Written By: JJ Rooney and Will Stricker
The Providence Lions’ hockey team is starting the season in the right direction. Despite the loss of Senior leaders, they have confidence in their new starters and upperclassmen. The team feel that the countless workouts, practices, and team bonding events have been pivotal in the development of camaraderie and skill of the players. They hope that the pairing of their tight knit culture with their coaching staff will make them a feared opponent and lead to a season of success.
As the boys face a new season, they also face new challenges. The loss of eight critical players in last year’s Senior class has left a hole in the team that must be filled. However, the hopes for the season are high, and many believe that those new opportunities will allow for greater success.
Josh Wilson, ’26, skates in to defend the goal. PAW Photo Credit: Mark@allsportphotography.net
“We’re hoping some of the younger guys will step up. We just got a new defenseman who’ll be good for us, and we’re hoping guys will fill those spots and score some goals,” said Will Stricker, ‘26.
The confidence and good spirits aren’t limited to only varsity this year. The JV team also aims to build on yet another positive and more competitive season than years past. The JV players credit their past and future successes to the closeness of their group.
”The community is much better and especially the connections between the JV and Varsity players,” stated JV player John Rogness, ‘27 .
The Lions are looking forward to another eventful season, from hard work and dedication to hockey and each other. The Lions are led this year by their three captains: Josh Wilson, ‘26, Jay Anderson, ‘26, from Heritage Christian Academy, and Elliot Carlson, ‘27, from PACT Charter School.
“I’m trying to unify the boys more this year. It’s a lot less about me as a player and more about us as a team. We’re really trying to come together as a family,” stated Josh Wilson ‘26.