New Baseball Coach Mitch Hoffman looks to rebuild team

Logan Phillips
Reporter

For the first time since 1991, there is a new man at the helm of our baseball program. Announced as the new coach last November, previous Assistant Varsity Head Coach Mitch Hoffman will take over the reins from Mark Rearic as head varsity coach going into the 2010 season. Mr. Hoffman brings with him an established baseball resume. As the baseball coach and Athletic Director for St. Lukes, Hoffman piloted the Crusaders to several state championships and a winning record until 2005, when he left St. Luke’s High School to found the Bobby Valentine Sports Academy in Stamford.

Coach Hoffman is adopting a philosophy of commitment and dedication with the baseball team…

It’s Raining in Baltimore

One of the lesser-known jewels in discography of the Counting Crows is It’s Raining Baltimore. Eternally famous for the upbeat Accidentally in Love, yes, the song from Shrek, It’s Raining in Baltimore is a peaceful and mellow song that doesn’t have much of a goal. From the 1993 album (the year I was born…) August and Everything that was the fastest selling album after Nirvanna’s Nevermind since the success of the single Mr. Jones…

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.

Boys’ hockey team shuts out rival Darien, 4-0

Doug Reilly
Reporter

Yesterday, the Rams hockey team defeated long time FCIAC arch-rival Darien with a score of 4-0 in front of a full crowd at Darien Ice Rink. The Rams took a 1-0 lead in the first period on a goal from senior and captain forward Sam Stanton and never looked back, scoring twice in the 2nd period and again in the 3rd to seal the victory. On December 26th, the boys hockey team defeated the Blue Wave in one of the most exciting New Canaan vs. Darien hockey games in history, score 2-1.

The Blue Wave, looking for revenge from their earlier loss to the Rams, came out strong and put the pressure on the Rams, but the Rams defense and freshman goalie Tim Nowacki, who accounted for 19 saves and another shutout, stood strong and kept the Wave of the scoreboard…