Dublin high school hockey
1972–73 – Ohio Valley League forms out of the Sewickley Ice Arena and South Penn High School Hockey League forms out of the Rostraver Ice Garden.Churchill wins the WPHSHL crown over Richland in 4–3 in overtime. 1972–73 – Western Pennsylvania High School Hockey League expands to 19 schools as Richland, Chartiers Valley, Central Catholic, Bethel Park, Peabody, Fox Chapel, Lawrenceville Catholic, General Braddock, Armstrong, Gateway and Canevin participate.Mt Lebanon defeats Penn Hills, 5–4 in overtime, to capture the first WPHSHL Championship. 1971–1972 – Western Pennsylvania High School Hockey League completes first season of play at the Alpine Ice Chalet as Churchill, Mt Lebanon, Penn Hills, Shaler, Upper St Clair and West Mifflin North.Teams include Shaler, Churchill, Mt Lebanon, Penn Hills, Upper St Clair, and West Mifflin North 1970–1971 – Western Pennsylvania High School Hockey League forms in April at the Alpine Ice Chalet.1969 – Inter-County Scholastic Hockey League forms with six teams ( Cardinal O'Hara High School, Conestoga High School, Haverford High School, Marple Newtown High School, Saint Joseph's Preparatory School, Swarthmore High School).
Dublin high school hockey professional#
The state has also produced alumni that went on to play minor professional and elite collegiate levels. Umberger, Mike Weber, Nick Foligno, Eric Tangradi, Nate Guenin, Brandon Saad, Dylan Reese, Shane Ferguson, Matt Bartkowski, John Zeiler, Christian Hanson, William Thomas, Grant Lewis, Tony Voce, Ray Staszak, Matt Clackson, Rob Madore, Ryan Mulhern, and Ryan Gunderson. Notable professional players that have participated in Pennsylvania high school hockey include Chad Kolarik, Colby Cohen, Brian O'Neill, Ray Dilauro, Cam Smith Mike Richter, Ryan Malone, R.J. Starting in 2014 the state championship is now being playing at Pegula Ice Arena in State College, PA.
Dublin high school hockey series#
Attempts to mirror the PIAA state championships by hosting the games in Hershey, Pennsylvania, lasted a single season, with only the 2005 series being held at the historic Hersheypark Arena. The location changes every year rotating between Western and Eastern cities. The tournament pits the champions from the Penguins Cup and Flyers Cup with the winners receiving the AAA, AA, or A Pennsylvania Cup. The Pennsylvania State High School Ice Hockey Championship is awarded through a state tournament. All teams are eligible except non-pure and second varsity teams.
Eastern divisional teams earn a bid by invitation to the Flyers Cup playoff tournament.
Western divisional champions earn a bid to the Penguins Cup playoff tournament. Varsity teams are divided into four divisions, AAA, AA, A, and B (Open).