West Virginia high school hockey
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Ice Hockey is a growing sport in the state of West Virginia. 4 high schools field teams and all four play in Western Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League.
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[edit] Format
West Virginia has no official league and all four schools participate in Western Pennsylvania in Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League's Open Division. Although no league in their own state, West Virginia holds their own state championship which began in 2005.
[edit] State Tournament
The state tournament pits the four teams in West Virginia against each other. The location changes every year. The first championship was held in 2005, Wheeling Park defeating Wheeling Central Catholic 2-1.
[edit] Historical timeline
1995 - Wheeling Park adds Ice Hockey
2002 - Linsly adds Ice Hockey
2005 - First West Virginia State Championship is held
[edit] West Virginia Teams
| School | Nickname | Colors | Established | League | Championships |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linsly | Cadets | Orange and Black | 2002 | PIHL | |
| Morgantown | Mohigans | Blue and Red | PIHL | ||
| Wheeling Central Catholic | Maroon Knights | Maroon and White | PIHL | ||
| Wheeling Park | Patriots | Red and Blue | PIHL | 2005, 2006 |
[edit] References
PA Hockey. PA Hockey
PA Hockey History. PA Hockey History
Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League. Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League
Linsly Hockey. Linsly Hockey
