The Snapper
Alex Ovechkin celebrates a goal in a 2012 game against the Montreal Canadiens. PHOTO COURTESY OF FLICKR Katelyn Auty Head Copy Editor Social Media Editor Associate Sports Editor Alex Ovechkin, captain of the Washington Capitals, is just 11 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goal record. Washington announced today that Ovechkin is teaming up […]
Broadcaster Mike Lange takes questions from fans during a Q&A before a Penguins morning skate in 2011. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Kaya Wagner Staff Writer The Pittsburgh Penguins announced on Feb. 19 that Mike Lange, a Hall of Fame broadcaster, passed away at the age of 76. Lange had served as a caller for […]
The PWHL logo. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Katelyn Auty Head Copy Editor Social Media Editor Associate Sports Editor Throughout the month of February, the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) is celebrating Black History Month. They have announced multiple activations with all six teams designed to highlight and celebrate Black history. “Each team’s celebration will […]
The Marauders embrace after securing their win against Penn State Harrisburg. KATELYN AUTY / SNAPPER Katelyn Auty Head Copy Editor Social Media Editor Associate Sports Editor Millersville D2 Ice Hockey secured a 5-2 victory over Penn State Harrisburg during their last game of the regular season Saturday night. After a last-minute forfeit from Bryn Athyn, […]
Millersville forward Alden Spotts takes the face off against Drexel’s Aiden Barrett. KATELYN AUTY / SNAPPER Katelyn Auty Head Copy Editor Social Media Editor Associate Sports Editor In an impressive show of skill and teamwork, Millersville D2 Ice Hockey secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Drexel Saturday night. From the start, it seemed like the […]
The Marauders celebrate after Jacob Burke scored his second goal of the game. KATELYN AUTY / SNAPPER Katelyn Auty Head Copy Editor Social Media Editor Associate Sports Editor Millersville’s D2 Ice Hockey team secured their first win of the season Friday night, defeating West Chester 4-3 in a thrilling overtime matchup. The Marauders donned pink […]
Referees discuss a potential penalty. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK6MAUNO / FLICKR Katelyn Auty Head Copy Editor Social Media Editor Associate Sports Editor The National Hockey League (NHL) has adopted four rule changes ahead of its 2024-2025 season. The changes were unanimously approved by the League’s Board of Governors, NHL General Managers, and the NHL/NHL Players’ […]
Millersville’s Dylan Schroeder bows his head as he prepares for the third period. DEBORAH PHILLIPS / SNAPPER Katelyn Auty Head Copy Editor Social Media Editor Associate Sports Editor Millersville D2 Ice Hockey lost to Penn State during their Homecoming game on Friday night. Penn State scored two goals within two minutes early in the first […]
Minnesota Frosts’ Kelly Pannek during a game against Montréal Victoire in January 2024. PHOTO COURTESY OF JOHN MCCLELLAN / FLICKR Katelyn Auty Head Copy Editor Social Media Editor Associate Sports Editor A new era begins for the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), as the league has unveiled the long-awaited team names and logos for the […]
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau defends against Seattle Krakens’ Will Borgen and Brandon Tanev during a game on January 28, 2024. PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Katelyn Auty Head Copy Editor Social Media Editor Associate Sports Editor John “Johnny Hockey” Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew were struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver […]