Hockey Season Is Here

Sports
By Colton Fockler
Husky Herald Reporter

  High School Hockey has just started and it looks to be an exciting season for Port Huron Northern’s Hockey team.

  “We are full of young kids this year after losing twelve seniors from last year, but these new kids are already developing quick and learning the system” said Andrew Barlass (‘16). With several new “rookies” and only three returning seniors on the team, this seems to be a building year for the Huskies.

   “We have a small team (this year) and a key will be to be healthy through the whole year,” said Garrett Yarger (‘17), “With only 18 players, two less than last year’s team of 20.”

   “We have to play tough teams, but it helps us develop as a team and we will be ready for the end of the year. We just have to keep our heads up and keep getting better every day.” said Travis Hughes (‘17)

   Going into the Larry Manz Tournament, they had lost their previous games to Detroit Catholic Central and Cranbrook Kingswood. However, that didn't deter them that weekend. They just won their sixth straight Larry Manz Thanksgiving Tournament in a crazy fashion.

   Their first game was against their crosstown rival Port Huron Big Reds in which they won 11-1. The championship game was then played against the Anchor Bay Tars which took extra time to decide the winner.

  The game winning goal was scored by Port Huron Northern’s Dakota Truscott, keeping the streak alive.

   “It was a great win and feels really good right now, but we still have work to do to be ready for the playoffs,” said Dakota Truscott (‘17). Northern Hockey has many tests to see how they have developed including a tournament in Sault Ste. Marie and a showcase in Trenton later this year.

   “We are going to be ready for playoffs after playing tough teams this year,” said Corey Easton (‘17) “the new kids will gain experience and skill which will make us even more successful next year.”

   Even though Port Huron Northern Hockey is a young squad, the team is optimistic and should have a thrilling season.