Since the high school hockey season began, Gaither-Sickles coach Dan Bubley preached the same message to his team. ...more

April 1, 2009

Since the high school hockey season began, Gaither-Sickles coach Dan Bubley preached the same message to his team. ...more

April 1, 2009

Gaither/Sickles won its third state hockey title in four seasons with a 4-1 win against Manatee in the final of the Florida State Combined Division Championship on Sunday afternoon. Gaither/Sickles victory was keyed by an outstanding defensive performance that stifled the Mustangs potent attack, as Axel Andrup made 22 saves. Gaither/Sickles had accomplished a similar feat in a 2-1 semifinal win against River Ridge earlier in the day, Andrup making 14 saves in that contest. However, senior defenseman Evan Spriggs said the teams' forwards also deserved a lot of the credit. "Defense is a huge part of how we play and our strategy," Spriggs said, "but you can't just compliment the defense. The offense was amazing at what they did. We had to play our game, and we had the will to win." ...more

March 24, 2009

There may be three Blue Streak wrestlers heading to today's Class 1A-Region 2 meet at Matanzas High School, but it's been an all-hands-on-deck approach for Sebring this week in preparation for the state-qualifying tournament. ...more

February 13, 2009

The Lightning played a strong road game with a strong forecheck and just as strong of a backcheck. ...more

December 24, 2008

The days of "Safe is Death" have reached their demise for Lightning defense. ...more

September 23, 2008

Freedom goaltender Chris Burt was still in a bit of a fog. It was understandable, considering the game he'd just played. ...more

February 16, 2008

The City of Brotherly Love has been downright neighborly to the Lightning through the past few seasons. ...more

February 15, 2008

Toward the end of the Lightning stick rack was a lone piece of graphite resting against the wall. The name etched on the side of the shaft belonged to Lightning captain Tim Taylor. ...more

February 13, 2008

The Lightning executed to near perfection Saturday night, looking to end a three-game road trip in perfect shape. The end result, however, was an imperfect conclusion. ...more

February 10, 2008