4.   The Vikings opened the scoring one minute into the game on a goal by Dave Werwinski.  The assist was provided by Spencer Mackert.   Eastwood tied the game late in the first period.  The period ended 1-1 with the Vikings outshooting Eastwood by a 16 to 9 margin.   The 2nd period was dominated by Eastwood.   They scored the 1st 3 goals of the 2nd period before the Vikings scored 2 quick goals on the same shift late in the period.  Both goals were scored by Mason Koonce.  Dave Werwinski assisted on both goals and Brad Harcourt assisted on the 2nd goal.  Eastwood ended the period with a power play goal to take a 5 to 3 lead into the 3rd period.  Eastwood outshot the Vikings 14 to 8 in the 2nd period.   Eastwood scored 3 goals in the 3rd period before the Vikings scored a power play goal with 0.01 left for the 2nd time this tournament.  Brad Harcourt tipped a shot from Dave Werwinski.  Mason Koonce also recieved and assist on the goal.  Eastwood outshot the Vikings 12 to 4 in the 3rd period.   Hoover takes on Jackson in the Tournaments final game at 6:00 PM.  

December 26, 2010

The Hoover Vikings opened the Jackson Holiday Tournament by erasing a 3 goal deficit late in the 3rd period to earn a 5-5 tie.  The Vikings outshot Medina 10 to 7 but ended up down 1-0 after the 1st period.  The Vikings came out quickly scoring at the 0:14 second mark of the 2nd period on a goal from Chaz Gordish, with an assist from Brad Harcourt. 

More than 200 fans packed Center Ice Arena last night to watch the Hoover Vikings scrimmage the Jackson Polar Bears.  In a game riddled with penalities, Hoover was only able to squeeze one puck past Jackson's netminder in the second period of play. 

Period one went scoreless with Kirk Greenho in net until there was 1:23 left of play.  Tough defense kept Jackson to only five shots.  The Vikings scored first in the second period only 3 minutes into play, with Zach Lawson on a beautiful, unassisted top shelf goal.  That goal was answered by Jackson seven minutes later, and then again with only 3:50 left in the period, leaving the Vikings down 2-1 in period two.  Goalie Korey Davis stopped seven shots from the Bears.

The third period saw more offensive action from Jackson, with 14 shots on net, and 3 goals scored.  Hoover's offense was kept to only 3 shots which weren't enough to allow a point. 

Next up for Hoover is a game versus the Mighty Barons Sled Hockey team on Friday, November 18th at 5:50 at Center Ice, followed by a trip to Gilmour Academy on Saturday to play Gilmour's Varsity B team at 3:00 pm.  GO VIKES!!

The Hoover Vikings had their first pre-season scrimmage today against Wooster Club, with tight scores in all three periods.

The Vikings scored first in the first period of play, less than one minute into the game, with Chaz Gordish burying the puck on a pass from John Derosiers.  Wooster came back to score two minutes later, but that goal was answered by Bradley Harcourt's short-handed, unassisted goal less than one minute later.  That goal proved to be enough to give Hoover the win in the first period, with netminder Kirk Greenho playing tough in the net.

In second period play, the Vikings went scoreless even though the Wooster squad racked up 8 minutes in penalties. Goalie Korey Davis held Wooster to only two goals with his first net appearance.

The third period saw Hoover in the penalty box twice, with the lone Viking goal coming 4 minutes into the period.  Although the official scoresheet shows Preston Mackert scoring unassisted, it looked to those of us watching that the goal was scored by defenseman Zach Lawson on a pass from Mackert.

Next up for the Vikings is Jackson next Friday at Center Ice.

The Hoover Vikings are set to kick off their pre-season this Saturday, November 5th in a scrimmage against Wooster.  The puck drops at 3:40 pm at Center Ice!

The Vikings welcome back 11 returning lettermen, and welcome 9 new players to their varsity roster.  The team has been preparing for the season since August with Captains' workouts, ice sessions and skill and agility training.  With more than 30 games scheduled including tournaments, the Vikings will have a busy fall and winter season with competitive play in the newly aligned Blue Division of the GCHSHL. 

 Come out and support our Vikings this Saturday!  GO VIKES!