As the days start to get shorter, the temperature starts to get cooler, and football season winds down, a much anticipated hockey season approaches.
The SHG Cyclones Hockey team is much more than a team, they consider each other family. When senior hockey player Jake Melton was asked what he will miss most about playing Hockey for SHG he said, “I’ll miss my teammates the most, they’re all great people and I loved being able to play alongside them.” It is important to have a strong bond between teammates, so they are able to lift each other up and benefit from one another.
Because the team is a close knit group of friends, their performance improves in the rink. “I’m expecting a championship from us this year.” Melton stated. Recalling last year, the team came very close to winning championship. The title came down to one very close game.
All the success that the Hockey team achieves does not come without hard work. The team practices frequently. “Since we lost last year, we’re really determined to win the cup this year. So instead of just one practice a week like the past years, we’ve been practicing three times a week and with new co-op players.” Said Junior Zach Hoyle. As one can imagine this practice schedule and the natural talent the team possesses is a recipe for success.
The boys take the ice for the first time this season on December 1, at the Nelson Center. Let’s wish them luck and hope that this year, the boys bring home a championship!
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