Boys’ hockey season comes to an emotional close
Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
February 21, 2020
After the Feb. 20 Sections loss to Cretin-Derham Hall, Park players gathered around each other on the ice in tears and in support of each other. Senior Will Pinney said the emotions were running high throughout the game. “They were a really good team. The energy on the ice was unreal. It definite...
Boys’ hockey celebrates senior night
February 16, 2020
As senior Alex Riley reflected on his last game at Park, he said it was a bittersweet experience. “It was kind of sad, but kind of cool to see everybody kind of saluting us and honoring us and almost like a little send off,” Riley said. “A little sad, especially since you've been playing hock...
Boys’ hockey loses in rivalry matchup
Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
February 14, 2020
Park faced off against Benilde-St. Margaret‘s in a four-point game Feb. 13. Since Park was only scheduled to play against Benilde-St. Margaret‘s one time during the regular season, the outcome had double the impact in their section standings, meaning it was a ‘four-point’ game. Accordin...
Boys’ hockey victorious despite prolonged time in penalty box
Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
February 7, 2020
In the first two periods of the matchup against Chanhassen Feb. 6, Park boys’ hockey faced a tight battle, but after hitting the ice at the start of the third period, the team racked up a four-point lead. According to junior Drew Boyum, even after a rough beginning to the game, a shift in the t...
Park’s goalie corps has teamwork at its core
Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
February 6, 2020
Goalies hold a special position in hockey, according to goalie coach Dan Nispel, not only because of the necessary skills, but also the nature of the position. “Hockey goaltending is interesting because in hockey it's a skill set that none of the other players really have. The skating techniques are different, training is different and it's essent...
Hockey player takes over Instagram account
January 27, 2020
According to Junior McCabe Dvorak, he took over the boys’ hockey instagram account because he wanted to give followers an inside look of the Park hockey team. “Before the season I asked if I could run it because I feel like I could put more on it and show more and behind the scenes stuff,” D...
Boys’ hockey continues winning streak
Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
January 15, 2020
Following a 4-0 victory against Hopkins, senior Bobby Doss reflected on how these successes have affected him. “Playing at St. Louis Park, you don't really get the opportunity to win games and be relevant. We're going to take our opportunity to see how far we can go with it,” Doss said. ...
Outdoor battle ends in overtime loss
Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
January 5, 2020
When boys’ hockey took on Eastview Jan. 2 at the Recreation Outdoor Center, coach Andrew Sackrison said the tight matchup allowed for an enjoyable game. “It was a good hockey game. Great chances on both sides and great efforts for both sides,” Sackrison said. “Obviously would like to come out...
Boys’ hockey loses to Minneapolis
Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
December 11, 2019
After suffering a loss against Minneapolis with a final score of 3-5, coach Zach Strouts said one of the team’s most notable qualities is perseverance. “Our goaltending is one of the best in the state,” Strouts said. “One of the best things that we have is the fight level. The boys just don'...
Boys’ hockey falls to Edina
Maggie Klaers, Ruthie Posada, and Emily Ziessman
December 4, 2019
During the Dec. 2 game against Edina, the boys’ hockey team made a comeback to end the game with a score of 3-6, after a four point deficit at the end of the second period. Despite the defeat, senior Bobby Doss said the team connected and played its hardest while battling throughout the game. ...
Boys’ hockey hits the ice for its first game
Maggie Klaers and Ruthie Posada
November 22, 2019
Following the Nov. 21 win against St. Paul Academy, senior and captain William Pinney reflected on what the early victory meant to him. “It's an early game and it felt really good to get a win on the first day, our first game,” Pinney said. Coach Andrew Sackrison said although the team has not ...
In an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising the use of cloth face coverings and continuing to practice social distancing, according to a recommendation...
Gabriel Kaplan and Talia Lissauer
This story is updated as of 3:30 p.m. March 26. Earlier this month, Echo asked its Instagram followers to submit questions and we did our best to answer your concerns then, and we have reached out again...
Marta Hill, Gabriel Kaplan, Isabel Kjaer, and Talia Lissauer
During a conference call March 25, Gov. Tim Walz ordered all Minnesotans to limit their movement outside of their homes to protect those most at risk from the pandemic — this request includes an extension...
Park is having virtual dress codes over time away from school March 23- 27 because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The dress codes are being used to unite the community because distance learning has made it...
