Husky Hockey Rivalry

Sports

By Erich Elliot 

Husky Herald Reporter

   The Marysville, Port Huron Northern rivalry met at an all-time high this year. Going into the first game against the Vikings early in the season Northern was defeated 3-1.  It was an all-out tough game but the Vikings came on top with the win.

   During the middle of the season, the rivals met for a second time and came up with a tie. I spoke to one of the captains Justin VanBuskirk (14) and I asked him what his game plan is when they go up against the rival for a third time; the first round in the district playoffs.

    “I expect it to be a hard fought game on both sides, we have to come out on fire from the start and continue to play husky hockey.” Said VanBuskirk (14). The puck drop was scheduled to be at 8:15 Wednesday night.

    Six minutes into the game and Marysville puts one in the back of the net to start off a 1-0 lead against the huskies.  After one period of play the Vikings lead 1-0.  Three minutes into the second Brandon Shagnea (15) gets a one timer to tie things up. 

    Shortly after Bailey McVety (16) sets up Clay Wilson (15) for the second goal to put the huskies up by 1. Hunter Austin (15) found the back of the net twice that night; Nate Wilson (15) also contributed to the 5-1 win with two points.  Justin VanBuskirk (14), Jake Schott (15), Luke Scahill (15) all had an assist.  Trevor Mamps (14) the huskies goalie managed to stop 22 shots from going in.  All though Marysville out-shot the huskies by 14, we still managed to come away with the win.    
Northern plays Saturday at 2:00 the team they play is unannounced.  

Northern Hockey Team Shoots for State Finals

Sports

By Payton Schieman   

Husky Herald Reporter   

   Last year the Port Huron Northern Hockey team lost in the semifinals in Overtime.

   “It was a tough loss last year to come that close and not make it. It really hurts," said Brenden Shagena ('15).

   “I think we should be back to where we were in states last year. We are going to have to put in a lot more hard work into achieving that goal this year but as long as we give it the effort there’s no reason we can’t reach that goal” Shagena continued.

   The Hockey team has its home opener on Thursday November 21^st, where they will start off against Detroit Catholic Central.

   When asked what his favorite part of playing for Northern was, Shagena stated, “Definitely the team and the atmosphere. I love my team, and there couldn't be a better group of guys to play hockey with. Northern hockey has a rich history and it’s an honor to be a part of the Northern hockey family”.

  Asking him also about how he expects the year to go, Brenden stated “I am really excited to play this year! We should have a great team and hopefully we can bring home a state title! Even though we lost a couple of seniors, we are looking good this year so far”.

   Jake Schott ('15), talking about his teammates, stated, “Losing our goalie from last year is going to be tough, but we have another good one this year, and as a defense man, I’ll try to help him out as much as I can.”

   “The atmosphere in the locker room is the best! It’s like we are a family; all of us get along great. It is an honor to play for this team, and hopefully we can bring home the state title!” said Schott.

   It sounds like it’s going to be another great year from our hockey team. Hopefully the fans will go out and cheer them on so they can bring home that state title!

   “If we won the state title, words can’t explain the happiness I would feel, and they couldn't explain the emotion that the team and I would feel. That would be more than a dream come true for all of us!” said Shagena.