Pucks drop, sticks swing
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Pucks drop, sticks swing
Miles, Writer and Broadcast Journalist
Sneakers thud against the court as elementary schoolers swarm a puck in the cold afternoon air. On the sidelines, Mr. Pierog and Mr. Purdy call out encouragement as the students chase, pass and laugh through the scrimmage.
Every Thursday, the coaches host the Outdoor Hockey ASA for first and second graders. The group meets on the front basketball court, which sits close to the cafeteria where the students grab a snack before practice, Pierog said.