Written By: Lindsey Hutt and Lola Illies
The Lions Boys Hockey team started their season off strong with a game against Armstrong on November 23 and the Turkey Day Classic Tournament on November 29-30th. They have been working hard in the off-season and are already seeing promising results.
The team has done lots of preparation for the season during the summer and fall. One of these was a two month summer development program in which they could keep their skills fresh and prepare for tryouts and the upcoming season. Many of the boys were also part of a fall hockey league called “Red and Black.” Their success on the ice began early with their championship win during the fall league. They hope to continue to bring this same energy and focus for the season.
“I have high expectations for the team and hope we are ready to be competitive come playoff time. We have prepared a lot for the season and I think we can aim higher and get further than before,” Will Stricker, ‘27, said.
This training and preparation has helped the team grow stronger friendships that will continue to help and encourage them through the season. The team finds success through motivating one another and keeping faith as the center of the team. They always make sure to pray before and after the games with their opposing team, which helps remind them that their friendships and ability to play are given to them by God. This not only encourages them to play hard but also to be good teammates.
“A verse that a lot of us have been focused on this season is from Proverbs: ‘As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another’. We’re going to use this as inspiration to continue to motivate and build on each other this season,” Gavin Sattler,‘27, commented.
The Lions are looking forward to the rest of the season and have high hopes and expectations. Their high spirits and lots of talent will lead them to success on the ice.
“The season feels pretty good so far and we’ve got a lot of young talent that’s adapting well. Most of our team with experience were excited and ready to go,” Captain Joe Spades ‘25, said.
The Lions have both new and returning talent which will lead to a successful and fun season. Their friendships and passion for hockey will continue to encourage them throughout. The Lions are looking forward to an exciting season!