BY JACK MUELLER Clarkston News Intern After an icy 0-4 start to the season, the Clarkston Varsity Hockey gathered momentum with a 4-1 statement victory against undefeated Bloomfield Hills at Detroit Skating Club last Thursday. First year head coach Nathan Bryer’s squad began to buzz early in the first with sophomore Blake Bottril knocking home […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Nathan Bryer, Ryan Larkin and Garrett Polish are excited for the winter season to begin and get started on the ice. All three graduated from Clarkston High School and are coaching the Clarkston Hockey team. “We have a pretty cool staff this year just because all three […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer With a 3-2 overtime loss to Howell, the Clarkston icers closed out their season, Feb. 29. “The boys played well and that’s all you can ask for – effort, attitude and playing well,” said Clarkston Varsity Hockey Head Coach Karl Daiek. Howell opened the MHSAA Division 1 […]
The Clarkston Varsity Hockey team closed the regular season with two wins and one loss before going against Oxford/Avondale on Thursday in first round of regional playoffs, 12 p.m. “It’s always competitive,” said Karl Daiek, head coach, going into the post-season. “We are capable to play with anybody. For us, it’s sticking with structure and […]
Three swimmers and three relay teams represented Clarkston as they competed in the Oakland County Swim and Dive meet in Waterford, Feb. 7-8. Junior Valen Kurmaniak finished in 13th place in the 50-yard freestyle event, 22.58; and in 27th place in the 100-yard freestyle even, 50.97. Sophomore Zachary Yamanoha finished in 30th place for the […]
Wins on the court The Clarkston Boys Varsity Basketball team posted wins over Ferndale and Detroit King last week. The Wolves finished their game over Ferndale with a 66-49 win, Jan. 22. Sophomore Fletcher Loyer led with 18 points and had four assists. Loyer had three field goals, putting his career total at 79 for […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Clarkston Icers returned from the holiday break with a 3-1 win as they hosted Rochester United on Saturday. “From my perspective, it was good,” said Clarkston Varsity Hockey Head Coach Karl Daiek. Junior Tate Phares started the scoring for the Wolves with his goal in the first […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Clarkston Varsity Hockey team went 2-1 last week in their three consecutive home games. “We battled hard,” said Karl Daiek, head coach. “If we aren’t playing up to what we want to be, it’s not from a lack of effort. It takes time for everybody to […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer Three was the magic number for two periods against Stoney Creek as the Wolves hosted the Cougars last Thursday night at Detroit Skating Club in a 6-0 win. “We played pretty well against Stoney,” said Karl Daiek, head coach for Clarkston Varsity Hockey. “I am pretty happy […]
BY WENDI REARDON PRICE Clarkston News Sports Writer The Wolves opened their winter season with a pair of wins during the Alpena Showcase on Friday and Saturday. “First and foremost for me is the work ethic,” said Clarkston Varsity Hockey Head Coach Karl Daiek. “They worked hard through both games. It is the first element […]