On Saturday, the Varsity Girl’s Hockey Team held a Family Free Skate fundraiser at Terry Connors Ice Rink in Stamford. The fundraiser was designed to support the players and to help pay for practices at local ice rinks (practice time on the ice can be costly). Also, the ‘Free Skate’ encourages youths to join hockey programs. Here are some photographs of the event…
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Super Bowl Sunday is more than just a football game
Conor Goodwin
Reporter
Only two of the twelve teams that entered the NFL postseason nearly a month ago have remained. In only a few days, the Indianapolis Colts will be competing against the New Orleans Saints for the Lombardi Trophy. The Colts and Saints both feature high powered offenses led by Peyton Manning and Drew Brees, and both teams boast big play defenses hungry for turnovers. The stage has been set for a dramatic showdown in South Florida on February 7th. Kickoff is at 6:30 pm…
2nd Annual Girls Hockey Free Skate this Saturday
Emily Greene
News Editor
Tomorrow, the Varsity Girl’s Hockey Team will be hosting a “Family Free Skate,” from 6:30-8, at Terry Connors Ice Rink in Stamford.
The team is selling tickets for $10 throughout the week, however, tickets will also be sold at the door for $10.
The Free Skate is the hockey team’s main fundraiser for the year. Junior tri-captain Jana Persky explained the purpose of the fundraiser. “Since hockey is an expensive sport, with ice time costing up to $450 an hour, players are responsible for more than $20,000…” Jana said.
Field house offers indoor facilities for athletes
Selina Koller
Reporter
For athletes, it is important to prepare year-round in anticipation for a season. However, training and conditioning are hampered by the cold and snow during the winter months. A solution has come in the form of the Sono Field House, an indoor facility with full-size fields on which players can practice lacrosse, soccer, football, and field hockey.
Located in South Norwalk, the Field House offers membership for just $49 a year for an individual or $150 for a family. Members can then pay extra for sessions to hone their skills in their respective sports…
The Warm Room: That’s Hot!
Tina Tehrani
Senior Editor
You are on the second floor walking down a hallway. The following is on your right hand side: The Wagner Room, two fountains, four bathrooms, and two classrooms (rooms 231 & 232). You pause. There is a long door that has a rectangular window embed vertically into the door. There is a sign next to the door that has a handicap symbol with the following words underneath it, “Stair/Area of refuge.” You peak through the window and see the “warm room…”