Front Row:  Trevor McManus (G), Joseph Mancinelli, Maxwell DiCicco, Carson Pakula, Bailey Thompson, David Kiers, Justin Brandt, Ryan Radwan, and Joshua Wilk (G).

Back Row:  Goalie Coach Mike Osaer, Head Coach Dave Brass, Zack Finzel, Grant Reszczyk, Alec Allen, Andrew Meininger, Brenden Rons, Evan Newel, Riley Brass, Coach Joe Mancinelli, Michael Osaer, Coach Paul Wilk, Coach Rob Reilly.

Manager/Scheduler: Michele Wilk (wilk421@gmail.com)
Treasurer: James McManus
Strength and Conditioning Coach: James Radwan
Medical Specialist: Gerard Kiers

The 1998 Plymouth Stingrays won their third District Championship on February 11, as they beat the Novi Ice Cats 4-2 at Birmingham Ice Arena at the District 4 Hockey Day Event!

The District Championship run began with three first round wins over the Orchard Lake Pirates (6-2), Compuware Ambassadors (14-0), and the Farmington Fire (4-3).  Advancing to the second round and taking the first seed overall, Plymouth had a tough draw as they had to face rival Novi in the first game.  Coming out on top 2-0, Plymouth never looked back in round two as they also beat Canton Victory Honda (8-0) and the Livonia Knights (5-1).  Plymouth took the number one seed in the second round, advancing to the District Semi-Finals against the Farmington Fire.  With many ties to the Fire squad, Plymouth knew this game would be a battle.  The 'Rays came out on top by a score of 7-1 and sealed their bid to their 3rd District Championship Game in 5 years!

District 4 Hockey Day arrived, and Plymouth, the #1 ranked team in the country, was set to do battle with Novi, the #2 ranked team, for the 5th time this season.  Both teams played great:  constant scoring opportunties, big hits, and many great saves.  Plymouth came out on top by a score of 4-2 and punched their tickets to the 2012 MAHA State Tournament in Midland the weekend of March 9-11.

Congratulations to the players, coaches, and parents on a great accomplishment!  District 4 is one of the toughest Districts to get through and the 'Rays played stellar hockey all week long!