Hoover Vikings

After an 8-1 lead, the Vikings found themselves fighting to hang on to what had looked to be a certain victory over the CVCA Royals in the second round of the MLK Tournament in Garfield. 

The Vikings and the Royals have become bitter non-league rivals, squaring off in their second tournament of the year.  The Royals had conquered the Vikings 4-1 in the CVCA Christmas tournament, but not this time.  After a starting goal by CVCA early in the first period, North Canton came back with 7 unanswered goals and it wasn't until late in the second period that CVCA was able to put one in. 

The third period was saw five CVCA goals, bringing it to a one goal game for the last three minutes of play.  In a nail-biting last two minutes, the Vikings defense assisted excellent netminding by Korey Davis and the offensive line did an excellent job keeping the puck out of the zone. At the final buzzer, the Vikes won 9-8, moving them closer to a spot in the finals. Tomorrow's game against Holy Name JV begins at 8:30 am in Parma. If the Vikes play in the championship, the game will be Wednesday night in Parma.   

Today's Goals:  Harcourt (4), Hankins (1), Magana (1), Zielke (1), Oney (1), Lawson (1)

Today's Assists: Harcourt (3), Weber (1), Magana (1), Policicchio (2), Zielke (3), Lawson (1), Hankins (3)

GO VIKES!!!!

Saturday night belonged to the Vikings as they ran over the Garfield Bulldogs in an 8:30 game at Dan Kostel Arena in Parma.  Every Viking got ice time and contributed to this win, including Matt Zulewski in net with 4 saves.  Sophomore Mike Magana and Senior Bradley Harcourt had hatricks while Sophomore Kyle Policicchio had 2 goals.  Others scoring for the Vikings were Zach Lawson, John Derosiers, and Ben Bishop.  Assists were earned by Dylan Oney (2), Harcourt (4), Alec Weber, Sam Hankins (2), Nathan Murphy and Ben Bishop.

The team faces off against the CVCA Royals today at 3:30 in what has become a non-division rivalry. The Vikings then travel back to Parma on Monday morning for an 8:30 game against Holy Name JV.  If the team advances to the finals, the championship will be played on Wednesday evening at Michael Ries Arena.  GO VIKES!!!!

Excellent net minding by Aurora kept the Vikings' 56 shots on net to 4 goals, but the Hoover Vikings played tough and were determined to keep their winning streak in Friday night's contest against Aurora. Brad Harcourt started the scoring with an additional two goals scored by Dylan Oney and an unassisted beauty from defenseman Spencer Mackert. Helpers were earned by Mackert, Harcourt, Zach Lawson,and John Derosiers. Next up for the Vikes is the MLK Tournament this weekend in Parma where the team will face off against Parma, CVCA and Holy Name JV. The Vikings continue their number one position in the league at 10-1 working steadily toward a Baron Cup spot. Good Luck this weekend, Vikings, in Parma. GO VIKES!!!!

Saturday, January 12

The Vikings defeated Benedictine by a score of 7 to 2 on Saturday night at Cleveland Heights Recreation Center.  Korey Davis looked sharp in the net only letting in 2 goals from a small but tenacious Benedictine squad.  With only 8 skaters and a goalie, Benedictine played hard and gave the Vikings a great game.  

The first period saw two Hoover goals, both scored by Brad Harcourt, with assists coming from Zach Lawson, Dylan Oney and Spencer Mackert.  Five minutes into the second period, Harcourt scored again, assisted by Oney.  Benedictine answered but was shut down quickly with another Viking goal scored by Zach Lawson, assisted by John Derosiers and Dylan Oney.  With 1:34 left in the first, Alec Weber let go a slapshot to bring the score to 5 - 1 going into the third. 

Lawson scored two goals in the third, and Benedictine was only able to put one past the Hoover netminder - final score:  7-2.

Tuesday, January 15

An away game in Parma at 8:45pm brought goalie Kirk Greenho a shutout with a final score of 4-0.  A scoreless first period made Viking fans anxious, as a win in this game would bring the Vikings back into the first place position in the league.  

Fans would have to wait until just under three minutes to go in the second period before Dylan Oney put the first puck past the Parma net.  Brad Harcourt quickly followed, bringing the score to 2-0 Hoover after two.  Assists were earned by John Derosiers and Zach Lawson.  The third period saw two more goals - both from Harcourt, assisted by Dylan Oney, Zach Lawson and Alex Zielke.  Tough defensive play by Spencer Mackert and Ben Bishop contributed to the shut out along with Greenho's excellent netminding.

Next up for the Vikings is Friday night against Aurora in a league game, followed by the Parma MLK tournament this weekend featuring games against Parma. CVCA and Holy Name JV.  Come out and support our Vikings at home this Friday.  Puck drops at 5:45!

BACK ON TRACK, THE VIKINGS STOMP OUT AVON LAKE 12-2

Tuesday night, the Vikings were back on the winning track with a lopsided 12-2 victory over Avon Lake in Rocky River. Brad Harcourt had a hatrick in the first 10 minutes of the game, continuing to score two more goals and 2 assists before the end of the contest. Alex Zielke had the playmaker on Harcourts three goals. Also scoring for the Vikings were Sam Hankins (2 goals), Ben Bishop, Matt Smith (2 goals), Kyle Policicchio, and Ben Zalewski with his first varsity goal. Assists were earned by Bishop, Dylan Oney, John Derosiers, Mike Magana and Zach Lawson. The Vikings have their next game on Saturday night in Cleveland Heights at 5:00 pm. GO VIKES!!!!