Paul Lane

1 month ago | auburnpub.com | Paul Lane

BUFFALO — The Skaneateles boys hockey team has become accustomed to celebrating on the LECOM Harborcenter ice, but Sunday’s festivities meant just a little bit more. “We made history,” coach Mitch Major said as his team celebrated a 3-0 win over Ogdensburg Free Academy. “We’re the first to do it.”“It” is winning three straight Division II state titles, a feat the Lakers accomplished thanks to timely scoring and a 22-save performance from senior goalie Danny Angelina.

1 month ago | syracuse.com | Paul Lane

Buffalo, N.Y. — Mitch Major’s last time behind the bench will give the Skaneateles boys hockey team a shot at history on Sunday, thanks to a second-period offensive onslaught in the Lakers’ state semifinal game against Williamsville East. Saturday’s 4-2 win for Skaneateles (22-2) gives the Lakers a shot at three straight Division II championships, something that’s never been done in the current championship format.

1 month ago | auburnpub.com | Paul Lane

BUFFALO — Skaneateles boys hockey coach Mitch Major earned himself 24 more hours on the job Saturday, as his Lakers advanced to the state championship in what he’s said will be his final season behind the bench. The Lakers (21-2) attack broke through in the second period of Saturday’s Division II semifinal against the Williamsville East Flames (18-4-2-1), scoring four times to pilot Skaneateles to a win.

Nov 16, 2024 | buffalonews.com | Paul Lane

ANGOLA – One local girls volleyball dynasty showed no signs of slowing down Friday night, while a burgeoning one suffered a setback on the road to redemption. Lake Shore High School hosted two regional playoff matches between Section VI and Section V teams. Portville maintained its undefeated record in the first showdown, beating Bloomfield 25-19, 25-22, 25-15 to improve to 20-0.

Mar 10, 2024 | poststar.com | Paul Lane

BUFFALO — Queensbury took its best swing, but that wasn’t enough to unseat the defending Division II boys hockey state champions in a season that exceeded all expectations. Having graduated nine seniors last season, the Queensbury club was expected to rebuild this year. But Sunday afternoon, the Spartans found themselves tied with Skaneateles in the second period of the state title game at the Harborcenter.