The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Mar. 18, 2025

Laker Hockey

Women’s ice hockey sets their sights on season, optimistic on a fast start

With the season just around the corner, Oswego State women’s hockey is hard at work, practicing for its first exhibition game next weekend.  Head coach Mark Digby has been busy making sure his team is prepared when the season starts….

Men’s Ice Hockey is approaching fast, SUNY Oswego better be prepared

The Oswego State men’s ice hockey team is ready for battle as they are just weeks away from their first exhibition games.  With Utica College and SUNY Canton on the schedule starting Oct.16, there is a certain atmosphere head coach…

ACHA Laker club hockey hosts URI this weekend, seeking first win

Last weekend was the first dose of American Collegiate Athletic Conference (ACHA) action for Lakers club hockey, starting their season after a year away from the ice.  In a two day homestand against Rochester Institute of Technology and Niagara University…

Women’s hockey have tons of optimism, excitement for 2021 season

The build up to have players and fans back at Marano Campus Center Arena has everyone talking about Lakers hockey. Members of the Oswego State women’s ice hockey team are thrilled to get started on the right foot. The hiatus…

Men’s hockey eager, happy to get back to skating in MCC Ice Arena

The Oswego State men’s hockey team conducted media day on Sept. 22 in the Marano Campus Center. Head Coach Ed Gosek led the charge in answering questions, accompanied by seniors Josh LeBlanc, Ryan Bunka and Travis Broughman.  Being away from…

‘A hell of a specimen’: Allen brings consistency to men’s hockey

Carter Allen was simply referred to as “Captain Carter,” by men’s hockey head coach Ed Gosek. On the ice and in the weight room, he had a “work-man’s attitude,” Gosek said. Allen was the most physically fit player on the…

2-time All-American defenseman reflects on abbreviated career as Laker

Max Novick got a late jump on hockey, starting playing competitively when he was nine or 10 years old. While he started skating at three or four years old on a pond near his backyard, he originally started with tennis…

Fallout from SA cutting club sports funding

When it comes to colleges nationwide, club sports tend to be an important outlet. A major part of campus life, they allow students to stay active and competitive while also meeting and establishing bonds with new people.  In a meeting…

With high-end skating, offensive prowess, Vance makes impact for Lakers

During Carson Vance’s first game with the Oswego State men’s hockey team on Nov. 1, 2019, it was around 43 degrees Fahrenheit outside in Oswego.  In his hometown, Tempe, Arizona, it was 77 degrees when the puck dropped in the…

Buccaneers end COVID-19-shortened season on high note

The end of March signals the completion of hockey for many athletes and coaches around New York state. For the Oswego varsity boys hockey team, this means the closing of another successful season under the guidance of head coach Kevin…